The Practical Guide to Man-Powered Weapons and Ammunition
The Practical Guide to Man-Powered Weapons and Ammunition
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David slew Goliath with his slingshot: for millennia that was the norm, as men used a variety of non-explosive weapons to fire small stones and carefully rounded bullets of clay, glass, and even steel and lead. This study explores in practical detail the many ways, old and new, in which man shot projectiles without recourse to gunpowder.
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The Practical Guide to Man-Powered Weapons and Ammunition by Richard Middleton
David slew Goliath with his slingshot: for millennia that was the norm, as men used a variety of non-explosive weapons to fire small stones and carefully rounded bullets of clay, glass, and even steel and lead. This unusual study explores in practical detail the many ways, old and new, in which man shot projectiles without recourse to gunpowder. They include the bow and arrow - a favourite for the last 10,000 years, pump-up air guns, blowpipes, catapults and homemade lead musketballs. There's information on ammunition and velocity, as well as a lively personal narrative filled with humour and the spirit of experimentation.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781602391475 |
| ISBN 10 | 1602391475 |
| Title | The Practical Guide to Man-Powered Weapons and Ammunition |
| Author | Richard Middleton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Skyhorse Publishing |
| Year published | 2007-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |