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Overview
The long and rich history of Maine's firearm history is a story of highly skilled Yankee gunsmiths, inventors, colorful characters, and entrepreneurs. It isi also a story that adds to our understanding of Maine's industrial history and the significant role of Maine's gun makers during the Indian wars, the Industrial Revolution, and the Civil War. This revised, updated edition includes modern companies like Saco Defense, Inc., and the parallel history of Maine made cannons and shells.
With over 400 illustrations and extnsive appendices, Maine Made Guns & Their Makers is an invaluable resource for the collector or anyone interested in Maine's extraordinary history.
Synopsis
The long and rich history of Maine's firearm history is a story of highly skilled Yankee gunsmiths, inventors, colorful characters, and entrepreneurs. It isi also a story that adds to our understanding of Maine's industrial history and the significant role of Maine's gun makers during the Indian wars, the Industrial Revolution, and the Civil War. This revised, updated edition includes modern companies like Saco Defense, Inc., and the parallel history of Maine made cannons and shells.
With over 400 illustrations and extnsive appendices, Maine Made Guns & Their Makers is an invaluable resource for the collector or anyone interested in Maine's extraordinary history.