Guns of the Gunfighters, Lawmen, Outlaws & Hollywood Cowboys [Hardcover]

Doc O'Meara (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2003

The romance of the Old West remains strong, even more than a century after the heyday of cowboys and gunfighters. This all-new title explores the romance of that bygone era, focusing on the guns that the legends of the West-good guys and bad guys, real and fictional characters-carried with them. Profiles of more than 50 gunslingers, half from the Old West and half from Hollywood, include a brief biography of each gunfighter, along with the guns they carried. Fascinating stories about the TV and movie celebrities of the 1950s and 1960s detail their guns and the skill-or lack thereof-they displayed. Stunning color photos depict each firearm in glorious detail. These guns range from custom-crafted high-end arms to non-functioning gimmicky props.
- Firearms carried by more than 50 real and fictional characters of the Old West
- Emphasis on the TV and movie stars of the 1950s and 1960s
- Modern and historic photos show each of the firearms

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; illustrated edition edition (March 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873494334
• ISBN-13: 978-0873494335
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #324,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cotton Candy for the soul!, April 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Guns of the Gunfighters, Lawmen, Outlaws & Hollywood Cowboys (Hardcover)

This volume by noted gun writer Doc O'Meara is a fun and informative work for fans of the Westeren, Gun Buffs and anybody who enjoyed Saturday shoot em ups. The writing is bright and jaunty, like the subject matter. Well documented, and a treasure trove of beautiful photographs of the Gunfighters and their tools of the trade. A good reference volume sure to attract attention, the books suceeds on all levels.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wealth of hidden gun lore, August 8, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guns of the Gunfighters, Lawmen, Outlaws & Hollywood Cowboys (Hardcover)

The Guns Of The Gunfighters: Lawmen, Outlaws & Hollywood Cowboys by firearms historian and expert Doc O'Meara, is a meticulous and detailed survey of the weaponry carried by some of the most famous (and infamous) gunmen of the Wild West and the silver screen, including Wyatt Earp, Annie Oakley, Roy Rogers, and many, many more. Black-and-white photographs, extensive attention to detail, and a wealth of hidden gun lore make The Guns Of The Gunfighters a superb giftbook for gun buffs, Western American history enthusiasts, and those having a special interest in Hollywood portrayals of the Old West.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointing Book, April 19, 2004

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Ray Glabach (Fort Collins, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guns of the Gunfighters, Lawmen, Outlaws & Hollywood Cowboys (Hardcover)

This is the most disappointing book I have read in a long time. There is very little about the actual guns of the gunfighters and the few facts presented are very general and broad brush. The author obviously is a fan of old Hollywood westerns as half of his "gunfighters" are in fact only Hollywood actors! He also includes several modern gun magazine writers. Worse yet, many of the noteable real western gunfighters are ignored. The editing is also poor. Several photos of the same gun appear in more than one place in the book. Spend your money elsewhere.