Elmer Keith

Elmer Merrifield Keith (March 8, 1899 – February 14, 1984) was an Idaho rancher, firearms enthusiast, and author. Keith was instrumental in the development of the first magnum revolver cartridge, the .357 Magnum, as well as the later .44 Magnum and .41 Magnum cartridges.

Personal facts

Birth dateMarch 08, 1899
Nationality
United States
Date of deathFebruary 12, 1984
Hometown
Salmon Idaho
Known for
.357 Magnum
.41 Remington Magnum
.44 Magnum

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External resources

  1. http://jamesdjulia.com/373_shs/)
  2. http://www.bowenclassicarms.com/catalog/keith_no5_conversions.html
  3. http://www.reloadbench.com/cartridges/w333okh.html
  4. http://www.reloadbench.com/cartridges/w338378kt.html
  5. http://www.sixguns.com/bunkhouse/elmer_keith.htm
  6. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+.41+Mag%3A+if+only+we+could+do+it+over.-a0129627331