The gun was a vital part of life in colonial Williamsburg, and this docudrama demonstrates the expertise that went into the making of each weapon. The master gunsmith explains the principal parts of an early American rifle and demonstrates the gun's complex manufacturing process. The guns of the period were crude military weapons, but with revolution stirring, the colonists depended on their weapons to send a message to the British Crown.
Released: May 31, 1969
Runtime: 58 minutes
Genre: Documentary, History
Stars: Wallace Gusler, Arthur LaBonte, David Brinkley
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