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The Art of the Gun: Magnificent Colts Classic Edition

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$375.00

Considered the Colt gun book of our century, Magnificent Colts Classic Edition celebrates these masterpieces in words and pictures – all of them in glowing color, with 80% of the firearms photos in actual size. The book is accompanied by revolutionary DVD/Blu-Ray discs that allowed the authors to provide supplementary information comprised of an additional 250± pages of information containing links to firearms images, memorabilia, firearms related historical data and research sites for Colt collectors and historians.

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Magnificent Colts, the book of Samuel Colt firearms authored by R.L. Wilson and Robert M. Lee, is the first of five mega-volumes contained in The Art of the Gun® series and Magnificent Colts is now available for purchase. This is the must-have gun book for Colt collectors and historians. Over several decades, Robert M. Lee has collected these fine antique firearms treasures, spanning from the Renaissance to modern times. Considered the Colt gun book of our century, Magnificent Colts Classic Edition celebrates these masterpieces in words and pictures – all of them in glowing color, with many of the firearms in actual size. The book is accompanied by revolutionary DVD/Blu-Ray discs that allowed the authors to provide supplementary information comprised of an additional 250± pages of information containing links to firearms images, memorabilia, firearms related historical data and research sites for Colt collectors and historians.

Special Edition Limited to 5000 Sets
330± Pages per Volume, 650± Pages per Set
Beautiful Brillianta Cloth Bound Covers
Gold Foil Stamped Spine and Cover
80% of Arms Shown at Actual Size
French Fold Double Sided Dust-Jackets

No object in history can rival the best quality vintage gun in its multiple status as symbol of freedom, captivating mechanical marvel, tool of history, favorite for presentation, treasured equipment of sport, and masterful object of decorative art. Over several decades, Robert M. Lee has collected these treasures, spanning from the Renaissance to modern times. The Art of the Gun® celebrates these masterpieces in words and pictures – all of them in glowing color, with the old Western guns in actual size.

Sporting Classics Magazine

A landmark in the literature of firearms history and collecting, this extraordinary new book series will showcase some of the rarest and most beautiful sporting guns ever made.

RL Wilson, Author of Over 50 Firearms Books

The opportunity to coauthor Magnificent Colts™ with Bob Lee has proven a unique experience. No expense has been spared to create a unique work of art in this historic two-volume mega-book – filled with new information and amazing photographs. Further, Magnificent Colts™ is the only title specifically published in celebration of Colt’s 175th anniversary: 1836-2011.

Additional information

Weight 16 lbs
Dimensions 20 × 17 × 7 in

1 review for The Art of the Gun: Magnificent Colts Classic Edition

  1. A. Gregorio (verified owner)

    I received this book as a gift and absolutely love it. The pictures are amazing with lots of amazing history that I haven’t seen before. If you love Colt firearms or just love the old west get this book!

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