Firearms played an important role on the American frontier. Used to hunt animals for food and clothing, they also safeguarded one's home against outlaws and other hostile elements. This definitive, scrupulously researched work describes and illustrates the many different weapons...
""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...