Murder in the Gunroom

Murder in the Gunroom, written by H. Beam Piper and first published in 1953, is a mystery novel featuring Colonel Jefferson Davis Rand, a private detective. Rand is hired to appraise the gun collection of Lane Fleming, who is found dead in his locked gunroom with a Confederate-made revolver in hand. As Rand investigates the circumstances surrounding Fleming's death, he uncovers a web of motives among those who coveted the collection, leading him to suspect foul play. This novel combines elements of detective fiction with a detailed exploration of gun collecting, making it a unique entry in the genre.