Dutch Muskets & Pistols
by Kist Van Der Mark, J B Kist, and Puype Van Der Sloot
Despite a long history of involvement in the design and production of firearms, the Birmingham firm of Webley & Scott is probably better known to the general public for its manufacture of airguns than for any other product. Until now, there has been no published reference that concentrates exclusively on the history and development of Webley air pistols. This book has been prepared to offer a comprehensive guide for all those interested in the subject and who appreciate the traditional British c...
For the first time in a book, the top experts from Guns & Ammo's Handguns magazine share their thoughts on handguns, ammo, gear, tactics, and more for defensive situations. Handguns Guide to Self-Defense is packed with useful information specifically geared toward using small arms for personal defense. A vast range of topics are covered in these articles, including: Attacks from an angle Nonstandard firing grips Controlling your gun in a crowd Aftermath of a self-defense shooting Gun jam f...
The NRA National Firearms Museum 2015 calendar is a showcase of some of the most important firearms in the permanent collection of the Museum. Each gun has a detailed description explaining its historical importance, along with additional photographs highlighting significant features, people and places associated with that particular firearm.
This volume explores development of the gun and its use in the American West, from the frontiersmen and their muskets, through its military service in the wars against Mexico, against Native American tribes, and throughout the Civil War.
The Art of the Japanese Sword
by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, and 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 weapons. The Art of the Japanese Sword conveys to the reader Japanese samurai sword history and Japane...
A complete compendium of rifles and shotguns through the ages. A "rifled" firearm is one in which the projectile is made to spin as it travels up the bore. The term "rifle," however, was originally applied to muskets to differentiate them from the earlier smoothbore weapons and is used today to designate the infantryman's personal weapon, fired from the shoulder or the hip, or, in some modern weapons, from a bipod. The rifle has also been used by sportsmen to kill larger game and was also use...
For decades, Gene Hill's articles and books have captured the spirit of the outdoors in a way that inspires and entertains millions of readers. A Hunter's Fireside Book captures the essence of the life of a sportsman and explores the full spectrum of the hunter's experience: sunrises in the duck blind, an unforgettable hunter's moon, the camaraderie of men who know the pleasures of being wet and cold and a little bit lost.
The Japanese sword has long been appreciated both as a weapon and as an object of art. Only in Japanese culture has the sword been developed to such a level of technological excellence and spiritual importance. As a cutting weapon, the fully developed curved katana, or samurai sword, of the samurai warrior was uniquely effective. As a cultural object, it offers invaluable insights into the social and spiritual history of the Japanese people. Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum o...