Kategoria BISAC: Antiques & Collectibles >> Firearms & Weapons

One of the most feared weapons in the ancient world, the gladius was lethal both on the battlefield and in the arena. Literary sources tell of the terror it inspired, while archaeological evidence of wounds inflicted is testament to its deadly effect. By pulling together strands of literary, sculptural, and archaeological evidence, renowned expert M.C. Bishop creates a narrative of the gladius' development, exploring the way in which the shape of the short sword changed as soldiers and gladiators evolved their fighting style.

Drawing together historical accounts, excavated artifacts,...

Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum offers a fascinating introduction to the design, manufacture and collecting of...

In this classic guide to sixgun cartridges, legendary shooter and gun-writer Elmer Keith covers the selection, use, and loading of the most suitable and popular revolver cartridges. Widely known for his hunting exploits and his role in developing the .357, .41, and .44 Magnums, Keith's tough-minded, pragmatic writing has guided generations of hunters, shooters, ranchers, and gunmen of all kinds. Sixgun Cartridges & Loads is no different. With no detail spared, this book is full of time-honored, field-tested advice on topics like:

Bullet selectionBullet castingBullet sizingRevolver...

In this classic guide to sixgun cartridges, legendary shooter and gun-writer Elmer Keith covers the selection, use, and loading of the most suitable and popular revolver cartridges. Widely known for his hunting exploits and his role in developing the .357, .41, and .44 Magnums, Keith's tough-minded, pragmatic writing has guided generations of hunters, shooters, ranchers, and gunmen of all kinds. Sixgun Cartridges & Loads is no different. With no detail spared, this book is full of time-honored, field-tested advice on topics like:

Bullet selectionBullet castingBullet sizingRevolver...

When it comes to handguns, few can match Elmer Keith's depth of experience and knowledge. Informed by a long life of shooting, hunting, and experimenting with gun and bullet design, "Sixguns" is the definitive work on the history, design, and use of revolvers. Inside you'll find: Detailed photographs and descriptions of old and rare guns and ammunition Advice and information about long range shooting, game shooting, and double action shooting Lessons on trick shooting, quick draws, and hip shooting Chapters on bullets, cartridge selection, and cartridge reloading Guides for revolver...

When it comes to handguns, few can match Elmer Keith's depth of experience and knowledge. Informed by a long life of shooting, hunting, and experimenting with gun and bullet design, "Sixguns" is the definitive work on the history, design, and use of revolvers. Inside you'll find: Detailed photographs and descriptions of old and rare guns and ammunition Advice and information about long range shooting, game shooting, and double action shooting Lessons on trick shooting, quick draws, and hip shooting Chapters on bullets, cartridge selection, and cartridge reloading Guides for revolver...

When it comes to handguns, few can match Elmer Keith's depth of experience and knowledge. Informed by a long life of shooting, hunting, and experimenting with gun and bullet design, Sixguns is the definitive work on the history, design, and use of revolvers. Inside you'll find:

• Detailed photographs and descriptions of old and rare guns and ammunition
• Advice and information about long range shooting, game shooting, and double action shooting
• Lessons on trick shooting, quick draws, and hip shooting
• Chapters on bullets, cartridge selection, and...

When it comes to handguns, few can match Elmer Keith's depth of experience and knowledge. Informed by a long life of shooting, hunting, and experimenting with gun and bullet design, Sixguns is the definitive work on the history, design, and use of revolvers. Inside you'll find:

• Detailed photographs and descriptions of old and rare guns and ammunition
• Advice and information about long range shooting, game shooting, and double action shooting
• Lessons on trick shooting, quick draws, and hip shooting
• Chapters on bullets, cartridge selection, and...

2016 Reprint of 1947 Second Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Klopsteg is assured a place in the history of archery through his scientific investigations of the bow and the revolution in archery technology that he launched. His introduction to archery came in the summer of 1929 when he bought a primitive archery set for the amusement of his three daughters. With his own training in physics and research experience in projectile flight, Klopsteg found himself fascinated by the ancient art of shooting arrows with the bow and...

A heavy javelin, normally used as a shock weapon immediately before contact, the pilum was designed with a particular specialty: it could penetrate a shield and carry on into the individual behind it. Relying on mass rather than velocity, at short range a volley of pila had much the same effect on a charging enemy as musketry would in later periods. The design was not uniform, with a wide diversity of types throughout the developmental history of the weapon, but for more than four centuries it remained a vital part of the arsenal of weapons at the disposal of the Roman...

At the outset of the American Civil War, the wealthy inventor and expert shot Hiram Berdan initiated the setting-up of sharpshooting units in the Union Army; these units would be tasked primarily with open-order skirmishing, but also with long-range, accurate shooting. Initially, it was envisaged that the M1855 Colt revolving rifle would be the weapon employed by these specialists. Available in .36, .44, and .56 caliber, the M1855 swiftly earned a poor reputation, however, as it was prone to a malfunction known as "chain fire," in which powder in all the unfired chambers would be ignited,...

At a time when most handguns were limited to six rounds, the ten-shot Mauser caught the attention of the world for its unprecedented firepower and formidable high-velocity 7.6325mm cartridge. This saw its ultimate expression in the first-ever select-fire handgun--the "Schnellfeuer" machine pistol, fed by a detachable magazine and offering both full-automatic and single-shot modes.

The C 96 was the first semi-automatic pistol to see combat, arming both sides in the Second Anglo-Boer War, and seeing service with the German, Russian, Chinese, and other militaries. Widely purchased...