GUNS OF THE WESTERN INDIAN WAR, by R. Stephen Dorsey:
For the first time under one cover, the full story of
the guns and ammunitions that made western history in
the turbulent period of 1867-1890 is provided in
historical context.
This beautiful, profusely illustrated book has 216
photos and 218 pages. Material contained includes: Guns
of the cavalry and infantry; detailed photos and
descriptions of captured and surrendered Indian guns;
Ordnance Department reports which were prepared on the
guns captured from the Indian Little Big Horn
participants; Winchesters and Sharps; rifles used by the
cavalry; archaeological evidence of the Battle of Little
Bighorn; and more.
This book is a key reference for the collector and
historian on the martial arms of the Frontier and
authentic Indian guns. (0535) $25
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