A history of firearms book

For law enforcement and gun aficionados, as well as history buffs, this book is a great read. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. It is well illustrated and covers all of the firearms manufactured by. If you collect sharps rifles or own just one and want to learn everything possible about the gun, the book is a must. With the opening of the american west to settlement, winchester prospered, eventually becoming the iconic company it is today. The brady bill and background checks for gun buyers. Brophy 1989, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Like other books in the wellrespected series, this book shows the reader a detailed, stepbystep process for completely assembling or disassembling these.

Marlin firearms, the very name conjures the image of a lean horseman, with a red bandana wrapped around his dusty neck and a workworn felt hat jammed awkwardly onto his head, his chestnut mount braced at a sudden stop, and both of them are intently focused on something just out of the picture. Not only does the book demonstrate how firearms developedan evolution dependent upon years of trial and error, and often based on the recurrent need for power, accuracy and a fast rate of firebut it shows how these advances directly affected the everyday life of people in almost every civilization on earth. The illustrated history of firearms by jim supica, 9780785836971, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Guns of the fbi is a book that is not only a history reference tome, but its an interesting read that has a chronological flow that allows the reader to be both informed and entertained. This article is part of a series on guns in america that explores the use of firearms in our country and the debate over gun control. In addition to the history and evolution of firearms, practicality in the real world is also important. William doyle has written or cowritten seven books, including pt 109. The illustrated history of guns also offers information on weapons innovators, including alexander forsyth, eliphalet remington, samuel colt, sergei mosin, the mauser brothers, hiram maxim, john browning, richard gatling, john t. Firearms is a coffeetable book guaranteed to provide several evenings worth of entertaining reading to any gun or history enthusiast in. The national firearms museum, at the nra headquarters in fairfax, virginia, details and examines the nearly 700year history of firearms with a special emphasis on firearms, freedom, and the american experience. He holds juris doctorate and bachelor degrees from the university of kansas. Assault and tactical weapons make up a very large and rapidly growing segment of the firearms owned today.

Historical gun articles taken from the pages of the gun digest library, from the classic gun writers. In association with the national firearms museum jim supica, doug wicklund, philip schreier on. The first quarter of the book focuses on the history and development of the winchester company and the rest takes detailed dives into every model manufactured until 1980. One of the most acclaimed firearms designer in history, john moses browning of ogden, utah, began designing for the new havenbased winchester repeating arms company in 1883 and created a version. As many other books on firearms, this book mixes some history, with sketches and pictures, and a heavy dose of details of various winchester models.

Thanks in part to the silk road and adventurous traders like marco polo. Book from the national firearms museum history of firearms. Marlin firearms the history of marlin firearms is covered from 1863 to the present the company and the men who made it successful, the details of all models of marlins, and the many other marlin products. When i heard he was working on this book american gun. From 1863 to the presentthe company and the men who made it successful. How a pro2nd amendment president supported gun control. The history and evolution of guns as told through pictures. Since the first appearance of black powder weapons, firearms have both fascinated and horrified. Sep 25, 2011 i bought this book and also 100 greatest firearms for my father in law whos both a history and gun buff. Published in conjunction with the smithsonian institution, firearms. The recently remodeled 206, 000squarefoot facility houses the sig sauer manufacturing facility and corporate staff offices, and is just about 20 minutes from the companys exeter nh manufacturing facility and the epping, nh training academy.

A ride through americas enduring history with the gun. By 1959 it was the standard rifle for all of germanys armed forces. Articles taken from the history of gun digest books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mar 17, 2014 it would have been nice if some of the experts from the nra national firearms museum could have been included on the consultants list. Dec 27, 2012 1500 firearms featured in a photographic and written treatise of history interlinked with firearms development a book walking through the national firearms museum in fairfax, virginia very near.

An illustrated history charts the evolution of the gun, from the pistol and rifle, to the machine gun and revolver. Dec 22, 2015 where to buy this book usa with worldwide shipping. Prior to taking on oversight of the national firearms museum and nra gun collector programs, jim supica was an antique gun dealer, peddling old iron through his mail order catalog, website and auction business. Later, daviswarner was bought by hd folsom then traded as davis crescent crescent was created out of the beacon arms co, 1892 and in 1932 was bought by stevens. In 2007, remington arms, part of the remington outdoor company, acquired marlin firearms. Includes articles on vintage guns, antique firearms, gun collecting, and howtos from the greatest gun writers of yesteryear. Cornell publications llc links to j stevens arms catalog. Illustrated history of firearms by jim supica, doug.

