A look at some of the latest greatest revolvers currently available, including the charter arms gator and the ruger redhawk. Late 18th century english flintlock boxlock muff pistol. United states martial pistols and revolvers abebooks. Im looking for a book that covers techniques and concepts. One of the best books on colt revolvers ever published. Pistols and revolvers find handgun information from the worlds foremost firearms experts with this selection of pistol and revolver books.
Collectors receive the most complete, authoritative, and illustrated reference with more than 3,000 alphabetically categorized handgun listings that feature historical facts, model descriptions, caliber chamberings, manufacturers, and photos. It has many more and better quality photos than most heavyduty reference works, but also has much more detailed information particularly on markings and serial numbers than most coffee table volumes. Pistols and revolvers are rated for concealability, firepower, and overall. A history of the colt revolver the firearms classics library. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colts. The best online gun store to buy guns online for prepping.
The revolver of the american west by jeffrey richardson. The following information on modern military arms and the webley revolver comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b. It provides a pleasing overview of percussion pistols and revolvers that is quite informative, and i particularly enjoyed the authors information on their modernday testing of reproduction black powder pieces. Cowboy action shooting, loading for big bore revolvers and handgun varmint hunting. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt firearms and accessories. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. American revolutionary war holster pistol made from salvaged british parts sold. Apr 30, 2017 heritage gun books colt double action revolvers shop manual volume ii brownells. For many years the designs found on engraved handguns has been found quite interesting. The colt saa peacemaker revolver is a famous piece of americana. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. From small bore to big bore, nearly every metallic cartridge pistol made since the late 1850s is listed here. All it takes to get the numbers to changes could be minor changes in the design, the beginnings of new time periods and many others. This history of the colt revolver contains numerous illustrations.
I was very excited to order this book, as i am fascinated by the history of firearms. Colts manufacturing company, llc is an american firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 by. This a confederate rigdon and ansley revolver manufactured in augusta, georgia in 1864. Lymans pistol and revolver reloading handbook third edition. Know what your colt firearms are worth with this uptodate 76page. A history of the colt revolver the firearms classics library charles t haven. Its design was patented by samuel colt on february 25, 1836, in the united states, france, and england, and it derived its name from being produced in paterson, new jersey. Todays most complete and current pistol and revolver reloading data. Colt firearms reference books colt automatic pistol. Originally published in 1935, textbook of pistols and revolvers is a treatise on handguns of the early twentieth century. The book of the pistol and revolver is also available to purchase in print since the invention of the revolver it has invariably been regarded as a highclass military weapon, and the legitimate successor to the pair of pistols which formed part of an.
While the revolver has largely transitioned from the police armory to the police museum in law enforcement, its still wellrepresented in the world of armed citizens and self defense. The history of colt s snake guns 2015 by gurney brown. A collectors guide to the guns, their history and values famous throughout the nineteenth century for the quality of its products, the english revolver industry began a steady decline after wwi from which it never recovered. Spends too much pages with percussion handguns and. Smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The complete book of revolvers archives personal defense. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Colt vintage hunting books and manuals for sale ebay. The adamses whose revolver designs in particular and whose firearms enterprises in general form the thread of our book are robert, john, and henry. Apart from the famous webley service revolvers, many products of this important industry are little known outside of the.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Recommended books for pistol marksmanship training daily. The dan wesson eco is a lightweight, reliable and easytoconceal 1911 thats well suited to both concealed carry and home defense. As one of my friends likes to say about weapons made in the south during the civil war, now, here is a gun that was wrought in anger. Serial number is in the high 1900 rangewhich is correct. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Rare and hard to find colt gun books, out of print, excellent condition. Completely updated pricing for colt firearms with new entries and photos. Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. If you have any questions regarding legal issues please consult the doj or check with your local law enforcementlawyer. George formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good jacket condition good quantity available 1 edition first edition. The colt single action army, also known as the single action army, saa, model p.
Whether you already own a revolver or are considering purchasing a revolver, this book should be on your reading list. The complete encyclopedia of pistols and revolvers by a. United states martial pistols and revolver by arcadi gluckman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wing tacticals guide to ar15 pistols the information contained in this page is for informational purposes only. Dec 15, 2009 the book of pistols and revolvers by w h b. Shop by category handgun ammunition rifle ammunition rimfire ammunition shotgun ammunition ammo storage. Although samuel colt did not invent the revolver concept, his designs resulted in the first very successful ones. Not too much information on individual double action revolvers the most easily collectible items. The handgun books here cover a range of topics, from concealed carry pistols and combat shooting to model 1911 information and handgun gunsmithing tutorials. The latest work on colt da sixguns is seven serpents. This large book features fullsize photos of all seven snake sixguns produced by colt from 1950 until colt stopped da revolver production in 2006. Apr 29, 2015 recommended books for pistol marksmanship training. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
Smith, 1962, the stackpole company edition, in english. Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting. There are a total of 41 colt company product list entries in the military factory. Buy complete encyclopedia of pistols and revolvers by hartnik, a. Their methods of manufacturing were among the best of the english arms tradepage 15. Lymans pistol and revolver reloading handbook third edition lymans pistol and revolver reloading handbook third edition. The layout is neat which makes this easy and fun to read.
We have plenty of options available in optics, laser sights and lights to add to your pistol. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Dont forget about the options available in upper receivers, grips. The first half of the book covers handguns by calibre from the 2. Ar15 pistols have more rails than the average pistol, so the opportunities for modification and customization are practically endless. The complete encyclopedia of pistols and revolvers book. This is a list of single and doubleaction revolvers, listed alphabetically by manufacturer. Entries are listed by initial year of service descending. Central powers pistols, by jan still, is a bit of a neitherfishnorfowl book. The w h b smith classic book of pistols revolvers by smith.
Reloaders are constantly in search of updated data, especially for most recently introduced cartridges. Complete book of handguns 10 revolvers from the complete book of handguns 2016 buyers guide. Modern american pistols and revolvers by gould, andrew c. Prepper gun shop is your onestop shop to prep for the apocalypse. Modern american pistol revolver abebooks passion for books.
Complete book of handguns archives personal defense world. Octagon barrel, address for sale by wabeno hardware on gunsamerica 9342304. May 25, 2019 well, colt serial numbers tend to go across the board in a rather unpredictable pattern so its near impossible to read without reference books. Well, colt serial numbers tend to go across the board in a rather unpredictable pattern so its near impossible to read without reference books. There is so much information included that it is very difficult to comment on any possible negatives. The complete book of revolvers 9 cases where an armed citizen used a revolver to stop a bad guy. Samworth place of publication onslow county north carolina date published 1938. This is a list of single and doubleaction revolvers, organised by manufacturer. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Most people here are saying something along the lines of you dont need any more than the 5 or 6 rounds a revolver gives you. Mr smiths book of pistols and revolvers contains an extensive examination of all the famous 20th century semiautos and revolvers and masses of information on pistols ive never heard of.
Shop by category pistols revolvers shotguns rifles. Lymans pistol and revolver reloading handbook third edition 18967. It was the first commercial repeating firearm employing a revolving cylinder with multiple chambers aligned with a single, stationary barrel. Im going to go against what most of the other major writers are saying here. Their years of greatest influence upon that craft lie between 1850 and 1880, but the years before that influenced them and their work persisted long after.
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