Pistols An Illustrated History Of Their Impact (eapons And Warfare) [Hardcover]

The development of the pistol helped bring the age of the armored knight to an end, provided the elite with a status symbol of dangerous glamour, and inspired both artisans and industrialists to reach new heights of invention.

Provides complete technical details of exemplary pistols from the first working models to the present

In-depth coverage of the three major pistol designssingle-shot, revolver, and automaticand their production and issuance in the United States, Europe, and Asia