67 Years in the Gun Trade

Download or read book 67 Years in the Gun Trade written by David Lanara and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-17 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 67 Years in the Gun Trade is a biographical account of the life and times of John Pray Lower. Based on information and documents from his family, news clippings and reports in Denver newspapers,, as well as business associates, it provides a window into the past of a frontier businessman and gunsmith. His relationships with all the famous and infamous men and women of the times provided a colorful look at Denver life in the 1870s and 80's. He was one of the best riflemen in Denver for many years and trained the Colorado National guard. His western and Indian artifact collection was legendary and many pieces survive today.