Description: In this fascinating and definitive book, filled with gun lore and history, the author begins with Alexander Forsyth, who was the first person to conceive the idea of igniting gunpowder by means of striking a priming fulminate mixture. He describes punch-locks, muzzle and breech-loading cap guns, in door target pistols, tape, disk and cap-magazine guns, guns using self-primed non-reloadable cartridges, and the evasions of Smith & Wesson's use of Rollin White's basic bored-through cylinder patent. 292 pages, 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 in., protective mylar cover, dustjacket.Very good condition.
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Location: Lebanon, Connecticut
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Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Author: Lewis Winant
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Topic: Percussion Firearms
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: History
Year Printed: 1959
