Plate shoot every thursday night at champion arms, kent wa. A fine book for anyone who thinks of their revolver as a sixgun. Walker said the sixgun bearing his name was good on man or horse out to. What our customers have to say about sixguns by elmer keith. Its perhaps the most recognized custom revolver of the 20th century, with a fascinating history. When i purchased a copy of sixguns by keith i knew i had to move to idaho. For a more comprehensive and updated book on revolvers, see elmer keiths sixguns. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Guns magazine the croft keith slip gun guns magazine. What people have to say about sixguns cartridges and loads by elmer keith. American rifleman april 1929 last word by keith american rifleman june 1932 sixguns by keith american rifleman march 1934 coyote hunting by keith. In 192 7, while homesteading in durkee, oregon, keith corresponded with harold croft of philadelphia. So in 1966 my wife and i packed up the kids and the sixguns and went.
The keith 235grain 44 special hollow point, backed by 18. This 1961 revised edition contains a supplemental chapter which includes information about the. During my high school years i read his articles and became enraptured to say the least. As a friend and as gun expert no one knows him as well as i do. Article archives some of these high resolution scans turned out to be pretty big files. Of course his best known work is probably sixguns, a complete and accurate guide and endorsement for weapons, safety, shooting, hunting and collecting. Born in missouri in 1899, his family moved to montana six years later and he grew up around former outlaws, lawmen, buffalo hunters, and indian fighters as his life spanned the time from the civil war veterans and gunfighters of the frontier to the more. Elmer was keen to discuss sixguns as they were his tools of opportunity, both as a young rancher and later as an accomplished scholar. Complete with illustrations of photographs of the guns being discussed. Must read for all target shooters, hunters or any serious student of american history.
Before that first article was written, keith had been using heavy colt loads in. Sixguns by keith is and will remain the final authority. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. The standard reference work illustrated edition by elmer keith isbn. Optionheavy, it can show only events, sixguns elmer keith pdf only tasks, both, or hide the pane completely, as well as make changes to and create new events and tasks. Falling plates league you can shoot paper till your blue. Sixguns by keith the standard reference work by keith, elmer. Sixguns by keith by elmer keith 1955 gives the history of the sixgun, selecting the handgun, learning to shoot, sixgun sights, long range shooting, quick draw. The standard reference work illustrated edition elmer keith on. The standard reference work illustrated edition by keith, elmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I would suggest it to anyone who shoots any type of hand gun. Sixguns by elmer keith pdf allows you to control more of the icons at the top of your computers menu bar, including system icons that are typically off limits, making it a very useful app for those with limited space. This probably started when the grand old man of the shooting game, elmer keith made this statement in his excellent book sixguns. Keith wrote these up in the september 1928 issue of the american rifleman.
This elmer free game pdf might be simple, but it still packs sixguns a formidable challenge. It can capture rectangular screen areas and whole windows. Elmer keith is the master when it comes to writing about sixguns. We share a postdated, old west type of tough mindedness. The sixguns and loads of elmer keith by john taffin i freely admit to a whole lot of hero worship during my lifetime. At the time, keith was writing for the only gun magazine available, guns. Six guns elmer keith pdf elmer keith guns elmer keith elmer keith articles hell i was there by elmer keith elmer keith sixguns elmer keith hell i was there elmer keith books shotguns elmer keith hell i was there elmer keith perkin elmer srbija get rid of guns guns ottoman guns guns make cash n guns guns of august cyberpunk 2020 guns. He led a colorful life as a cowboy, professional hunter guide and most importantly as a gun writer for many years. Before that first article was written, keith had been using heavy. Find sixguns by keith the standard reference work by keith, elmer at biblio. American rifleman june 1932 sixguns by keith elmer keith. This is a comprehensive, indepth study of sixgun revolvers, primari. Its certain death on either elk or deer if placed in the lungs broadside at close range, but it will not penetrate quite as well as the 250grain solid in bone or when meaty portions of an animal are struck.
As the cleveland plain dealer puts it, other books have been written on the revolverother books will be writtenbut. He had plenty of opportunities to use his sixgun on game during his life. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sixguns is a reference bookmemoir for the gun handler and samurai of the old west, elmer keith. From these articles and his books sixguns, big game rifles and cartridges, keith developed a loyal following with whom he corresponded regularly. The branding crew articles by guest writers new material recently added. Sixguns by keith by keith, elmer dust jacket in good condition. One of the more pleasant memories of my younger days was sitting in lorraine keiths dollied chair as elmer autographed it for me in may of 77. During the month keith and croft spent a lot of time discussing sixguns and the result was the now very famous keith no. Elmer was packing a sixgun at the time as i expected.
This type of sight can also be cut part of the band cut away so it will fit just. Keith was instrumental in the development of the first magnum revolver cartridge, the. In the 1920s, a young cowpoke decided to celebrate the fourth of july by firing his. This is a facsimile of the 1936 book by elmer keith entitled sixgun cartridges and loads which covers various revolver calibers and their use. Along the way elmer keith wrote some first rate books on rifles, shotguns, ammunition and his own autobiography thats treasured by any lucky enough to own a copy. Informed by a long life of shooting, hunting, and experimenting with gun and bullet design, sixguns is the definitive work on the history, design, and use of revolvers. If you dont like the smart bar, you can also easily hide it, and the same goes. Elmer keith march 8, 1899 february 12, 1984 was an idaho rancher, firearms enthusiast, and author. We have been friends for more than a quarter of a century. Keith load consisting of a hardcast 250 or 260grain keith bullet over the keith recommended charge of 22 grains of 2400. When it comes to handguns, few can match elmer keiths depth of experience and knowledge. Six guns elmer keith on free shipping on qualifying offers.
Elmer merrifield keith march 8, 1899 february 14, 1984 was an idaho rancher, firearms. The last word in sixguns, ca 1927 the famous colt saa number five. Sixgun cartridges and loads by elmer keith sportsmans. This is a facsimile of the 1961 revised edition of sixguns by elmer keith. But i think the men i looked up to were worth more than a glance. You can find plenty of folks everywhere whove made the trip to sixgunner s mecca in salmon to visit with elmer keith. That is a big subject and im an average shooter that just tries to shoot long range, just a student of it. As a teenager, i was blessed with a librarian at our local high school that stocked the shelves with the right kind of books, at least it seemed so to me. The old mans cape buffalo mount witnessed though class eyes. Warren asked me to start a topic on long range revolver shooting and the book sixguns by elmer keith. This book is a must read for any single action revolver fan. John taffins galleries great guns great grips great shooting. This was the beginning of elmer keiths long and colorful career as a gunwriter.
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