2 edition of Single Action Revolver found in the catalog.
Single Action Revolver
RH Value Publishing
Published
July 24, 1986
by Random House Value Publishing
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Written in
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardcover |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL7703343M |
| ISBN 10 | 0517613034 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780517613030 |
About this Item: Mowbray Publishing. Condition: BRAND NEW. BRAND NEW Oversized Hardcover - pp - Heavily Illustrated - All new research on the Colt Single Action - It has been over a quarter of a century since the publication of A Study of the Colt Single Action Revolver, the classic, definitive guide to the Colt Single Action, the world's most famous and popular pistol. In , Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including thecalibre Colt Walker and the seminalcalibre 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.
For those competent with one, a single-action revolver can be a legitimate carry option. For short-term carry, you can open the loading gate of the revolver and secure it IWB. It can be quickly closed, with a little practice, when the gun is drawn. The Barranti Leather Summer Classic is an ideal way to carry a single-action revolver concealed. This book is now in its fifth printing. Later Mr. Kopec became Colt's first exclusive factory distributor of Colt Single Action parts. This business was later sold. In the second book, "COLT CAVALRY & ARTILLERY REVOLVERS" was published, co-authored with renowned Custer historian the late Dr. H. Sterling Fenn.
Just then, Einar reaches for his revolver (a.k.a. the item formerly known as the mysterious item in the box), but someone else already has it. The guy tells him not to bother with shooting anyone—it will only kill them all, plus the Colt Single Action Army model is twenty years old and super outdated. However, if single-action revolvers were not still popular, why would the Gunsight Academy offer a specialty course in single action revolver self-defense? From until the advent of the Government Model, which was simply the packing of the Colt into a modern self-cocking pistol, the single-action was : Daryl Dempsey.
The production of this revolver stops in because it`s from So no descriptions about the third and fourth generation Colts described in this book. Read more. 2 people found this helpful. Helpful. Comment Report abuse. Maneyes. out of 5 stars Repair your single action Colt/5(4). The one book with all the data needed to fully repair, % mechanically rebuild and improve accuracy in Ruger Single Action Revolvers - and to keep them shooting forever!!.
A page gunsmithing encyclopedia and historical-technical reference on the Ruger SA Revolvers/5(35). Jerry Kuhnhausen.
pages. 6" x 9". Softbound. photos and line drawings combined with clear, descriptive text provide a step-by-step guide to parts fitting, action timing, repair and restoration.
Covers 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation Colt’s, most Italian reproductions plus, parts identification specific to rimfire and Colt Cowboy models.5/5. Volume I & II by Jerry Kuhnhausen. pages. 6" x 9". Softbound.
Covers, in detail, assembly/disassembly, accurizing, and customizing of Old Model and New Model Ruger, single action revolvers including Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Vaquero, and Single Six.5/5.
Cimarron Outlaw Single Action Revolver Long Colt " Barrel 6 Rounds O Cimarron Outlaw Single Action Revolver Lo Our Low Price $ All modern day single-action revolvers are based, however loosely, on the Colt Single Action Army (SAA).
So timeless was the design that it is still in wide use today. There are a number of manufacturers of single-action revolvers, including Ruger, Freedom Arms, Magnum Research, Uberti and : Max Prasac. Heritage Manufacturing Rough Rider Revolver Long Rifle " Barrel 6 Rounds Heritage Manufacturing Rough Rider Revolver Lo Heritage Rough Rider Revolver Single Action Army LR and Magnum " Barr Heritage Rough Rider Revolver Single Action Army.
Cimarron Texas Single Action Revolver book LC Single Action Revolver " Barrel 6. A revolver (also called a wheel gun) is a repeating handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers (each holding a single cartridge) and at least one barrel for firing.
Before firing a round, the hammer is cocked and the cylinder rotates partially, indexing one of the cylinder chambers into alignment with the barrel, which allows the bullet to be fired through the.
Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Blade front and integral notch rear sights.
Models chambered in Magnum also accept factory Special cartridges. Features listed above are available on all standard models, but may not appear on Distributor Exclusive models. See. There are several groups whose unique situations might cause them to select a single action(S/A) revolver for protection.
The first would be equestrians. The S/A revolver is the most practical side arm for use on horseback because it must be manually cocked for each shot. This book now exceeds pages and has remained the world's leading reference on this subject. This book encompasses all the variants of the Colt Single Action revolver manufactured between thru Although this is still the "same" book in many respects, much new fresh material has been incorporated.
The Colt Single Action Army revolver is often described as “The gun that won the West”, and along with the Winchester and Marlin lever actions that’s pretty much true. That being said the Colt SAA was found all over the globe especially in the far reaches of the British Empire including in Africa, Australia, India and Canada.
The Rawhide series offers today's single action shooters quality features at an affordable price. This revolver's matte black finish is attractive and provides excellent corrosion resistance.
Our transfer bar system provides the highest level of safety offered in an single action firearm. The Single Action firearms will not be available.
This book features + crystal clear photos, ordnance style drawings, principle illustrations and graphics. Includes Ruger SA (Single Action) Revolver action function, cycle of operation, safety and safety features.
Pages - Softcover. Almost every gunsmith, professional or amateur, has heard the name Jerry Kuhnhausen. For over 40 years, he /5(13). The New Vaquero is a revolver of modest size, combining excellent handling qualities with high reliability and is my personal pick for a single action revolver.
Calibers Caliber-wise, single actions have been offered in a staggering array of calibers– from 19th century cartridges like the, and the Colt to more.
Since Revolver is the name of the book, you probably guessed a gun would play a pretty important part, but the book isn't really about an Colt Single Action Army (or, you know, revolver) specifically. Before we go any further, though, let's check out one of Einar's little lessons for Sig about the weapon.
Referred to, by collectors as the New Model single-action revolver, this famous firearm has become a highly collectible and sought after revolver. All major variations are studied, as well as engraved revolvers, consecutive sets, special orders, special editions, and much more.
This book ranges from a detailed look at each of the major. When double action revolvers first came into popular use in the early s, they were really thought of as single actions with a bonus double action feature that would only be used in dire emergencies.
The assumption was, if you actually had time to bring the gun up to eye level and use the sights, you also had time to thumb cock the hammer.
InSamuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including thecaliber Colt Walker and the seminalcaliber Colt Single Action Army, which remains in production today.
These weapons shifted Price: $ This book is destined to become the definitive work on the single action revolver; a reference for gunsmiths, collectors, shooters, and all those who love the art, the history, the function, and the feel of the single action revolver.
Colt Single Action Army Revolvers and the London Agency (C. Kenneth Moore) The Colt Single Action Revolvers, A Shop Manual Vol. 1 & 2 (Jerry Kuhnhausen) Colt Single Action Army Revolvers 1st Generation [] The Official Record of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver (Don & Carol Wilkerson, Kathleen Hoyt) Colt Single Action Army.
Here is some information and the current values from the Blue Book of Gun Values: SINGLE ACTION ARMY (SAA) - STANDARD MFG. - over 30 cals., six shot single action revolver, three standard barrel lengths.
The 4 ¾ in. barrel had a two line address, while the 5 ½ in. and 7 ½ in. had a one line address.5/5(K).The heyday of the single-action revolver is prior to the ’s, before the invention and widespread popularity of the double-action revolver. For a single-action revolver to work, the shooter has to cock the hammer first to fire each shot.
Even when the double-action revolver’s popularity was at its peak, the single-action revolver was.
