Archive for elmer keith

The Last Word: Colt Single Action Army

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the April, 1929 issue: The Last Word.

June 15, 2011

The "Big Fifty" Sharps Rifle

This comprehensive article on the historical Sharps buffalo rifle was written by Elmer Keith in June, 1940.

February 08, 2011

One Great Book

In every decent-sized collection of handgun books, there are always a few that stand out. Many of these are accepted standards such Elmer Keith's "Sixguns" or Jordan's "No Second Place Winner." Others are relatively unknown-what I refer to as "sleepers."

May 20, 2010

Keith On Single Action Loading

Putting five beans in the wheel is easier than you think.

May 22, 2009