Guns of the Old West.
Publisher: Coward-McCann
Published: 1961
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
Subjects: Firearms -- West (U.S.) -- History.; Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliography.