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Explore the fascinating evolution of firearms from their humble beginnings to the sophisticated weaponry of the modern era. This extensively illustrated encyclopedia presents a comprehensive history, beginning with the initial advancements of the percussion principle and rifling around 1830, which propelled weapon design.
Uncover approximately 750 alphabetical entries detailing a vast array of military and sporting firearms from the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn about the groundbreaking inventions, influential designers, and skilled gunsmiths who shaped the trajectory of small arms development.
From early hand cannons to the cutting-edge automatic rifles, this book offers a concise yet informative account, accompanied by a dedicated technical glossary. Discover the innovation, military applications and wide use in war and recreation that has defined firearms history.
Used (good, see images, some markings and dust jacket wear) Hardcover ISBN 0727007912
