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Large selection of Ruger, John Taffin and other books. Spring sale. All prices include shipping. Post I'll take with # followed by PM. I can take Check/MO and Paypal (Gift).

1. Ruger and His Guns: A History of the Man, the Company, and Their Firearms by R.L. Wilson. This book is the story of William B. Ruger's unflinching dedication to traditional yet innovative design and to manufacturing excellence, with products sold at a reasonable price for a broad ranging clientele from the youthful plinker to the mature African safari devotee, from the ordinary citizen to the president of the United States. This richly illustrated, beautifully presented work is the official history of William B. Ruger of Sturm, Ruger & Co., and of Ruger firearms. This volume features more than 185 color and over 100 black and white illustrations, with appendixes, index, and -- for the first time--serial number tables for all models by years of manufacture. 2nd Printing white cover. No dust-jacket. $27


Sold 2. Ruger & His Guns: A History of the Man, the Company and Their Firearms by R.L.Wilson. 1st Printing. 368 pages. New condition hard back book with dust jacket. $30 Shipped.


3. All new Standard Catalog of Ruger Firearms by Jerry Lee. Your complete guide to Ruger firearms! Standard Catalog of Ruger Firearms is the most complete guide available for buyers, sellers and collectors of these iconic firearms. Ruger enthusiasts of all interests will benefit from the accurate and detailed technical specifications, expertly analyzed prices and superb color photos featured in this comprehensive reference. Inside this full-color volume, Ruger fans will find: Price listings for more than 300 rifles, handguns and shotguns Detailed descriptions and specifications for hundreds of models & variations Serial numbers from 1949-2013 More than 250 full-color imagesHardback book. 288 pages. 100's of full color photos. Dozens of exploded drawings. Just released this month. Brand new condition. $25 shipped. (Have several copies currently in stock)


4. Gun Digest book of Ruger Revolvers: The Definitive History by Max Prasac. Every Man's RevolverIt's a youngster compared to Colt's and Smith & Wesson, but Sturm, Ruger & Company has left a mark on the world of firearms that's undeniable. Now, author Max Prasac shares how the firm's famed revolvers became stronger, more durable and safer than any of their competition in "Gun Digest Book of Ruger Revolvers."Inside you'll discover: The stories behind Ruger's fast-step to fame.Single-actions, double-actions, custom jobs and rare pieces.How Ruger's technologies changed the modern revolver.Plus much, much more Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs, Prasac and contributing author David Bradshaw provide a behind the scenes look at the men and the company producing some of the strongest guns on the planet, and the innovations that keep those firearms accessible to every gun owner who wants one. This truly is the story, as Prasac puts it, of "Every Man's Revolver."Hardback book. 254 pages. 100's of full color photos. Like new condition. $25 shipped. (have a few)


5. Gun Digest Book of Ruger Pistols and Revolvers by Patrick Sweeney. Ruger history is legendary it remains Americas leading independent manufacturer of recreational and law enforcement firearms.
The Definitive Volume on America's Favorite Handguns! Semi-Autos Revolvers Ammunition And More! In little more than half a century, Ruger's legendary pistols and revolvers have become an epic American success story. Now, in one information-packed volume, Patrick Sweeney tells the fascinating story of these trend-setting handguns from the unique perspective of a master gunsmith and certified firearms instructor. From Ruger's Mark 1.22 semi-auto - the gun that built an empire - through their rugged single-action revolvers and their hottest new autoloaders, you'll find it in The Gun Digest Book of Ruger Pistols & Revolvers. And as a bonus, you also get a behind-the-scenes peek at Ruger's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and the scoop on the revolutionary new Ruger SR9 9mm!
Softcover book. Out of print book getting hard to find. 304 pages. $20 Shipped


6. The Ruger .22 Automatic Pistol : Standard-Mark I-Mark II Series by Duncan Long. Here is the definitive book about the pistol that has served more than a million owners so well. Exploded diagrams show how to field-strip and reassemble with a minimum of fuss, and photos illustrate variations, modifications and accessories for one of the most popular .22 automatics ever made. Like new condition $18 Shipped.


7. The Encyclopedia of Ruger Semi-Automatic Rimfire Pistols, 1949-1992 by Chad Hiddleson. Out of print. 304 pages. In very good condition $50 Shipped.


8. Big Bore Revolvers by Max Prasac. Brand new softcover book. 224 full color pages.Is bigger better? You bet it is, when it's a big-bore revolver! Big-Bore Revolversoffers a one-stop resource for the wheelgun novice to the hardened veteran and everyone in between. With in-depth coverage of commercial and wildcat calibers and their effectiveness, theoretical and actual application of terminal ballistics and a detailed look at today's available revolver platforms, this is the most comprehensive book ever published on the topic. Inside you'll find: A one-stop resource for everything you want and need to know about big-bore revolvers Foreword by Dick Casull, modern big-bore revolver pioneer and father of the cartridge that carries his name--the famous .454 Casull A comprehensive look at dozens of oversized cartridges, their designers and ballistics Detailed descriptions of the power-house revolvers that can handle big-bore loads--even if you can't! More than 250 full-color photos, highlighting cartridge comparisons, the revolvers themselves, and the big and dangerous game that are no match for the devastating power of these firearms. And much, much more! With a special look at the pioneers behind the big-bore revolution, and hunt stories as giant as the guns and cartridges themselves, this is one book every handgun lover and hunter will want to read cover to cover. Authored by big-bore revolver aficionado Max Prasac, and with collaboration from John Parker and Jack Huntington, two of the most authoritative names in big-bore revolver circles, this compendium of facts, history and first-hand experiences behind the sights fills a long-vacant niche.
$22 Shipped.


