Pistols and Revolvers by Martin J Dougherty
Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; .44 or 9mm; revolver and automatic the history of handguns is a fascinating journey through the development of hand-held firearms technology. From early hand cannon of the late 14th century to the latest automatics and machine pistols, Collector s Guide to Handguns traces the development of these small arms as they evolved over the centuries. From a Thirty Years War wheel lock to today s Beretta 92, from the Luger to the Colt to the latest Ruger, Collector s Guide to Handguns offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Throughout the book there are technical specifications for featured firearms. Illustrated with more than 200 color and black-and-white artworks and photographs, Collector s Guide to Handguns is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.
Martin J. Dougherty is the author of Ireland: The Emerald Isle, Greek Myths and Celts, among many other titles. A former defence consultant, he has written numerous books on history and military history, including Vikings: A History of the Norse People, The Wars of the Roses, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and Kings & Queens of the Medieval World.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781782741503 |
| ISBN 10 | 178274150X |
| Title | Pistols and Revolvers |
| Author | Martin J Dougherty |
| Series | Collectors Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Amber Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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