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The Great Book of Guns: An Illustrated History of Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms |  | Author: Chris McNab
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 14984
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 448
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 12.1 x 9 x 1.6
ISBN: 159223304X
Dewey Decimal Number: 683.4009
EAN: 9781592233045
ASIN: 159223304X
Publication Date: October 27, 2004
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Product Description
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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 fabulous, wonderful addition to our library October 4, 2009
Nana Sadie (Tyringham, MA)
Was a gift for thrilled husband ... he plans to paint some of the guns from the excellent photographs. Of curse, it will cost a fortune to have them all framed!
 not the best, but a nice looking book January 9, 2008
bluelizzard (va)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
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.
The Great Book of Guns: An Illustrated History of Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms January 18, 2007
A. Hintz
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book was a gift for Christmas for my grandson. He said he likes it very much. He called me in Arizona to thank me for it, I figure it is what he wanted. I guess it's fine. As long as he's happy, that's all I care.
 Wonderful photos, but not much else March 2, 2006
Margaret A. Shauers (Great Bend, KS USA)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
The photos are great! There was little information to really tell about each gun pictured.
Great Book of Guns, Indeed! January 13, 2006
J. Loucks (Portland, OR)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book looks sweet on our coffee table. The pictures are beautiful- especially the ones of antique rifles. My knowledge of firearms has greatly increased just by reading it in my spare time. There is fascinating history about guns that I had never heard of previously. I like the way the book is organized by firearm type and country of origin. I'm truly glad I purchased this book.
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