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1990's The Firearms Classic Library Firearm Books

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
1990's The Firearms Classic Library Firearm Books
Featured in this lot we have a pair of firearm books titled "Guns of the Old West" by Charles Edward Chapel and "The Gun and its Developments" originating from the 1990's. The book was privately printed for The Firearms Classic Library and published for The National Rifle Association by Odysseus Editions, Inc. The first of the books is a special edition of "Guns of the Old West" by Charles Edward Chapel. The book details information on the firearms seen throughout the old west with details on their production and history. The second book is a special edition of "The Gun and its Developments" by W. W. Greener and details the history of the gun from its early years as a artillery piece to the repeating rifles in the early 1900's. Both of the books show black and white illustrations and diagrams of the firearms. Each of the pieces show leather covers with gilt gold designs and lettering. The book shows good condition overall. The first book measures 9 1/2" tall by 6 1/4" wide snd1 1/4" thick with the second book measuring 8 3/4" tall by 7" wide and 2 1/2" thick.