Nsixguns by elmer keith pdf

These were all very good books and i would reccomend them to anyone that has a chance to read them. Aug 22, 2019 continued from page 9 est of all military bolt action rifles for combat use. His last original manuscript was published nearly 60 years later. Elmer keith was a montana cowboy who gained world fame as a big game hunter. Sixgun cartridges and loads by elmer keith 9780882270241. Sixguns by keith the standard reference work by keith, elmer. Sixgun cartridges and loads by elmer keith sportsmans. Elmer had it right, a heavy lead bullet driven as hard as it can be is a fight stopper. Keiths iconic trademarks were his love for tobacco, his tengallon stetson hat, right of center point of view, and practical expertise.

The white box is very special to me as it was once owned by elmer keith and acquired recently from brian pearce, a noted gunwriter in idaho who got it from a close friend of the keiths. Elmer keith has 23 books on goodreads with 6 ratings. The white box is very special to me as it was once owned by elmer keith and acquired recently from brian pearce, a noted gunwriter in idaho who got it from a close friend of the keith s. Elmer keiths guns and ammo articles of the 1970s and 1980s, vol. By the middle 70s he had almost become a legend but continued to have a listed phone number, and if you called him, he would talk to you. The sixguns and loads of elmer keith by john taffin. Elmer merrifield keith march 8, 1899 february 14, 1984 was an idaho rancher, firearms enthusiast, and author. Elmer keith 1899 1984 was an idaho rancher, highly influential firearms enthusiast and author. That is one blue pill whistler and about 2 grains too hot for me in any. Download when it comes to handguns, few can match elmer keith s depth of experience and knowledge. Elmer keith is considered to be the creator or at least one of the creators of the 44 magnum load and is a legend in the american gunculture. One thing that caught my attention was that he statedto paraphrasethat he repeatedly hit a target at 400 yards that was 18.

Jul 11, 2012 elmer keith 18991984 was a rancher and firearms author who helped to develop the. I think elmer regularly shot 19 grains of 2400 in magnum cases in a 4m29 as a light load with the same bullet. May 16, 2012 elmer keith s wonderful book of the old and new west as seen by the eyes of a genius with firearms. After elmer s death in 1984, the elmer keith museum foundation was formed to raise the money necessary to save all of his guns and trophies. In the 1930s and early 1940s, he had a ranch on the north fork of the salmon river near salmon, idaho. Elmer keith says guns 01 1959 bev fitchetts guns magazine. Find sixguns by keith the standard reference work by keith, elmer at biblio. But i think the men i looked up to were worth more than a glance. Description this is a facsimile of the 1936 book by elmer keith entitled sixgun cartridges and loads which covers various revolver calibers and their use in this classic piece of firearms literature, the author covers the selection, use, and handloading of revolver cartridges in various calibers. Keith, an expert cartridge reloader, also developed his own style of semiwadcutter bullet, called the keith style bullet. At times keith was described as cranky, obstinate and eccentic, but also outspoken,brilliant, generous and a good friend. Nobody wants to read a story about fishing for hire, a man casting his line where a finger points, or a man pressing the trigger after the guide has done all the real hunting. He had a unique style of writing his grammar was not always the best and was colorful to say the least.

Continued from page 9 est of all military bolt action rifles for combat use. Chapter 12 the keith semiwadcutter swc cast bullet. Elmer keiths wonderful book of the old and new west as seen by the eyes of a genius with firearms. I honestly believe elmer keith had more experience shooting things with a handgun than probably anyone ever has or ever will, especially today. The model 54 schultz and larsen action, with its rear locking lugs, managed to clean up the free rifle game pretty well for years in international competition, which speaks well enough for the accuracy, when applied to a big sturdy bolt action. Description this is a facsimile of the 1936 book by elmer keith entitled sixgun cartridges and loads which covers various revolver calibers and their use in this classic piece of firearms literature, the author covers the selection, use, and handloading of revolver cartridges in. 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. In the late 1940s, elmer and loraine left the ranch and moved into the town of salmon. This probably started when the grand old man of the shooting game, elmer keith made this statement in his excellent book sixguns. In addition to writing about and working with firearms, keith was also an inexhaustible gun collector. The author documents in this invaluable, first edition, reference work his lifetime experiences and findings on these historic weapons. Elmer keith maintained an abiding and active interest in firearms that led to his writing hundreds of articles and several books on the subject over a period of 50 years.

