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Pistols, rifles, revolvers, machine and submachine guns through history in 1100 clear photographs

A visual historical reference to over 500 military, law enforcement and antique firearms from around the world with a fascinating history of small arms from the 14th century to the present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... Read Full Overview

Written by military experts, this essential visual reference guide is for anyone interested in the history of small arms, gun manufacture and conflicts of war. Illustrated with 180 photographs and diagrams, it features the arms that have shaped the conflicts of the last 150 years,... Read Full Overview

This book provides a clear and concise breakdown of 500 handguns and submachine guns from all over the world, including early designs and those being deployed today. The weapons are grouped into two directories: pistols and revolvers, then submachine guns. Both are organixed... Read Full Overview

A beautifully illustrated set of encyclopedias covering pistols, revolvers, machine and submachine guns through history.

This encyclopedia explains the development of arms, and shows the specifications of modern weapons. The book introduces readers to key designers and manufacturers and the technology involved in their production. The directories are the most comprehensive reference published for... Read Full Overview

A comprehensive illustrated encyclopedia of 500 arms from the different countries of the world, organized according to country of manufacture and featuring key specifications for each gun of caliber, magazine capacity, barrel length and unloaded weight.

This is an essential book for all gun enthusiasts. With information and pictures gathered by three renowned arms experts, it offers an authoritative and fascinating commentary on the historical development of pistols, revolvers and submachine guns.