Cool Colt historical print find 1836-1873

[DIY_guy]

I Stumbled upon these Colt historical prints and other vintage colt paperwork in an old trunk. Heavy embossed paper and that smell of old books. Kind of neat. Then I did a little poking around on the web and found this site where had this set and sold them at auction.

http://www.harryviezensfineguns.com/accessories/colt-historical-prints-1836-to-1873/

then I thought, who in the Sam Hill would pay that for paperwork?

Any how. This is what was in the paper folder.

1836 -1873

1. Colt Texas Paterson .40 Cal -1836

2. Colts Walker Model .44 cal - 1847

3.Colts Wells Fargo Model .31 cal -1848

4.Colt Navy Model .36 cal. - 1851

5. Colt Army Model .44 cal - 1860

6. Colt Peacemaker .45 cal. -1873

























In the envelope was this paperwork as well.





Im not a colt guy or a revolver collector but its a neat find of bygone days.

 

[Old Fuff]

Just happens that I have a set of those too.

And sometimes at auctions they go for a pretty good price if the set is complete and in good condition.

 

[DIY_guy]

And this set appears to be.

 

[bannockburn]

DIY_guy

Neat looking set of prints. I like the old Colt pamphlet too showing all of their handguns; announcing the New Lightweight Commander Automatic Pistol. That would date it to sometime around the early '50s I believe.

 

[Old Fuff]

That would date it to sometime around the early '50s I believe.

You would be right. Colt sold some of the sets, but I believe that most (of a limited total number) were given away to individuals within the firearms industry as part of a promotion. They are not rare, but scarce in perfect condition.

 

[joem1945]

At that price I'll pass. Neat to have but I'd rather have ammo.