Unfortunately U.S.Arms did not prosper, and in 1980 Mossberg’s AIG division bought them out. In 1972 Sig Himmelmann founded United States Arms and designed the Abilene revolver.  United Sporting Arms and United States Arms were originally one company, but in 1977 the company split, with United sporting arms producing the Seville, and United States Arms producing the Abilene. In the 70’s and 80’s long range silhouette shooting was the big game. Moreover these guns were popular with silhouette shooters for their accuracy and durability. 002 inches, and when you cock it the clicks are super-sharp and almost musical. ![]() It’s in remarkably good condition- the finish looks like it’s made out of black glass, there is no end-play and the cylinder locks up super-tight. 44 Magnum with a 7-1/2″ ported bull-barrel. Nope- first time I walked into Pinto’s there it was- a US Arms Abilene. The budget was, as always, limited so I expected a long search for something cheap enough but suitable. 44 Magnum.Ī couple of years ago I went looking. A handgun seemed a natural choice for the conditions, so I decided it was time to get another. The property I hunt has a lot of brush and heavy cover- typical shots are 7-20 yards and you almost never get a shot over fifty yards. Times change though- I’ve taken up reloading and am hunting again. ![]() I didn’t reload, I wasn’t hunting and commercial ammo had gotten too bloody expensive to shoot them for pleasure.
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