Here are some samples of the
educational displays presented by UGCA members.
We hope you enjoy them. Part of the pleasure of
gun collecting is learning about the historical, technical, and artistic
features associated with firearms. Gun shows provide members, and
the general public, a chance to appreciate these aspects.
If you collect guns, we invite you to join
UGCA.
Membership benefits include for free admission
to all UGCA shows, reduced table rates, and a great newsletter.
Click here for membership
information and application
Copyright 2000 by Utah Gun Collectors Association. All rights reserved. Box 711161, salt Lake City, UT 84171
Let's go to the UGCA gun show!
The smallest are "Volcanic" model arms (first made by Smith &
Wesson before they got into the revolver business) that used a primitive
cartridge with the primer and powder in the base of the bullet, an idea
which has been tried again several more times over the next 140 years.
Only about 8,000 total were made between 1855 and 1860.
Click here to see more of the Volcanics
Click here to see more of the Volcanics
Click here to see more of the Volcanics
The longer rifles with no wood on the forends are "Henry" rifles.
Only about 14,000 were made circa 1860-1866. These were the first
practical lever action magazine rifles of what became the Winchester series.
It is interesting to note that modern replicas of the Henry rifles are
now available
Click here to see more of the Henry rifles
Click here to see more of the Henry rifles
The rifles with wooden "forends" are Model 1866 WInchesters, often
called "yellow boys" for their glowing brass frames. About 170,000
of these were made. The silver looking ones in the photos are silver
plated.
Click here to see more of the 1866 Winchesters
Click here to see more of the 1866 Winchesters
Click here to see more of the 1866 Winchesters
Click here to see more of the 1866 Winchesters
Click here to see visitors learning more about
one of Craig's Henry rifles
Jim C. brought out his "Colt
.22 caliber Single Action, Frontier Scout, New Frontier, and Peacemaker"
display for a 1st Place Award.
Jim is a safety engineer for the U.S. Air Force. His display
really shows the variety of models made in a short time, and explains the
reasons for a lot of the changes. Beautifully done, and always attracts
a large crowd.
Jim brought a SECOND display- the evolution of the Colt Dragoon- can
you tell which model is missing?
Larry A. and a magnificent assortment
of Luger Pistols and related items, 2nd Place Award
Larry is a real student of these, and can explain the reasons for
the many different variations shown. The basic Luger semi-automatic
design was invented in 1893.
Click here to see more of this display
|
Here are four different "Trapdoor" rifles based on designs by Erskine
Allin, Model 1865 (5,000 made); Model 1866 (25,000 made); Model 1868 (51,000
made); and Model 1870 (11,500 made)
Click here to see full length view of these
rifles
The first breech loading rifles made at Springfield were 3,000 of these "Joslyn" rifles made in early 1865, too late for use in the Civil War, but showing Springfield's commitment to providing cartridge arms as soon as possible to replace the old muzzle loaders made previously.
The first bolt action rifles made at Springfield were 1,000 "Ward-Burton" single shot .50-70 caliber rifles in 1871.
Click here to see ammunition used with these rifles
Click here to see various tools used with these rifles
Miss H. with some "Small Pistol
Varieties"
Most of these were made between 1850 and 1900. Many percussion
and mostly cartridge guns are included, and the term "Derringer" would
be applied to most today. Advanced collectors will realize that this
wonderful collection with several dozen different examples is just
a small sample of the many innovative designs made during that period.
Don't miss the section with cast iron toy guns, including some really old
cap guns.
Over 20 different guns are shown here, the most famous type is the "Philadelphia Derringer" at the top center by the playing cards. This is the type of gun used to murder President Lincoln in 1865.
Two guests enjoying the variety of guns in this collection.
Cast Iron toy guns. Much scarcer in many cases than the real
guns.
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
"The Minute Men" by Dave G.
Dave is a plumber who is active in living history events and shares
his knowledge with many school events. Of course, such learning experiences
will be ended if the anti-gun people succeed in banning all guns in schools.
That will not stop criminals, only good guys like Dave.
Dave and his friends use exact reproductions of the originals which
are too expensive and fragile for actual use.
More than just guns, many other implements to make camp, cook or just
survive in the sparsely settled wilderness were part of the soldier's load
during the revolutionary War (1776-1783).
"The gulf War"
Compliments of an Air Force officer who acquired most of these neat
items "over there". An amazing display of what American GI's think
is "Cool" and the sort of stuff the Iraqi forces had with them.
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
"Wacko Colts- Crazy Cutoffs and
Cut-ups"
Jerry D's collection has the interest of a young future collector.
Jerry started when he was not much older than this lad. After graduating
from West Point, and a career as an Air Force fighter pilot, Jerry shares
some of this collection with us.
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display
Click here to see more of this display