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10/20/21 – Paperback book: From the black powder of 13th century monks to the muskets of French musketeers to the revolvers of the American West, firearms grew increasingly more sophisticated as innovations were introduced. Discover the tremendous inventiveness used to solve design and safety problems over the years. Fully illustrated with over 1,000 drawings, diagrams, and photographs, this thorough reference gives you the feeling of strolling through a museum filled with intriguing artifacts.
You’ll learn about:
primers and propellants
projectiles
metals
barrels
aiming devices
ignition and shot trigger devices
rifle stocks and pistol grips
pistol handles
types of decoration, including etching, engraving, and inlays
powder jars
and more…
With its easy-to-understand descriptions and detailed illustrations, this book brings to life the passion of author Peter Kunz and serves as a unique reference work in the field of historical firearms. Kunz has been studying, restoring, and recreating firearms for more than 20 years. As he handles a variety of antique weapons, he comes to understand how they were constructed and how they were used. In History of Firearms, Kunz shares his extensive knowledge with others interested in the enthralling subject of historical firearms.
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