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The L.C. Smith collector's bible. It is comprehensive with many good illustrations, Has serial numbers and dates of manufacture. Also info on Hunter Arms and the Baker Gun.
Includes loose addendum for corrections to pages 112 and 120.
Signed by the author William S. Brophy and stamped with the WS Brophy Library Seal. The seal was applied at the time I purchased the book at a local gun show, likely Hartford CT in the late seventies.

For military historians and firearm enthusiasts this inclusive reference is a key resource to nearly all the military firearms available to U.S. collectors. Standard Catalog of Military Firearms features listings for firearms manufactured in 1870 through the present.
Listings for firearms including handguns, submachine guns, rifles and machineguns from more than 25 countries fill the pages of this comprehensive reference. This third edition offers more than 2,000 listings, details about model modifications, additional historic information, six grades of conditions, and more than 1,250 photos. In addition, firearms enthusiasts will discover interesting feature articles and commentaries written by various firearms experts.
-Contains listings and current pricing for firearms from around the world
Cover has 3/4" tear where top of cover and binding meet otherwise nearly perfect

""Colt Firearms, 1836-1960"" written by James E. Serven, an expert in the field of firearms, is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of Colt firearms. This book covers the period from the founding of the Colt company in 1836 to 1960, when the company was still under the control of the Colt family. The book includes detailed descriptions and photographs of all the major Colt firearms, including revolvers, pistols, and rifles, as well as information on the company's history, manufacturing processes, and innovations. The book also covers the role of Colt firearms in American history, including their use in the Civil War and on the western frontier.
Note: cover(red) page has a corner cutout; light foxing visible on 1st and last page, and on page edges. Likely some chemical in the paper