Rifles of Colonial America, Vol 1, 2nd Edition (Longrifle Series) by George Shumway Over 95 b/w photographs

Over 95 b/w photographs

Still in original plastic wrap

The author has also made new historical discoveries presented here for the very first time - he has accessed private collections

They also discuss challenges of aspects like facial detail and expression

They represent the first distinctive shoulder sleeve insignia officially approved

Rifles of Colonial America, Vol 1, 2nd Edition (Longrifle Series) by George Shumway Over 95 b/w photographsThis is an extensive photographic study of American longrifles made in the colonial period, the Revolutionary period, and the post Revolutionary years before the Federal Period. For each of the 139 rifles treated there are ten or more detailed photographs. A description of each rifle accompanies the illustrations, and many important dimensions are given. The text is concerned with the complex subject of the evolution of the baroque and rococo art that