by Mike Venturino. Softbound, 219 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Mike Venturino is a celebrated writer who has spent his entire carreer writing about guns. With more than 700 published articles and several books he has spent his life gathering knowledge on the subject. In the first part of this book Venturino shares with the reader his vast knowledge of western guns including; Colts, Smith & Wessons, Remingtons & Merwin & Hulbert. The second part covers reloading including; an introduction, background on black powder cartridges, the basics and data charts. The last section covers everything else; holsters, belts, grips, cleaning and more. Black and white illustrations throughout. A valuable book for the blackpowder cartridge shooter.