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The Great Book of Guns: An Illustrated History of Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms
by
Chris McNab
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 f...more
Hardcover, 448 pages
Published
October 27th 2004
by Thunder Bay Press
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Though McNab and Miller used a lot of the same Museum collections for their books, I find myself going back to the McNab more often than the Miller. The fact that McNab organized his guns chronologically instead of by country is really very handy. I bought both for a 19th century research project and the Miller book will have all UK guns clumped together flintlocka and automatics all crammed into one category.
They both need editors that care, sometimes you'll find guns with 10 inches...more
They both need editors that care, sometimes you'll find guns with 10 inches...more
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