Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; muzzle-loading and breech-loading; revolving and rifling - the history of muskets and rifles is a fascinating journey through the development of firearms technology. From early matchlocks of the 15th century to the latest hunting rifles and assault rifles, Collector's Guides: Rifles & Muskets traces the development of these small arms through their technical revolutions. From a 16th century wheel-lock to today's Knight MK-85 muzzleloader, from the Winchester to the Ak-47 to the latest sporting rifles, Collector's Guides: Rifles & Muskets offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Throughout there are technical specifications for featured firearms. Illustrated with more than 260 colour and black-and-white artworks and photographs, Collector's Guides: Rifles & Muskets is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.
| ISBN: | 9781782741510 |
| Publication date: | 18th September 2014 |
| Author: | Michael E Haskew |
| 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 |