Cool Colt historical print find 1836-1873

[DIY_guy]

I Stumbled upon these Colt historical prints and other vintage colt paperwork in an old trunk. Heavy embossed paper and that smell of old books. Kind of neat. Then I did a little poking around on the web and found this site where had this set and sold them at auction.

http://www.harryviezensfineguns.com/accessories/colt-historical-prints-1836-to-1873/

then I thought, who in the Sam Hill would pay that for paperwork?

Any how. This is what was in the paper folder.

1836 -1873

1. Colt Texas Paterson .40 Cal -1836

2. Colts Walker Model .44 cal - 1847

3.Colts Wells Fargo Model .31 cal -1848

4.Colt Navy Model .36 cal. - 1851

5. Colt Army Model .44 cal - 1860

6. Colt Peacemaker .45 cal. -1873

 

[DIY_guy]

 

[DIY_guy]

In the envelope was this paperwork as well.

Im not a colt guy or a revolver collector but its a neat find of bygone days.

 

[sgms]

I remember those pictures well. I grew up with them, they were framed and hanging in my grandfathers collection room for as far back my memory reaches.

 

[Armybrat]

I had a set of those too in the late '50s. Nice find.

 

[Mike Irwin]

Be something nice to have matted and framed.

 

[Tony Z]

Very, very nice! If you do have them matted & framed, be sure to use archival mats, etc., so as to not degrade the prints. Minimal additional cost, but good for preservation. Any reputable frame shop will agree.

 

[22-rimfire]

I have at least one set stored. I didn't pay anything like $375 for mine.... probably $50. (I like your price better.) I actually prefer the brochure that came with them.

But, yes, they would look good framed and that is their purpose.