by David T.T. Smith. Softbound, 55 pages, 7" x 10". A nicely illustrated and definitive book which discusses in detail the proper and safe use of the replica period firearms. The author covers muskets, carbines and revolvers including the Henry, Maynard, Smith and Spencer. Also includes instructions for proper and safe handling, loading and firing of blackpowder blank cartridges. More than 85 black and white photographs.