The Great Book of Guns: An Illustrated History of Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms

The Great Book of Guns: An Illustrated History of Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms
by Chris McNab

The Great Book of Guns: An Illustrated History of Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms
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Author: Chris McNab
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-10-27
ISBN: 159223304X
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press

Book Reviews of The Great Book of Guns: An Illustrated History of Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms

Book Review: not the best, but a nice looking book
Summary: 2 Stars

this reveiw of history's firearms has one glaring ommision. the glock was not the first polymer framed handgun, however it was a major leap forward in the world of guns. hecklern and koch did it first, but glock made the concept of polymer frame usable and affordable.
in addition to the lack of glocks, i also disliked the tone of some of his articles.

note: his book, the gun: a visual history, does include mention of the G17.

Summary of The Great Book of Guns: An Illustrated History of Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms

From the invention of gunpowder more than 1,000 years ago in China to the latest Metal Storm firing system with electronic ignition, The Great Book of Guns presents a historical approach to the development of firearms and their place in world events. In chapters on Pistols and Revolvers, Rifles and Shotguns, Submachine Guns, and Heavy Machine Guns, individual weapons are featured in chronological order. Each entry is superbly illustrated with color photography and has detailed specifications and individual descriptions of the gun and its historical context. With an extensive index, up-to-date glossary of technical terms, and historical timeline of firearms, it's easy to chart the history and development of firearms with this superb treatment of more than 1,000 internationally produced weapons.

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