‎American Guns: A History of US Firearms - Apple TV

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See how no other country has contributed more to the advancement of firearms than the United States.

Documentary · 2016 · 22 min

Starring Frank Eriksen

Director Kenny Jack James

EPISODE 1

The Kentucky Long Rifle and the Revolutionary War

Take a look at the Kentucky Long Rifle and it's use during the Revolutionary War.

22 min · 7 Feb 2017
EPISODE 2

U.S. Armories and the War of 1812

A look at how early US arms manufacturing relied heavily on federal funding and armouries as customers.

22 min · 7 Feb 2017
EPISODE 3

Breechloaders and Jacksonian Democracy

As manufacturing in the US grew under Andrew Jackson, the gun became an essential tool for settlers in the western territories.

22 min · 7 Feb 2017
EPISODE 4

Trouble in Texas and Samuel Colt

The Battle of the Alamo, the weapons used, and American innovator Samuel Colt's rise as the titan of the gun industry.

22 min · 7 Feb 2017
EPISODE 5

Prelude to War and Increased Fire Power

As the Civil War looms, American Guns become more and more powerful, accurate, and significantly easier to reload.

22 min · 7 Feb 2017
EPISODE 6

Guns of the American Civil War

The Civil War brings with it the Gatling Gun and Sharps Rifle, while after the war, Smith and Wesson introduces the revolver.

22 min · 7 Feb 2017