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Book Review: Guns of the Old West by George Markham

Book Review: Guns of the Old West by George Markham

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Published on June 20, 2013
Duration: 5:31

This YouTube video is a book review of "Guns of the Old West" by George Markham. The reviewer, who typically focuses on early to mid-20th century military small arms, explores this book as a starting point for learning about older firearms. They highlight Markham's comprehensive understanding of the period and its weaponry, noting the inclusion of both well-known firearms like Colts and Winchesters, as well as lesser-known arms. The review delves into historical context, patent disputes, and the evolution of firearm technology, specifically mentioning revolvers (Smith & Wesson No.1, Rollin White's patent), early automatic pistols, single-shot rifles, lever-action rifles (Volition repeater, Volcanics), early magazine rifles (Winchester-Lee, Winchester-Hotchkiss), early autoloaders (Winchester 1905/7/10, Remington Model 8), and shotguns (Spencer/Bannerman, Burgess pump action, break action). The reviewer praises the book's depth beyond general history and nice photos.

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