Revolvers

Author : Mike Cumpston,Johnny Bates
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-07
Category : Pistols
ISBN : 9780595357963

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Percussion Pistols and Revolvers by Mike Cumpston,Johnny Bates Pdf

In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the revolving pistols, however; came patents that created monopolies in revolver production and the through-bored cylinder necessary for self-contained metallic cartridges. The caplock revolvers took on a separate evolution and remained state of the art long after the widespread appearance of cartridge firing rifles and shotguns. They rode in the holsters of of explorers and adventurers across the world and granted safe conduct in the back-alleys of the Industrial West right up until the last quarter of the 19th Century. Handguns possess a mystique distinctly different from that of other firearms. They are tools of personal empowerment-chosen by their owners to provide independence and freedom of movement. In the ambitious, optimistic early years of western industrial civilization they were the emblem of liberty and equality and the bane of repressive governments and social movements. Largely because of the traditions that emerged in the time of the caplock pistols and revolvers, they remain so in the early years of the 21st Century.

Author : Donald L. Ware
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0826342809

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Remington Army and Navy Revolvers, 1861-1888 by Donald L. Ware Pdf

This detailed history of Remington's role in the development of military weapons is the result of twenty-five years of research of the company's records and military archives.

Author : Rick Sapp
Publisher : TAJ Books International
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-19
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781844063963

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Revolvers by Rick Sapp Pdf

Why shoot a revolver when a modern semi-automatic carries more rounds, reloads faster, is flatter and slimmer, and is no more costly? Revolvers are no-problem guns. Because it has a relatively straightforward design, a revolver is very reliable. A semiautomatic is sensitive to cartridges, and stories about jammed actions because of insufficiently powerful rounds are numerous. Revolvers do not jam. If a revolver misfires or a case is underpowered, the shooter simply pulls the trigger again. The complexity of a semi-autoÍs mechanics compared to a revolver gives the revolver an edge in durability. A revolver can take a great deal of punishment and still shoot a tight group. The final point in favor of revolvers is their ability to accept powerful loads. No semiautos can withstand the power of loads such as .454 Casull or .475 Linebaugh. In short, revolvers still rock!

Author : Martin Pegler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781472811004

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Colt Single-Action Revolvers by Martin Pegler Pdf

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.

Author : Julian S. Hatcher
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 715 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781632201492

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Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers by Julian S. Hatcher Pdf

Originally published in 1935, Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers is a treatise on handguns of the early twentieth century. Written by Major Julian S. Hatcher, an expert on the subject of firearms of all sorts, readers will gain invaluable insight into everything to do with handheld firearms of the 1930s. In his introduction, Hatcher emphasizes that he has made an earnest effort to make this book accessible for both novices and experts. Novices who know nothing whatsoever about firearms and their use can easily learn from this book, while experts will find a technical reference book where “the results of many experiments with pistols and revolvers and their ammunition are tabulated in convenient form.” Covering such subjects as the different methods of shooting and using hand firearms; their mechanism, care and repair; their interior and exterior ballistics; the peculiar suitability of the different kinds for various purposes; the relative effectiveness or stopping power of the various calibers and types of gun and ammunition; and many more, this book is an immense store of knowledge on early handguns. 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.

Author : Martin J Dougherty
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781782742661

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Pistols and Revolvers by Martin J Dougherty Pdf

From a Thirty Years’ War wheel lock to the Luger and the latest Ruger, Pistols & Revolvers offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Illustrated with more than 250 artworks and photographs, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.

Author : Ed McGivern
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-17
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 160239086X

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Ed McGivern's Book of Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting by Ed McGivern Pdf

Ed McGivern needs no introduction to gun enthusiasts and serious marksmen. For more than 50 years he was revered as one of the top authorities in the field of small firearms. A world champion marksmen who made The Guinness Book of World Records, he trained scores of law enforcement officers and developed a system of teaching that is as effective today as it was when this book was originally published. It resulted from years of experimentation and research conducted by McGivern, who utilized electric timers and other devices to determine the angles and techniques that would produce the fastest, most accurate revolver shooting. Packed with handgun lore and original photographs from the first edition, this much-sought-after classic contains a wealth of facts for marksmen everywhere.

Author : National Institute of Justice (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Revolvers
ISBN : IND:30000066875455

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NIJ standard for 38/357 caliber revolvers, NIJ standard-0109.00 by National Institute of Justice (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Joel Black,Homer R. Ficken
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0764331523

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Webley Solid-Frame Revolvers by Joel Black,Homer R. Ficken Pdf

Popular from the late 19th through the early 20th centuries, the British Webley Pug and Bull Dog revolvers, manufactured by P. Webley & Son of Birmingham, provided security for many at home or concealed in coat pockets. Over 800 photos and thorough text bring to light detailed information on these often elusive, solid-frame, short-barreled handguns. Many models were previously unknown, such as the ring trigger .22 No. 2 and the Silver and Fletcher No. 2 Bull Dog. Includes Belgian and other English makers of the Tower Bull Dog, the Scott, Tranter Bulldog, and the Greener No. 5. Cartridges, cartridge boxes, and loading tools are featured with a scale of relative rarity and numerous appendices. This book is a must for all who are passionate about historical firearms.

