Introduction

Tales of the Gun was a television series that broadcast on the History Channel and featured the history of firearms.

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Outline

They are exotic, beautiful, prized, priceless and deadly. They are the million dollar guns. The programme leaves the shooting range behind for a look at the most valuable guns ever made. We tour the private collections of the rich and famous for a rare glimpse at these treasures. See the first Colt Cowboy ever made and the prized pistols fashioned for Catherine the Great. Examine the exquisite craftsmanship of 17th century duelling pistols and the gold pocket pistol once owned by Adolph Hitler. But alongside all these rare weapons one truly stands out – the million dollar gun from Sears Roebuck! They are the zenith of the gunsmiths’ art, the prized possessions of some of history’s most famous and notorious figures, and the groundbreaking weapons that shaped the future of firearms. They are million dollar guns.

Tales of the Gun Series

You can find a full index and overview of Tales of the Gun here.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 25 July 1999.
• Running time: 60 minutes (per episode).
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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