A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers (Hardcover)

by R. Bruce McDowell (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 463 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873414462
• ISBN-13: 978-0873414463
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,360,482 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, September 14, 2000

By	n. chandonnet, jr (glen head, ny United States) - See all my reviews

I own two of the actual revolvers pictured in this book that I acquired from large personal collections, and I eagerly reference my copy every time I acquire one of these rare pieces from the transitional phase of Colt's cartridge revolver development. It is thoroughly researched, and every model is dissected and thoroughly photographed. Not just the guns are featured here, but the leather! There are rare military and civilian holsters pictured here that you may never see in three collector's lifetimes!! N.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All you want to know about cartridge conversion revolvers., April 7, 1999

By A Customer

Excellent study of the various models of cartridge conversion revolvers. It's all here S & W, Colt, Remington, and others. Great photos of the guns. Well documented and researched with details of every gun right down to how many were produced and any variations during production. Reccomended to anyone who desires to know more about the early cowboy guns before the 73 Peacemaker came along.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A void filled, August 24, 2000

By	Harry Pandolfino (York, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a historical shooter of percussion and western arms I bought a replica of an 1860 Richards Army conversion and then found an absolute dearth of information about it. Mostly all that could be found were references to this type of weapon but little information. McDowell's book fills a longstanding void about this transitional era in firearms between percussion and cartridge. This is a definitive work with substantial documentation that resolves what is an inherently confusing topic. These types of revolvers are being made now with the growth in Cowboy Action Shooting and shooters are always avidly interested in the history of their weapons. This is a plethora of photographs and diagrams which resolves the sequence of development of these types of arms in such a way that the student of these arms can get a full understanding of their circumstances of development. With this book a great void in firearms history is perfectly filled in.