Colt Presentations from the Factory Ledgers 1856-1869

Using original account journals of the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co., the author shows creative accounting methods Samuel Colt used to disguise his gifts of firearms from 1856 to 1862 to various individuals often in attempts to influence government decisions. Also covered are presentation arms from 1862 until 1869 as made by the Colt company after Colt's death. Heavily illustrated with some of the finest Colts in existence, this book is an indespensible resource for Colt collectors and enthusiasts as it documents hundreds of Colt Presentations.Houze, Herbert G. is the author of 'Colt Presentations from the Factory Ledgers 1856-1869' with ISBN 9781931464055 and ISBN 1931464057.