Download or read book Colts Single Action Army Revolver written by Doc O'Meara and published by Gun Digest Books. This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colt's single action army revolver is the one revolver that captures the spirit of the American cowboy and holds the attention of gun enthusiasts and collectors around the world. It has been in almost continuous production since 1873, copied by more than a dozen manufacturers and remains as popular today as it was more than a century ago.In Colt's Single Action Army Revolver, author Doc O'Meara takes readers on a journey of discovery looking at this remarkable revolver from its beginnings. With production figures and serial number information, O'Meara serves collectors and historians. He also tests several modern reproductions of Colts and their rivals, providing ballistic and accuracy data for the shooter.*Provides production figures, serial numbers by year and rarities*New low price*16-page color section featuring rare and exotic Colts and the people who owned them

Download or read book A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver written by Ron Graham and published by . This book was released on 1992-03-01 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Colt Single Action written by Dennis Alder and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book spans the entire history of Sam Colt's developments in handguns. It follows the first Paterson revolvers through the legendary 1860 Army and the evolution of cap and ball revolvers into the cartridge models carried during the Western Expansion of the 1870s. Author and photographer Dennis Adler takes you on a historical journey through time with striking studio photography of the world's greatest Colt revolvers, factory archival images and original patent drawings, and tales of the soldiers, lawmen, and lawbreakers who made Colt revolvers part of American history. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Download or read book Colt Single Action Revolvers written by Martin Pegler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1836, Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including the .44-calibre Colt Walker and the seminal .45-calibre Colt Single Action Army, which remains in production today. These weapons shifted the role of the pistol from single-shot weapon of last resort to a practical and powerful sidearm that gave the user the ability to defend himself once his primary armament was discharged. It transformed cavalry tactics and relegated the sword to a largely ceremonial role in many armies. Featuring full-colour artwork, expert analysis and gripping first-hand accounts, this is the absorbing story of Colt's family of single-action revolvers, covering their origins, development, use and lasting impact on the modern world.

Download or read book The Peacemaker and Its Rivals written by John E. Parsons and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the life story of the revered single action Colt—the first cartridge revolver adopted by the US Army and a favorite of frontiersmen and cowboys. Widely used from the Cheyenne War to the Battle of Britain, the Colt, or the Peacemaker as it was originally called in the trade, had many rivals, but it was a leader among weapons of its kind. John E. Parsons, an expert firearms historian, extensively researches the metallic cartridge revolver, giving readers a rare and remarkably insightful glimpse into the evolution, use, accuracy, importation, and availability of the gun. Full of facts but easily readable, The Peacemaker and Its Rivals includes chapters on: • Antecedent revolvers • Multiball cartridges • Adoption of the Model “P” • Serial numbers and sales • Variations and target types • Patents and pirates • Volume of productions by calibers Parsons extensively compares and contrasts the Peacemaker to the Schofield Smith & Wesson and the Remington and other rivals and illustrates its significance in American history. With original photographs of many rare revolvers and guns, this is a must-have for firearms enthusiasts. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Download or read book Single Action Sixguns written by John Taffin and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2005-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 170 Years of the Guns that Tamed the West and Made All Men Equal! &break;&break;The Peacemaker. The Ol' Thumb-Buster. The Hawg Laig. &break;&break;No firearm in the world is more immediately recognizable than the 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver. Yet Colt's famed six-shooter was only one of hundreds of models of single action revolvers that fought wars, tamed a wild continent and bought the long arm of the law to a new world. Single Action Six Guns is packed with fascinating facts about all makes and models: Colt, Smith & Wesson, Remington, Ruger, Freedom Arms, John Linebaugh, United States Fire Arms, and many more... &break;&break;Hundreds of full-color photos &break;Up-to-the-minute reloading data for today's hottest cowboy action guns

