Dj in fine condition and in protective mylar cover. For the first time, a detailed historical record of the development and use of these pistols, together with a detailed listing of general. Oct 08, 2016 i purchased a 1908 colt hammerless pocket pistol owned by john w. John kilian houston brunner 24 september 1934 25 august 1995 was a british author of science fiction novels and stories. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols by john. A collectors guide has finally arrived after a lengthy gestation. I wish that it had been better organized and that he had used a photograph of the firearm that i purchased in the book, but i have the firearm and the colt letter addressed to john brunner. His 1968 novel stand on zanzibar, about an overpopulated world, won the 1969 hugo award for best science fiction novel, and the bsfa award the same year.
Click the titles in bold below to order your favorite colt books from the. This particular edition is in a leather bound format. Click the titles in bold below to order your favorite colt books from the coltautos. Brunner the most authoritative publication on the colt pocket hammerless models has been recently reprinted in an improved second edition. Contains the most uptodate list of general officers to whom these type of pistols were issued. Gun show books colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols. For the first time, a detailed historical record of the development and use of these pistols, together with a detailed listing of general officers pistols and serial numbers.
Crisp blue cloth boards with title in silver on front board and spine. Two of the pistols that are identified by john brunner in his book on the colt pocket hammerless models 831093 and 831242. Contained within is a detailed historical record of the development and use of these pistols, together with a detailed listing of general officers pistols and serial numbers. Brunner, approach the subject from a deep knowledge base. John brunner was born in preston crowmarsh, near wallingford in oxfordshire, and went to school at st andrews prep school, pangbourne, then to cheltenham college. While some of the go guns are familiar to martial arms collectors the colt pocket. The consignor states this was brunners gun and can be found pictured in the book on page 97, figure 124. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols ii by john w. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Dec 12, 2019 i recently acquired a colt model m1903. For the first time, a detailed historical record of the development and use of these pistols. Contained within is a detailed historical record of the development and use of these pistols, together with a detailed listing of. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols by dr.
A new and much revised version of john brunners previous book on the same subject. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols john w. An opportunity to own a very hardtofind book at a reasonable price. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols by john brunner. Scarce and desirable general officers pistol, issued to major general george p. Brunnerphillips publications 1996 1st editionhardcover in dust jacket. It was published by phillips publications and has a total of 240 pages in the book. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols by john brunner description. I have the following four books for sale in excellent condition and from a nonsmokers home.
The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols ii john w. He died in glasgow while attending among hundreds of other authors and publishers and nearly 5,000. Excellent condition hardback book with dust jacket. Ebook on the colt 190308 hammerless pistol by david crane. The title of this book is colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols ii leather and it was written by dr. He wrote his first novel, galactic storm, at 17, and published it under the penname gill hunt, but he did not start writing fulltime until 1958. Brunner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book is the equvilant of charles clawsons excellent and highly sought after treatise on colt 45 service pistols and has already become a treasured prize for anyone interested in colt pocket autos. Handguns of world war ii, the secondary pistols and revolvers charles pate. It covers all usgi pistols and revolvers issued to us general officers from the inception of the program in ww2 to now. John caldwell colt march 1, 1810 november 18, 1842, the brother of samuel colt of colt firearm fame, was an american fur trader, bookkeeper, law clerk, and teacher he served briefly as a u. The gun is in excellent condition with light handling marks, with box.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The second edition of my book on the colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols is now available. If you dont see what you are looking for in a particular category, please try the search feature. Brunner the colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols ii john w. If you collect or are even remotely interested in the colt hammerless the book is a must, book i or book ii, you dont need both, book ii is slightly better if you can only afford one book. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols 1996 book john. Experimental colt m1903 hammerless pistol with cocking lever. This pistol is listed in john brunners book the colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols. The jagged orbit by john brunner nook book ebook barnes. Gun show books colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols ii. John brunner started his career as a productive writer of ace double science fiction novels, sometimes writing both sides of the same double. Many ebooks on various firearms are now available in our site.
John caldwell colt march 1, 1810 november 18, 1842, the brother of samuel colt of colt firearm fame, was an american fur trader, bookkeeper, law clerk, and teacher. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols by john brunner 1st ed 1996 out of print and hard to find. Manufactured in 1941, information from john brunners book the colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols lists this pistol in the serial number range of a 100piece batch of pocket pistols shipped to england on february 25, 1941. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors colt. A beautiful clean crisp hard to find hardcover copy in fine condition. A friend of mine had owned it and had i asked him to give me first dibs if he were to sell it. This pistol is listed in john brunners the colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols. Colt single action army revolver study, new discoveries. Brunner this is the book that colt collectors have been waiting nearly 30 years for. Comes with factory letter, springfield research letter, a copy of the listing from john brunners book and some biographical information.
The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols 2 ii book by. While some of the go guns are familiar to martial arms collectors the colt pocket automatics. The colt model 1903 pocket hammerless not to be confused with the colt model 1903 pocket hammer or the m1903 springfield rifle is a. Colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols ii john w. Brunner the colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols john w. Brunner provides some shipping and procurement information for colt m1903 and m1908 pistols in his book the colt pocket hammerless automatic. John brunner in his excellent book colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols does not report that number as an officers pistol. Profusely illustrated it is based on many years of research in the colt factory production and shipping records as well as personal examination of these pistols over more than sixty years. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols by john w. John brunner was one of the leading british science fiction writers of the last four decades.
This is one of only two factory experimental colt model 1903 pistols featuring a cocking lever john brunner identifies in the included book the. A new and much revised version of john brunner s previous book on the same subject. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols ii jan c still luger. While some of the go guns are familiar to martial arms collectors the colt pocket automatics in. See all books authored by john brunner, including the sheep look up, and stand on zanzibar, and more on.
John brunner books list of books by author john brunner. To view our preferred customer policy, simply click on the policiesdiscounts button on the left dont forget to type in the word discount in our search feature our books are sorted by the following categories, however, some books may fall into more than one category. Brunner in it brunner lists every serial number issued to a general officer and tells you who had it. He produced a wide variety of entertaining and wellconceived science fiction adventures before testing his ambitions with more and more complex and stylistically sophisticated novels. John brunner, the colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols. John brunner this copy is a first edition signed by brunner in 1997 and is an. Blue book pocket guide for colt dates of manufacture. After numerous business ventures, he became an authority concerning doubleentry bookkeeping and published a textbook concerning. The pistol is not something i normally collect but the condition was outstanding and for unknown reasons i had a connection to it. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols by john brunner 1st e. General officers pistol issued to brigadier general richard holmes harrison in 1955. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
New us general officer pistol book is out firearms. Background of the colt 1903 hammerless john browning and the belgian firm fabrique nationale fn. Colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols ii leather by dr. Many colt pocket hammerless gun owners have been waiting for the release of this book by john w. Marine, forging a letter to get himself discharged after three mon. Brunner used books, rare books and new books find all books by john brunner and compare prices.
Marine, forging a letter to get himself discharged after three months. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols jan 1, 1996. Colt 1903 pistol 32 acp rock island auction company. John brunner is best known for his dystopian novels written 40 years ago, like the sheep look up and stand on zanzibar, but in 1969 he wrote a novel. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols book, 1996. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols 1996 book john brunner mintsealed. Colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols ii by john brunner. This is the book that colt collectors have been waiting nearly 30 years for. Its easy to see why the book is often cited as an early precursor to cyber punk. Buy the colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols by john brunner. I purchased a 1908 colt hammerless pocket pistol owned by john w.
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