Rifles and Muskets
From 1450 to the present day
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Firearms & Weapons, History, Military, Weapons
| Author: | Michael E Haskew | ISBN: | 9781782742685 |
| Publisher: | Amber Books Ltd | Publication: | April 20, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Amber Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael E Haskew |
| ISBN: | 9781782742685 |
| Publisher: | Amber Books Ltd |
| Publication: | April 20, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Amber Books |
| Language: | English |
Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; muzzle-loading and breech-loading; revolving and rifling the history of muskets and rifles is a fascinating journey through the development of firearms technology.From early matchlocks of the 15th century to the latest hunting rifles and assault rifles, Collector’s Guides: Rifles & Muskets traces the development of these small arms through their technical revolutions. From a 16th century wheel-lock to today’s Knight MK-85 muzzleloader, from the Winchester to the Ak-47 to the latest sporting rifles, Collector’s Guides: Rifles & Muskets offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Throughout there are technical specifications for featured firearms.Illustrated with more than 260 colour and black-and-white artworks and photographs, Collector’s Guides: Rifles & Muskets is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.
Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; muzzle-loading and breech-loading; revolving and rifling the history of muskets and rifles is a fascinating journey through the development of firearms technology.From early matchlocks of the 15th century to the latest hunting rifles and assault rifles, Collector’s Guides: Rifles & Muskets traces the development of these small arms through their technical revolutions. From a 16th century wheel-lock to today’s Knight MK-85 muzzleloader, from the Winchester to the Ak-47 to the latest sporting rifles, Collector’s Guides: Rifles & Muskets offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Throughout there are technical specifications for featured firearms.Illustrated with more than 260 colour and black-and-white artworks and photographs, Collector’s Guides: Rifles & Muskets is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.
