Seven Serpents: the History of Colt's Snake Guns

Histories on all 7 models, as well as detailed information and specifications on most variations including dates of manufacture, finishes, barrel lengths, calibers, sights, grips, and additional features/options. 350 color photos The only reference/coffee table book ever published exclusively on Colt's Snake Guns (double action revolvers). Models with chapter page totals Cobra (22 pages), King Cobra (34 pages), Python (140 pages), Diamondback (56 pages), Anaconda (28 pages), Boa (10 pages), Viper (10 pages). Over 350 high-res digital color images depict all the variations, barrel lengths, finishes, plus many engraving options, and most revolvers are shown life-size! Shipping boxes are also pictured as well as the original Colt catalogs that pertain to the Snake Gun models. Some chapters also include images of original owners/instruction manuals, factory letters, warranty cards, hanging tags, test targets. Serialization charts are also provided in the back allowing the year of manufacture to be determined on most Snake Gun variations. Limited/Special Edition production totals are also included, plus a fascinating Snake Gun Performance Spreadsheet tracking the investment performance of these red-hot Snake Guns against alternate investments and commodities through June of 2015! A thorough Index completes this new publication, assuring readers they can can find what they're looking for quickly. Seven Serpents - The History of Colt's Snake Guns will undoubtedly be the best and edgiest firearms reference book published so far this millennium!, ISBN13: 9781936120727 ISBN10: 1936120720 Material Type: hardcover