Elmer keith is a legend and has made extraordinary, lasting contributions to the sport. Please note, this page contains affiliate links, which. Among the many handgun and rifle loads that he helped to develop the two most famous would have to the 44 magnum and 41 magnum. The 10 digit isbn is 0882270249 and the digit isbn is 9780882270241. Here are 10 of the old cuss rifles, shotguns and handguns that really caught our eye. The keith semiwadcutter swc the cast handgun bullet started out as a simple sphere, and stayed that way for centuries. Keith was instrumental in the development of the first magnum revolver cartridge, the. Gun writer elmer keith had been working primarily with the. 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. The title of this book is sixgun cartridges and loads and it was written by elmer keith. The author documents in this invaluable, first edition, reference work his lifetime experiences and findings on. He experimented extensively to improve the rela tively weak factory loads that drove a 246grain lead bullet at around fps.

One reader told me they hit elmer s place early in the morning and he opened the door wearing long johns, boots, hat and his. Even after the introduction of the rifled barrel and revolving cylinder, the default form of the handgun projectile was still ball. He was the acknowledged dean of american gun writers. The gun writer elmer keith wrote one of the best hunting stories i ever read, and it was just his account of one soggy, rainy days hunt up on the lochsa river in idaho. The elmer keith pumpkin roller 4570 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Discount prices on books by elmer keith, including titles like yale university prize poem 1910. Elmer keiths gun collection is up for auction and boy howdy is it something. Chapter 12 the keith semiwadcutter swc cast bullet guide. To many of us, elmer keith was the greatest authority on big bore handguns that ever lived. Such is the monetary importance of a gun with provenance. Im just thinking, if this is true, it is quite possibly the most remarkable handgun shooting ive read. Fortyfour caliber sixguns have been an extremely important part of the american shooting scene serving for fighting, hunting, and just as everyday packin pistols since sam colt and captain sam walker put their heads together to design the colt walker of 1847.

I noticed in a picture handejector posted on elmer keith s 3844 outdoorsman, there was an accompanying letter from mr. It is still very informative despite the fact that it is fiftysix years old and contains useful information on everything from shooting techniques to care and maintanence. The family could have sold everything and realized a small fortune. 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. Elmer keith march 8, 1899 february 12, 1984 was an idaho rancher, firearms enthusiast, and author. And now fans of firearms and the keith himself, have a shot at owning a piece of his collection. The old mans cape buffalo mount witnessed though class eyes. When it comes to handguns, few can match elmer keiths depth of experience and knowledge. Using a handload featuring a 250grain cast bullet of his own design lyman mold. In february we announced that the firearms collection of famed gun writer elmer keith would be sold at auction. In the 1920s, a young cowpoke decided to celebrate the fourth of july by firing his.

By elmer keith ost men have a hobbfall men should word from three to six weeks, or more, either. Ive managed to find 3 of elmer keiths books that were well worth the read. If you like hiwt, youll also want to read mullens letters of elmer keith, also a fascinating look at the mind of mr. From the time his first letter to the editor was published in 1924, until well into the 1970s, keith was the foremost voice on big bore sixguns, handgun hunting, and long range shooting. Walker said the sixgun bearing his name was good on man or horse out to. Mar 05, 2015 in addition to writing about and working with firearms, keith was also an inexhaustible gun collector. Keith is the only one in the story, turning the bowl of his pipe down so the rain wont put it out, and tracking elk, killing elk, and dressing them out in the dark. Elmer keith 18991984 was a rancher and firearms author who helped to develop the. I dont use 2400 anymore, although i still have 4 or 5 pounds and will use it. This example box is thought to be in the initial batch of. Elmer keith was an idaho rancher, firearms enthusiast, big game hunter and firearms writer. Elmer merrifield keith march 8, 1899 february 14, 1984 was an idaho rancher, firearms.

Elmer s first published work was a letter in the american rifleman in the mid1920s. Keith served as a key link between the gunmen of the late 1800s and modern firearm enthusiasts. 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. Get this book and prepare to enter a world of men, horses, wildlife, bandits, robbers, gunfighters and the wry humor tempered with the finest educational material on handguns ever written. Elmer keith was born near hardin, missouri, but was raised in montana, idaho, and eastern oregon. After elmers death in 1984, the elmer keith museum foundation was formed to raise the money necessary to save all of his guns and trophies. When it comes to handguns, few can match elmer keith s depth of experience and knowledge.

The keith estate auction, conducted march 1116, drew interest from around the globe, and bidding was strong. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Elmer keiths most popular book is hell, i was there. To most firearms aficionados, elmer keith needs little introduction. Mister magnum elmer keith by wes dillon photos and article courtesy of james d. The three books were titled, i was there, gun notes vol. Keith had it built in 1928 after developing a friendship with harold croft, another revolver enthusiast. Instead, elmer keith was the premiere influence on sixgunners and sixgunning for nearly fifty years.