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R.L. Wilson

Born

in St. James, Minnesota, The United States

June 24, 1939

Died

December 10, 2016

Genre

Arts & Photography, Firearms, History

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Robert L. "Larry" Wilson was one of America's leading authorities on antique firearms. He was the author of illustrated and detailed books regarding the histories of various firearm companies, the art of firearm engraving and embellishment, and Sam Colt, inventor of the revolver. He consulted for, and advised, museums around the world.

As an undergraduate student, Wilson studied history and art at Carleton College. Wilson's first book,Samuel Colt Presents, was published in 1961 when he was 22 years old. His most recent publication, History and Art of the American Gun, was published in 2016, and during that span of 55 years, Wilson averaged approximately one book per year.

In addition to authoring more than 50 books, Wilson also penned 325 art ...more

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R.L. Wilson’s books

Average rating: 4.25 · 207 ratings · 31 reviews · 99 distinct works

	Ruger & His Guns: A History of the Man, the Company & Their Firearms 4.29 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 1996 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Colt : An American Legend by R.L. Wilson, Sid Latham (Photographer) 4.41 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 1985 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Winchester: An American Legend by R.L. Wilson, G. Allan Brown (Photographer) 4.54 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 1991 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Steel Canvas: The Art of American Arms by R.L. Wilson, William R. Chaney (Foreword), G. Allan Brown (Photographer) 3.95 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 1995 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The World of Beretta: An International Legend 4.24 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2000 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Peacemakers: Arms and Adventure in the American West by R.L. Wilson, Peter H. Beard (Photographer), G. Allan Brown (Photographer) 4.31 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 1992 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Buffalo Bill's Wild West: An American Legend by R.L. Wilson, Peter H. Beard (Photographer), Douglas Sandberg (Photographer) 3.65 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 1998 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Theodore Roosevelt: Hunter-Conservationist by R.L. Wilson, Winthrop Roosevelt (Introduction), Archibald B. Roosevelt (Preface) 4.29 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2007 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christmas with a spell: A Paranormal Holiday Romance (Charcoal City Holidays Book 2) 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Silk and Steel: Women at Arms really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2003 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars