The Whitney Navy Revolver 1857-1866: A Reference of the Models and Types - Couverture rigide

Williams, Daniel E.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0764342495 ISBN 13 : 9780764342493

Editeur : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764342495
• ISBN 13: 9780764342493
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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