Pistols And Revolvers: From 1400 To The Present Day

Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; .44 or 9mm; revolver and automatic the history of handguns is a fascinating journey through the development of hand-held firearms technology. From early hand cannon of the late 14th century to the latest automatics and machine pistols, Collector s Guide to Handguns traces the development of these small arms as they evolved over the centuries. From a Thirty Years War wheel lock to today s Beretta 92, from the Luger to the Colt to the latest Ruger, Collector s Guide to Handguns offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Throughout the book there are technical specifications for featured firearms. Illustrated with more than 200 color and black-and-white artworks and photographs, Collector s Guide to Handguns is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.