Classic, encyclopedic history of weaponry from ancient times to the 20th Century Written by leading expert in the history of guns Illustrated throughout with photographs and engravings First published in Great Britain in 1881, The Gun and its Development traces the history of weaponry from the obscure, ancient origins of the sling-shot, through the introduction of fire-arms into Europe in the thirteenth century and the development of military and sporting rifles throughout the centuries, to the advent of modern, factory ...
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Classic, encyclopedic history of weaponry from ancient times to the 20th Century Written by leading expert in the history of guns Illustrated throughout with photographs and engravings First published in Great Britain in 1881, The Gun and its Development traces the history of weaponry from the obscure, ancient origins of the sling-shot, through the introduction of fire-arms into Europe in the thirteenth century and the development of military and sporting rifles throughout the centuries, to the advent of modern, factory-produced artillery in the early 20th century. Detailed chapters cover an expansive range of weaponry - sporting and military, including the discovery and use of gunpowder; early to modern handguns; hammerless guns; ejector guns; internal bollistics; public gun trials; methods of gun-making; and the development of rifling. Drawing on diverse sources and illustrated throughout with photographs and intricate engravings The Gun and its Development is a fascinating and valuable reference work for anyone interested in the subject of guns and gun-making, and anyone interested in military or industrial history.
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Publisher:
Published for National Rifle Association by Odysseus Editions
Published:
1995
Alibris ID:
16850287705
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. No Dust Jacket Issued. Book Green leather covered boards with gilt titling and graphics and green ribbon bookmark. Blue moire endpapers. Nice collectible edition. Shelf: E-1.
Edition:
Special Edition Privately Printed for the Members of the Firearm
Publisher:
Odysseus Edition.
Published:
1995
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
15402459699
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New. New book store quality. 804 p. Leather bound, all edges gilt, 6 3/4 x 8 3/4", 31 chapters, heavily illustrated. Back section is 27 pages of advertisements for author's factory. Fantastic gift copy.
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Very Good. Leatherette with gilt decorations, titles and edges. Privately printed for the members of The Firearms Classics Library. A few use marks on edges.
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Near Fine Condition. No Dust Jacket. Text appears clean. No Jacket. Reprint. Nicely bound in dark blue leather w/gilt deco & lettering, raised bands on spine, gilt edge pgs including Index + Ads. Silk end papers & ribbon marker. Some wear to spine exterior is minor, Published for the Rifle Association Firearms Classic Library and its National Firearms Museum. Rare / Scarce Room #441 804 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561056506.
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