Colt's Single Action Revolver Pre-War/Post-War Model

Colt's Model P revolver is probably the most famous revolver in the world. It's popularity began in 1873 and continues unabated today. While much has been written about its early history very little has appeared in print concerning the pre-war/post-war era.

Presented here in reference form is the last chapter in the story of Colt's Pre-war Single Action Army revolver. The assembly of the last of the pre-war frames began in 1947 and continued until early 1961. Assembled by master craftsman, many of these fine revolvers were presented to public officials and Colt personnel.

Topics include presentations, sales, engraved revolvers, consecutive sets and foreign sales. Covered in detail are the characteristics unique to this revolver and complete production information.

This study is written from both a historian's and collector's viewpoint. A wealth of photographs and detailed information is presented to aid in the collecting of Colt's Pre-War/Post-War Single Action Army revolver.