Guns of the Old West Leather Bound Edition

As entertaining as it is informative!

With more than 500 descriptions and illustrations, Charles Edward Chapel's exciting Guns of the Old West is the definitive chronicle of how Kentucky rifles, the fabled Sharps, Henrys, Derringers, Colts, Winchesters, and so many others found their place with Cowboys and Indians, Texas Rangers and rustlers. An exact facsimile of the renowned 1961 first edition.

Guns of the Old West is a book written by Charles Edward Chapel, an author and historian known for his works on firearms and the American Old West. The book was first published in 1957 and has since become a classic in the field of Western history and firearms literature.

In Guns of the Old West, Chapel provides a comprehensive overview of the firearms that played a significant role in the American West during the 19th century. The book covers a wide range of firearms, including revolvers, rifles, shotguns, and other weapons that were commonly used by frontiersmen, lawmen, outlaws, and Native Americans.

Chapel's work is praised for its detailed and well-researched information about the historical context in which these firearms were used. He explores the evolution of firearms technology during the Old West era, highlighting the advancements and changes that occurred over time. The book also delves into the stories of notable figures from the Old West and their relationships with the guns they used.

Chapel's writing is known for its engaging style, making the book accessible to both enthusiasts of firearms and general readers interested in the history of the American West. Guns of the Old West remains a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the role of firearms in shaping the history and culture of the Old West.

It's worth noting that the book was published several decades ago, so newer research and discoveries in the field of Old West history and firearms may have expanded our understanding since Chapel's time.

Chapel's celebrated work is a fascinating study of the legendary firearms that opened our Western frontier. All of the frontier firearms are meticulously described and illustrated, along with colorful anecdotes of the larger-than-life characters who carried them into the pages of American legend.

 

Illustrated with more than 500 photographs, this is the definitive book on the firearms that opened the American frontier. Guns of the Old West is an exact facsimile of the famed 1961 first edition, with the added dimensions of a text meticulously printed on acid-free paper and then encased in a binding of luxurious imported materials. If ever a book could be called “estate quality,” this is the one!