A history of firearm from the early days of of gunpowder, through the development of matchlock muskets, to the wheellock andvarious incarnations of the flintlock, to the development of the percussion cap and the modern caartridge. It explores the early attempts at breech loading and ways to fire more than once before reloading.
Full of illustrations and photographs.
By:
Colin Holcombe Imprint: Colin Holcombe Edition: 2nd A History of Firearms ed. Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 358g ISBN:9781399961905 ISBN 10: 139996190X Pages: 264 Publication Date:08 December 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active