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Pistols And Revolvers
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Author : Martin J Dougherty
language : en
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
Release Date : 2017-04-20
Pistols And Revolvers written by Martin J Dougherty and has been published by Amber Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-20 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
From a Thirty Years’ War wheel lock to the Luger and the latest Ruger, Pistols & Revolvers offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Illustrated with more than 250 artworks and photographs, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.
Military Pistols
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Author : Gordon Bruce
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2016-10-31
Military Pistols written by Gordon Bruce and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-31 with History categories.
This book provides a convenient reference to the history and characteristics of the self-loading pistols that were adopted by the military forces of the nations involved in the two World Wars. It presents a selection of nineteen self-loading pistols - and the firms engaged in their manufacture - during this period, together with a technical appraisal of each weapon. For each pistol a history of both manufacturer and pistol is provided, along with a colour photograph and cutaway views of both the pistol and its breech operation. Details and cutaway views are also provided for the cartridges used by these pistols. All of the weapons illustrated are representative of the pattern issued to the military, and in many cases they continued to be produced for the commercial market. Includes a wealth of technical information and numerous high-quality illustrations prepared specially for the book.
Percussion Pistols And Revolvers
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Author : Mike Cumpston
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2005-07
Percussion Pistols And Revolvers written by Mike Cumpston and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07 with Pistols categories.
In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the revolving pistols, however; came patents that created monopolies in revolver production and the through-bored cylinder necessary for self-contained metallic cartridges. The caplock revolvers took on a separate evolution and remained state of the art long after the widespread appearance of cartridge firing rifles and shotguns. They rode in the holsters of of explorers and adventurers across the world and granted safe conduct in the back-alleys of the Industrial West right up until the last quarter of the 19th Century. Handguns possess a mystique distinctly different from that of other firearms. They are tools of personal empowerment-chosen by their owners to provide independence and freedom of movement. In the ambitious, optimistic early years of western industrial civilization they were the emblem of liberty and equality and the bane of repressive governments and social movements. Largely because of the traditions that emerged in the time of the caplock pistols and revolvers, they remain so in the early years of the 21st Century.
Pistols And Revolvers
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Author : Jean-Noel̈ Mouret
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Pistols And Revolvers written by Jean-Noel̈ Mouret and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Pistols categories.
Pistols and Revolvers showcases handguns for attack and defense, for sport, and for collecting. Many of the photographs present the firearms at actual size, and each is accompanied by a description of the model and information on category, caliber, materials, weight, and manufacture.
The Modern American Pistol And Revolver
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Author : Arthur Corbin Gould
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888
The Modern American Pistol And Revolver written by Arthur Corbin Gould and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1888 with Pistols categories.
United States Martial Pistols And Revolvers
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Author : Arcadi Gluckman
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-02-17
United States Martial Pistols And Revolvers written by Arcadi Gluckman 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 2015-02-17 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A historical reference for more than one hundred handguns. United States Martial Pistols and Revolvers, first published in 1939, provides firearm collectors and enthusiasts with a single authoritative volume containing information on the development and description of martial short arms, from the flintlock pistol that was available at the birth of the nation to the latest available handguns during the World War I. This book is particularly useful to collectors as an important reference source, offering a listing of single-shot pistols, revolvers, and semiautomatic pistols, over the period of 1799–1917. Gluckman covers the brief histories of more than one hundred handguns, going into the specific details of the chemistry of gunpowder and the development of the first automatic firearms. Following innovators like Reverend Alexander Forsyth, John P. Lindsay, and Samuel Colt, the evolution of the weapons is carefully examined over time. The comprehensive text is accompanied by a series of original illustrations of the pistols and revolvers, demonstrating the specifics of many gun mechanisms. For experts and the more casual hobbyist alike, this book offers a unique collection of information on martial pistols and revolvers in the United States, up until WWI. 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.
The Colt 1911 Pistol
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Author : Leroy Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2011-05-03
The Colt 1911 Pistol written by Leroy Thompson and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-03 with History categories.
First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence amongst US Special Operations units as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC personnel are issued current generation 1911-type pistols. In addition the pistol has seen service with famous law enforcement agencies such as the Shanghai Municipal Police, LAPD Swat and Texas Rangers. Nearly a century after its introduction, the M1911 pistol remains a popular design and is now produced by virtually every major firearms manufacturer doing business in the USA.
Pistols
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Author : Henry M. Stebbins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1961
Pistols written by Henry M. Stebbins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with Firearms categories.
An impartial presentation of practical facts about handguns and their use. Used safely, effectively, and at the proper time handguns help to uphold law and order.
Walther Pistols
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Author : John Walter
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-04-28
Walther Pistols written by John Walter and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-28 with History categories.
While the PP and PPK were intended for police work, the Walther P 38 was produced for the Germany military; all three pistols have garnered a formidable international reputation since the 1930s. The innovative Walther PP (Polizeipistole), a double-action semi-automatic pistol intended for the law-enforcement market, became available in 1929 and went on to arm the police of several European countries in the 1930s. Its smaller cousin the PPK, more readily concealed for undercover work but with reduced magazine capacity, was produced from 1931. Intended to replace the P 08 Luger, the Walther P 38 was issued from 1940 and equipped the armed forces of Germany and other countries during and after World War II, but never entirely replaced the Luger in German service. All three pistols went on to have lengthy and varied service across the world after 1945. Both the PP and the PPK remain in production today, while the P 38 re-emerged as the P1 and equipped West German forces from 1963 until 2004, when it was replaced by the P8. In this study, noted authority John Walter assesses the origins, development, use and legacy of these three high-profile semi-automatic pistols, alongside other Walther variants, such as the tiny .25 ACP Modell 9.
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.