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Classic Handguns of the 20th Century: A Shooter's and Collector's Guide

Posted By: thingska
Classic Handguns of the 20th Century: A Shooter's and Collector's Guide

Classic Handguns of the 20th Century: A Shooter's and Collector's Guide by David W. Arnold
English | 2004 | ISBN: 0873495764, 9780873495769, B0056JSKVG | 160 Pages | PDF | 20.92 MB

This high caliber reference offers readers a dynamic colourful depiction of handguns significant to days gone by. More than 20 models from the 1900s are covered - the Colt SAA, Smith & Wesson.357 Magnum, Walther P-38, Beretta 92 - reminiscent of the days of gunfighters and cowboy action heroes. Based on the series of featured 20th century handguns from Handguns magazine, each chapter will include thorough coverage of a specific model, including historical significance of the model; technical specifications; timeline of design changes, variations, finishes and material; information on derivatives and clones; collector values; and handling and operating characteristics. Full-colour historical photographs offer readers a nostalgic glimpse into the past life of popular 20th century handguns.