American Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. 1: Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms

Arranged chronologically, contains definitive descriptions of the pre-flintlock and flintlock shoulder arms used in North America, and detailed accounts of the development and progression of military regulation shoulder arms of the major colonial powers. Intended for historians and collectors. Illustrated with some 400 b&w photos and produced on thick coated stock. It is not stated how many future volumes are planned. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.