9. Sixguns by Keith. 2012 Reprint of 1955 Edition. Profusely illustrated. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Keith was born in Missouri in 1899. His family moved to Montana six years later, where he grew up around former outlaws, lawmen, buffalo hunters, and Indian fighters as his life spanned the time from the Civil War veterans and gunfighters of the Frontier to the more modern age of hand guns. His teachers had survived the bloodiest war in our nation's history and had seen the great herds of buffaloes and the cow towns that helped build the West. Keith's writings had great influence on firearms in general and especially on single action six guns. Keith's knowledge of every facet of handguns in general and six shooters in particular is truly remarkable. He covers it all, from history to game shooting to gun fighting and much more. Although this book was written before the advent of the .44 Magnum, Mr. Keith's knowledge and experience are invaluable, with his game shooting and long range abilities most impressive of all. Keith also covers slip shooting with the Colt SAA, a fascinating and surprisingly effective technique generally ignored by modern writers. But most importantly, Elmer's honesty and integrity are his greatest attributes to those who knew him. If you love good old six shooters, you must have this book. This title remains an important and classic work on the subject. Table of contents: • Dedication • Preface • Introduction • Chapter I ~ History of the Sixgun • Chapter II ~ Selecting the Handgun • Chapter III ~ Learning to Shoot • Chapter IV ~ Sixgun Sights • Chapter V ~ Long Range Shooting • Chapter VI ~ Game Shooting • Chapter VII ~ Double Action Shooting • Chapter VIII ~ Gun Rigs and Holsters • Chapter IX ~ Quick Draw and Hip Shooting • Chapter X ~ Gun Fighting • Chapter XI ~ Revolvers Versus Auto Pistols • Chapter XII ~ Aerial and Trick Shooting • Chapter XIII ~ Slip Shooting, Fanning, Calvalry Guns • Chapter XIV ~ Loading and Management of Cap and Ball Sixguns • Chapter XV ~ Repairs, Remodeling, Resighting • Chapter XVI ~ A Bullet Chapter • Chapter XVII ~ Cartridge Reloading • Chapter XVIII ~ Selection of Gun Cartridges • Chapter XIX ~ Ornamentation • Chapter XX ~ Care and Cleaning Like new condition softcover book. $25 Shipped.


SPF 10. Sixguns by Keith. Vintage 1961 edition. 335 pages. In very good condition. $50 shipped.


11. Shotguns by Keith. Vintage edition. 340 pages. In good condition Hard cover book with dust jacket. Wear to jacket. $35 shipped.



12. Action Shooting Cowboy Style by John Taffin. Nationally known handgun expert John Taffin brings the lore of the Wild West to the era of modern shooting competition and explains every aspect for shooters of all levels. Follow Taffin from the general store, where he shows the latest in Old Western garb, to the firing line where some of the best shooters around drop the hammer in search of a winning score.
The thunder of a Colt Peacemaker will ring in your ears as nationally known handgun expert John Taffin brings the lore of the wild west to the era of modern shooting competition. Feel the rich gun leather and taste the smoke of America's fastest-growing shooting game. Every aspect is explained for shooters of all levels. Join the fun of cowboy-style shooting. Let John Taffin take you from the general store where he'll show you the latest in old western garb, to the firing line where some of the fastest guns around drop the hammer in search of a winning score.
Hard cover with dust jacket in very good condition. $30 shipped.


SPF 13. Single Action Sixguns by John Taffin. 170 Years of the Guns that Tamed the West and Made All Men Equal! The Peacemaker. The Ol' Thumb-Buster. The Hawg Laig. No firearm in the world is more immediately recognizable than the 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver. Yet Colt's famed six-shooter was only one of hundreds of models of single action revolvers that fought wars, tamed a wild continent and bought the long arm of the law to a new world. Single Action Six Guns is packed with fascinating facts about all makes and models: Colt, Smith & Wesson, Remington, Ruger, Freedom Arms, John Linebaugh, United States Fire Arms, and many more... Hundreds of full-color photos Up-to-the-minute reloading data for today's hottest cowboy action guns 336 pages. Like new condition hard back book with dust jacket. $60 Shipped.


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Jim Puke

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I will take #10

10. Sixguns by Keith. Vintage 1961 edition. 335 pages. In very good condition. $50 shipped.

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jberke

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I'll take #9. Sixguns by Keith. 2012 Reprint of 1955 Edition. ( If it's still available )
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