Elmer Keith

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1899 – 1984

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Who was Elmer Keith?

Elmer Merrifield Keith 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.

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Born
Mar 8, 1899
Missouri
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Salmon
Died
Feb 12, 1984

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on July 23, 2013

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