Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. His magazine articles and books are as sought after and cherished as the writings of elmer and skeeter. To some, elmer keith was a throwback out of touch with modern times. Discount prices on books by elmer keith, including titles like yale university prize poem 1910.
Sixguns part 2 gun digest gun digest books gun prices. A truly oneofakind book from a bonafide legend of the american west, elmer keiths sixguns is the leading gun resource available. Keith s boyhood heroes were indian fighters, vigilantes, lawmen and the gun fighters of a passing frontier. Jun 22, 2014 discovered source for elmer keith s classic books, and the discount code 6uxtxn74 came in handy also. If you love good old six shooters, you must have this book. It would be nice to have all his books here for people to learn from. Elmer keith s boyhood mentors were indian fighters, vigilantes, lawmen and gun fighters of a passing frontier. Sixguns by keith i was therebig game rifles keith, an autobiography elmer keiths big game hunting in addition, i also have second runs of keiths rifles for large game and shotguns by keith.
They may also be used effectively on very small game with highspeed hollow points. Keith also covers slip shooting with the colt saa, a fascinating and surprisingly effective technique generally ignored by modern writers. Sixguns by keith i was therebig game rifleskeith, an autobiographyelmer keiths big game hunting in addition, i also have second runs of keiths rifles for large game and shotguns by keith. It was published by createspace independent publishing platform and has a total of 350 pages in the book. On march 1114 and march 16, fans of elmer keith and of elegant firearms will have the extraordinary chance to purchase unique pieces of elmer keith history at auction. Keith was a prolific writer, writing both books and magazine columns. Jul 11, 2012 elmer keith 18991984 was a rancher and firearms author who helped to develop the. For the ebook edition of sixguns all of the images have been condensed at the end of the book to create a better and less interrupted reading experience. Sixguns by keith when it comes to handguns, few can match elmer keith s depth of experience and knowledge. This book is a must read for any single action revolver fan. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
Elmer keiths most popular book is hell, i was there. When it comes to handguns, few can match elmer keith s depth of experience and knowledge. Elmer keith s featured books big game rifles and cartridges. The slipcase of volume i has a small smudge on the front and back, where the publishers cellophane removed for cataloging purposes, had small holes. I would suggest it to anyone who shoots any type of hand gun.
As the cleveland plain dealer puts it, other books have been written on the revolverother books will be writtenbutsixguns by elmer keith is and will remain the final authority. Well known among firearm enthusiasts, the name elmer keith is synonymous with gun writing, magnum cartridges such as the. Sep 28, 2005 the sixguns and loads of elmer keith by john taffin i freely admit to a whole lot of hero worship during my lifetime. 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. The riflemans rifle in 1935, elmer keith, along with four others, spent about a year and a half designing the now legendary winchester model 70 bolt action rifle.
He explores all aspects of the wheel gun with chapters ranging from reloading to how to shoot long range. His family moved to montana six years later, where he grew up around former outlaws, lawmen, buffalo hunters, and indian fighters as his life spanned the time from the civil war veterans and. This book is required reading for target shooters, hunters, sportsmen, and anyone who loves a good handgun. Sixguns is a reference bookmemoir for the gun handler and samurai of the old west, elmer keith. This is a facsimile of the 1961 revised edition of sixguns by elmer keith. The 22caliber sixguns and semiauto pistols are useful for just one thing target practice and competition. Keiths boyhood heroes were indian fighters, vigilantes, lawmen and the gun fighters of a passing frontier. Keith, an expert cartridge reloader, also developed his own style of semiwadcutter bullet, called the keith style bullet. The title of this book is sixguns and it was written by elmer keith. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. The standard reference work illustrated edition by elmer keith isbn. The sixguns and loads of elmer keith by john taffin i freely admit to a whole lot of hero worship during my lifetime. In his own lifetime he became recognized as a great shot and leading pistol authority.
Sixguns by keith by elmer keith, 9781614272823, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The author documents in this invaluable, first edition, reference work his lifetime experiences and findings on these historic weapons. Elmer keiths featured books big game rifles and cartridges. To many, myself included, john taffin has ably taken up the sixgunners torch. As the decades became a part of the past, elmer keith was recognized as a great shot on the range and in the field, and the leading pistol and revolver authority in the land. Elmers first published work was a letter in the american rifleman in the mid1920s. Sixguns contains his experiences, findings, recommendations and instructions. Sixguns by elmer keith 2012, paperback for sale online. This is the man that is responsible for the creation of both the. Elmer keith, also the author of hell, i was there, was widely acknowledged to be the leading pistol and revolver authority in the land sixguns by keith. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This book is written by the master of the revolver, elmer keith. But most importantly, elmer s honesty and integrity are his greatest attributes to those who knew him. What our customers have to say about sixguns by elmer keith.
Elmer keith 18991984 was a rancher and firearms author who helped to develop the. Gun show books sixguns by keith 1961 revised edition. Must read for all target shooters, hunters or any serious student of american history. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of elmer keith books online. Keith served as a key link between the gunmen of the late 1800s and modern firearm enthusiasts. As far as i know this quote is from the first article written by elmer keith. A large void was left in the gun world with the passing of both elmer keith and skeeter skelton. As the decades became a part of the past, elmer keith was recognized as a great shot on the range and in the field, and the leading.
Find sixguns by keith the standard reference work by keith, elmer at biblio. Sixguns by keith the standard reference work by keith, elmer. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Elmer keith has 23 books on goodreads with 6 ratings. Sixguns has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Two of his books are absolute musts for handgunners, those are his last one, his autobiography, and, of course his sixguns, first published in 1955. Keith was instrumental in the development of the first magnum revolver cartridge, the. The elmer keith estate collection auction is now complete, and winning bid amounts for each item are listed below. A truly oneofakind book from a bonafide legend of the american west, elmer keith s sixguns is the leading gun resource available. A manual covering the selection, use and loading of the most suitable and popular revolver cartridges by keith, elmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
We have been friends for more than a quarter of a century. Of course his best known work is probably sixguns, a complete and accurate guide and endorsement for weapons, safety, shooting, hunting and collecting. Discovered source for elmer keiths classic books, and the discount code 6uxtxn74 came in handy also. Sixguns by keith when it comes to handguns, few can match elmer keiths depth of experience and knowledge. Aug 18, 2009 elmer keith march 8, 1899 february 12, 1984 was an idaho rancher, firearms enthusiast, and author. He would go on to a gun writing career lasting nearly sixty years publishing hundreds of articles on sixguns, rifles, and shotguns, as well as ten major books, including sixgun cartridges and loads 1936, sixguns by keith 1955, and his autobiography, hell, i was there. Elmer keiths boyhood mentors were indian fighters, vigilantes, lawmen and gun fighters of a passing frontier. One reader told me they hit elmers place early in the morning and he opened the door wearing long johns, boots, hat and his.
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During his prolific career, he not only wrote 11 books on sixguns, rifles, shotguns and hunting, he also managed to personally answer an. The author documents in this invaluable reference work his lifetime experiences and findings on the pistol and revolver, a. But i think the men i looked up to were worth more than a glance. Elmer also wrote 10 books, beginning with sixgun cartridges and loads in 1936 and ending with his autobiography, hell, i was there. 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 standard reference work, keith, elmer 9781626546059 new, brand new. Complete with illustrations of photographs of the guns being discussed. This is a parsial version of the classic book, written by elmer in 1955. Keith documented the first of these hunts in his 1968 tome, safari.
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