Engraved Handguns of .22 Calibre 1855-1885 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764316838)

For many years the designs found on engraved handguns has been found quite interesting. This book identifies the motifs employed, and determines engraving characteristics of various arms producing companies. To accomplish this, examples of .22 calibre handguns from 1855 to the mid-1870s have been examined and photographed, and a system of identification has been structured. By using this system, one may determine styles used within a particular manufacturer, or to compare similar styles used by more than one company. Among the manufacturers covered are: American Arms Co., Colt, Hopkins & Allen, Marlin, Reid, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Whitneyville, and many others.

Author: John S. Laidacker
ISBN-10: 0764316834
ISBN-13: 9780764316838
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/10/2003
Pages: 168
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.46lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.30w x 0.80d