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Track the history of the original conversions of the 1800s through historic text & new & archival photos. Modern repros with technical details & performance test results. Foreword by R. L. Wilson, Intro by Tom Selleck. 250 color photos; 11x8 inches, 208 pgs. Hardcover.
Once again history repeats itself with the skyrocketing popularity of metallic cartridge conversion revolvers among cowboy action shooting enthusiasts. These revolvers are almost as popular as when they were first introduced in the 19th century.
Collectors and enthusiasts will track the history of the original conversions of the 1800s through historic text and both new and archival photographs. All current modern reproductions are represented with photos, technical details, and performance test results.
In-depth coverage of the original revolvers includes models from Colt, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Rollin White, Richards, and Richards-Mason. Modern guns from American Western Arms, Navy Arms, and Cimarron F.A. Co. are highlighted.
• Tracks the history of the original conversion pistols of the 1800s
• Current modern reproductions are represented with photos, technical details, and performance tests
• In-depth coverage of Colt, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Rollin White, Richards, Richards-Mason, American Western Arms, Navy Arms, and Cimarron F.A. Co.
• Color section highlights engraved and presentation models
Once again history repeats itself with the skyrocketing popularity of metallic cartridge conversion revolvers among cowboy action shooting enthusiasts. These revolvers are almost as popular as when they were first introduced in the 19th century.
Collectors and enthusiasts will track the history of the original conversions of the 1800s through historic text and both new and archival photographs. All current modern reproductions are represented with photos, technical details, and performance test results.
In-depth coverage of the original revolvers includes models from Colt, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Rollin White, Richards, and Richards-Mason. Modern guns from American Western Arms, Navy Arms, and Cimarron F.A. Co. are highlighted.
• Tracks the history of the original conversion pistols of the 1800s
• Current modern reproductions are represented with photos, technical details, and performance tests
• In-depth coverage of Colt, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Rollin White, Richards, Richards-Mason, American Western Arms, Navy Arms, and Cimarron F.A. Co.
• Color section highlights engraved and presentation models
