{"product_id":"the-history-of-browning-firearms-a-complete-chronicle-of-the-greatest-gunsmith-of-all-time-9781510756533","title":"The History of Browning Firearms: A Complete Chronicle of the Greatest Gunsmith of All Time","description":"\u003cb\u003eA captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most influential and legendary names in gunsmithing history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e John M. Browning was born in Ogden, Utah, in 1855, into a world of gunsmithing. His father was a gunsmith who was already well known for a number of innovations in the field. As a young boy, John spent hours in his father's shop and allegedly knew the name of every part of a gun before he could read. It's hardly surprising that at age twenty-three, he was filing his first patent for the \"J. M. Browning Single-Shot Rifle.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Browning inherited his father's gun making shop, and with funds of less than a thousand dollars, developed it into a highly successful business that developed several iconic firearms including the Colt Peacemaker. Browning also cooperated with Winchester to develop a whole range of small arms including semi-automatic pistols, single-shot rifles, repeater rifles, and machine guns. His enthusiasm and creativity have led many to believe he is the greatest firearm designer of all time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This fascinating book describes the Browning history, and in addition to covering the full range of inventions and designs, also shows various gun-making artifacts, copies of designers' drawings, and interesting photographs of the weapons in the hands of users. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe History of Browning Firearms\u003c\/i\u003e makes a perfect addition to the libraries of Wild West buffs and firearms enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skyhorse Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/18\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781510756533\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128","brand":"David Miller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42875184742581,"sku":"9781510756533","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_83b7cc3e-0d71-4055-a585-8b05bd7b2683.jpg?v=1684814221","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-history-of-browning-firearms-a-complete-chronicle-of-the-greatest-gunsmith-of-all-time-9781510756533","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}