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The Hand Gun Story
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Author : John Walter
language : en
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
Release Date : 2008-06-30
The Hand Gun Story written by John Walter and has been published by Grub Street Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-30 with History categories.
A firearms expert “traces the history of the ‘one hand gun’ from its 14th century origins . . . surveying changing technology, techniques, and design” (Midwest Book Review). Ideally suited for both attack and self-defense, handguns have gotten smaller and deadlier. But the earliest pistols had a tendency to misfire. This was cured by the cap-lock, which proved a massive success in the American Civil War, with hundreds of thousands of cap-lock revolvers used on each side. Self-contained metal-case cartridges were to bring a fundamental change to handgun design: not only by allowing the introduction of revolvers that ejected automatically or were easily reloaded, but also by paving the way for the automatic pistol. World War I provided the handgun with a proving ground. At the end of the hostilities, with so much surplus weaponry, work on the handgun could have ceased; instead, a new developmental phase was begun by the nations that had emerged from the crumbling Imperial empires. During World War II, the efficiency of well-established designs was confirmed and new designs, such as the Walther P. 38, showed their potential. The emergence of the submachine-gun in 1945 reduced the status of the handgun—but only temporarily. The need for efficient self-defense shows no signs of lessening; and the rise in shooting for sport, particularly with the revolver, has sharpened the quest for efficiency. The never ending search for advanced production techniques shows that the handgun has as much a future in the twenty-first century as it had in the heyday of the Wild West, or in the trenches of Passchendaele.
Handguns Rifles
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Author : Ian V. Hogg
language : en
Publisher: Globe Pequot
Release Date : 2003
Handguns Rifles written by Ian V. Hogg and has been published by Globe Pequot this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Automatic pistols categories.
A fascinating guide to the evolution of firearms, and their influential presence in history and society.
Small Arms For Urban Combat
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Author : Russell C. Tilstra
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-01-10
Small Arms For Urban Combat written by Russell C. Tilstra and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-10 with History categories.
The urbanization of warfare has necessitated the kind of precision targeting that only small arms can deliver. Weapons not often seen on the battlefield can prove useful, even indispensible, in an urban setting. This expert reference guide examines in detail the most successful small arms in use and how changes in warfare have affected how those weapons are used and have transformed the small arms industry. Professional soldiers, law enforcement officers and students and researchers of small arms will gain a working knowledge of the most common and successful urban combat weapons (including some currently in development).
Textbook Of Pistols And Revolvers
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Author : Julian S. Hatcher
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-01-27
Textbook Of Pistols And Revolvers written by Julian S. Hatcher and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-27 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Originally published in 1935, Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers is a treatise on handguns of the early twentieth century. Written by Major Julian S. Hatcher, an expert on the subject of firearms of all sorts, readers will gain invaluable insight into everything to do with handheld firearms of the 1930s. In his introduction, Hatcher emphasizes that he has made an earnest effort to make this book accessible for both novices and experts. Novices who know nothing whatsoever about firearms and their use can easily learn from this book, while experts will find a technical reference book where “the results of many experiments with pistols and revolvers and their ammunition are tabulated in convenient form.” Covering such subjects as the different methods of shooting and using hand firearms; their mechanism, care and repair; their interior and exterior ballistics; the peculiar suitability of the different kinds for various purposes; the relative effectiveness or stopping power of the various calibers and types of gun and ammunition; and many more, this book is an immense store of knowledge on early handguns. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Handguns Rifles
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Author : Ian V. Hogg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Handguns Rifles written by Ian V. Hogg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Rifles categories.
50 Guns That Changed The World
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Author : Robert A. Sadowski
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-09-15
50 Guns That Changed The World written by Robert A. Sadowski and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Discover how fifty great firearms influenced and helped shape our world. World history has always been interwoven with developments in firearms technology and so is peppered with legendary guns. Since the invention of gunpowder, nations have raced to create more useful and powerful firearms with which to protect, conquer, and hunt. 50 Guns That Changed the World explores the most significant firearms from the past two hundred years, from deadly weapons of war to quaint plinking guns. Included are: Winchester Model 1873 Colt 1911 Mauser Model 98 M1 Garand Ruger 10/22 AK-47 AR-15 Benelli M2 Glock G17 Barrett 82A1 Discover the history, design details, operation, variants, and users of each firearm, illustrated with archival photography from the manufacturers and of the guns in action. Firearms enthusiasts, history buffs, hunters, and shooters will all find something to marvel at in this gorgeous full-color book. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
History Of Rifles Revolvers And Pistols
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Author : Miriam McConaughy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1920
History Of Rifles Revolvers And Pistols written by Miriam McConaughy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1920 with Pistols categories.
Handguns
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Author : John Walter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Handguns written by John Walter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Pistols categories.
Handguns is a comprehensive visual directory of over 350 guns. Divided into five chapters, with each covering a category of pistol or revolver, the book begins with an introduction to the history of handguns and then examines the different types of firearm in chronological order. Each selected weapon features an authoritative description of the gun and its history, accompanied by a list of key technical data. 'Classic' handguns - including models by Smith & Wesson, Walther, Luger and Beretta - are allocated a double- page spread and illustrated by a near actual-size photograph, specially taken by the Royal Armouries. Compiled by a world-renowned arms expert and illustrated with rich, colour images, this is an essential book for anyone fascinated by weaponry.
Encyclopedia Of Rifles Handguns
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Author : Sean J. Connolly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Encyclopedia Of Rifles Handguns written by Sean J. Connolly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Firearms categories.
Gun
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Author : David E. Petzal
language : en
Publisher: Weldon Owen International
Release Date : 2013-11-05
Gun written by David E. Petzal and has been published by Weldon Owen International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-05 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
A collection of gorgeous photos celebrating five-hundred years of firearms, featuring the history, artistry, and evolving technology of the gun. Guns. For centuries, these beautiful, controversial, essential, and sometimes fearful machines have been an integral part of our lives. From the hand cannons and matchlock muskets of the 1500s to the latest military technology, this book celebrates the artistry, technology, cultural significance, and power of one-hundred iconic guns. Firearms enthusiasts, history buffs, and shooters of every stripe will find something to marvel at in this gorgeous full-color book.