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 the general reader. Grouped according to country of origin, each gun's features are listed, as are the military, political and technological context in which each gun was developed.
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Will Fowler is the author of over thirty books covering military technology and conflicts. He has also served for nearly thirty years in the British Territorial Army. Anthony North has worked for many years at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, giving him a wide knowledge of public and private collections of firearms. Charles Stronge is an experienced editor and writer, specialising in politics, international affairs and military history. He served for six years in the British Territorial Army. Patrick Sweeney is the Handgun Editor for Guns & Ammo magazine and has written a number of books and articles
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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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.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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.
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Adore this book.
I adore this book. As a gun enthusiast, I am constantly on the search for a book that has not only good information and history on guns, but detailed pictures to give a good visual... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Bye Bye Blackbird
Great 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. Read more
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