Guns of the Western Indian War

Résumé du livre

For the first time under one cover and in its second printing, the full story of the guns and ammunitions that made western history in the turbulent period of 1865-1890. Subjects covered in detail include: Authentic captured and surrendered Indian guns; Guns of the Calvary and Infantry; Original Ordnance Dept. reports on Indian guns, Winchesters and Sharps; Field reports of the conditions and serial numbers of guns in the hands of troops; Archaeological evidence of the Little Bighorn and Rifles in the cavalry and much more. This book is a key reference for collectors and historians on the martial arms of the Frontier and authentic Indian guns. 215 photos of the guns of Western history.