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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764342495
ISBN-139780764342493
eBay Product ID (ePID)117247166
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Firearms & Weapons, Antiques & Collectibles, History
AuthorDaniel E. Williams
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 In.
Item Length11 In.
Item Width8.5 In.
Item Weight32.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2012
TitleLeadingThe
FormatHardcover
Book TitleWhitney Navy Revolver : A Reference of the Models and Types, 1857-1866
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThis book is primarily a reference for the most famous revolver manufactured by Eli Whitney, Jr. during the late-1850s and throughout the American Civil War. The Whitney Navy Revolver documents the results of a two-year research project and provides clear and current information on the various models and types. A thorough description along with photographs of each model and type of Whitney Navy revolver is found in this book. In addition to serving as a reference work, this book provides a brief history of the firearms development and marketing efforts of Eli Whitney, Jr. along with extensive information on the use of his revolvers by both the North and South during the Civil War. Photographs of Union and Confederate soldiers with Whitney revolvers are included, along with a photograph of the Whitney revolver used by Confederate cavalry commander, General JEB Stuart. Much additional information is found in this book, including photographs of engraved revolvers, cartridge conversion models, and other revolvers that were copies of the Whitney Navy revolver. This book is a must for collectors and students of historical firearms.
The Whitney Navy Revolver-Williams book, a good buy and a good choice
The Whitney Navy Revolver: 1857-1866 by Daniel E. Williams is a great source of information on the Whitney revolver. A detailed text with many good quality photos that support the text. Quality printing on quality paper. A good choice and good price for the quality.