Detailing the weapons used from Colonial times through the years of the western Fur Trade, this authoritative and highly readable book describes their use by trappers, fur traders, soldiers and Native Americans. Augmented with clear illustrations of cannons, muskets, flintlocks, powder horns, bullet molds & other accessories, it presents a clear picture of the weapons of the period, a glossary of gun terms and an extensive bibliography of sources. 395 pages, with 57 illustrations.
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