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The Great Book of Guns: An Illustrated History of Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms

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Publisher Comments:

- Broad appeal to gun collectors, hunters, target shooters, reenactment enthusiasts, military historians- Includes an extensive index, up-to-date glossary of technical terms, and historical timeline of firearms- Feature boxes highlight significant developments in gun history

Book News Annotation:

Collectors and gun enthusiasts will be the main audience for this detailed catalogue of firearms. The guns are arranged chronologically, with statistics of length, barrel, weight, caliber, rifling, operation, feed, and muzzle velocity and a short entry on the firearm's history and special features. There are color photos of each firearm described, as well as many historic photos and inset boxes of the gun's use and more detailed history. A glossary is provided.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

From the invention of gunpowder more than 1,000 years ago in China to the latest Metal Storm firing system with electronic ignition, The Great Book of Guns presents a historical approach to the development of firearms and their place in world events. In chapters on Pistols and Revolvers, Rifles and Shotguns, Submachine Guns, and Heavy Machine Guns, individual weapons are featured in chronological order. Each entry is superbly illustrated with color photography and has detailed specifications and individual descriptions of the gun and its historical context. With an extensive index, up-to-date glossary of technical terms, and historical timeline of firearms, it's easy to chart the history and development of firearms with this superb treatment of more than 1,000 internationally produced weapons.
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ISBN:
9781592233045
Subtitle:
An Illustrated History of Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms
Publisher:
Thunder Bay Press
Author:
McNab, Chris
Subject:
Firearms
Subject:
Military - Weapons
Subject:
Firearms & Weapons
Subject:
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Firearms & Weapons
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Publication Date:
20041027
Binding:
Hardback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
1,000 color photos
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
1200x900
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From the invention of gunpowder more than 1,000 years ago in China to the latest Metal Storm firing system with electronic ignition, The Great Book of Guns presents a historical approach to the development of firearms and their place in world events. In chapters on Pistols and Revolvers, Rifles and Shotguns, Submachine Guns, and Heavy Machine Guns, individual weapons are featured in chronological order. Each entry is superbly illustrated with color photography and has detailed specifications and individual descriptions of the gun and its historical context. With an extensive index, up-to-date glossary of technical terms, and historical timeline of firearms, it's easy to chart the history and development of firearms with this superb treatment of more than 1,000 internationally produced weapons.
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