The History of Remington Firearms: The History of One of the World's Most Famous Gun Makers [Hardcover]

Roy Marcot (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2005

A fully illustrated history of one of America’s finest and most innovative company.

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From the Back Cover

A detailed and beautifully illustrated book that tells the full story of Remington Firearms model by model with more than 200 clear photographs. Separate sections cover all the company's output, including Pistols and Revolvers, Rifles and Carbines, and Shotguns. The range of firearms discussed spans everything from Rider's diminutive parlor pistol, which relied on a percussion cap to propel its diminutive .17 projectile, to the might .30 caliber Browning Machine Gun of 1917 which had a firepower capability of 600 rounds per minute.
Many interesting historical pictures and company posters complete the story.

About the Author

Roy M. Marcot is the leading expert on Remington firearms and the author of the official company history--Remington, America's Oldest Gunmaker.  He has the largest collection of Remington firearms, ammunition, and memorabilia outside of the Remington facility in Ilion.  His interest in firearms goes back to the early '50s, when at age twelve, he took an NRA Hunter Safety course and purchased his first gun -- a single shot, break-open shotgun.  After gaining his bachelor's degree at Pratt Institute in New York, Roy served as an Army officer for two years and was in charge of the Fort Carson Pistol Team.

Marcot is the author of several books on historical arms, including Spencer Repeating Firearms and Hiram Berdan--Chief of Sharpshooters.  Since 1991, Roy has been the Editor of the RSA Journal, the quarterly publication of the Remington Society of America.  He is a member of the American Society of Arms Collectors and has been a life member of the National Rifle Association since 1966.  He lives in Tucson, Arizona.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press; 1st edition (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592286909
• ISBN-13: 978-1592286904
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,045,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The History of Remington, January 20, 2008

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This review is from: The History of Remington Firearms: The History of One of the World's Most Famous Gun Makers (Hardcover)

The information in this book is amazing. It is very interesting for any person interested in rifles. Pictures are real and very informative.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Read, January 8, 2012

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I bought this because i am interested in Shotshells and Wooden Shotshell Crates. It has a lot of interesting reads and very enjoyable.

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative!, July 16, 2011

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GR8 book! In depth history, provides models and years made and goes far beyond that with desingners and factory/contract information. A true HISTORY book. I love it!