Interesting New Primary Source Book

[Fox Creek Kid]

Looks like Herbert Houze (former curator at Cody Museum) has an interesting new book out that involves primary sources. May have to order this one! 

http://www.amazon.com/Arming-Fresh-Actually-Carried-Frontier/dp/1931464340

[Henry4440]

Yip, looks interesting.Just made my order.
Thanks for the tip,Fox.

[Fox Creek Kid]

Well, I received the book last week and have read it. Granted, Schuyler, Hartley & Graham were not the only jobber/retailer that sold guns to the West, but they were certainly the largest and their records are a fascinating microcosm of just what guns were sold/used out West. Sorry to rain on the parade, but they were not all Winchesters & Colts, boys & girls.    The records of S.,H. & G. are meticulous and even in some place record weights, barrel lengths, AND serial #'s of Sharps rifles!!   

I heartily recommend this book 100% as it is not historical speculation or theory but a primary historical source with facts that do not lie. Buy it. 

[Boot]

Following on from the topic of Black Powder Buffalo guns, I've gone ahead and ordered one today.
Thanks Fox Creek.
If I'm not satisfied, I'm comming to you for a refund.

Boot.

[Fox Creek Kid]

Boot, actually the book confirms what you already know in that shooters then were just like shooters today. Some bought old antiquated junk and others bought top notch.    For most the book is a "sterile" read as it's mainly just ledger records. For those interested in primary sources it's a gold mine. 

[Boot]

It arrived yesterday, but I haven't had chance to study it yet.

Thanks again.

Boot.