The Gunsmith in Colonial Virginia
Download or Read eBook The Gunsmith in Colonial Virginia PDF written by Harold B. Gill and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 1974 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Harold B. Gill |
Publisher | : Colonial Williamsburg |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 1974 |
ISBN-10 | : 0879350083 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780879350086 |
Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Gunsmith in Colonial Virginia by : Harold B. Gill
Book excerpt: The importance of gunsmithing in Virginia during the colonial period is clear. Gunsmiths were found nearly everywhere: in port towns along the coast, in settled inland areas, and - probably the busiest ones - on the frontier. As with most craftsmen, many of these men remain obscure. They left little trace and the records reveal their names only incidentally. With the revolutionary war, gunsmiths of unusual ability appeared.