"Bannerman - America's Mogul of Militaria" Documentary DVD

Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker Bayley Silleck grew up blocks away from the famed Francis Bannerman and Sons store in New York City and was fascinated with the endless piles of militaria the store sold. After achieving tremendous success as a filmmaker, Mr. Silleck undertook a years-long effort using his tremendous skills as a documentary filmmaker to create THE definitive documentary on the history of Francis Bannerman and Sons, the first, and most famous, purveyor of surplus arms, ammunition and accessories. This 90-minute DVD covers the humble beginnings of Francis Bannerman, his spectacular successes and the ultimate end of his empire. Most important, it captures how Bannerman's efforts created generation after generation of military collectors, and the entire industry of military firearms collecting. This is a must-have DVD for any military collector!