Since smokeless charges have been adapted to it many. Mar 15, 2019 here are various sixgun replicas, including a colt saa, that embody the wild west spirit and are an outstanding favorite in cowboy action shooting events. Shooting the colts signature series 1860 army without a doubt, 2nd and 3rd generation colt percussion revolvers provide shooters the least expensive route to owning a bona fide single. Colts single action revolver prewarpostwar model don wilkerson the colt single action army revolver 19551975 don wilkerson colt single action revolver handbook 1955 1975 don wilkerson colt scouts, peacemakers and new frontiers in. Sam colt and the sixshooter that changed america jim. Once youve loaded it, grip the revolver and support it with your nondominant hand to help distribute the recoil. This wellillustrated book brings the story of samuel colt to the.
Colt vintage hunting books and manuals for sale ebay. Shooting a revolver is similar to shooting other handguns, except for loading and cocking it. Always make sureyour revolver isnotloaded before cleaning, storing, traveling, layingitdown, orhanding ittoanother person, sothat. Colts early life, his efforts to manufacture his guns, colt revolver models, military contracts, the politics of arms contracts, european production, the civil war, and much more. As with any straightwall cartridge for a revolver, it requires a good roll crimp on the finished cartridge to keep the bullet in place. Any shooting after fatigue sets in is a waste of time and ammunition, and snubnose. In this coffee table book, richardson lays out 100 examples of the colt. Lane accuracy adapted ammunition armstrong arrears for dues automatic pistol black powder bronze medal bullseye bullet bullseye cartridges chambered cleaning clubs competitor contests cylinder dietz entrance fee firing point five shots front sight hammer indoor inscription j. At an early age, i joined the outdoor life book club, and. The colt single action army, also known as the single action army, saa, model p, peacemaker and m1873, is a singleaction revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges.
The colt single action revolver won the west by being the gun of. Learning to shoot a pistol and revoler the book of the. The commemorative was only offered through kansas dealers. A guide to handguns and shooting himmelwrights guide to pistol and revolver shooting will particularly interest those who collect or shoot historical firearms. The next colt book i found was the 1940 edition of a history of the colt revolver from 1836 to 1940 by haven and belden. From the original first generation guns to the replicas that are available today, this book is the definitive source on reloading and shooting the colt peacemaker. Since smokeless charges have been adapted to it many expert shots prefer this cartridge in the gallery contests as the large bullet hole is a decided advantage over the smaller calibers at ranges of 20 yards and under. Buy a copy of a book named, no second place winner by bill jordan. Shooting the magnum of the 19th century, the colt walker revolver. The guy tells him not to bother with shooting anyoneit will only kill them all, plus the colt single action army model is twenty years old and super outdated. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Various types of handgun are illustrated and described as is the ammunition that accompanied them. To load a revolver, youll need to open the cylinder, load a round into each chamber, and push the cylinder back in until it clicks. Colt single action army revolver colt saa manufactured by colt in 1873, the single action army revolver is generally known as the peacemaker.
Im wondering if somebody at colt hadnt read that book. Colt saa and other sixgun replicas used in cowboy action. My high school library not only had gun and hunting books, but also all the monthly outdoor magazines. This fellows choice was a colt new service revolver chambered in. Just the same, the colt official police is an excellent revolver, robust, built on a. Revolver is a very short book, which may be welcome to some readers after the huge final tomes of harry potter and the hundreds of pages of patrick ness. Covers 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation colts, most italian reproductions plus, parts identification specific to. The revolver of the american west by jeffrey richardson.
Colts special revolver for airline pilots forgotten weapons. Oct 09, 2019 just the same, the colt official police is an excellent revolver, robust, built on a. One box of ammunition expended per session is plenty. Made during a short but glorious production run in the 1990s, the 3rd generation signature series 1860 army shown here is an archetypal example. Click here to purchase the book of the pistol and revolver in paperback. Scoring scale for revolver shooting at figure or blank targets or waxbullet practice at individuals xii.
Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Apr 07, 2015 any shooting after fatigue sets in is a waste of time and ammunition, and snubnose. The methods shown are those used by the colt factory to restore a colt revolver to factory specification condition. Regarding ammunition, the choice for use in a snubnose. The 10 greatest revolvers of all time the shooters log. Buy pistol and revolver shooting by walter f roper online at alibris. A doubleaction revolver using replaceable preloaded cylinders. Colt firearms, colt guns, colt pistols, revolvers, ri. Colt handbook a manual on handgun use target shooting defense shooting see photo paged to 43 with usa logo and includes cobra. The custom revolver is essential reading for shooters, handgun hunters, collectors or anyone else with an interest not only in custom revolvers but revolvers in general. The revolver operates a great deal like the ds or sandman gun in the original novel logans run 1967 by william f. Nov 30, 2017 shooting the colt s signature series 1860 army without a doubt, 2nd and 3rd generation colt percussion revolvers provide shooters the least expensive route to owning a bona fide singleaction colt. Other sections touch on the colt flattop target model, the fascinating sedgley takeout cylinder revolvers and many others.
The book of the pistol and revolver is also available to purchase in. All colt models general colt, an american legend r. To load a revolver, youll need to open the cylinder, load a round into each chamber, and push the. Pistol and revolver shooting by walter f roper alibris. Colt manufactured this goldplated washed singleaction. The first revolver in this series was presented to the governor of kansas in the year of the centennial. Us access only description of the colts doubleaction. I dont shelve this with my other gun reference books. I am lumping the model 1917s into a single category. This hardbound edition contains 160 full color photographs and is a worthy addition to any sportsmans library. Shooting illustrated the colt new service revolver.
The author discusses shooting positions, target shooting and the reloading of. Get the best deals on colt vintage hunting books and manuals when you shop the largest online selection at. Colt first called this revolver the ranger model, but the designation navy quickly took over. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. He was the nicest guy you could ever meet but he had been in several gunfights and is the designer of the jordan grips, the jordan holster and for whom the jordan trooper was named after. For many reasons, colts gun had a profound effect on american history. Here are various sixgun replicas, including a colt saa, that embody the wild west spirit and are an outstanding favorite in cowboy action shooting events.
Wilson colt and its collectors colt collectors association fine colts the dr. Story colts revolver, signed abebooks shop for books. Image may not be an exact representation of the actual item. Apr 03, 2020 the revolver operates a great deal like the ds or sandman gun in the original novel logans run 1967 by william f. Aug 26, 2016 shooting the magnum of the 19th century, the colt walker revolver. It covers the history of all the colt revolvers, both single and double action, and the semiautos as well.
Us access only description of the colt s doubleaction revolver, caliber. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. Colt s early life, his efforts to manufacture his guns, colt revolver models, military contracts, the politics of arms contracts, european production, the civil war, and much more. The following information on learning to shoot a pistol and revolver comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b. Feb 01, 2020 shooting a revolver is similar to shooting other handguns, except for loading and cocking it. Revolver book by jim rasenberger official publisher page. The macmillan company, 1932, by abraham lincoln artman himmelwright page images at hathitrust.
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