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
• Appendix I Trademark, and Supplier's Index
• Index

ISBN: 0-87349-337-0