Firearms In The American West 1700 1900

Author : Martin Pegler
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : STANFORD:36105026118435

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Firearms in the American West, 1700-1900 by Martin Pegler Pdf

For two hundred years the great wilderness of the American West was being opened up and slowly destroyed by settlers from the east. Their prime tool was the gun, and the longarm and pistol have achieved legendary status in the folklore of the Wild West. Firearms of the American West tells the story of the guns used in the West during this period, which included the Indian Wars, the Civil War and the Gold Rushes. Copiously illustrated, no Western fan or gun enthusiast will want to be without this book.

Author : Louis A. Garavaglia,Charles G. Worman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Firearms
ISBN : MINN:31951D01669187Q

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Firearms of the American West, 1866-1894 by Louis A. Garavaglia,Charles G. Worman Pdf

This is the second volume of a two-part encyclopedic reference to firearms in the 19th-century American West, offering both technical information and historical narrative. Covering the period from the close of the Civil War to the modern period, it draws on advertisements from newspapers, catalogues, and other primary sources to discuss the military and civilian firearms used in the settling of the West, including rifles, shotguns, and handguns, as well as the guns used by the Native Americans. Illustrated with some 500 photographs of the weapons and of the people who used them. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Louis A. Garavaglia,Charles G. Worman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Firearms
ISBN : MINN:31951D01669185U

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Firearms of the American West, 1803-1865 by Louis A. Garavaglia,Charles G. Worman Pdf

In 1803 Lewis and Clark set out on their epic expedition across the American wilderness west of the Mississippi, armed with the typical weapon of their day, the single-shot muzzle-loading rifle. By 1865, a variety of breech-loading and repeating arms had been invented there were both easier to use and more accurate. This encyclopaedic study, part one of a two-part book, traces the development and uses of firearms on the frontier during that period, drawing on primary sources such as correspondence and diaries, newspaper accounts, government reports, and patent materials. Then, as now, most of the advances in weaponry were made in response to the military's needs, becoming available somewhat later to civilians, and then to Indians. The authors thoroughly cover the refinements and adaptations of weapons for employ by these three groups and by explorers and trappers, describing in detail each gun, its modifications, operations, and uses. In many ways the history of firearms on the frontier parallels the history of the development of the West.

Author : Carl Parcher Russell
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1980-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0803238576

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Guns on the Early Frontiers by Carl Parcher Russell Pdf

Author : Joseph G. Rosa
Publisher : Random House Value Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1985-01-01
Category : Firearms
ISBN : 0517557096

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Guns of the American West by Joseph G. Rosa Pdf

Explores the development of the weapons used by the pioneers of the American West.

Author : Joseph G. Rosa
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : 0806127619

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Age of the Gunfighter by Joseph G. Rosa Pdf

Joseph G. Rosa's vivid and expertly written tale of this violent time combines contemporary accounts with meticulous historical research and an unjaundiced appraisal of the facts. Telling the story of every major gunfighter, peace officer, and outlaw of the West, Rosa places them within the context of a violent frontier and the coming of law and order. Complementing the text are twenty-seven outstanding color spreads featuring firearms from the Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum (Los Angeles) and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center (Cody). Many of the spreads contain guns owned and used by such well-known individuals as Pat Garrett, Billy the Kid, Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickok, John Wesley Hardin, Frank James, and Harvey Logan.

Author : John Walter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Firearms
ISBN : 073940458X

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The Guns that Won the West by John Walter Pdf

Author : Martin Pegler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472806581

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Winchester Lever-Action Rifles by Martin Pegler Pdf

Winchester lever-action repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the American West. Introduced after the American Civil War, the first Winchester, the M1866, would go on to see military service as far afield as Bulgaria, but it was in the hands of civilians that it would become known as 'The gun that won the west'. Offering a lethal combination of portability, ruggedness and ammunition interchangeability with pistol sidearms, the Winchesters and their innovative and elegant breech-loading system represented a revolutionary design. They were used by a staggering variety of military and civilian groups - gold-miners, trappers, hunters, farmers, lawmen, professional gunmen and Native Americans. It equipped a whole generation of settlers and as such left an imprint on American culture that continues to resonate today. This book explores the Winchesters' unique place in history, revealing the technical secrets of their success with a full array of colour artwork, period illustrations and close-up photographs.

Author : Virginia Scharff
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520281264

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Empire and Liberty by Virginia Scharff Pdf

Empire and Liberty brings together two epic subjects in American history: the story of the struggle to end slavery that reached a violent climax in the Civil War, and the story of the westward expansion of the United States. Virginia Scharff and the contributors to this volume show how the West shaped the conflict over slavery and how slavery shaped the West, in the process defining American ideals about freedom and influencing battles over race, property, and citizenship. This innovative work embraces East and West, as well as North and South, as the United States observes the 2015 sesquicentennial commemoration of the end of the Civil War. A companion volume to an Autry National Center exhibition on the Civil War and the West, Empire and Liberty brings leading historians together to examine artifacts, objects, and artworks that illuminate this period of national expansion, conflict, and renewal.

Author : George Markham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Firearms
ISBN : 1854091050

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Guns of the Wild West by George Markham Pdf

On t.p.: The handguns, longarms and shotguns of the Gold Rush, the American Civil War, the Wild West and the Armed Forces.

Author : Carl P. Russell
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780486140230

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Guns on the Early Frontiers by Carl P. Russell Pdf

DIVThoroughly documented reference identifies guns used in America during eastern settlement and westward expansion. The highly readable survey describes those who used and sold weapons as well as those who made them. 58 rare illustrations. /div

Author : Carl P. Russell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1616465638

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Guns on the Early Frontiers: A History of Firearms from Colonial Times Through the Years of the Western Fur Trade by Carl P. Russell Pdf

Author : Louis A. Garavaglia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Firearms
ISBN : LCCN:97034522

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Firearms of the American West, 1866-1894: 1866-1894 by Louis A. Garavaglia Pdf

Author : Martin Pegler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849089975

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Sniper by Martin Pegler Pdf

Following the success of Out of Nowhere: A History of the Military Sniper, sniper expert Martin Pegler gives us an in-depth study of the emergence of American rifleman, sharpshooter and sniper, examining the evolution of the rifle in America from the earliest firearms of the 15th century to the highly accurate sniping rifles of the 21st century. Pegler analyses the technological development of the rifle, sighting systems and ammunition and uses contemporary accounts to describe how the use of the rifle during the Revolutionary War, Civil War and the conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries have impacted on US military history. This detailed account concludes with a study of the American sniper in modern warfare, including Afghanistan and the ongoing conflict in Iraq, providing an overview of the march of weapons technology, as well as an unusual insight into the lives and the motives of the men who used them.

Author : Martin Pegler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849089128

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Out of Nowhere by Martin Pegler Pdf

A full and detailed history of the military sniper, from the American Civil War to the war on terror, packed with first-hand accounts. The sniper is probably the most feared specialist warrior and the most efficient killer on the battlefield. Endlessly patient and highly skilled, once they have you in their crosshairs, your chances of survival are slim. This revised edition of Out of Nowhere provides a comprehensive history of the sniper, giving insights into all aspects of their lives; their training tactics, equipment and the psychology of sniping are examined in the context of the major wars of modern times – including the American Civil War, both world wars, the Vietnam War and the conflict in Afghanistan. First-hand accounts from veteran snipers demonstrate their skill and extraordinary courage and show why they are still such a vital part of any war.