Download or read book The Official Record of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver 1873 1895 written by Don Wilkerson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Colt written by C. Kenneth Moore and published by Andrew Mowbray Pub. This book was released on 1999 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Study of Colt s New Army and Navy Pattern written by Robert Best and published by Instant Publishing Group. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sixguns written by Elmer Keith and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive guide, renowned firearms expert Elmer Keith shares his vast knowledge and experience with sixguns, covering everything from their history and development to their practical applications in hunting, self-defense, and target shooting. With detailed information on various models, ammunition, and shooting techniques, Sixguns is an essential resource for both novice and experienced shooters alike. Whether you're a collector, a hunter, or simply a firearms enthusiast, this book will deepen your understanding and appreciation of these iconic weapons.

Download or read book Colt Cavalry Artillery Revolvers written by John A. Kopec and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Colt written by C. Kenneth Moore and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: C. Kenneth Moore who was one of the original authors of "A Study of the Colt Single Action Revolver" published 25 years ago, has been busily researching primary archival records ever since and as a result produced this new study to fill in the gaps and set the record straight on the popular Colt Single Action revolver. This new book includes extensive serial number data (with a special section on low serial numbers), US Army testing data, new details about militia SAAs, new material on automatic ejector models and a wealth of cartridge info. A valualble resource on this popular firearm for collector and enthusiast alike!

Download or read book Colt s Single Action Army Revolver written by Don Wilkerson and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Post war Colt Single action Revolver written by Don Wilkerson and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Standard Catalog of Colt Firearms written by James Tarr and published by Gun Digest Books. This book was released on 2013-11-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate reference guide for every Colt enthusiast! In Standard Catalog of Colt Firearms 2nd Edition, you'll find identifying details, historical background, up-to-date value data and more than 450 brilliant, full-color photos of all your favorite Colt firearms--old and new! From the first Paterson pistols to the new Rail Guns for the tactical crowd, concealable New Agents, AR-style carbines and competition rifles, Standard Catalog of Colt Firearms 2nd Edition covers them all! 2500 price listings, with up-to-date gun values and detailed descriptions for more than 500 models of Colt firearms. Updates, including all of the hottest new models introduced since the last edition, make Standard Catalog of Colt Firearms 2nd Edition your go-to source for everything "Colt."

Download or read book Colt Revolvers written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 29. Chapters: Colt Single Action Army, Colt Official Police, Colt Python, Colt Paterson, Colt Trooper, Colt Detective Special, Colt 1851 Navy Revolver, Colt Dragoon Revolver, Walker Colt, Colt Anaconda, Colt Army Model 1860, Colt Police Positive, Colt Pocket Percussion Revolvers, Colt Model 1878, Colt M1892, Colt Police Positive Special, Colt Model 1877, Colt King Cobra, Colt New Service, Colt Cobra, Colt M1889, Colt M1861 Navy, Colt Buntline, Colt Diamondback, Colt M1905 New Marine. Excerpt: The Colt Single Action Army (also known as the Model P, Peacemaker, M1873, Single Action Army, SAA, and Colt 45) is a single action revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges. It was designed for the U.S. government service revolver trials of 1873 by Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, today Colt's Manufacturing Company, and adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. The Colt Single Action Army has been offered in over 30 different calibers and various barrel lengths. Its overall appearance has remained consistent since 1873. Colt has discontinued its production twice, but brought it back due to popular demand. The revolver was popular with ranchers, lawmen, and outlaws alike, but current models are mostly bought by collectors and reenactors. Its design has influenced the production of numerous other models from other companies. Bound by the Rollin White patent (#12,648, April 3, 1855) and not wanting to pay a royalty fee to Smith & Wesson, Colt could not begin development of bored-through revolver cylinders for metallic cartridge use until April 4, 1869. The Colt Single Action Army was designed for the United States government service revolver trials of 1873 by Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company and adopted as the standard military service revolver. Its original moniker was...

Download or read book A History of the Colt Revolver written by Charles Tower Haven and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a photograph of each model of the Colt revolver and facsimiles of numerous contemporary and historical documents.