N45 caliber revolver history books

History of the colt revolver first edition bauman rare books. While we have went to great lengths to make sure that its as accurate as possible this rendering should not be used to generate specs for casings. The army had a long history with fortyfive caliber cartridges, with the single action army revolver saa being used for many years. Grants insight into the revolver both honors the types history and heritage and proves that revolvers are both relevant and effective in the modern day. Since they are so expensive i am debating on which one i should get. Colt produced the new line in several sizes ranging from. Thick quarto, publishers dark green pebbled cloth, slipcase. Repeaters were obviously the choice, and the style of gun invented by sam colt was copied.

The wood is in good condition with only minor wear flaws to the finish. Dec 07, 2014 general description and history of the m1917 revolver. As a singleaction system, the revolver required the. General description and history of the m1917 revolver. Samuel colt did not invent the revolver, but after some 200 years of development his paterson revolver of 1836 started a revolution in repeating firearms. The revolver is a model 1905, medium frame double action revolver with a chrome metal and black plastic diamond patterned grips.

It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. In failing health, colt expanded his factory on the eve of the civil war, and began production of a new, lightweight. Revolver, colt, caliber 45, m1917 and revolver, smith and wesson, caliber 45, m1917. There are a total of 116 vietnam war guns 1955 1975 in the military factory. This info came from 2011 standard catalog of firearms. The military needed a deadlier handgun round than the. The gun is a nonfiction book written by journalist c. See more ideas about smith and wesson revolvers, smith n wesson and firearms. Ideal for exhibitions were security is an issue and firearms are not the main focus i.

The time when these revolvers were being carried and used was one of the most turbulent and fascinating periods in the history of the british empire. Revolver, colt, caliber 45, m1917 and revolver, smith and. It was designed for the us government service revolver trials of 1873 by colts patent firearms manufacturing company, today colts manufacturing company and adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. Gun world hundreds of books have been written about samuel colt and his guns, and hundreds more about historical episodes in which they were involved. Value of 45 colt revolver the firearms forum the buying. The serial number on trigger guard does not match and is sn 535. This gun is marked united states property on the underside of the barrel. The cylinder design is quite complex and perhaps done. Feb 17, 2018 at its core, the colt model 1851 navy was a singleaction, percussion cap revolver with a rotating cylinder containing six rounds of. During wwii the us navy also used a weapon that was 1. Authored by bigbore revolver aficionado max prasac, and with collaboration from john parker and jack huntington, two of the most authoritative names in bigbore revolver. After, it was primarily used by secondary and nondeployed troops. Colt also produced the sidehammer model 1855 rifles and carbines for military and sporting use, as well as a revolving shotgun. The serial number is 91430 on barrel and frame of gun.

This is a very early colt new line revolver with the short 4 barrel option. They would soon be made by many european gunmakers, in numerous. The illustrated history of pistols, revolvers and submachine guns. We at the illinois council against handgun violence created the gun violence history book. Gun digest book of the revolver covers all aspects of living with the doubleaction revolver. Every day a new page of gun violence history is written. Army was also looking to replace its more modern model 1873 colt single action army. At its core, the colt model 1851 navy was a singleaction, percussion cap revolver with a rotating cylinder containing six rounds of. Many feel like this is a more robust design that the 1860 colt army which i personally prefer. It was widely used in world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam war. Value of an 1843 colt black powder revolver, 36 cal. A history of the colt revolver, and the other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940. This beautifullycolored book is hardbound with over 350 pages. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.

If you have one, get the barrel for the other caliber. For example, it would be nice to know more about how well colt saas and colt model 1878 double action revolvers in this caliber performed. With a special look at the pioneers behind the bigbore revolution, and hunt stories as giant as the guns and cartridges themselves, bigbore revolvers is one book every handgun hunter will want to read cover to cover. Chivers about the ak47 rifle and its variants, and the impact they have had on the world. The best ammo that i have found for the 1860 army revolver is.

Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary. The gun is in high condition, 97% conservatively with little overall wear. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. The next gun i would like some advice on is my 58 remington revolver. From rifles to sniper guns, machine guns to grenade launchers, gun. I sold off my 6254 firing pin hammer, nonmim 5 revolver when i stopped shooting as many bowling pin matches as that sport died out. After successful military trials, it was adopted as the standard chambering for colts m1911 pistol. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. Buy the illustrated history of pistols, revolvers and submachine guns. Navy began to look for a replacement for its aging model 1851 colt navy percussion revolvers, which had been eclipsed by steady advances in technology. Most popular pistols in either caliber have a barrel available for the other.

Here is a set of vintage custom wooden grips that came off of a colt police positive. May 26, 2012 i have a colt 45 caliber single action revolver with stag grips and 4 34 inch barrel. History of the gun in 500 photographs timelife books on. Feb 15, 20 the next gun i would like some advice on is my 58 remington revolver. The illinois council against handgun violence an organization. Jul 20, 2011 the best ammo that i have found for the 1860 army revolver is. Watch a 700year history unfold, from the medieval handgonne to todays technologically advanced assault weapons. Collector grade publications gun books online gun books store. The vietnam war pitted all manner of individual weapons on a battlefield that was as primitive as it was technologically advanced. United states revolver, caliber 45, m1917 revolver youtube. We just might be at another one of those crossroads moments in history, a time when the choice of service firearms for both police and military is getting a lot of attention.

A snapshot of the gun, to aid correct identification. Probably the caliber doesnt matter as it would fit any colt police positive. Nov 10, 2011 my wife who is a newer shooter and i have both applied the information in this book to own revolver shooting and have increased our enjoyment of, and skill with, revolvers as a result. The other is a colt walker black powder, also unfired, in the original box with papers. At 25 yards, the redhawk produced the best single fiveshot group of 2. I have a colt 45 caliber single action revolver with stag grips and 4 34 inch barrel.

The round was developed due to a lack of stopping power experienced in the moro rebellion. Standard nickel finish, rosewood grips, with blued accents and an etched panel on left side of the round barrel. Colt singleaction revolvers, by martin pegler, osprey publishing, oxford, u. I have used buffalo bullets in the past, but i dont think they are being manufactured any longer. Blued finish with walnut grips and colt markings on the barrel and u. Best 1911 pistols for the money 2020 pew pew tactical. All the goodies in johns book youre going to have to dig out for yourself. Colt model 1851 navy percussion revolver nra museums. This caliber is associated most with the colt m1911, logically, as acp literally means automatic colt pistol. We were suprised there is no mention of this particular type of bliss revolver in flaydermans guide to antique american firearms. I am aware of switch barrels to convert glocks and sigs in. However, there are many more guns and variations on the m1911 that are chambered in. A revolver is a repeating handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers.

The new fullmetaljacket fmj round used throughout the remainder of the war was basically the equivalent of the american. We stock a full range of beretta pistols, glock pistols, taurus pistols, ruger pistols and revolvers, kimber handguns, smith and wesson handguns, sig sauer p. John taffin covers the guns, shooting and loading for all. Collector grade publications online gun books store. Background information on the united states pistol caliber. The m1917 revolver, formally united states revolver, caliber. Heck, my chopped barrel, 3 14 252 from 1980 was just as fast and accurate and had the most incredible custom action job ive ever found on a smith. As a singleaction system, the revolver required the operator to cock the hammer before each firing. A history of colt firearms colt, samuel haven, charles t.