Guns of the Old West /

Definitive, scrupulously researched work not only tells the dramatic story of shoulder arms, hand guns, percussion and cartridge weapons but also describes the hunters, settlers, peace officers, soldiers, range detectives, rustlers, and outlaws who used them. An invaluable guide for collectors, deal...

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Main Author: Chapel, Charles Edward, 1904-1967 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Coward-McCann, Inc., [1961]
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Summary:Definitive, scrupulously researched work not only tells the dramatic story of shoulder arms, hand guns, percussion and cartridge weapons but also describes the hunters, settlers, peace officers, soldiers, range detectives, rustlers, and outlaws who used them. An invaluable guide for collectors, dealers, enthusiasts and students. 499 black-and-white illustrations. Bibliography. Index.
Physical Description:306 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.