by Herbert G. Houze. Hardbound, 190 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Factory engraved Colts are recognized as among the most beautiful and desirable antique weapons in the world. Until this publication, much of the information used by collectors and curators identifying the works of these tallented engravers was incomplete or flat-out wrong. Hands-on archival research and intimate knowledge of factory records has created a book sure to change Colt collecting forever. Every page is filled with close-up photographs (most of these in full color) of intricate engravings of the masters. Including biographical sketches of the engravers and the works attributed to them. A must for the colt collector, and very useful for the engraving student.