Rifles of Colonial America - Volume 2, Revised 2nd Edition by George Shumway

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Rifles of Colonial America, Volume 2, Revised 2nd Edition. We are in the process of enhancing and expanding this 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 For each of the 63 rifles treated here, along with 10 newly discovered or previously unpublished rifles. These are all presented with an average of 12 detailed photographs each. A description of each rifle accompanies the illustrations, and many important dimensions are given. The revised and expanded text is concerned with the complex subject of the evolution of the baroque and rococo art that adorns these American treasures.

CCTP & Shumway Publisher have produced this expanded, Second Edition, with 40 of the rifles now photographed in full color for enhanced quality and detail. Where color photographs were not available, the black & white originals were re-scanned from the original negatives and enhanced. Where available, new research has been added, along with eight previously unpublished rifles. New information was supplied by Robert P. Lienemann and several other well-known experts on these rifles, along with other noted collectors & researchers.

George Shumway published his monumental, two-volume Rifles of Colonial America in 1980, with the goal the books would encourage further research and bring to light additional early rifles. This new edition has done just that, with over 350 pages and more than 800 photos & illustrations, with 400 plus in full color! Hard Cover, 9" x 12" format, with Dust Jacket,