Guns of the Wild West

Guns of the Wild West
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Publisher : Skyhorse
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 1620876523
ISBN-13 : 9781620876527
Rating : 4/5 (527 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Guns of the Wild West by : Bruce Wexler

Download or read book Guns of the Wild West written by Bruce Wexler and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2013-04-24 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guns of the Wild West brings the nation’s westward expansion and growing need for weaponry to life in an illustrated guide to the history of American firearms. Through vibrant imagery, Bruce Wexler showcases weapons such as the classic Colt Single Action Army and the iconic pepper-box revolver, which made their way into both military and civilian hands during the settling of the frontier. Exclusive archive photographs link the guns to famous heroes and villains, places, and historical events—from Wyatt Earp’s Smith & Wesson Model 3 to John Wilkes Booth’s Philadelphia Derringer. Wexler profiles the notable gunsmiths that hold a place in Western history, including the great American manufacturers such as Colt, Smith & Wesson, and Winchester, as well as lesser-known ones such as Merwin Hulbert and Henry Deringer. Wexler’s thorough research shows how the widespread use of new firearms—fueled in part by advances made during the Civil War—played a definitive role in America’s growth and identity. The reader is presented with detailed depictions of the various weapons used by cowboys, lawmen, soldiers, gunslingers, and Native Americans. Guns of the Wild West is a treasure for gun collectors, history buffs, and fans of Western novels and movies.


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