by JohnWalter (Author)
The handgun has been an inevitable part of history, used for chivalrous duels between gentlemen, showdown confrontations between the lawless, battlefield combat, personal protection, and crime in many forms. Profusely illustrated, this study provides a chronological history, showing the development, performance, design and ammunition of the weapon, with information about some noted users.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Published: 02 Jan 1997
ISBN 10: 1854092316
ISBN 13: 9781854092311