The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Machine Guns - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Machine Guns write by Will Fowler. This book was released on 2015-09-02. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Machine Guns available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This authoritative volume reveals the remarkable history of the machine gun, with a country-by-country directory of 160 classic types.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Pistols, Revolvers and Submachine Guns
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Pistols, Revolvers and Submachine Guns - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Pistols, Revolvers and Submachine Guns write by Will Fowler. This book was released on 2012-01-01. The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Pistols, Revolvers and Submachine Guns available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A visual historical reference to over 500 military, law enforcement and antique firearms from around the world with a fascinating history of small arms from the 14th century to the present day, comprehensive directories of small arms, full technical specifications and is illustrated with more than 550 photographs and artworks. This book features world's most important small guns from the medieval hand cannon and the matchlock handgun to the Luger P08 and today's FN P90 as well as famous small arms including the Colt .45, the Browning High-Power M1935, the Lanchester and the MP38 submachine gun. Included are specially commissioned color photographs and artworks, including cutaway diagrams to show internal components and gun operation. This complete guide is expertly written by leading professionals in their field.
Firearms: An Illustrated History
Firearms: An Illustrated History - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Firearms: An Illustrated History write by DK. This book was released on 2014-04-01. Firearms: An Illustrated History available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This fascinating visual account of firearms shows everything from the earliest cannons to modern weapons of war. It also highlights how gun technology and military tactics developed in tandem over time. Centuries ago, the Chinese discovered that if they put gunpowder and a projectile into a metal tube and ignited it, they could fire the projectile with enormous force. The first guns were born. Firearms: An Illustrated History showcases over 300 firearms including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, machine-guns, and artillery, each with annotated close-up photographs and details of their origins, barrel, and caliber. It details the use of the firearms, not just in the military but for sport, hunting, and law enforcement. This comprehensive volume traces the history of firearms, highlighting "turning points" such as the rifle with its parallel spiraled groves that could impart a spin to bullets making them fly straighter. It also showcases iconic firearms such as the Walther PPK self-loading pistol popularised in James Bond films. With information on the great gunsmiths including Beretta and Kalashnikov and a detailed guide to how guns work, Firearms: An Illustrated History is an essential purchase for everyone interested in guns and military history.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rifles and Machine Guns
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rifles and Machine Guns - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rifles and Machine Guns write by Will Fowler. This book was released on 2007. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rifles and Machine Guns available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This essential encyclopedia of rifles and machine guns is an authoritative reference work and visual directory, explaining the development of arms through the centuries, modern capabilities and individual specifications.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms write by Rupert Matthews. This book was released on 2014-10-01. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This comprehensive, fully illustrated reference volume covers the evolution of small arms from primitive spears to portable rocket launchers. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms details more than 1,000 weapons, complete with full-color photographs. Featuring arms from around the world and across history, this stunning guide highlights the intricacies that make each variety unique, tying in historical anecdotes as well as the history of certain brands. Revealing fascinating insights and historical episodes—such as the inspiration for Samuel L. Colt’s revolvers, or the lozenge-case gun used by Italian spies during World War II—this is an ideal resource for historians as well as fire arms enthusiasts. The volume is lushly illustrated with detailed photographs, many of which are published here for the first time.
