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For years this writer's aim was to visualize the armed Pennsylvanian of earlier days; how he went forth to fight his Indian foe, to slay the bison, moose, elk and smaller game, and on his expeditions to the fields of love: where his firearms and edged weapons originated. To cr...
Contained in ebony case, 13" × 7", lined with purple velvet. Fitted compartments, containing a large six-shot belt revolver of Devisme's invention, about .45 calibre, a seven-sh...
1. Chapter 1For years this writer's aim was to visualize the armed Pennsylvanian of earlier days; how he went forth to fight his Indian foe, to slay the bison, moose, elk and smaller game,...
3. Chapter 3Brass mountings, round barrel and bag grip. This pistol bears a curious assortment of marks. On the lockplate: "W. Ketland & Co." On the barrel: "London", a Belgian proof-mark,...