MS 111 - Roy Marcot Firearms Advertisement Collection, 1839-1999 | McCracken Research Library

By Nick Manca

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Collection Overview

Title: MS 111 - Roy Marcot Firearms Advertisement Collection, 1839-1999

Predominant Dates:1895-1958

Primary Creator: Marcot, Roy

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Material is arranged alphabetically by manufacturing company.

Date Acquired: 00/00/1999

Subjects: Firearms

Languages: English

Abstract

The collection consists of advertisements for firearms and firearm related products. Product advertisements include firearms, gun powder, gun cartridges, targets, and related sporting goods.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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Collection Historical Note

American firearm manufacturers began producing widespread advertising campaigns in the early 1800’s. Many commercial arms and ammunition companies found they could greatly increase their profits by placing pictorial ads in newspapers, catalogs, and magazines. Increased technology, such as the rotary press and the use of flexography, helped to spread advertisements to previously untouched markets.

These advertisements often promoted firearms for specific demographics and functions. Recurring themes included protection, sport, hunting, and military purposes. During the late 19^th century, firearm advertisements were largely focused on hunters. At the onset of the Second World War, advertisements for military grade firearms were predominant. At the conclusion of the war, firearm advertisements returned to sport and hunting themes. Material in this collection provides a wide range of advertisements targeted to individual demographics, as well as the average firearm consumer.

Roy Marcot currently living in Tucson, Arizona with wife Cary, was raised in North-Central New Jersey. He graduated from Pratt Institute in Humanities and was a U. S. Army officer with active duty in the California Army National Guard for almost a decade. He is the author of several books and has been the head of the Remington Research Team and editor of the Remington Society Journal since 1991.

Subject/Index Terms

Firearms

Administrative Information

Repository: McCracken Research Library

Access Restrictions: McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials. Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.

Acquisition Source: Gift of Roy Marcot

Related Materials: A few books Roy Marcot has been the author of include: Spencer repeating firearms, Northwood Heritage Press, Irvine, California, 1983; Civil War chief of Sharpshooters Hiram Berdan: military commander and firearms inventor, Northwood Heritage Press, Irvine, California, 1989; Remington®: .22 Rimfire Rifles by John Gydé and Roy Marcot, Remington Armory Press, 2007. All which can be found at the McCracken Research Library.

Preferred Citation: MS 111 Roy Marcot Firearms Advertisement Collection, Cody, Wyoming. McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming.

Processing Information: Processed by Leonard; Nick Manca, 2008.

Other Note: Powder and cartridge company advertisements are housed in separate binders from the firearm advertisements. Materials on agents and dealers, and shooting competitions are housed in the beginning of binder #1. Related literature is housed in Boxes 1 and 2.

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