Ns w 357 revolver history books

Original thread below hello everyone, i recently came across what seems to be a prewar nonregistered 357 magnum with a 4 barrel. Nonstacking, matchgrade doubleaction triggers are factory set between 9. The standard model 19 runs a 4inch barrel with a ramp front sight and adjustable rear. The idea was that such a premiumgrade firearm would only be purchased by hard core sportsmen and certain law enforcement personnel. Dec 01, 2002 this fascinating book provides a detailed history of one of the most famous, and controversial, firearms manufacturers, and its products. Lframes can hold six or seven shots depending on the model. Since the lockwork is essentially the same on all smiths, the information in this book applies to j, k, l and n frame guns, from prewwii models to current numbered models.

Orders placed today ship within 24 hours of purchase excludes firearms. Shop great deals on preowned handguns from kittery trading post. Older nframe designs have a sixround capacity but the newer ones hold eight. Everything about this firearm was innovative, from its solid frame and its hand ejector system to the cartridges it fired.

Ive tried to keep the chart as complete as possible while still being. We carry used pistols and revolvers from top brands like glock, smith and wesson, remington outdoor, and plenty more. This cartridge started the magnum era of handgun ammunition. Featuring an 8 shot cylinder, 5 slab side barrel, adjustable rear. For the k6s, kimber began with a clean slate and created a revolver with features that are completely modern. Armed forces as the model 1909 the colt m1917 revolver was created to supplement insufficient stocks of m1911 pistols during world war i. Frame size small j medium kl large n xlarge x governor z.

Finished with the very tough duty black finish, handsome dan wesson engraved wood grips, three dot night sights, medium length trigger and 25lpi. These revolvers were built to order, and were available in any. The performance center model 19 carry comp is designed for concealed carry and includes a tritium front night sight, custom wood and synthetic boot grips, and a 3 power porttm vented barrel for recoil management. This revolver has been in continual production since that year and has been used by virtually every police agency and military force around the world. With decades of reliable performance to its credit, the jframe line. The kframe is somewhat smaller and lighter than the original nframe. Colt38,without seeing a photo of the piece,at the minimum,it would be difficult to give an estimate of value. Nowadays, youll find semiautoseverywhere from country sheriffs belts to the hands of serious competitionshooters and the bedsidegun safes of homeowners and more.

It was priced relatively high, and the gun made its debut in the middle of the great depression. The company also called on famous firearms expert, bill jordan, to help it design a beefedup handgun for a new era. The cylinders are counter shrunk, in the classic style for safety. To aid in cylinder rotation, the case rim doesnt drag on the recoil shield, but. Availability subject to applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and. The dan wesson guardian features an anodized aluminum bobtail frame with a 4. W models inside and out for performance, function and versatility, letting the reader known which models will work best for selfdefense, hunting or target shooting. The colt trooper is a medium frame, doubleaction revolver featuring a sixround cylinder, chambered for. Wesson who shared a dream of developing a new type of firearm, one capable of being fired repeatedly without the annoyance of having to reload with. Ruger gp100 doubleaction revolver stainless steel 1705. The k6s primary innovation is an impossibly thin, sixshot cylinder. Reliable performance makes the xtp the most popular handgun bullet for both target shooters and hunters.

Action single action double action only singledouble action. To aid in cylinder rotation, the case rim doesnt drag on the recoil shield. Designed for hunting, selfdefense and law enforcement applications, the xtp bullet demonstrates the kind of accuracy that led many competitive shooters to adopt it. Featuring incredibly compact, superlightweight designs, kimbers k6s revolvers are excellent everyday carry firearms that wont get in the way of your daily activities. The colt new service is a large frame, large caliber, doubleaction revolver made by colt from 1898 until 1941. For the most part, revolvers even the best revolvers ever designed are no longer the handgun flavor of the day.

Hellstrom talked with remington, which provided case dimensions in late summer 1954, and prototype revolver tests were successfully completed about six months later in february 1955. Introduced to the firearms market by the colts manufacturing company in 1953, the trooper and its highend cousin, the. This fascinating book provides a detailed history of one of the most famous, and controversial, firearms manufacturers, and its products. A lightweight commander with high quality parts, and attention to detail that you can expect when choosing dan wesson. This used kimber k6s is a 6shot revolver which fires the. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Quickly forward to the 1930s and when the dream group of elmer keith, phillip sharpe, and d. Designed as a less expensive alternative to the upscale colt. The registered magnum had a specially heattreated cylinder and casehead recesses to improve its overall strength. Burning powder d b wesson i have a few books on my list to buy some near impossible to find. Wesson who shared a dream of developing a new type of firearm, one capable of being fired repeatedly without the annoyance of having to reload with loose powder, ball, and primer.

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