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  • Percussion Revolvers

    A Guide to Their History, Performance, and Use

    par Mike Cumpston, Johnny Bates ...
    A fascinating look at the history and development of the revolver.Highly detailed and informative, Percussion Revolvers explores the advent, development, and use of precartridge revolvers during the middle years of the nineteenth century. The percussion revolver emerged in the 1830s and remained state-of-the-art until metallic cartridge revolvers came into common use in the mid-1870s. Through the ... En savoir plus

    $10.99 CAD

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  • Sniper Rifles

    From the 19th to the 21st Century

    par Martin Pegler ...
    Collections Livre 6 - Weapon
    A technical outline of the history of the sniper rifle, from its introduction in warfare during the Napoleonic wars, through the US Civil War to its current apogee as the most frequently used combat rifle in Iraq and Afghanistan. This book details the development of ammunition, different weapons types including single shot, magazine loading and semi-automatic, as well as the introduction and use ... En savoir plus

    $19.99 CAD

  • The Lee-Enfield Rifle

    par Martin Pegler ...
    Collections Livre 17 - Weapon
    The Lee-Enfield is one of the 20th century's most recognisable and longest-serving military rifles. It was adopted by the British Army in 1895 and only replaced by the L1A1 SLR in 1957. It saw combat from the Boer War onwards, and thousands are still in use today; it is estimated that 17 million have been produced. Soldier's recollections of the rifle are overwhelmingly affectionate (it was known ... En savoir plus

    $19.89 CAD

  • Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values

    par Phillip Peterson ...
    Learn to identify the firearms, evaluate their condition and determine value. The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values features detailed specifications and current values from specialized experts for domestic and imported handguns, rifles, shotguns and commemorative firearms.25,000 gun values8,500 different guns4,000 photos ... En savoir plus

    $29.99 CAD

  • Katana

    The Samurai Sword

    par Dr Stephen Turnbull ...
    Collections series Weapon
    The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made. This volume by leading Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull reveals the story of how and why it achieved this distinction. Particular attention is paid to the development of the familiar curved blade from the original straight blades, the associated development of Japan's famous steel-making techniques and the challenges from ... En savoir plus

    $19.99 CAD

  • The Colt 1911 Pistol

    par Leroy Thompson ...
    Collections Livre 9 - Weapon
    First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence amongst US Special Operations units as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC ... En savoir plus

    $19.89 CAD

  • The Thompson Submachine Gun

    From Prohibition Chicago to World War II

    par Martin Pegler ...
    Collections series Weapon
    The Thompson submachine gun, or Tommy gun developed an almost iconic status during the 20th century. It had an unusual beginning, for it was developed during the dying days of World War I as a 'one-man, hand-held machine gun.' The war ended before these first prototypes could be shipped to Europe but once the M1921 Thompson formally entered production it was used by the criminals working in ... En savoir plus

    $19.99 CAD

  • The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle

    par Peter Smithurst ...
    Collections Livre 10 - Weapon
    The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the British Army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. First issued in 1853, the Enfield proved itself worthy during both the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a perfect campaign rifle. However, it was during the ... En savoir plus

    $19.99 CAD

  • The Webley Service Revolver

    par Robert Maze ...
    Collections Livre 19 - Weapon
    The Webley .455in service revolver is among the most powerful top-break revolvers ever produced. First adopted in 1887, in various marques it was the standard-issue service pistol for British and Commonwealth armed forces for nearly fifty years; later versions in .38in calibre went on to see further service in World War II and beyond, as well as in a host of law-enforcement roles around the world ... En savoir plus

    $19.99 CAD

  • Art of the Japanese Sword

    The Craft of Swordmaking and its Appreciation

    par Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp ...
    In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades.Japanese sword art stands out in many ways: functionality as a weapon, sophisticated metallurgy and metalsmithing, the shape of the blade itself—all contribute to the beauty of these remarkable ... En savoir plus

    $46.99 CAD

  • The Martini-Henry Rifle

    par Dr Stephen Manning ...
    Collections Livre 26 - Weapon
    The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884–85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century.Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which ... En savoir plus

    $19.89 CAD

  • Gun Digest 2017

    Modifié par Jerry Lee ...
    Collections Livre 2017 - Gun Digest
    THE 71ST EDITION OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST GUN BOOK!Generations of firearms enthusiasts have used Gun Digest as the number one source for information on guns old and new for hunting, target shooting, collecting and personal defense. Whatever your interest is in relation to firearms, you'll find it in these pages. Informative and entertaining articles by the top writers in the field cover the latest ... En savoir plus

    $32.99 CAD