A Legacy in Arms: American Firearm Manufacture, Design, and Artistry, 1800-1900 by Richard C. Rattenbury and post-World War II SSIs

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A Legacy in Arms: American Firearm Manufacture, Design, and Artistry, 1800-1900 by Richard C. Rattenbury and post-World War II SSIsTable of Contents The history of American firearms is inseparable from the history of the United States, for firearms have played crucial roles in the nation's founding, westward expansion, and industrial, economic, and cultural development. This history unfolds in compelling words and images in A Legacy in Arms, a volume that draws upon the collections of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City to trace the business and art of