American Guns: A History of US Firearms
Season 1
201713 episodes
X-Ray
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Episodes
- S1 E1 - The Kentucky Long Rifle and the Revolutionary WarOctober 10, 200622minThe early history of the United States, and a look at the Kentucky Long Rifle and it's use during the Revolutionary WarWatch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E2 - U.S. Armories and the War of 1812February 7, 201722minEarly US arms manufacturing relied heavily on federal funding and armories as customersWatch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E3 - Breechloaders and Jacksonian DemocracyFebruary 7, 201722minAs manufacturing in the US grew under Andrew Jackson, the gun became an essential tool for settlers in the western territoriesWatch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E4 - Trouble in Texas and Samuel ColtFebruary 7, 201722minThe Battle of the Alamo, the weapons used, and American innovator Samuel Colt's rise as a titan in the gun industryWatch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E5 - Prelude to War and Increased Fire PowerFebruary 7, 201722minAs the Civil War loomed, American Guns were only becoming more powerful, more accurate, and easier to reload.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E6 - Guns of the American Civil WarNovember 3, 201022minThe Civil War brought with it the Gatling Gun and the Sharps Rifle, while after the war, Smith and Wesson introduce the revolverWatch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E7 - The Six Shooter and America's New Industrial AgeFebruary 7, 201722minSmith and Wesson, Remington, Colt, Winchester, and Parker Bros all experience a gun manufacturing golden age during America's Guilded AgeWatch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E8 - The Long GunFebruary 7, 201722minThe spirit of innovation kept the major gun manufacturers trying to outgun one another, and even some non-competition agreements. But one such agreement between Colt and Winchester would not last, as the rifle became too big of a market for Colt to ignore.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E9 - Dawn of Modern Firearms: Browning and the Spanish-American WarFebruary 7, 201722minModern style hand guns and semi automatic rifles begin to enter production around the time of the Spanish-American WarWatch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E10 - Guns of World War I and GangstersFebruary 7, 201722minBolt actions, repeaters and machine guns take center stage during the War to End All Wars. But once the war is over, the guns land in the hands of the criminal underworld as tools to carry out their bidding.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E11 - Guns of World War IIFebruary 7, 201722minThe M1 rifle and M1 Carbine were the American guns that did most of the heavy lifting during WWII.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E12 - Guns of Korea, Vietnam and 21st Century WarfareFebruary 7, 201722minAs war evolved, the weapons did as well - with the M1 Garand, the Browning Automatic Rifle, fully automatics, and advanced sniper rifles.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E13 - Guns for Hunters, Sport and ProtectionFebruary 7, 201722minThe ownership of guns in America for hunters and enthusiasts has been a long standing tradition, and gun culture continues to be part of the fabric of American life.Watch with a free Prime trial
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- Content advisory
- Violence smoking foul language
- Audio languages
- English
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Directors
- Ron Meyer
- Producers
- Ron Meyer
- Studio
- Mill Creek Entertainment
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