Bibliograph

A legacy in arms, American firearm manufacture, design, and artistry, 1800-1900, by Richard C. Rattenbury ; foreword by R. L. Wilson ; collection photography by Ed Muno

Type

Label

A legacy in arms, American firearm manufacture, design, and artistry, 1800-1900, by Richard C. Rattenbury ; foreword by R. L. Wilson ; collection photography by Ed Muno

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-216) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A legacy in arms

Nature of contents

catalogsbibliography

Oclc number

865711624

Responsibility statement

by Richard C. Rattenbury ; foreword by R. L. Wilson ; collection photography by Ed Muno

Series statement

Western legacies series, volume 10

Sub title

American firearm manufacture, design, and artistry, 1800-1900

Table Of Contents

Foreword / R. L. Wilson -- Preface -- Part one: From craftsman to industrial mechanic: evolution in American arms -- 1. Firearms of the artisan gunsmith -- 2. Firearms of the American system) -- Part two: From Colt to Winchester: a portfolio of famed American arms makers -- 3. Colt Firearms -- 4. Remington Firearms -- 5. Smith & Wesson Firearms -- 6. Sharps Firearms -- 7. Marlin Fireams -- 8. Winchester Firearms -- Part three: From functional sculpture to steel canvas: aesthetics in American arms -- 9. Melding function and form -- 10. Embellishing the utilitarian

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