Firearms Of The American West 1866 1894

Author : Louis A. Garavaglia,Charles G. Worman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 46,8 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 : 40,5 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 : Louis A. Garavaglia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 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 : Richard C. Rattenbury
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-22
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780806147796

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A Legacy in Arms by Richard C. Rattenbury Pdf

The history of American firearms is inseparable from the history of the United States, for firearms have played crucial roles in the nation’s founding, westward expansion, and industrial, economic, and cultural development. This history unfolds in compelling words and images in A Legacy in Arms, a volume that draws upon the collections of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City to trace the business and art of gun making from the early national period to the turn of the twentieth century. With more than 200 images—almost all in full color—A Legacy in Arms not only documents the inspiration and innovation of arms makers from individual artisans to mass producers, but also describes the development of decorative expression in the gun maker’s art. In an account both entertaining and enlightening, Richard C. Rattenbury details the development of commercial arms making, from the genesis of the Kentucky rifle to the arms of such iconic manufacturers as Colt, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Sharps, Marlin, and Winchester. Into this narrative he weaves the particulars of design evolution and the impact of mass production via the “American System.” The accompanying photographs and illustrations stand as eloquent testimony to the range and richness of the gun maker's craft—and its rightful place in the story of American industry and culture.

Author : Hal Herring
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461748571

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Famous Firearms of the Old West by Hal Herring Pdf

From Buffalo Bill to Wild Bill and from Chief Joseph to Geronimo, the most famous guns in the West and the history behind them More than a few of the actual guns once in the hands of the heroes and villains of America’s Old West still exist, housed in a dozen museums across the country—from the Model 1866 .44-40 that Chief Joseph famously surrendered to General Miles to Wild Bill Hickok’s Colt Model 1851 revolvers; from Buffalo Bill’s .50 caliber breechloading needlegun nicknamed “Lucrezia Borgia” to John Wesley Hardin’s 1860 model .44 SA revolvers. Famous Firearms of the Old West follows the life stories of a dozen actual pistols, rifles, and shotguns instrumental in shaping America’s history—using them as entrées into the lives of the shooters themselves. This is a vivid portrait of famous Western characters, paired with the guns they used to make themselves famous or, as the case may be, infamous. It is a must for anyone interested in the history and lore of the Wild West, gun hobbyists, and tourists seeking a museum experience with a difference.

Author : Snaffle Snaffle
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 048460838X

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Gun, Rifle, and Hound in East and West (Classic Reprint) by Snaffle Snaffle Pdf

Excerpt from Gun, Rifle, and Hound in East and West Chapter III. Has previously appeared in the Road magazine, to the proprietors of which periodical I here desire to express my thanks for their courteous sanction of its republication. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Johnny D. Boggs
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440866777

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The American West on Film by Johnny D. Boggs Pdf

More than a history of Western movies, The American West on Film intertwines film history, the history of the American West, and American social history into one unique volume. The American West on Film chronicles 12 Hollywood motion pictures that are set in the post–Civil War American West, including The Ox-Bow Incident, Red River, High Noon, The Searchers, The Magnificent Seven, Little Big Man, and Tombstone. Each film overview summarizes the movie's plot, details how the film came to be made, the critical and box-office reactions upon its release, and the history of the time period or actual event. This is followed by a comparison and contrast of the filmmakers' version of history with the facts, as well as an analysis of the film's significance, then and now. Relying on contemporary accounts and historical analysis as well as perspectives from filmmakers, historians, and critics, the author describes what it took to get each movie made and how close to the historical truth the movie actually got. Readers will come away with a better understanding of how movies often reflect the time in which they were made, and how Westerns can offer provocative social commentary hidden beneath old-fashioned "shoot-em-ups."

Author : Jeremy Agnew
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786468881

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The Old West in Fact and Film by Jeremy Agnew Pdf

For many years, movie audiences have carried on a love affair with the American West, believing Westerns are escapist entertainment of the best kind, harkening back to the days of the frontier. This work compares the reality of the Old West to its portrayal in movies, taking an historical approach to its consideration of the cowboys, Indians, gunmen, lawmen and others who populated the Old West in real life and on the silver screen. Starting with the Westerns of the early 1900s, it follows the evolution in look, style, and content as the films matured from short vignettes of good-versus-bad into modern plots.

Author : Charles G. Worman
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0826335934

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Gunsmoke and Saddle Leather by Charles G. Worman Pdf

The many roles played by guns in the old West with personal accounts by many early settlers and hundreds of photos.

Author : Douglas C. McChristian
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0806137827

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The U.S. Army in the West, 1870-1880 by Douglas C. McChristian Pdf

Description of the development and evolution of Army uniforms, equipment, and small arms during a pivotal decade of experimentation and against the backdrop of a highly influential military operation - the Indian campaigns in the West.

Author : Martin Pegler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781472811004

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Colt Single-Action Revolvers by Martin Pegler Pdf

In 1836, Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including the .44-calibre Colt Walker and the seminal .45-calibre Colt Single Action Army, which remains in production today. These weapons shifted the role of the pistol from single-shot weapon of last resort to a practical and powerful sidearm that gave the user the ability to defend himself once his primary armament was discharged. It transformed cavalry tactics and relegated the sword to a largely ceremonial role in many armies. Featuring full-colour artwork, expert analysis and gripping first-hand accounts, this is the absorbing story of Colt's family of single-action revolvers, covering their origins, development, use and lasting impact on the modern world.

Author : Martin Pegler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 49,8 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 : Robert L Wilson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781510709287

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The History and Art of the American Gun by Robert L Wilson Pdf

The History and Art of the American Gun is a loving tribute to the artistry of firearms. Wilson chronicles the true art and rich history of gun engraving, from early English and European attempts to American gun engraving. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Alexander Rose
Publisher : Delta
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780553384383

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American Rifle by Alexander Rose Pdf

George Washington insisted that his portrait be painted with one. Daniel Boone created a legend with one. Abraham Lincoln shot them on the White House lawn. And Teddy Roosevelt had his specially customized. In this first-of-its-kind book, historian Alexander Rose delivers a colorful, engrossing biography of an American icon: the rifle. Drawing on the words of foot soldiers, inventors, and presidents, based on extensive new research, and spanning from the Revolution to the present day, American Rifle is a balanced, wonderfully entertaining history of the rifle and its place in American culture.

Author : Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1393 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781851096039

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The Encyclopedia of North American Indian Wars, 1607–1890 [3 volumes] by Bloomsbury Publishing Pdf

This encyclopedia provides a broad, in-depth, and multidisciplinary look at the causes and effects of warfare between whites and Native Americans, encompassing nearly three centuries of history. The Battle of the Wabash: the U.S. Army's single worst defeat at the hands of Native American forces. The Battle of Wounded Knee: an unfortunate, unplanned event that resulted in the deaths of more than 150 Lakota Sioux men, women, and children. These and other engagements between white settlers and Native Americans were events of profound historical significance, resulting in social, political, and cultural changes for both ethnic populations, the lasting effects of which are clearly seen today. The Encyclopedia of North American Indian Wars, 1607–1890: A Political, Social, and Military History provides comprehensive coverage of almost 300 years of North American Indian Wars. Beginning with the first Indian-settler conflicts that arose in the early 1600s, this three-volume work covers all noteworthy battles between whites and Native Americans through the Battle of Wounded Knee in December 1890. The book provides detailed biographies of military, social, religious, and political leaders and covers the social and cultural aspects of the Indian wars. Also supplied are essays on every major tribe, as well as all significant battles, skirmishes, and treaties.