In Guns of the Old West, Chapel provides a comprehensive overview of the firearms that played a significant role in the American West during the 19th century. The book covers a wide range of …

Written by Chapel and O'Connor, it provides a detailed account of the rifles used by gunslingers in the Wild West. The book covers various topics including the language of the guns, the book title, …

GUNS OF THE OLD WEST covers the history of guns and how they began, as well as the history of guns in America, specific gun makes and models, and the progression of gun manufacture in the …

Originally published in 1961 by Coward-McCann, Inc. Content Chapters include: How Guns Began * The Kentucky Rifle and Pistol Head West * Flintlock Pistols on the Frontier * Musket, Rifle and …

Mar 6, 2013 · Starting with an introductory chapter on the origins of guns and their earliest uses on the frontier, Chapel covers everything from muskets to rifles, pistols to revolvers, and shotguns to …

Here are detailed descriptions and illustrations of the Kentucky rifle that saw battle in the American Revolution and in the War of 1812; the repeating rifle used in the Civil War; the Sharps rifle that …

A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged …

Aug 22, 2013 · Here are detailed descriptions and illustrations of the Kentucky rifle that saw battle in the American Revolution and in the War of 1812; the repeating rifle used in the Civil War; the …