#.44Russian
Wheelgun Wednesday: Elmer Keith's No. 5 Colt SAA Revolver
Welcome back to another installment of TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday. Today we’ll take a look at a legendary custom Colt Single Action Army target revolver – Elmer Keith’s No. 5. Although Elmer Keith owned a number of revolvers, this particular one is the most well-known Keith wheelgun and is considered by many the best custom SAA to exist. This revolver was featured in Guns & Ammo and The American Rifleman articles as well as in the “Sixguns” book written by Keith. Currently, this wheelgun is consigned to Rock Island Auction Company and will be sold during their September 2021 Premier Firearms Auction.
TFB Round Table: .44 Russian a New Bond Film? Not so Much!
Welcome back to another edition of the TFB Round Table sponsored by Ammunition To Go! For those who are first joining us, this is a multi-part series where TFB will discuss the characteristics of great ammunition for specific applications. This could vary from big game hunting, plinking, precision rifle matches, small game hunting, or even pistol competitions. Chances are there is someone here at TFB who can offer you advice on buying the right round for your task at hand. This week I’m at the helm on TFB Round Table to discuss and recommend a cartridge that has been long phased out of the firearms industry. The cartridge in question is that of the .44 S&W Russian. Do you have an old revolver chambered in this comfortable target round? Are you finding yourself pondering the reason behind Russia being involved? Stay tuned! Let’s dive right into the .44 Russian caliber and some ammunition options to bring your old gat back to the range!
Elmer Keith's Revolver No. 5 Up For Auction At James D. Julia
One of the most historically significant items up for auction at James D. Julia this season is Elmer Keith’s famous Single Action Army revolver – the “Number 5”, about which was written in 1929 an article by Keith, titled “The Last Word”. “Number 5” represented what Keith felt was the idea revolver at the time; a .44 Special Single Action Army with features of a standard SAA, a Bisley, and some features invented for the pistol itself. As part of their series on this auction, ForgottenWeapons has created a video overview of the pistol, which will inform both history buffs and potential buyers alike:
