Description
Colt 1929 Revolvers and Automatic Pistols
- 37 pages, about 5 1/2″ x 8″, glossy soft-cover in full color.
- New re-print restored and digitally enhanced.
- Fully Illustrated.
- This copy is printed on heavy, super-white paper.
Beginning with a history of the then ninety-three year old Colt company, this comprehensive booklet moves on to discuss why Colt has “unvarying quality” and how Colt firearms are made. Each weapon is fully illustrated and described with it’s own page faced by a page describing an aspect of the quality of manufacturing technique used in its production. Even sights, ammunition and firing positions are described.
We are not affiliated with any arms or gun manufacturer.
This restored reprint of Colt’s late-1920s promotional booklet highlights both revolvers and semiautomatic pistols alongside Colt’s manufacturing pride. Fully enhanced and printed on acid-free, glossy paper, it preserves original illustrations, specifications, and promotional content.
What’s inside:
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Historical overview of Colt’s 90-year heritage and manufacturing processes
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Featured revolvers: New Service, Police Positive, Detective Special, Single Action Army
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Semiautomatic pistols: Colt Model 1911, Officers’ Model, Target variations
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Technical descriptions of sights, ammunition, firing positions, and design features
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Full-color factory illustrations, parts breakdowns, and Colt craftsmanship showcases
Perfect for:
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Collectors of early Colt revolvers and semiautomatic pistols
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Firearm historians studying interwar-period marketing and engineering
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Gunsmiths seeking authentic factory-era reference materials
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Enthusiasts researching Colt’s manufacturing techniques and product lineup
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
- History of the Colt
- How Colt Fire Arms are Made
- Finishes
- Adjusting the Colt
- Colt One-Piece Frame
- Colt Positive Lock
- Colt Improved Grip
- Shooting Suggestions
- Colt Improved Sights
- Colt at Camp Perry
- Colt Standard Targets
- Colt Automatic Pistol Safety Devices
- Colt Arms De Luxe (Engraving and Fancy Stocks)
- Ammunition for use in Colt Revolvers and Automatic Pistols
- Ammunition, Ordering, Repairs
- Order Blank
- COLT REVOLVERS:
- Colt Official Police Revolver
- Colt Police Positive Special Revolver
- Colt Detective Special Revolver
- Colt Police Positive Revolver
- Colt Banker’s Special Revolver
- Colt Pocket Positive Revolver
- Colt Police Positive Target Revolver
- Colt Camp Perry ” Single Shot Target Revolver
- Colt Officers’ Model Target Revolver
- Colt New Service Target Revolver
- Colt New Service Revolver
- Colt Single Action Army Revolver (Frontier Model)
- COLT AUTOMATIC PISTOLS:
- Colt “Government Model” Automatic Pistol
- Colt “Super .38” Automatic Pistol
- Colt Pocket Model Automatic Pistol – Calibers .32 and .380
- Colt Pocket Model Automatic Pistol – Caliber .25
- Colt “Woodsman” Model Automatic Pistol
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