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.
- ISBN10 1854092316
- ISBN13 9781854092311
- Publish Date 2 January 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 8 March 1999
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Orion Publishing Co
- Imprint Weidenfeld Military
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English