Sadly, before he completely finished this book he was killed by a marine, who had a posttraumatic disorder and chris was trying to help him. Greener, whose book the gun dates to 1881, there was chokeboring in the 1700s. Feb 03, 2020 the advanced combat rifle colouring book. John moses browning was the prolific gun designer who invented the winchester rifle 3030, the pump shotgun and the colt 45 automatic. An american epic of war, survival, and the destiny of john f. This is an editorially independent series sponsored by tactical firearms training secrets. The illustrated history of guns is a comprehensive look at the tools of battle.

Below weve provided links to the most popular gun books which cover the history of firearms, current technology, valuations, gunsmithing, and hunting. For early settlers pioneering the wilderness of north america. Jim is author or coauthor of six books on firearms. A history of the guns and the company that made them william s. The best gun books for any gun owner gun digest store is where youll find a fantastic selection of books about concealed carry, gun values, gunsmithing, gun laws, selfdefense, gun history and more from the worlds best gun writers and leading gun experts. This significant tome, with over 1500 photographs, covers the subject of portable firearms from muzzleloaders to machine guns. Compiled by experts whose handson knowledge and skill comes over in text and captions, the illustrated history of firearms provides a visual reference book to grace. But perhaps that would have led to too many cooks in the kitchen. Used fine condition with a somewhat lesser condition dustjacket. In association with the nra national firearms museum by jim supica isbn. Carman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Where to buy this book usa with worldwide shipping. He is best known for his automatic pistols and was the first one to invent the slide, which enclosed the barrel of a pistol and the firing mechanism.

After the chinese invented black powder or gun powder during the 9th century, these inventions were later transmitted to the middle east, africa, and europe. If you want deep reading about firearmsthere are a few books that provide very detailed information. Great pictures and the book came in pretty good shape. The nra museums are home to the finest firearms collection in the world. Covering the history and development of marlin from 1863 to the present, this extraordinary, definitive book is the culmination of over 15 years of extensive research into the marlin company so detailed and accurate that it nearly defies description. From collecting and categorizing to longrange shooting and cleaning, theres a book for basically every area of guns and their history. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you.

The direct ancestor of the firearm is the fire lance. The national sporting arms museum, at the bass pro shops in springfield, missouri, at explores and exhibits the. Wilson considered by most collectors to be the book for colt collectors, this massive 608 page profusely illustrated masterpiece is a must for a serious gun collectors library. The percussion era, 18481865, by roy marcot, ron paxton and edward w. A history of the guns and the company that made them by william s. If this compendium is any indication, the fourvolume set will prove the definitive history of sharps. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Thompson, john garland, feodor tokarev, oliver winchester, and mikhail kalashnikov. This move provided the firearms manufacturer with significantly increased manufacturing capacity. While people on both sides of the second amendment debate are consumed by the contemporary legalities surrounding guns, fe. Firearms is a coffeetable book guaranteed to provide several evenings worth of entertaining reading to any gun or history enthusiast in search of a general. This significant tome, with over 1500 photographs, cov. For specific information on any of these books, click on the picture of the book. I would like to see someone write a part two book starting where this book leaves off and ends at present day as a lot as happened with the marlin company and the rifles they have produced since this book was written.

It traces the history and technology behind the us armys 1980s trials program that looked for a brand new weapon to replace the iconic m16. Firearms appeared in the middle east between the late th century and early 14th century. Great book on the history of the marlin firearm company and their rifles. In the past, the company made shotguns, derringers and revolvers based in madison, north carolina formerly based in north haven, connecticut. Chris kyle was our nations deadliest sniper prior to his unfortunate murder in early 20 by a disturbed fellow veteran whom kyle was attempting to help. Gun timeline historical timeline of the development of modern weapons starting at 64 with the first recorded use of a firearm and ending in 1892 with the introduction of automatic handguns. We hope you enjoy studying this historical timeline of the winchester brand and the company that made it all happen.