Elmer keith picks his favorite loads ach month i receive requests for the best loads for bevelled crimp groove. There are letters in longhand and letters banged out on the portable remington. Elmer had it right, a heavy lead bullet driven as hard as it can be is a fight stopper. The keith estate auction, conducted march 1116, drew interest from around the globe, and bidding was strong.
Elmer keiths big game hunting by elmer keith english paperback book free ship see more like this. The sixguns and loads of elmer keith by john taffin. This type of sight can also be cut part of the band cut away so it will fit just. When i run into people that dont know who he is, my best description is, elmer keith was to guns, what hank williams was to music. Elmer keith says guns 01 1959 bev fitchetts guns magazine. Keiths iconic trademarks were his love for tobacco, his tengallon stetson hat, right of center point of view, and practical expertise. Keith designed the great swc bullet that came to be known as the. This example box is thought to be in the initial batch of. I thought id post some 44 pictures of the elmer keith museum for those who didnt get a chance to make it before cabelas closed it down. Its really surprising to me how many people shooters included, dont know who elmer keith is. Elmer keith tells his own story, cowboy, broncbuster, hunting guide and rancher, keith maintained an abiding and active interest in firearms, here he takes you from alaska to africa on his big game hunts.
Letters from elmer keith is an interesting little paper back book. He had also picked up a couple bullet molds for me, one of which was elmer keiths 173 gr. The standard reference work and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The keith semiwadcutter swc the cast handgun bullet started out as a simple sphere, and stayed that way for centuries. Elmer keith maintained an abiding and active interest in firearms that led to his writing hundreds of articles and several books. Dad had gotten me my first big bore revolver, a ruger. Keith is the only one in the story, turning the bowl of his pipe down so the rain wont put it out, and tracking. If you like hiwt, youll also want to read mullens letters of elmer keith, also a fascinating look at the mind of mr.
In the 1920s, a young cowpoke decided to celebrate the fourth of july by firing his. Ken, i for one would certainly appreciate more firsthand stories about your contacts with elmer and jack. Elmer keith is the master when it comes to writing about sixguns. To most firearms aficionados, elmer keith needs little introduction. Chapter 12 the keith semiwadcutter swc cast bullet. This with the keith knife, should be standard operating procedure for any serious person with a handgun for hunting, or serious personal protection. Elmer loved all guns but he had a special passion for sixguns because they were so convenient, always at hand riding in a good. Sixguns is a reference bookmemoir for the gun handler and samurai of the old west, elmer keith. I met elmers son ted, and he said that elmer and jack never had much to do with each other. The forgotten history of the firearms author and father. Mullin this is a collection of keith letters to correspondents from 1924 to the 1981 along with a good picture section. Keith served as a key link between the gunmen of the late 1800s and modern firearm enthusiasts. Elmer keiths most popular book is hell, i was there.
And now fans of firearms and the keith himself, have a shot at owning a piece of his collection. I noticed in a picture handejector posted on elmer keiths 3844 outdoorsman, there was an accompanying letter from mr. Looks like theres a good appreciation here for elmer keith and im glad to see that. Keith had it built in 1928 after developing a friendship with. He was the acknowledged dean of american gun writers. Elmer keith march 8, 1899 february 12, 1984 was an idaho rancher, firearms enthusiast, and author.
This is the link for milt sparks 200 holster that elmer helped to design. Mister magnum elmer keith by wes dillon photos and article courtesy of james d. When it comes to handguns, few can match elmer keiths depth of experience and knowledge. Please note, this page contains affiliate links, which. Elmer keith 1899 1984 was an idaho rancher, highly influential firearms enthusiast and author. Discount prices on books by elmer keith, including titles like yale university prize poem 1910. Continued from page 9 est of all military bolt action rifles for combat use. While excellent up to 50 yards, various sixgun cartridges. Elmer keith was a montana cowboy who gained world fame as a big game hunter. I honestly believe elmer keith had more experience shooting things with a handgun than probably anyone ever has or ever will, especially today. When it comes to handguns, few can match elmer keith s depth of experience and knowledge. He led a colorful life as a cowboy, professional hunter guide and most importantly as a gun writer for many years.
He and his contemporary jack oconnor lived through the colorful years of the west during the 30,40 and 50s and knew how to portray their expieriences in their. In the 1930s and early 1940s, he had a ranch on the north fork of the salmon river near salmon, idaho. Elmer merrifield keith march 8, 1899 february 14, 1984 was an idaho rancher, firearms. Complete with illustrations of photographs of the guns being discussed. The pic claims it was a 65 and 12 inch bull but no stats on what he was shooting. Not challenging you mariner as i am no expert on calibers or elmer keith for that matter but my info which could be incorrect says the 333 okh was developed in 1945 and if. The author documents in this invaluable, first edition, reference work his lifetime experiences and findings on these historic weapons. With a blamblam from his reliable westley richards double, elmer drops one of africas big five which. This is a facsimile of the 1936 book by elmer keith entitled sixgun cartridges and loads which covers various revolver calibers and their use. Having been a fan of all thing elmer this became my favorite bullet in the sixgun. The elmer keith pumpkin roller 4570 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
To my surprise, i was named to the board of the elmer keith museum foundation. Download when it comes to handguns, few can match elmer keith s depth of experience and knowledge. Sixgun cartridges and loads by elmer keith sportsmans vintage. Even after the introduction of the rifled barrel and revolving cylinder, the default form of the handgun projectile was still ball. Elmer mentions this ammunition several times in his own writings. Keith was instrumental in the development of the first magnum revolver cartridge, the. Ive read all of elmers books, corresponded with him, spent time in his home, examined and unloaded his sixguns, and now to be named to the board that is trying to save all that was elmer keith is a special honor. Must read for all target shooters, hunters or any serious student of american history. In february we announced that the firearms collection of famed gun writer elmer keith would be sold at auction.
Elmer keith was born near hardin, missouri, but was raised in montana, idaho, and eastern oregon. At times keith was described as cranky, obstinate and eccentic, but also outspoken,brilliant, generous and a good friend. Elmer keith 18991984 was a rancher and firearms author who helped to develop the. Prolific gun writer and even more prolific wildcatter, elmer keith remains a legend in the gun community. Keith, elmer shotguns by keith 1st edition 1st printing. Elmer keiths most popular book is hell, i was there elmer keith has 23 books on goodreads with 6 ratings. Elmer keith booms out with the story of his rhino trophy. 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. In the late 1940s, elmer and loraine left the ranch and moved into the town of salmon.
Elmer keith was an idaho rancher, firearms enthusiast, big game hunter and firearms writer. I really enjoyed your recent article about the bombing on elmers flight. 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. 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. In addition to writing about and working with firearms, keith was also an inexhaustible gun collector.
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