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.
| ISBN: | 9781782741503 |
| Publication date: | 18th September 2014 |
| Author: | Martin J Dougherty |
| Publisher: | Amber Books an imprint of Amber Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Series: | Collectors Guides |
| Genres: |
Weapons and equipment Antiques, vintage and collectables: buyer’s guides |