
Pistols and Revolvers
From 1400 to the Present Day
Martin J. Dougherty(Author)
Amber Books (Publisher)
Published on 15. September 2014
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-78274-150-3 (ISBN)
Description
Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; .44 or 9mm; revolver and automatic - the history of pistols and revolvers is a fascinating journey through the development of hand-held firearms technology.
From early hand cannon of the late 14th century to the latest automatics and machine pistols, Collector's Guides: Pistols & Revolvers traces the development of these small arms as they evolved over the centuries. From a Thirty Years' War wheel lock to today's Beretta 92, from the Luger to the Colt to the latest Ruger, Collector's Guides: Pistols & Revolvers offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Throughout the book there are technical specifications for featured firearms.
Illustrated with more than 250 colour and black-and-white artworks and photographs, Collector's Guides: Pistols & Revolvers is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.
From early hand cannon of the late 14th century to the latest automatics and machine pistols, Collector's Guides: Pistols & Revolvers traces the development of these small arms as they evolved over the centuries. From a Thirty Years' War wheel lock to today's Beretta 92, from the Luger to the Colt to the latest Ruger, Collector's Guides: Pistols & Revolvers offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Throughout the book there are technical specifications for featured firearms.
Illustrated with more than 250 colour and black-and-white artworks and photographs, Collector's Guides: Pistols & Revolvers is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Amber Books Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 to 99 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
Index; Halftones, color; Halftones, black and white; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
886 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78274-150-3 (9781782741503)
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Martin J. Dougherty is the author of Ireland: The Emerald Isle, Greek Myths and Celts, among many other titles. A former defence consultant, he has written numerous books on history and military history, including Vikings: A History of the Norse People, The Wars of the Roses, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and Kings & Queens of the Medieval World.
Content
Introduction
Early Handguns
Percussion-cap Pistols
Early Cartridge Pistols
The Great War Era
The World War II Era
The Cold War & the Modern Era
Glossary
Index
Early Handguns
Percussion-cap Pistols
Early Cartridge Pistols
The Great War Era
The World War II Era
The Cold War & the Modern Era
Glossary
Index