A used book. This example has a well worn dust cover. Stock photo shown. The renaissance of the metallic cartridge conversion revolver is the most fascinating trend the firearms industry has witnessed in decades. Metallic Cartridge Conversions traces the history of the original Colt's, Remington and other conversion pistols of the 1800's, through historic text and both new and archival photography. It contains and in-depth look at the new cartridge conversion industry with photographs and background information on all of the current models in production, supported by interviews with manufacturers, technical details, and tests of the latest guns. Lavishly photographed in full color it features all the latest examples and accessories in period type settings, in addition to photographs of original 19th century models from private collections. Hardcover, 208 pages, full color illustrations.
The Table of Contents includes the following:
Foreword
Introduction
Preface & Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Evolution of the Revolver
Chapter 2 Early Development of the Metallic Cartridge
Chapter 3 Patent vs. Patent
Chapter 4 Remington Cartridge Conversions
Chapter 5 The Thuer Conversions and Experimental Designs
Chapter 6 Practical Ways to Make Old Guns New
Chapter 7 Richards-Mason Conversions
Chapter 8 Small-Frame Colt Breechloaders and Conversions
Chapter 9 The 1871-72 Open Top
Chapter 10 Recreating the Past
Chapter 11 Bringing Authenticity to the Screen and Hobby
