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Title: MS 422 - Ballistics Research Collection

Creator: Gunn, Dr. Richard "Dick"

Extent: 6.0 Boxes

Arrangement:

The Ballistics Research Collection (No. 422) is arranged into seven series by intellectual subject, as follows:

Series Descriptions

Series 1. Articles, 1931-2008, .4 ft (Box 1) –

Papers written and published in firearms related publications by various authors.

Series 2. Booklets, 1993-1996, .1 ft (Box 1) –

Small informational publications.

Series 3. Books, 1809-1992, 2 ft (Box 1 – 5) –

Large informational publications related to ballistics research and history.

Series 4. Correspondence, Undated, .1 ft (Box 6) –

Correspondence between various authors.

Series 5. Diagrams, Undated, .2 ft (Box 6) –

Illustrations of various ballistic designs, and their statistical outcome.

Series 6. Photographs, Undated, .1 ft (Box 6) –

Photographs.

Series 7. Reports, 1967-1991, .3 ft (Box 6) –

Discrete documents produced for internal ballistics testing and development.

Date Acquired: 03/04/2009

Languages: English [eng], French [fre], German [ger]

The collection of Dr. Richard F. “Dick” Gunn consists of primarily photocopies of books and articles related to firearm ballistics and the underlying scientific studies.

For current finding guide please visit: https://mccrackenatcenterofthewest.libraryhost.com/repositories/2/resources/119

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 from Dick Trenk in memory of Dr. Richard “Dick” Gunn

Preferred Citation: Ballistics Research Collection, MS 422, Harold McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West.