American Firearms: An Histology Of American Gunsmiths, Arms Manufacturers And Patentees With Detailed Description Of Their Arms

by Stephen Van Rensselaer

Book Overview

American Firearms: An Histology Of American Gunsmiths, Arms Manufacturers And Patentees With Detailed Description Of Their Arms is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed history of American gunsmiths, arms manufacturers, and patentees. The author, Stephen VanRensselaer, has extensively researched and documented the evolution of American firearms from the colonial era to the present day.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific period in American firearms history. The first section covers the early colonial period, during which firearms were primarily imported from Europe. The second section covers the Revolutionary War era, during which American gunsmiths began to develop their own unique styles and designs.Subsequent sections cover the Civil War era, the Wild West era, and the modern era of firearms. Each section includes detailed descriptions of the arms produced during that period, including rifles, pistols, shotguns, and machine guns. The book also includes biographical information on many of the key figures in American firearms history, including John Browning, Samuel Colt, and Oliver Winchester.Overall, American Firearms: An Histology Of American Gunsmiths, Arms Manufacturers And Patentees With Detailed Description Of Their Arms is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American firearms. It provides a fascinating insight into the development of American firearms technology and the people who played a key role in shaping it.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163188220
• ISBN13: 9781163188224
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"