Rifles of Colonial America - Volume 2, Revised 3rd Edition by George Shumway & Robert P. Lienemann

Product Details

Rifles of Colonial America, Volume 2, Revised 3rd Edition. Coming soon is our enhanced and expanded edition of George Shumway's extensive photographic study of American longrifles made in the Colonial period, the Revolutionary period, and the post-Revolutionary years before the Federal period. All 63 rifles from the 1st edition, plus 12 previously unpublished examples, are presented with all important dimensions and an average of 12 detailed photographs of each. In addition to the revised and expanded descriptions, the complex subject of the evolution of the baroque and rococo art that adorns these uniquely American treasures is included.

CCTP & Shumway Publisher have combined resources to produce this edition, adding full color photographs of 43 of the rifles 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 the 12 additional rifles. New information was supplied by co-author Robert P. Lienemann along with several other well-known collectors and expert researchers of these rifles.

When George Shumway published his monumental, two-volume Rifles of Colonial America in 1980, his goal was that the books would encourage further research and bring to light additional early rifles. This new edition has done just that, with over 352 pages and more than 800 photos & illustrations, with over 400 in full color. Printed on high quality paper! Hard Cover, 9" x 12" format, with a color Dust Jacket.