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Percussion Revolvers - A guide to their history, performance and use
« on: October 26, 2021, 12:39:51 PM »
Authors Mike Cumpston and Johnny Bates.  Book is loaded with information and data on, not only Colt's; but, other percussion revolvers of the period, extending to the Ruger Old Army.  One major failing was the short shift they give the use of wads. 

https://www.amazon.com/Percussion-Revolvers-Guide-History-Performance/dp/162873695X
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Re: Percussion Revolvers - A guide to their history, performance and use
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2021, 12:46:32 PM »
Holy Smokes! Look at the price on that sucker! :money1:
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Re: Percussion Revolvers - A guide to their history, performance and use
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2021, 12:54:38 PM »
Quote from: Captainkirk on October 26, 2021, 12:46:32 PM
Holy Smokes! Look at the price on that sucker! :money1:

ROGER THAT!! WHOA!! :-X
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Re: Percussion Revolvers - A guide to their history, performance and use
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2021, 01:16:43 PM »
Quote from: Captainkirk on October 26, 2021, 12:46:32 PM
Holy Smokes! Look at the price on that sucker! :money1:

Pocket change for a high roller like you Cap.  (7&
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Re: Percussion Revolvers - A guide to their history, performance and use
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2021, 01:18:51 PM »
Glad I got my copy when I did.  I didn't pay anywhere near that.
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Re: Percussion Revolvers - A guide to their history, performance and use
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2021, 01:20:37 PM »
Quote from: Hawg on October 26, 2021, 01:16:43 PM
Quote from: Captainkirk on October 26, 2021, 12:46:32 PM
Holy Smokes! Look at the price on that sucker! :money1:

Pocket change for a high roller like you Cap.  (7&

 :lol-049: :lol-049: :lol-049:
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Re: Percussion Revolvers - A guide to their history, performance and use
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2021, 03:29:31 PM »
That's a great one Fingers.

Out of print books with quality information in them are usually pricey. But they're also usually worth the price.
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Re: Percussion Revolvers - A guide to their history, performance and use
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2021, 04:20:33 PM »
Ouch!
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Re: Percussion Revolvers - A guide to their history, performance and use
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2021, 04:28:18 PM »
Isn't that the book Johnnie (Gunslinger) used to talk about all the time on the Remmy forum?
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Re: Percussion Revolvers - A guide to their history, performance and use
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2021, 06:22:53 PM »
Yes, he had the first edition.  Swore by it.  A very good work.
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Re: Percussion Revolvers - A guide to their history, performance and use
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2022, 03:06:22 PM »
I finally saw the price and couldn't believe it. Makes me appreciate my copy even though I've read it through at least four times. A worthwhile book.
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