Will there be a NAA book?

[bearcatter]

There have been many books wriiten about handguns by Colt, S&W, Walther, Mauser, etc.. Why not NAA?

NAA has a long history starting with Rocky Mountain Arms and Dick Casull's ideas back in 1971. NAA started a couple of years later, and Sandy acquired NAA in 1991. NAA now has over 17 (by quick count) models and variations. Many prototypes that panned out, and some that didn't. How was the first Mini developed to market? The first Guardian? Those stories alone would make a good sized book, especially with photos (we all like photos!). Hopefully everything was documented, photographed, and saved?

There might even be enough material and hardware for a small NAA museum.......

Any opinion?

[autofull]

darn good idea. im not gonna do it but, i will buy it and read it.

[Uncle_Lee]

I'll wait for the movie.
Brad Pitt as Sandy.




Naw, I'd read the book just for the pictures..

The original Break Top for the centerfold.

[top dog]

It would be interesting to see the history of this young company. I have books on Ruger firerarms and Buck Knives,Case Knives too.


Would make an interesting read.

                                                             Top Dog

[grayelky]

I'd buy a copy. Unfortunately, unless NAA wanted to underwrite the expense, I doubt the market would be large enough to make it feasible. However, this would not be the first time I have been wrong.

[bbgun]

I dunno, Grey, it just might be the first time you were ever wrong. 

[Uncle_Lee]

OK, I'll take two of the books.

[Canoeal]

Unc Lee= I thought you were writing it...

[Uncle_Lee]

I didn't say that.
I have a hard enough time reading, harder writing.

[ds10speed]

I think the person or persons with the most NAA posts and the most mini's or shoe boxes full of mini's should write the book. JMO

[Bigbird48]

Unc doesn't have to write the book but he must start the museum

[Uncle Pepper]

I would love to write this book with the help of NAA with The research materials.  Fun way to spend a winter in ohio.  Some catalogs, old ads, company history it would be cool as hell.  Lots of pictures uncle lee.  Even a section on the great collectors of this great product.

[Armybrat]

I would be interested in reading when they moved from Spanish Fork.

[Uncle_Lee]

Current manufacturer established circa 1976, and currently located in Provo, UT. Distributor and dealer sales.
North American Arms was originally founded under the name Rocky Mountain Arms circa 1974-1975 by noted handgun entrepreneur Dick Casull. During 1976-1977, the company's name was changed to North American Arms, and it became part of the Tally Corp. of Newbury Park, CA. North American Arms was relocated from Salt Lake City to Provo, UT in 1978, and moved again in 1984 to Spanish Fork, UT. During 1986-1987, Teleflex Corp., an aerospace company, bought North American Arms' parent company, the Tally Corp. In 1992, Teleflex decided to sell off the gunmaking company, and North American Arms was purchased by Sandy Chisholm, a Teleflex employee. The company relocated again in 1994 to Provo, UT.

[ds10speed]

Current manufacturer established circa 1976, and currently located in Provo, UT. Distributor and dealer sales.
North American Arms was originally founded under the name Rocky Mountain Arms circa 1974-1975 by noted handgun entrepreneur Dick Casull. During 1976-1977, the company's name was changed to North American Arms, and it became part of the Tally Corp. of Newbury Park, CA. North American Arms was relocated from Salt Lake City to Provo, UT in 1978, and moved again in 1984 to Spanish Fork, UT. During 1986-1987, Teleflex Corp., an aerospace company, bought North American Arms' parent company, the Tally Corp. In 1992, Teleflex decided to sell off the gunmaking company, and North American Arms was purchased by Sandy Chisholm, a Teleflex employee. The company relocated again in 1994 to Provo, UT.

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Keep going uncle lee!

[OV-1D]

Current manufacturer established circa 1976, and currently located in Provo, UT. Distributor and dealer sales.
North American Arms was originally founded under the name Rocky Mountain Arms circa 1974-1975 by noted handgun entrepreneur Dick Casull. During 1976-1977, the company's name was changed to North American Arms, and it became part of the Tally Corp. of Newbury Park, CA. North American Arms was relocated from Salt Lake City to Provo, UT in 1978, and moved again in 1984 to Spanish Fork, UT. During 1986-1987, Teleflex Corp., an aerospace company, bought North American Arms' parent company, the Tally Corp. In 1992, Teleflex decided to sell off the gunmaking company, and North American Arms was purchased by Sandy Chisholm, a Teleflex employee. The company relocated again in 1994 to Provo, UT.

  Son of a gun I never knew Sandys last name all along , thanks Unc . I wonder if that last name had anything to do with John Waynes cowboy name in the movies "John Chishlom " ? Inquiring minds need to know .

[bearcatter]

Here's a 2006 interview of Sandy by Randy Wakeman, from Chuck Hawk's website. Lots of info.

https://www.chuckhawks.com/visit_sandy_chisholm.htm

[Skip Ellis]

Current manufacturer established circa 1976, and currently located in Provo, UT. Distributor and dealer sales.
North American Arms was originally founded under the name Rocky Mountain Arms circa 1974-1975 by noted handgun entrepreneur Dick Casull. During 1976-1977, the company's name was changed to North American Arms, and it became part of the Tally Corp. of Newbury Park, CA. North American Arms was relocated from Salt Lake City to Provo, UT in 1978, and moved again in 1984 to Spanish Fork, UT. During 1986-1987, Teleflex Corp., an aerospace company, bought North American Arms' parent company, the Tally Corp. In 1992, Teleflex decided to sell off the gunmaking company, and North American Arms was purchased by Sandy Chisholm, a Teleflex employee. The company relocated again in 1994 to Provo, UT.

  Son of a gun I never knew Sandys last name all along , thanks Unc . I wonder if that last name had anything to do with John Waynes cowboy name in the movies "John Chishlom " ? Inquiring minds need to know .

Nope - John Chisum was a real rancher (1824-1884). Jesse Chisholm marked the the Chisholm Trail in 1864. Another interesting one: Sons of Katie Elder - Katie Elder, also known as "Big Nose Kate" (among other things) was a real hell raiser back  in the day and  might have even been "Mrs. John H. 'Doc' Holliday at one point (maybe). She was originally from Hungary and died in 1940 in Prescott, Arizona under the name Mary Cummings. saloon girl, prostitute, etc, etc, etc. Some real interesting characters back then and Hollywood has never been real interested in historical accuracy.