Author: Daniel E. Williams
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764342493
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is primarily a reference for the most famous revolver manufactured by Eli Whitney, Jr. during the late-1850s and throughout the American Civil War. The Whitney Navy Revolver documents the results of a two-year research project and provides clear and current information on the various models and types. A thorough description along with photographs of each model and type of Whitney Navy revolver is found in this book. In addition to serving as a reference work, this book provides a brief history of the firearms development and marketing efforts of Eli Whitney, Jr. along with extensive information on the use of his revolvers by both the North and South during the Civil War. Photographs of Union and Confederate soldiers with Whitney revolvers are included, along with a photograph of the Whitney revolver used by Confederate cavalry commander, General JEB Stuart. Much additional information is found in this book, including photographs of engraved revolvers, cartridge conversion models, and other revolvers that were copies of the Whitney Navy revolver. This book is a must for collectors and students of historical firearms.
The Whitney Navy Revolver
Author: Daniel E. Williams
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764342493
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is primarily a reference for the most famous revolver manufactured by Eli Whitney, Jr. during the late-1850s and throughout the American Civil War. The Whitney Navy Revolver documents the results of a two-year research project and provides clear and current information on the various models and types. A thorough description along with photographs of each model and type of Whitney Navy revolver is found in this book. In addition to serving as a reference work, this book provides a brief history of the firearms development and marketing efforts of Eli Whitney, Jr. along with extensive information on the use of his revolvers by both the North and South during the Civil War. Photographs of Union and Confederate soldiers with Whitney revolvers are included, along with a photograph of the Whitney revolver used by Confederate cavalry commander, General JEB Stuart. Much additional information is found in this book, including photographs of engraved revolvers, cartridge conversion models, and other revolvers that were copies of the Whitney Navy revolver. This book is a must for collectors and students of historical firearms.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764342493
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is primarily a reference for the most famous revolver manufactured by Eli Whitney, Jr. during the late-1850s and throughout the American Civil War. The Whitney Navy Revolver documents the results of a two-year research project and provides clear and current information on the various models and types. A thorough description along with photographs of each model and type of Whitney Navy revolver is found in this book. In addition to serving as a reference work, this book provides a brief history of the firearms development and marketing efforts of Eli Whitney, Jr. along with extensive information on the use of his revolvers by both the North and South during the Civil War. Photographs of Union and Confederate soldiers with Whitney revolvers are included, along with a photograph of the Whitney revolver used by Confederate cavalry commander, General JEB Stuart. Much additional information is found in this book, including photographs of engraved revolvers, cartridge conversion models, and other revolvers that were copies of the Whitney Navy revolver. This book is a must for collectors and students of historical firearms.
Remington Army and Navy Revolvers, 1861-1888
Author: Donald L. Ware
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826342805
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
This detailed history of Remington's role in the development of military weapons is the result of twenty-five years of research of the company's records and military archives.
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826342805
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
This detailed history of Remington's role in the development of military weapons is the result of twenty-five years of research of the company's records and military archives.
Suicide Specials
Author: Donald B. Webster
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
The Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver
Author: Charles W. Pate
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781931464796
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781931464796
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Air Force Combat Units of World War II
Author: Maurer Maurer
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428915850
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428915850
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Pistols and Revolvers
Author: United States. Department of the Army
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automatic pistols
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automatic pistols
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Manhattan Firearms
Author: Waldo E. Nutter
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Traces the Manhattan background from its formation in 1855 to its succession by the American Standard Tool Company in 1869 Illustrated with photographs by noted collector Miles W. Standish Manhattan's activities spanned the years 1855 to 1873--an exciting period in American firearms that witnessed the high development of the percussion revolver, its rapid decline in the post-Civil War years, and the emergence of metallic cartridge arms. Substantiated by original records, the author discusses Manhattan's four patents, the connection of the Manhattan .22 caliber revolvers with the early usage of the .22 long cartridges, a lawsuit between Smith & Wesson and Herman Boker & Company, as well as many other aspects of Manhattan's history. A serious work on an American maker, this book constitutes a significant contribution to firearms history and merits a place on the bookshelf of every arms collector and enthusiast.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Traces the Manhattan background from its formation in 1855 to its succession by the American Standard Tool Company in 1869 Illustrated with photographs by noted collector Miles W. Standish Manhattan's activities spanned the years 1855 to 1873--an exciting period in American firearms that witnessed the high development of the percussion revolver, its rapid decline in the post-Civil War years, and the emergence of metallic cartridge arms. Substantiated by original records, the author discusses Manhattan's four patents, the connection of the Manhattan .22 caliber revolvers with the early usage of the .22 long cartridges, a lawsuit between Smith & Wesson and Herman Boker & Company, as well as many other aspects of Manhattan's history. A serious work on an American maker, this book constitutes a significant contribution to firearms history and merits a place on the bookshelf of every arms collector and enthusiast.
Samuel Colt
Author: Herbert G. Houze
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300111339
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The fascinating story of the American inventor and manufacturer who perfected the revolver Samuel Colt (1814-1862) first patented his "Colt" revolver in 1835 and thereby redefined the architecture of handguns. This stunning book is the first to present in detail the evolution of his most famous invention and to document the unsurpassed Colt firearms collections held by the Wadsworth Atheneum. Colt designed his revolvers with an artistic sensibility--paying particular attention to form and beauty and juxtaposing colors and finishes to heighten the visual effects. He was also one of the first American manufacturers to secure celebrity endorsements and to commission paintings by renowned artists like George Catlin to promote his arms. Colt's standards for excellence, industrial foresight, and quest for market domination are explored in light of primary documents that reveal his constant battles to protect his patents. Essays discuss Colt's personal collection of historic firearms as well as the memorial collection of Colt-manufactured firearms, the relationship between art and commerce as they pertain to the inventor's career, and his international celebrity. Richly illustrated and beautifully produced, this volume presents the artistry of the firearms that Colt worked so diligently to perfect--as well as his promotional abilities that made a tremendous impact on American culture.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300111339
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The fascinating story of the American inventor and manufacturer who perfected the revolver Samuel Colt (1814-1862) first patented his "Colt" revolver in 1835 and thereby redefined the architecture of handguns. This stunning book is the first to present in detail the evolution of his most famous invention and to document the unsurpassed Colt firearms collections held by the Wadsworth Atheneum. Colt designed his revolvers with an artistic sensibility--paying particular attention to form and beauty and juxtaposing colors and finishes to heighten the visual effects. He was also one of the first American manufacturers to secure celebrity endorsements and to commission paintings by renowned artists like George Catlin to promote his arms. Colt's standards for excellence, industrial foresight, and quest for market domination are explored in light of primary documents that reveal his constant battles to protect his patents. Essays discuss Colt's personal collection of historic firearms as well as the memorial collection of Colt-manufactured firearms, the relationship between art and commerce as they pertain to the inventor's career, and his international celebrity. Richly illustrated and beautifully produced, this volume presents the artistry of the firearms that Colt worked so diligently to perfect--as well as his promotional abilities that made a tremendous impact on American culture.
Of Sorts for Provincials
Author: Jim Mullins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976579731
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976579731
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
The Confederate Brass-framed Colt & Whitney
Author: William A. Albaugh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Colt revolver
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Colt revolver
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description