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Author | : Waldo E. Nutter |
Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 1958 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : |
Download Manhattan Firearms Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Traces the Manhattan background from its formation in 1855 to its succession by the American Standard Tool Company in 1869 Illustrated with photographs by noted collector Miles W. Standish Manhattan's activities spanned the years 1855 to 1873--an exciting period in American firearms that witnessed the high development of the percussion revolver, its rapid decline in the post-Civil War years, and the emergence of metallic cartridge arms. Substantiated by original records, the author discusses Manhattan's four patents, the connection of the Manhattan .22 caliber revolvers with the early usage of the .22 long cartridges, a lawsuit between Smith & Wesson and Herman Boker & Company, as well as many other aspects of Manhattan's history. A serious work on an American maker, this book constitutes a significant contribution to firearms history and merits a place on the bookshelf of every arms collector and enthusiast.
Author | : Jeff Kinard |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 2004-11-23 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 185109475X |
Download Pistols Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The development of the pistol helped bring the age of the armored knight to an end, provided the elite with a status symbol of dangerous glamour, and inspired both artisans and industrialists to reach new heights of invention. Pistols follows the evolution of personal sidearms in Europe, the United States, and Asia from medieval-era "hand cannons" with their clunky ignition systems, to the revolutionary Colt revolvers of the 19th century, to the modern semiautomatic weapons of today. Full of fascinating insights and details, this work shows how pistols brought about the decline of knights in armor, and ultimately replaced the sword on the battlefield. The book also explores the pistol's astonishing "democratization" as it moved from being a luxury item of the nobility, to standard issue for soldiers, to a mass-produced commodity and source of intensive corporate competition. Along the way, readers meet the many colorful characters (often eccentric geniuses) who devoted themselves to pistol development.
Author | : William S. Brophy |
Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 756 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Firearms industry and trade |
ISBN | : 9780811708777 |
Download Marlin Firearms Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
From 1863 to the present--the company and the men who made it successful, the details of all models of rifles and the many other Marlin products.
Author | : Chris McNab |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9781592233045 |
Download The Great Book of Guns Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
An encyclopedic look at firearms.
Author | : David Miller |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 525 |
Release | : 2023-11-14 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1510756914 |
Download Ultimate Handguns Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The Ultimate Collector's Guide to 500 Handguns in Full Color! Ultimate Handguns brings together five hundred classic examples, organized from A-Z by country and gunmaker's name, of handguns of all types, from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century, which makes it a serious reference book for collectors, enthusiasts, and sportsmen alike. It shows the different types of handgun which the world has used to wage war, break and defend its laws, and hone its sharpshooting skills. From historic pistols like flintlock English Collumbell holster pistol to modern revolvers like the Smith & Wesson Model 29 Magnum, made famous in the Dirty Harry movies, the full gamut is covered in Ultimate Handguns. Inside, you will find: Over five hundred handguns in full color, including close-up details of particular features of the weapon Full descriptions and technical specifications of each weapon Introductory passes to famous makers such as Colt and Smith & Wesson
Author | : David Miller |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 954 |
Release | : 2022-01-18 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 151075685X |
Download The Illustrated Directory of Guns Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Written by a technical expert who has fired many of the guns featured, this book includes wide and varied assemblage of weapons from each of the world’s major manufacturing countries. The Illustrated Directory series provide readers with a fully illustrated, comprehensive reference book packed with timelines, historical facts, and images designed to inform and excite. At 512 pages packed with information and photographs, this book is a necessary addition to any enthusiast's library. Complete with full specification table with each entry including type, origin, caliber, and size, The Illustrated Directory of Guns is the most ambitious and lavishly illustrated history of guns for the collector and enthusiast. It shows in clear, detailed photographs and text over 1500 guns with separate sections on Pistols, Revolvers, Rifles, Shotguns (military and sporting), Machine Guns, and Submachine guns. A few featured include: Remington Smith & Wesson Winchester Glock Vickers Mauser Browning Colt Beretta And more Organized A-Z by country and gunmaker's name, the book clearly shows the different types of gun which the world has used to hunt, wage war, break and defend its laws, hone its sharpshooting skills, and fire purely for the fun of it. The book also features an introduction on each section, which gives a brief history of the development of that particular kind of firearm.
Author | : Ned Schwing |
Publisher | : Gower Publishing Company, Limited |
Total Pages | : 1112 |
Release | : 1997-02 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780873414807 |
Download Standard Catalog of Firearms Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A catalogue listing more than 12,000 types of guns and over 1,100 American and foreign manufacturers, catalogued and priced by condition for collectors and dealers. Entries include brief background and history of the item, often with a photograph. The introductory material reviews gun purchase protocol, and includes the entire text of the new Assault Weapons Law. The revised edition features a new section on the M1 Garand for military arms collectors. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Publisher | : Zenith Press |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2011-03-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0760339716 |
Download Guns of the Civil War Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"Featuring guns photographed by Dennis Adler from the Mike Clark/Collector's Firearms Collection; the Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; and the Dennis LeVett Collection, with additional photography provided by the Rock Island Auction Company Archives."
Author | : Graham Smith |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 390 |
Release | : 2022-06-14 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1510756728 |
Download Civil War Weapons Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Learn about the evolution of weapons by studying the design of the Civil War weapons cataloged in this attractive, full-color reference book. More than three million Americans fought in the Civil War and over six hundred thousand men, or two percent of the population, died in this dreadful conflict. Its impact is still felt today, for the war shaped our nation, and our national character. Studying the weapons used by both the Union army and Confederate forces tells an intriguing story of its own. The well-equipped Union army had access to the best of the industrial North's manufacturing output. By contrast, the South had to get by with imported arms and locally made copies of patented weapons. But the pressure of war quickly led to improvements in both sides' firearms. A War that began with single-shot horse pistols ended with multi-shot revolvers. Poignant archive photography is used throughout the book, showing the weapons in contemporary action, and placing them in their Civil War context. Evocative paintings by renowned Civil War artist Don Troiani bring the battlefield action to life.
Author | : R. A. Steindler |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2022-08-01 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0811771806 |
Download The Firearms Dictionary Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
R. A. Steindler was researching a book about guns when he realized that many gun terms were used differently by various writers and sometimes included conflicting definitions, errors, and misconceptions. To fill an obvious need for one consistent authority on the language of guns, he created this comprehensive classic reference. Going beyond the simple definition, the book explains each term fully and puts it into context with any related terms, and the definitions are supplemented with 200 photographs, illustrations, and charts to help clarify technical details.