Pistols, Revolvers and Submachine Guns, The World Encyclopedia of - An illustrated historical reference to over 500 military, law enforcement and antique firearms

An expert history of small arms from the 14th century to the present day, with comprehensive illustrated directories of firearms, with full technical specifications, from the medieval hand cannon and the matchlock handgun to the Luger P08 and today's Glock 19M, including the Colt .45, the Lanchester, and the Barrett Mx4 Storm submachine gun.

About the author

Will Fowler is the author of over 30 books covering military technology and conflicts from the 19th century to the second Gulf War. Anthony North has written and lectured about arms since the 1970s and is the author of The Book of Guns and Gunsmiths. Charles Stronge is an editor and writer specializing in the fields of politics and military history. T. Logan Metesh is an arms historian with a focus on history and development. He is the owner of High Caliber History LLC.

Summary

An expert history of small arms from the 14th century to the present day, with comprehensive illustrated directories of firearms, with full technical specifications, from the medieval hand cannon and the matchlock handgun to the Luger P08 and today's Glock 19M, including the Colt .45, the Lanchester, and the Barrett Mx4 Storm submachine gun.

Product details

• Authors: Will Fowler, Fowler Will, Logan Metesh, Anthony North, North Anthony, Charles Stronge, Stronge Charles
• Publisher: Anness Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.10.2024
• EAN: 9780754835769
• ISBN: 978-0-7548-3576-9
• Illustrations: 550 colour photographs and illustrations
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Military / Weapons, SPORTS & RECREATION / Reference, SPORTS & RECREATION / Shooting, Reference works, Weapons & equipment, Weapons and equipment, Small firearms, guns and other equipment, Small firearms, guns & other equipment