
The Whitney Navy Revolver
A Reference of the Models and Types, 1857-1866
Daniel E. Williams(Author)
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Published on 5. October 2012
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-0-7643-4249-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book is primarily a reference for the most famous revolver manufactured by Eli Whitney, Jr. during the late-1850s and throughout the American Civil War. The Whitney Navy Revolver documents the results of a two-year research project and provides clear and current information on the various models and types. A thorough description along with photographs of each model and type of Whitney Navy revolver is found in this book. In addition to serving as a reference work, this book provides a brief history of the firearms development and marketing efforts of Eli Whitney, Jr. along with extensive information on the use of his revolvers by both the North and South during the Civil War. Photographs of Union and Confederate soldiers with Whitney revolvers are included, along with a photograph of the Whitney revolver used by Confederate cavalry commander, General JEB Stuart. Much additional information is found in this book, including photographs of engraved revolvers, cartridge conversion models, and other revolvers that were copies of the Whitney Navy revolver. This book is a must for collectors and students of historical firearms.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Atglen
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
180+ color & b/w images
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 222 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
818 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7643-4249-3 (9780764342493)
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