Author : Robert Maze
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849088046

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The Webley Service Revolver by Robert Maze Pdf

The Webley .455in service revolver is among the most powerful top-break revolvers ever produced. First adopted in 1887, in various marques it was the standard-issue service pistol for British and Commonwealth armed forces for nearly fifty years; later versions in .38in calibre went on to see further service in World War II and beyond, as well as in a host of law-enforcement roles around the world into the 1970s. Developed to give British service personnel the ability to incapacitate their opponents in 'small wars' around the globe, the Webley used the formidable – and controversial – .455in cartridge, a variant of which was known as the 'manstopper'. Users found it offered good penetration and excellent stopping power with only mild recoil – indeed, it was rated superior to the US .45 Colt in stopping power. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and close-up photographs, this is the compelling story of the Webley revolver, the powerful pistol that saw service across the British Empire and throughout two world wars.

Author : Arthur Corbin Gould
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547223856

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The Modern American Pistol and Revolver by Arthur Corbin Gould Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Modern American Pistol and Revolver" by Arthur Corbin Gould. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Jim Rasenberger
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501166396

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Revolver by Jim Rasenberger Pdf

Patented in 1836, the Colt pistol with its revolving cylinder was the first practical firearm that could shoot more than one bullet without reloading. Its most immediate impact was on the expansionism of the American west, where white emigrants and US soldiers came to depend on it, and where Native Americans came to dread it. In making the revolver, Colt also changed American manufacturing, and revolutionized industry in the United States. Rasenberger brings the brazenly ambitious and profoundly innovative industrialist and leader Samuel Colt to vivid life. During an age of promise and progress, and also of slavery, corruption, and unbridled greed, Colt not only helped to create this America, he completely embodied it.-- adapted from info provided

Author : United States. Chief of cavalry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1941
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105026310172

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Basic Field Manual. Revolver, Colt, Caliber .45, M1917, and Revolver, Smith and Wesson, Caliber .45, M1917 by United States. Chief of cavalry Pdf

Author : Max Prasac
Publisher : Gun Digest Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1440228566

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Big-Bore Revolvers by Max Prasac Pdf

Is bigger better? You bet it is, when it's a big-bore revolver! Big-Bore Revolvers offers a one-stop resource for the wheelgun novice to the hardened veteran and everyone in between. With in-depth coverage of commercial and wildcat calibers and their effectiveness, theoretical and actual application of terminal ballistics and a detailed look at today's available revolver platforms, this is the most comprehensive book ever published on the topic. Inside you'll find: A one-stop resource for everything you want and need to know about big-bore revolvers Foreword by Dick Casull, modern big-bore revolver pioneer and father of the cartridge that carries his name--the famous .454 Casull A comprehensive look at dozens of oversized cartridges, their designers and ballistics Detailed descriptions of the power-house revolvers that can handle big-bore loads--even if you can't! More than 250 full-color photos, highlighting cartridge comparisons, the revolvers themselves, and the big and dangerous game that are no match for the devastating power of these firearms. And much, much more! With a special look at the pioneers behind the big-bore revolution, and hunt stories as giant as the guns and cartridges themselves, this is one book every handgun lover and hunter will want to read cover to cover. Authored by big-bore revolver aficionado Max Prasac, and with collaboration from John Parker and Jack Huntington, two of the most authoritative names in big-bore revolver circles, this compendium of facts, history and first-hand experiences behind the sights fills a long-vacant niche.

Author : Max Prasac
Publisher : Gun Digest
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1440246076

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Gun Digest Book of Hunting Revolvers by Max Prasac Pdf

"Your guide to big-bore revolver hunting! Handgun hunting has evolved significantly over the last 25 years. With Gun Digest Book of Hunting Revolvers , you'll learn about the available factory and custom revolvers, plus calibers, bullets, and terminal effectiveness on all sizes of game. This book stands alone as the most comprehensive look ever at the revolver as a viable primary hunting tool--and is your guide to taking the hunt to the next level like only big-bore revolver hunting can. Examine the currently available hunting revolvers and their intended applications. Read fascinating handgun hunting stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat--and inform your choice of big-bore revolvers for any game on this planet. This comprehensive examination of handgun hunting dispels the myths of handgun potency and terminal ballistics and is the ultimate guide to the challenge and reward of pursuing game with big-bore revolvers. Includes:Extensive, detailed look at factory and custom revolvers Terminal ballistics: theory, application and bullet design Dissolving myths about paper ballistics Photos and stories of big-bore revolvers on the hunt Whether a seasoned sixgun shooter looking to push the limits, or a newbie just considering the close-range challenge of handgun hunting, this book is the ultimate guide"--