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The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Guns

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Not quite what I was expecting. I expected a more detailed encyclopedia of gun mechanics and operation ...not just a history with a list of guns. Some of the guns don't have any illustrations, and the information provided you could probably get by googling the gun...was really looking for a more technical book.

This book cover small arms ranging from handguns(single-action revolvers/double-action revolvers/semi-auto pistols),SMG,rifles(bolt-action/semi-auto/automatic) to MG. Licensed production models by various countries were also included. Pictures of the guns were in color and of excellent quality. However, there's no pictures for some of the firearms. Specification include : manufacturer,caliber,magazine capacity,type of action,total length,barrel length and weight unloaded. Effective range for all the firearms was not included. Overall, it's a good buy.

The title says it all. I stumbled upon this book at Borders Books for the ridiculous clearance price of $9.99. That was in 2008 and they got snapped up like hot cakes! I found it on Amazon as a gift for a friend at a higher price, but it's well worth it. There are literally thousands of color-side view pictures and specifications of just about every firearm imaginable; from Colonial Muskets to Mausers to M-4 Carbines and beyond, from every part of the globe. Not just

rifles, but handguns and revolvers as well. Of course it does not have everything ever made in the category of "Guns" but it's pretty darn close. I live in Florida, where we have Gun Shows just about every other month. This book has been invaluable to me as a research reference for a particular piece that I've found at a Collector or Modern Weaponry Show. This is a must have book for any of you gun enthusiast/historians out there. Just make sure it looks EXACTLY like the picture of the cover--as that is THE one you want. You will love this book.

I picked this one up @ Marshalls for a few dollars and what a bargain. Even @ full price, this is a great, well illustrated, general, quick reference book. Not great detail like "Small Arms of the World" but better than the usual cheap compendium of firearms. This book complements any collection of firearms books.