Gunmakers of Illinois 1683-1900, Volume 1 by Curtis L. Johnson

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Gunmakers of Illinois
1683-1900,
Volume 1
by Curtis L. Johnson

Part Number:	BOOK-GOI-V1
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The first of three volumes listing 456 Illinois gunsmiths, this first book covers names A-F, and has 364 illustrations of guns, gunsmiths, and shooters, including bench rest and Schuetzen target rifles, 40 and 80 rod guns. Some interesting shotguns and shotgunners are shown. Chapters cover the history, evolution and distinct styles of the Illinois makers. Hardbound, 8-1/2 x 11" format, with 200 pages.

The Table of Contents includes the following:

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter I History and Evolution of Gunmaking in Illinois
Chapter II Types and Styles
Chapter III Target Shooting Among the Pioneers
Chapter IV Bench-Rest Target Shooting, "Forty and Eighty Rod Guns"
Chapter V The Schuetzen Target Rifle, its Use and its Makers
Chapter VI Shotguns and Shotgunning
Chapter VII Illinois Gunsmiths and Guns

Last Names Beginning with Letter A
Last Names Beginning with Letter B
Last Names Beginning with Letter C
Last Names Beginning with Letter D
Last Names Beginning with Letter E
Last Names Beginning with Letter F

Illinois County Evolution
Appendix
Bibliography
Index of Names

ISBN: 0-87387-100-6

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