Author: R. Stephen Dorsey
Publisher: Collectors' Library, Jun 2004
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 0-9631208-5-9
Synopsis
The full story of the guns & ammo that made western history in the turbulent period of 1867-1890. Includes: Guns of the cavalry & infantry, captured & surrendered Indian guns, Ordnance reports on Indian guns. Winchesters & Sharps; rifles used by the cavalry; & more. A key reference for the collector & historian on the martial arms of the Frontier & authentic Indian guns. Beautifully & profusely illus; 216 photos, 218 pgs.
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For the first time under one cover, the full story of the guns and ammunitions that made western history in the turbulent period of 1867-1890. Material contained includes. Guns of the cavalry and infantry, captured and surrendered Indian guns. Ordnance reports on Indian guns. Winchesters and Sharps; rifles used by the cavalry; archaeological evidence of the Battle of Little Bighorn and more. This book is a key reference for the collector and historian on the martial arms of the Frontier and authentic Indian guns.