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100 1 _aShoemaker, Henry W.
_q(Henry Wharton),
_d1880-1958
245 1 2 _aA Catalogue of Early Pennsylvania and Other Firearms and Edged Weapons at "Restless Oaks", McElhattan, Pa.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-01-25
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, La Monte H. P. Yarroll, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"A Catalogue of Early Pennsylvania and Other Firearms and Edged Weapons" by Henry W. Shoemaker is a detailed catalog of historical firearms and edged weapons compiled in the early 20th century, specifically in the late 1920s. This book serves as a reference work, categorizing various types of weapons, including rifles, muskets, pistols, and hunting equipment from Pennsylvania, showcasing their significance within the context of American history, particularly during the frontier days and the Civil War. The catalog meticulously lists numerous firearms and weapons, providing descriptions, details about their origins, and their historical relevance. For instance, it highlights unique pieces like early Kentucky rifles, Civil War muskets, and pistols, many of which have distinctive features and storied pasts. Alongside technical specifications, the book offers anecdotes about their previous owners and their use in hunting and military engagements. In this way, it not only serves to document the artifacts but also seeks to preserve the cultural heritage and craftsmanship of Pennsylvania's gunmaking tradition for future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWeapons -- Catalogs
653 _aFirearms -- Catalogs
700 1 _aPiper, H. Beam,
_d1904-1964
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20442
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