Famous Firearms of the Old West: From Wild Bill Hickoks Colt Revolvers To Geronimo's Winchester, Twelve Guns That Shaped Our History

ISBN: 0762773499

Author: Herring, Hal

Condition: New

From Buffalo Bill to Wild Bill and from Chief Joseph to Geronimo, the most famous guns in the West and the history behind themMore than a few of the actual guns once in the hands of the heroes and villains of Americas 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 Hickoks Colt Model 1851 revolvers; from Buffalo Bills .50 caliber breechloading needlegun nicknamed Lucrezia Borgia to John Wesley Hardins 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 Americas 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.