Pistols and Revolvers
From 1400 to the Present Day
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Firearms & Weapons, History, Military, Weapons
| Author: | Martin J Dougherty | ISBN: | 9781782742661 |
| Publisher: | Amber Books Ltd | Publication: | April 20, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Amber Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Martin J Dougherty |
| ISBN: | 9781782742661 |
| Publisher: | Amber Books Ltd |
| Publication: | April 20, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Amber Books |
| Language: | English |
Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; .44 or 9mm; revolver and automatic the history of pistols and revolvers is a fascinating journey through the development of hand-held firearms technology.From early hand cannon of the late 14th century to the latest automatics and machine pistols, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers traces the development of these small arms as they evolved over the centuries. From a Thirty Years’ War wheel lock to today’s Beretta 92, from the Luger to the Colt to the latest Ruger, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Throughout the book there are technical specifications for featured firearms.Illustrated with more than 250 colour and black-and-white artworks and photographs, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.
Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; .44 or 9mm; revolver and automatic the history of pistols and revolvers is a fascinating journey through the development of hand-held firearms technology.From early hand cannon of the late 14th century to the latest automatics and machine pistols, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers traces the development of these small arms as they evolved over the centuries. From a Thirty Years’ War wheel lock to today’s Beretta 92, from the Luger to the Colt to the latest Ruger, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Throughout the book there are technical specifications for featured firearms.Illustrated with more than 250 colour and black-and-white artworks and photographs, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.
