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Gun: A Visual History [Hardcover]

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Book Description

Publication Date: April 16, 2007

Showcasing more than 300 guns, from rifles and pistols to machine guns and grenade launcher, this 800-year visual history is the perfect gift book for anyone interested in firearms.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 360 pages
Publisher: DK ADULT (April 16, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756628482
ISBN-13: 978-0756628482
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 8.7 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,571 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #23 in Books > History > Military > Pictorials
- #70 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Firearms & Weapons

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but numerous errors, December 17, 2008

Norm Venturino "Hammer Time" (Twain Harte, CA) - See all my reviews
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This is a nice pictorial display, but short on accuracy. While the writer claims to have extensive firearms knowledge, he fails to demonstrate it in several nomenclature gaffs. For example, in a picture of the Winchester 1894 lever action carbine, he identifies the loading gate as the ejection port? He also identifies "semi-automatic" weapons as "automatic weapons". Semantics perhaps, but none the less, significant mistakes to a gun enthusiast.

In another factual error, he identifys the Colt Thunderer as a .44 caliber weapon, when in fact it is a .41 caliber. There are other errors I caught and some I am sure I missed.

Again, from a visual entertainment book, I would give this 3 stars. But as a reference source, 2 stars at best!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photos, November 20, 2008

S. Franke "liquid lover" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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I gave this book as a gift, and the recipient loved it! The photography is cool, the descriptions are great, and the collection as a whole is very informative.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Guns - a book for men!!, December 22, 2008

Tanner "smiling isles" (NC USA) - See all my reviews

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I bought this book for a nephew. I have a family of hunters - deer, turkey, squirrel, birds, etc. They have all kinds of guns. Some even collect them. So my husband was looking through the book before we wrapped it and he was very pleased with the history and details of these guns featured. Good history lessons. Santa will bring him that same book, I bet!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars fascinating book
Got this book for my son who is 11 years old and had checked it out at the library. He loved the book and has read and reread it. Just what he wanted. Read more

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Published 3 months ago by Patrisha

5.0 out of 5 stars great for gun lovers everywere
I bought this for my grandson and he loved it it gos anywere from mussaloders,1911's,tommyguns,jeweled guns even spy guns. if you like guns this book is perfect for you :)

Published 8 months ago by G. Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!! Very pleased.
I accidently ordered Two of these Books. But no worries. The Extra Copy will make a wonderful Gift. Very pleased with my Purchase.

Published 10 months ago by CoolHandLou

4.0 out of 5 stars Gun: A Visual History
This was purchased as a Christmas gift. It looks to be in the condition as described in the original review. This book came in the time frame as indicated, with no problems. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Miss Kitty

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent photos!
I am in the gun business, and considered an expert, but there was still MUCH to learn from this book with great photos & layout!
GREAT BOOK!

Published 17 months ago by TJ

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, seems complete, and high quality printing
My father has recently taken up the hobby of guns, ammo, and the history of guns. I ordered this book for a Christmas gift and he enjoyed the book. Read more

Published 18 months ago by Christopher M. Deck

3.0 out of 5 stars Gun: A Visual History
Book is OK, but noted some obvious errors without "digging".
It does cover a wide range of weapons, which is good.

Published 22 months ago by J. Foree

5.0 out of 5 stars Book as gift
I purchased this book at Christmas for my husband, which he was pretty impressed with, and he suggested I order for our son-in-law's birthday, which I did. Read more

Published on April 30, 2009 by Janyce L. Stull

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First Sentence:
HANDGUNS ARE THE ultimate expression of portable firepower. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
barrel shroud, barrel band, cocking handle, sport guns, rifled weapons, tubular magazine, octagonal barrel, butt stock, bolt handle, box magazine

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
British Army, World War, Red Army, Hiram Maxim, United States, Samuel Colt, John Browning, Brown Bess, German Army, Westley Richards, Action Express, Western Front, The Martini-Henry, James Bond

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