The Illustrated History Of Firearms 2nd Edition
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The Illustrated History Of Firearms 2nd Edition
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Author : Jim Supica
language : en
Publisher: Gun Digest
Release Date : 2020-05-26
The Illustrated History Of Firearms 2nd Edition written by Jim Supica and has been published by Gun Digest this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-26 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Showcasing more than 1,700 firearms in full color! From the earliest hand cannons dating back to 1350, to the finest sporting rifles of the 21st Century, this 2nd edition of The Illustrated History of Firearms covers them all. Spectacular, full-color photos of more than 1,700 guns with detailed captions walk readers through the background and development of virtually every type of firearm ever created, and the people who influenced their use and designs. More than a reference book, The Illustrated History of Firearms brings context to the role firearms have played in shaping world events while also charting the development of today's guns for self-defense, competition, recreation and hunting. Painstakingly researched by expert curators at the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia, this 320-page, hardbound work of art is as educational as it is beautiful. Whether you're an avid gun collector or shooter, a history buff, or simply want to better understand the seemingly countless types of firearms in today's world, this book is a must-have.
Firearms An Illustrated History The Definitive Visual Guide
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language : en
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Firearms An Illustrated History The Definitive Visual Guide written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Architecture categories.
The beautifully photographed catalog tells the story of gun development in striking detail and features stunning close-ups of key weapons, from muskets, pistols, revolvers and rifles to shotguns, machine guns and modern machinery.
The Illustrated History Of Guns
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Author : Chuck Wills
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-05-02
The Illustrated History Of Guns written by Chuck Wills 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 2017-05-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
For the first time in paperback, a photographic history of civilization, as seen through the world's most deadly and fascinating firearms. The Illustrated History of Guns is a comprehensive look at the tools of battle. To craft this book, more than five hundred photographs of genuine specimens were specially commissioned from the six-thousand-piece collection of the Berman Museum of World History. The weapons featured span a period of close to four thousand years, ranging from Ancient Greece to World War II, and from the Crusades in Europe to the US Civil War. It features a wide array of diverse treasures, including the traveling pistols of Confederate president Jefferson Davis, a royal Persian scimitar with 1,295 rose-cut diamonds and rubies, and a single 11-carat emerald set in gold, first owned by Shah Abbas I of Persia and given in tribute to Catherine the Great. The Illustrated History of Guns also offers information on weapons innovators, including Alexander Forsyth, Eliphalet Remington, Samuel Colt, Sergei Mosin, the Mauser brothers, Hiram Maxim, John Browning, Richard Gatling, John T. Thompson, John Garland, Feodor Tokarev, Oliver Winchester, and Mikhail Kalashnikov. With unparalleled historical perspective and background on persons significant to the development and advancements of weapons technology or military strategy, The Illustrated History of Guns belongs on the shelf of every history buff and firearms enthusiast.
The Illustrated History Of Firearms
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Author : Jim Supica
language : en
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Release Date : 2012-08-31
The Illustrated History Of Firearms written by Jim Supica and has been published by Chartwell Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-31 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
This significant tome, with over 1500 photographs, covers the subject of portable firearms from muzzle-loaders to machine guns; from revolvers to machine pistols; from muskets to automatics; from derringers to submachineguns. Compiled by experts whose hands-on knowledge and skill comes over in text and captions, The Illustrated History of Firearms provides a visual reference book to grace any aficionado’s library.
An Illustrated History Of Firearms
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Author : Ian V. Hogg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
An Illustrated History Of Firearms 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 1980 with Firearms categories.
The story of all major developments in guns and ammunition from early hand guns to the latest automatic rifle.
Gun A Visual History
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Gun A Visual History written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Architecture categories.
Discover how gun design influenced warfare, from the 15th century when the arquebus defeated swordsmen, to the 20th century when the submachinegun gave the military vastly increased firepower. Guns: A Visual History shows in unique visual detail on how gun design evolved. It features more than 300 iconic examples, including the military AK-47 assault rifle and the pistol used by many police forces – the Glock 17. Each weapon is shown in close up with details of its design, barrel, calibre, and firepower.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Pistols Revolvers And Submachine Guns
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Author : Will Fowler
language : en
Publisher: JG Press
Release Date : 2012-01-01
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Pistols Revolvers And Submachine Guns written by Will Fowler and has been published by JG Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
A visual historical reference to over 500 military, law enforcement and antique firearms from around the world with a fascinating history of small arms from the 14th century to the present day, comprehensive directories of small arms, full technical specifications and is illustrated with more than 550 photographs and artworks. This book features world's most important small guns from the medieval hand cannon and the matchlock handgun to the Luger P08 and today's FN P90 as well as famous small arms including the Colt .45, the Browning High-Power M1935, the Lanchester and the MP38 submachine gun. Included are specially commissioned color photographs and artworks, including cutaway diagrams to show internal components and gun operation. This complete guide is expertly written by leading professionals in their field.
The Illustrated Directory Of Guns
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Author : David Miller
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2022-01-18
The Illustrated Directory Of Guns written by David Miller 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 2022-01-18 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Written by a technical expert who has fired many of the guns featured, this book includes wide and varied assemblage of weapons from each of the world’s major manufacturing countries. The Illustrated Directory series provide readers with a fully illustrated, comprehensive reference book packed with timelines, historical facts, and images designed to inform and excite. At 512 pages packed with information and photographs, this book is a necessary addition to any enthusiast's library. Complete with full specification table with each entry including type, origin, caliber, and size, The Illustrated Directory of Guns is the most ambitious and lavishly illustrated history of guns for the collector and enthusiast. It shows in clear, detailed photographs and text over 1500 guns with separate sections on Pistols, Revolvers, Rifles, Shotguns (military and sporting), Machine Guns, and Submachine guns. A few featured include: Remington Smith & Wesson Winchester Glock Vickers Mauser Browning Colt Beretta And more Organized A-Z by country and gunmaker's name, the book clearly shows the different types of gun which the world has used to hunt, wage war, break and defend its laws, hone its sharpshooting skills, and fire purely for the fun of it. The book also features an introduction on each section, which gives a brief history of the development of that particular kind of firearm.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Machine Guns
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Author : Will Fowler
language : en
Publisher: Southwater
Release Date : 2015-09-02
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Machine Guns written by Will Fowler and has been published by Southwater this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-02 with History categories.
This authoritative volume reveals the remarkable history of the machine gun, with a country-by-country directory of 160 classic types.
The Illustrated Book Of Guns
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Author : David Miller
language : en
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
Release Date : 2000
The Illustrated Book Of Guns written by David Miller and has been published by Thunder Bay Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Firearms categories.
Profiles more than one thousand gun models, including antiques, military weapons, and others, providing color photos, technical specifications, and details on their origins, performance, and use.