The English Revolver: A Collectors’ Guide to Guns, History and Values
Collectors Guide Guns Values: The English Revolver is a collector’s reference on English revolvers, tracing their history from 1818 and covering well-known and lesser-known makers. Its scope includes military revolvers, with 224 pages listed in the product details.
At a glance
- Traces the English revolver industry from its beginnings in 1818.
- Covers Adams and Tranter revolvers, Webley service revolvers and firearms from less prominent makers.
- Includes a military revolver section spanning early British government purchases of Colt percussion revolvers through Webley service models.
- The description says some guns are pictured for the first time, including photographs made for the book.
Reference price: $45.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Broad coverage of both prominent and less-documented English revolver makers.
- Historical narrative and collector-oriented coverage of values are combined in one reference.
- Military revolvers receive a dedicated section.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Schiffer |
|---|---|
| Publication date | February 28, 2015 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0764347578 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0764347573 |
| Dimensions | 9.3 x 0.77 x 11.16 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 2.54 pounds |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing describes the book as covering revolver values but gives no valuation date or indication of how current those values are. Use it as a historical collecting reference rather than assuming its valuations reflect today's market.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Collectors researching English revolvers and their makers.
- Readers interested in the history of British military revolvers.
- Collectors seeking a reference that includes Adams, Tranter, Webley and lesser-known makers.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a current price guide with clearly dated valuations.
- Buyers seeking a hands-on maintenance or repair manual. The supplied description emphasizes history, collecting and values.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The supplied aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but some lower ratings are also present. With a modest rating sample and no written customer feedback supplied, these figures do not show which parts of the book readers liked or disliked. Buyers can judge the listed historical and collecting scope against their needs, but should not treat ratings as confirmation of valuation accuracy or coverage depth.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
The listing describes a history of English revolvers from 1818, including Adams, Tranter, Webley and less prominent makers, with a section on military revolvers.
Does it include revolver values?
Yes. The title and listing describe it as a guide to guns, history and values, but the supplied details do not specify a valuation date.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 224 pages.
Is this primarily a repair manual?
The supplied description focuses on history, makers, military revolvers and collecting values, rather than repair instructions.
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