Gunsmith of Williamsburg
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.
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Gunsmith of Williamsburg
- Overview
- Cast
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 31, 1969
Runtime
0h 58m
Genres
Documentary, History
User Score
52%
Original Title
Gunsmith of Williamsburg
Production Companies
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Description
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.