Overview
""Guns of the Old West"" is a comprehensive guide to the firearms that played a pivotal role in shaping the American West. Written by Charles Edward Chapel, this book delves into the history and development of guns such as the Colt Single Action Army revolver, Winchester Model 1873 rifle, and the Sharps buffalo rifle. The author provides detailed descriptions of each weapon, including its features, specifications, and historical significance. Additionally, the book explores the impact of these firearms on the culture and mythology of the Old West, as well as their use in famous battles and shootouts. With over 200 illustrations and photographs, ""Guns of the Old West"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the firearms that helped define an era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Charles Edward Chapel
- | Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
- | Publication Date: Sep 15, 2012
- | Number of Pages: 316 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1258477297
- | ISBN-13: 9781258477295
