A History of Firearms

A History of Firearms

2nd A History of Firearms ed.

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Publisher's Synopsis

A history of firearm from the early days of of gunpowder, through the development of matchlock muskets, to the wheellock andvarious incarnations of the flintlock, to the development of the percussion cap and the modern caartridge. It explores the early attempts at breech loading and ways to fire more than once before reloading.

Full of illustrations and photographs.

Book information

ISBN: 9781399961905
Publisher: Colin Holcombe
Imprint: Colin Holcombe
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd A History of Firearms ed.
Language: English
Number of pages: 264
Weight: 358g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 14mm