Examination of the only known boxed and original unfinishedand unassembledkit gun, a 712. Leveraction rifles stood in corners, holstered peacemakers hung from pegs, and not a tv was to be found. In the 1980s, the author at left talks guns with michael wayne, the dukes. The blue book article on great western written by john dougan mentions the t mark found at times on revolver trigger guards. This site is the most complete source of information for revolvers and derringers made by great western arms co. Dec 07, 2004 called a pocket pistol back in its day, the gun was a. The standard or frontier model, for example, used the finest materials. From the colt model 1911 to the winchester model 1907 and beyond, amcs western tv series the son features an impressive arsenal on the texas border. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Jim hoobler and john dougan have finished their new book on the great western arms companys firearms. The company was unable to compete with ruger and colt because of production and quality problems and were forced to close their doors. You see, in this world, theres two kinds of people, my friend those with loaded guns, and those who dig. John hart the lone ranger great western 45 long colt description. The guns of shiloh, a story of the great western campaign. Set in the late 1800s, this fictional novel, based in part on the authors own experience, is the story of the. For serious students of the history of western firearms the guns used during the time of the opening of the western territories, there are only hints to be used for further research. The blue book article on great western written by john dougan mentions the. Mad dog tannen also uses a rather interesting firearm for gun collectors and enthusiaststhe little colt theur derringer. United states history civil war, 18611865 juvenile fiction subject. Although campy in tone, back to the future iii does feature some great guns. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Aside from dying of cholera in the oregon trail video game, reading little house on the prairie, by laura ingalls wilder, has been a childhood staple for generation upon generationits the first great western that most of us read. Dont expect too much, but it belongs on your gun book shelf, and you can expect to be surprised, at times, by chapels obvious enthusaism for his subject.
Emfs great western ii single action revolvers are manufactured by fap f. Sep 01, 2006 john wayne was one of hollywoods favorite leading men. Wilson and hunter courted spokesmen endorsers as they rolled out the great western frontier revolver in 1954, and the gun became somewhat known for its association with 50s hollywood western film and tv production. Jan 14, 2016 guns made for john wayne by great western used by the duke in the shootist 1976 stay safe and healthy. The single action revolvers and derringers made by great western arms company during the highlight of this cowboy era are certainly deserving of recognition. The guns of shiloh a story of the great western campaign. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the guns of shiloh a story of the great western campaign. Paperback books had started to show up from some such publishers as trend and for 75 cents one could have the complete book of handguns. The revolver and holster was owned by john hart the lone ranger out his personal collection. Modern day scifri crap, boogie man crap, aces n eights and other piles of horse manure are not westerns, just simply put crap.
Great western was in business from 1953 until 1961. It is a scarce caliber among the great westerns though. Do browse my articles here, i am adding to them constantly. Most people dont know about the great western arms co.
The silverstone race circuit is just 16 miles away. This book is the most comprehensive, uptodate coverage of the single action revolvers and derringers. Kitguns with a 0 prefix to the serial number were offered at a lower cost. Three thousand books lined the walls of my childhood home. Called a pocket pistol back in its day, the gun was a. John wayne was one of hollywoods favorite leading men. Great western s derringer was also a faithful reproduction, that of the remington model 95.
Browse our selection of used guns to find great deals on handguns, shotguns, rifles, and more. The 3 golden rules of writing a western standout books. We bring you the best selection of new and used guns at great prices. Jim hoobler s amazing array of neverbeforepublished color photographs of his great western arms collection is nothing short of breathtaking. Great western arms company all models gun values by. It even includes the oddities including the japanese sword gun not a bayonet, but a fullsize sword with a handle that was a gun. If you look closely in many 50s and 60s westerns, this is.
The guns of shiloh a story of the great western campaign kindle edition by altsheler, joseph a. Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldnt have messed with. Great western resumed use of the bottom serial by revolver 279. If you look closely in many 50s and 60s westerns, this is the giveaway that the colt. The great book of guns features photos of the older flintlock pistols, pepperbox revolvers, and guns of the old west. Johnston great western gun works and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Though its a real period piecethe cast is larded with manly men who burst with fighting spirit and show little if any fear, theres hardly a glimpse of a woman from beginning to endand the protagonist not only contrives to meet all the major generals. But for a while, the great western was the idol of the american handgun scene. My leisure time was spent either gallivanting ahorseback through the rocky mountains surrounding my home, or buried in a. Howard hopkins is the author of over 40 novels in the horror, western, comic book, science fiction and pulp adventure genres.
Hence, a western is cowboys with stetson hats, six guns, horses, cattle drives, rustling, stage coach hold ups, etc. Great western became the sixshooter for tv cowboys. The great western revolver was sold by mail order in the 50s and early 60s, and was used in many western movies and television shows. Since the process of fine, case color hardening wasnt easy or cheap, manufacturers like great western.
Our great western ii gwii line is period correct with the floating firing pin. Aug 01, 2011 the indefatigable hunter simultaneously imported a west german double derringer that looked much like the great western, which further reinforced the impression that great western guns were shoddy postwar imports. From a collectors perspective, interest in great western guns has been. The gun is in excellent condition and comes with letter o. Actually, great western guns were built to take some punishment. When i was a kid, if a guy got killed in a western movie i always wondered who got his horse. We work with local dealers as well as individual gun collectors to get affordable previouslyowned. This is a great book for anyone who does not already own a collection of books on guns of the old west. Great western gun works 1897 retail sport goods and guns. The great western arms is ideally located for walks along the nearby oxford canal and local carp fishing. Assembly and polishing were done inhouse, according to the book, great western firearms company by john c. I do recall keeping a great western catalog in my english book to help me get through that last period of the day as the clock hands moved oh so slowly headed for 3. Best guns for a postapocalyptic western novel click the cover to get your copy, pilgrim.
Great western began in 1954 and i saw the first ads when i was a junior in high school, which was also 1954. His gritty, actionpacked western novels are a fan favorite and were previously published by robert hale ltd. Great western pistol the firearms forum the buying. John hart the lone ranger great western 45 long colt western 45 long colt single action revolver. Several years before he was cast as john bernard books in the the shootist, great western arms company presented john wayne with the guns. Joseph a altsheler the battle of shiloh, the second great battle of the civil war, as seen through the eyes of dick mason who fights for the north. In fact, it was the great demand created by the consumers watching tv westerns that made colt bring the fine, old gun into production again. The first colt clone gun digest gun digest books gun. A reflection in 2018 old west fiction adapts to the marketplace, while old west history is slipping into a subgenre nearly forgotten by most publishers. For over 20 years, he consistently placed in the top ten actors list. Steam trains regularly pass the bridge outside the pub, through the great western railway.
The known range for this serial placement is 129 265. Retail price list and catalogue of guns, rifles, revolvers, ammunition, and sporting goods by pittsburgh, pa. In john waynes last movie, the shootist, 1976, what make and model of six gun. The great western revolver was sold by mail order in the 50s and early 60s. Here, in 1945s dakota, the rugged westerner packs a 71. An illustration from hy hunters hand guns of the world trend books, 1956.
The answers for both common and niche questions are contained therein. A young kentuckian in the union army witnesses all the major battles in the west from the aftermath of the first bull run to shiloh. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. John hart the lone ranger great western 45 long colt.
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