First published in Great Britain in 1881 and subsequently revised nine times between then and 1910, The Gun and Its Development traces the fascinating history of weaponry: the obscure, ancient origins of the slingshot and the bow, the invention of the crossbow, possibly around 1000 AD; the introduction of gunpowder into Europe in the fourteenth century; the development of sporting and military guns over the centuries thereafter; and the rise of modern, mass-produced firearms in the early twentieth century. Chapters cover ...
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First published in Great Britain in 1881 and subsequently revised nine times between then and 1910, The Gun and Its Development traces the fascinating history of weaponry: the obscure, ancient origins of the slingshot and the bow, the invention of the crossbow, possibly around 1000 AD; the introduction of gunpowder into Europe in the fourteenth century; the development of sporting and military guns over the centuries thereafter; and the rise of modern, mass-produced firearms in the early twentieth century. Chapters cover early to modern handguns; gunpowder ignition methods from fuses and flintlocks to percussion fulminates; shotguns; hammerless guns; ejector guns; the history of the firearms industry; manufacturing methods and their development in Britain, America, and elsewhere; how to use and handle different types of guns; ballistics; the development of rifling and smokeless powder; and much more. Copiously illustrated with photographs and marvelous engravings, The Gun and Its Development is the classic, authoritative reference work on the subject, certain to be of great interest to marksmen, hunters, gun collectors, and anyone interested in military or industrial history.
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Seller's Description:
Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 0853680736. Reprint of the 1910 edition. Fine grey cloth hardcover, no inscriptions or marks. Very good unclipped dust jacket which Is faded to the spine. The history of weaponry: the obscure, ancient origins of the slingshot and the bow, the invention of the crossbow, possibly around 1000 AD; the introduction of gunpowder into Europe in the fourteenth century; the development of sporting and military guns over the centuries; Black & white drawings and artwork; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 804 + xxvii pages.
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Very Good. Hardback leather-bound book in very good plus condition. Special edition privately printed for the members of The Firearms Classics Library of the National Rifle Association. Gilt page edges and gilt design on leather covers. Slight odor, otherwise book is in fine condition. No dust jacket but may not have been published with one.
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Good Fair jacket. Hardcover in jacket. Hardcover book is in very nice shape. Clean, strong binding, minimal wear overall. Dust jacket shows moderate wear including a small tear near the bottom left front by the spine. Tulsa's best used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.
Edition:
9th edition, rewritten, and with many additional illus
Publisher:
Bonanza Books
Published:
1967
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
14770053838
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Seller's Description:
Fine in fine dust jacket. xx, 804 p. : illus., ports.; 23 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Portraits. 1967 reprint edition with DJ. Book is LIKE NEW. No marks or writing. DJ shows light wear for age
