Guns of the Old West

An Illustrated History
by Dean K. Boorman

There can be no doubt that the exploration of the Western frontier that began in 1804 was inextricably linked to the development of the firearm. Firearms are associated with the Old West more than with any other era of American history. That Old West period, which ended officially in 1890, saw gun design and manufacture improve dramatically, such that the "taming of the West" could be accomplished with grit and determination, and also with reliable firearms.

This fabulously illustrated book presents images of all the most important handguns and shoulder arms in use during those exciting and turbulent times. Within these pages are the pistols, revolvers, rifles, and carbines used by the hunters, settlers, lawmen, military and showmen; and by the lawless. All are interestingly described in accompanying essays written by an acknowledged expert in the field.8-1/4" x 11-3/4". 128 pages. Soft Cover.