Gunsmith of Williamsburg

Gunsmith of Williamsburg

5.2/100h 58m1969
Gunsmith of Williamsburg

Overview

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.

Genres

DocumentaryHistory

Production Companies

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Additional Information

Original Title:Gunsmith of Williamsburg
Original Language:English
Status:Released

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