Fine Colts The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection

This lavish new work covers exquisite deluxe and rare Colt arms from Patersons and other percussion revolvers to the cartridge period and up through modern times. The Dr. Murphy Collection serves as the ideal source for reviewing the captivating story of deluxe and engraved Colt arms. Over 225 richly detailed illustrations, nearly all in color. Detailed text on Colt engraving. 264 pp.

Limited edition of 3,000 signed and numbered copies.  THIS BOOK IS OUT OF PRINT BUT WE STILL HAVE A NEW COPY AVAILABLE.


Contents
Introduction by R.L. Wilson
Preface by Dr. Joseph A. Murphy
Chapters
 I      Pre-Paterson and Paterson Engraving (c. 1832-1842)
 II      Colt's Hartford Engraving (c. 1847-1852)
 III      The Gustave Young Period (c. 1852-1869)
 IV      Gold Inlaid Percussion Colt Revolvers (c. 1852-1868)
 V      Colt's London Engraving (c. 1853-1857)
 VI      Late Styles of Percussion Engraving (c. 1861-1870)
 VII      "Tiffany" Grips (c. 1847-the Present)
 VIII      L.D. Nimschke (c. 1850-1900)
 IX      Freelance and Factory Craftsmen (c. 1870-1900)
 X      Cuno A. Helfricht and His Shop (c. 1871-1921)
 XI      R.J. Kornbrath (c. 1919-1946)
 XII      Wilbur A. Glahn (c. 1919-1950)
 XIII      William H. Gough (c. 1919-1940)
 XIV      Alvin F. Herbert (c. 1954-1969)
 XV      A.A. White (c. 1929-the Present)
 XVI      Freelance Engravers (Post World War II)
 XVII      The Colt Custom Gun Shop (c.1966-the Present)
Bibliography
Index