Author : Jim Supica
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 47,47 MB
Release : 2017-09-15
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0785835326
"Guns of NRA National Sporting Arms Museum features the most common and popular sporting arms in America pictured side-by-side with some of the greatest firearm rarities...These guns reflect the three-part theme of the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum at Bass Pro Shops." -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,72 MB
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780785829904
If you own more than one gun, you're a collector. Proudly record the guns in your collection in the official NRA National Firearms Museum Gun Collector's Logbook. Handsomely bound, sporting the NRA Museum and NRA logos on the front cover, this sturdy firearms record album will withstand frequent handling, making it an excellent choice for gun shows and firearm exhibits. This is the best way for gun collectors to document their compliance with Title 27 ATF Documentation Requirements for Firearms Collectors. Each page has fields for recording information on the firearm as prescribed in Table 4 of Title 27, Part 478. At the back of the logbook is a convenient envelope for saving receipts, photos, and other important loose documentation of your guns. Maintaining a record of the disposition and acquisition of every firearm you own for insurance purposes, as well as to aid in the recovery of lost or stolen guns, is the hallmark of a responsible and conscientious gun owner. The new National Firearms Museum-sponsored gun collector's logbook makes the process of recordkeeping easy and enjoyable. Also included in the logbook is a list of NRA-affiliated associations, details on NRA programs, and a money-saving offer for NRA membership.
Author : Jim Supica
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,40 MB
Release : 2012-08-31
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780785829898
This significant tome, with over 1500 photographs, covers the subject of portable firearms from muzzle-loaders to machine guns; from revolvers to machine pistols; from muskets to automatics; from derringers to submachineguns. Compiled by experts whose hands-on knowledge and skill comes over in text and captions, The Illustrated History of Firearms provides a visual reference book to grace any aficionado’s library.
Author : Jim Supica
Publisher : Gun Digest
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,58 MB
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781951115142
Showcasing more than 1,700 firearms in full color! From the earliest hand cannons dating back to 1350, to the finest sporting rifles of the 21st Century, this 2nd edition of The Illustrated History of Firearms covers them all. Spectacular, full-color photos of more than 1,700 guns with detailed captions walk readers through the background and development of virtually every type of firearm ever created, and the people who influenced their use and designs. More than a reference book, The Illustrated History of Firearms brings context to the role firearms have played in shaping world events while also charting the development of today's guns for self-defense, competition, recreation and hunting. Painstakingly researched by expert curators at the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia, this 320-page, hardbound work of art is as educational as it is beautiful. Whether you're an avid gun collector or shooter, a history buff, or simply want to better understand the seemingly countless types of firearms in today's world, this book is a must-have.
Author : Jim Supica
Publisher : Gun Digest Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,58 MB
Release : 2007-01-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780896892934
Smith & Wesson outfitted some of the biggest and boldest gunfighters, both actual and fictional, including Wild Bill Hickock, Buffalo Bill and Dirty Harry, whose exploits are still legendary. Today a renewed Smith & Wesson corporation is back in the front of the pack. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition combines full color photos with details collectors need to identify and better appreciate all Smith & Wesson firearms. For fans of Smith & Wesson firearms, this book is a must-have. This work provides easy-to-locate listings organized by model ad year of manufacture to quickly and accurately identify firearms. With more than 775 models of Smith & Wesson guns and variations, including many models not found in other firearm-pricing guides, this is the book for any Smith & Wesson gun-toting fan.
Author : Jim Supica
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,54 MB
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780785829768
Written by Jim Supica, Doug Wicklund, and Philip Schreier, Treasures of the NRA National Firearms Museum will delight enthusiasts and collectors alike. This truly handsome tome details, with full color photos and well-researched history, over 275 of the most important and valuable guns from the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia. With guns dating from the 1600s to the present day, the book includes over 1,000 color photographs from the museum's own collection. Gun collectors and enthusiasts will marvel at the history and intricate beauty of the world's most treasured firearms. Included in the collection are guns from King James II, Napoleon Bonaparte, Annie Oakley, President Theodore Roosevelt, President Grover Cleveland, Kaiser Wilhelm, Hermann Goring, John Wayne, Sammy Davis, Jr., General Douglas McArthur, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, President John F. Kennedy, to name but a few. In addition, peruse the extensive Robert E. Peterson collection's beautifully engraved guns, Gatling guns, and sporting guns.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,67 MB
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 146543089X
This fascinating visual account of firearms shows everything from the earliest cannons to modern weapons of war. It also highlights how gun technology and military tactics developed in tandem over time. Centuries ago, the Chinese discovered that if they put gunpowder and a projectile into a metal tube and ignited it, they could fire the projectile with enormous force. The first guns were born. Firearms: An Illustrated History showcases over 300 firearms including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, machine-guns, and artillery, each with annotated close-up photographs and details of their origins, barrel, and caliber. It details the use of the firearms, not just in the military but for sport, hunting, and law enforcement. This comprehensive volume traces the history of firearms, highlighting "turning points" such as the rifle with its parallel spiraled groves that could impart a spin to bullets making them fly straighter. It also showcases iconic firearms such as the Walther PPK self-loading pistol popularised in James Bond films. With information on the great gunsmiths including Beretta and Kalashnikov and a detailed guide to how guns work, Firearms: An Illustrated History is an essential purchase for everyone interested in guns and military history.
Author : Jim Supica
Publisher :
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 46,7 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Shotguns
ISBN : 9781844061501
Shotguns showcases the most popular models from over thirty of the world's greatest firearms manufacturers. Together with a comprehensive history of the shotgun, the full colour images in this compendium will enthral expert marksmen and weapons collectors.
Author : Jim Supica
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,31 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Pistols
ISBN : 9781607100966
The most notorious outlaws of the Wild West used them with devastating effect. Pirates threatened their prisoners with them. