The custom revolver is indeed a very special piece of literature, for it was written by a true revolversmith. Wonderful book on custom revolvers by a master gunsmith paper copy long out of print and unaffordable, but kindle version is excellent, barring some minor typos. There are very few men who possess the talent to build such fine custom conversions as bowen. The cartridge was intended for police work and personal defense, using a 200 grain bullet at 900 feet per second. The revolver was sent to hamilton bowen by a mutual friend for color case and to have a 4440 cylinder fit to it. Sure, tons of guys have rolex watches, but not every gun can whip out a highend custom. Bowen please let me know if you have one for sale 5037032874 or austensclassics at thanks.
As a lifelong revolver aficionado i have a handled many custom firearms. The custom revolver book by bowen northwest firearms. Bowen classic arms conversion on a ruger redhawk to 41 magnum with full underlug 4 barrel, tuned, bowen custom 5 shot cylinder, for sale by texas hammer on gunsamerica 942823434. The custom revolver by hamilton bowen discussion in the. Bowen has been working on a book concerning custom revolvers and it is scheduled for release sometime in april. Bowen hamilton bowen is a wellknown name to anyone with even the slightest interest in big bore revolvers. If you want moredifferent pictures, let me know and i can emailtext them to you. Bowen 2001 hard cover cracked binding at the best online prices at. Ruger super blackhawk bowen gallagher custom 44 revolvers. This is a hamilton bowen custom smith and wesson model 282 that has been converted to. The book the custom revolver is a wonderful source for questions on custom work. Dust cover is not pristine new in box, but is in very good to excellent condition. The custom revolver is essential reading for shooters, handgun h.
Heres a link to this forums discussion of hamilton bowens book, the custom revolver, right after it was published. I am looking to buy a copy of the custom revolver by hamilton s. No other revolver maker has produced a portfolio of gun work. Enter hamilton bowen, the custom revolver maker who was one of the early smiths. If you want a revolver that looks like it would be owned by someone that wears a mullet, drinks cheap beer by the case, and wears a stained wife beater then go for it.
Bowen, founder of bowen classic arms corporation, could have written this book. A very detailed collection of information surrounding the design and construction of custom revolvers and other handguns. The reason was that when thecylinder was rotated back against itsclickstop, the chamber didnt line upwith the ejection port in the frame. Returns will only be accepted of parts in likenew condition. Due to the considerable paperwork, voluminous correspondence, risks and costs associated with international sales, we do not accept orders for custom revolver services, complete guns or parts beyond the borders of the united states. His fame doesnt stop there, however he also wrote what is the definitive book on the subject, titled simply the custom revolver. Enter hamilton bowen, the custom revolver maker who was one of the early. Written in great style with an excellent explanation of what comprises a true custom revolver. Hamiltons revolverbuilding philosophy is laid out in considerable detail in his book, the custom revolver, published in 2001. Moreover, it provides sufficient depth to keep the engineer and mechanic entertained.
Bowens laughoutloud description of it in his book the custom revolver. Hamilton bowen writes almost as well as he crafts and his dedication to excellence is on show throughout. Many handgunrelated books touch on the general topic of custom revolvers, but never before have the nearly unlimited possibilities available from skilled. Otherwise i would contact hamilton bowen, his work displays not only superior workmanship but also great.
While proposed as early as 1955, the cartridge remains a niche, custom affair. Bower and published by the bower classic arms corp. The custom revolver by hamilton bowen gun and game the. Bowen, the company is recognized the world over for the exceptional style and execution of its revolver work. Ill never own a bowen, but i can appreciate the level of their artistry. I was just about to order a fa when a member in my shooting club put up a nib hamilton bowen custom ruger bisley for sale.
Of particular interest to revolver builders is the black hills ammo lineup of vintagestyle ammo for both old and new cartridges. Boorman stressfire massad ayoob hit the white part massad ayoob the snubby revolver ed lovette the ninetynine. I didnt get to buy all the books mr keith wrote but im buying everything mr taffin writes. No other revolver maker has produced a portfolio of gun work of such diversity, quality and sophistication, the product of the experience and skill gained from his thirtyyear career in the trade. Yet carrying a heavy revolver presents some practical challenges, and the recoil can be punishing. The custom revolver registered users do not see the above ad.
From the new gun digest book of ruger revolvers, here are 25 toughasnails factory and custom. Bowen has been building superior revolvers for many years, and his work has become well known from appearances in various gun magazines. It will ship in a medium flat rate box and to sweeten the deal, i will fill up the balance of the box with other gunhunting books. If youre into revolvers, this is a book that you simply must own. The book is well written, logically presented, and easy to read. I acquired the revolver and decided to cut and crown it back to 4 58 and put a modified sculpted narrower front blade. We have put these, now long out of print, books up for sale on our website. With the bowen competition and sporting shotguns, the serious competitor will own a shotgun. In the april 2001, issue of gun testswe tested a ruger bisley vaquero in. His gunsmith business, bowen classic arms bca, was started more than 30 years ago and it has heavily contributed to shaping many trends in the niche of custom revolvers. I have been invited to hunt in alaska in the foreseeable future nothing confirmed yet and i have decided that i need or maybe just want a new revolver for grizzly defense. There is a distinct appeal to a big bore wheelguns.
Gemini customs has some solutionstheir custom modifications make a good gun better, faster, and more reliable. The work included the caliber conversion, pinin sight conversion, sight was regulated for windage and elevation, and barrel was restamped to 4440 ctg. Not only do some of the most beautiful revolvers imaginable come out of his shop, but they are functionally superior to factory offering. The countersunk chambers in the cylinder were kept when conversion was made. A history of the savage model 99 rifle 3rd edition douglas p. The concentricity and straightness tolerance on our barrels ensure consistent performance.
Bowen classic arms makers of fine custom revolvers for over 30 years. Kind of like a vinyl roof and gold plate emblems package on a cadillac. The dust jacket is missing, it has been professionally rebound and it has not been autographed. Written by a man of passion who is a artist in steel this book is a joy to read. Hamilton bowen is one of the very best perhaps the best currently in the trade. Bowen classic arms corporation is one of americas preeminent custom handgun making firms. Hamilton bowen is at the top of the list of custom revolver pistol smiths. I have been looking at the revolvers made by hamilton bowen at bowen classic arms and they are absolutely stunning. He is a member of both the american custom gunmakers guild and american pistolsmiths. In the course of moving an office we discovered a couple more copies of the custom revolver by hamilton bowen. The custom revolver likely is not a new title to most of tfb readers, as it is a classic published almost 20 years ago. The custom revolver by hamilton bowen fs singleactions. The sixgunner by john taffin all of the dedicated sixgunners in my acquaintance have several things in common not the least of which is having spent much time during their younger years staring at pictures of custom sixguns in elmer keiths book sixguns as well as numerous articles written in his long career spanning nearly 60 years. The bowen organization does beautiful work and pursues some new concepts.
Heres a link to this forums discussion of hamilton bowen s book, the custom revolver, right after it was published. The ruger bisley grip frame is one of the best shaped grips ever devised for handling heavy recoil. Foreword by ross seyfried and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Ruger revolvers are famous for their strength and durability. The custom revolver by hamilton bowen signed by author in 2002. Confira tambem os ebooks mais vendidos, lancamentos e livros digitais exclusivos. Hamilton bowen is the preeminent custom revolversmith of this era, and his book is a mustread for anyone contemplating a custom revolver. Obviously hamilton has also been captivated by those old custom sixguns of elmer keith and harold croft and has carried out many of crofts lightweight sixgun ideas on single actions such as hollowed out recoil shields and loading gates and also stepped down shapes on frames all of which reduce weight. Bowen classic arms, 3512 old lowes ferry rd, louisville, tn. Along the way,we discovered that the ruger wasslow, and somewhat difficult, to reload. Does anyone know if he made just the one or did he actually make a run of them. Hardcover the custom revolver written by hamilton s.
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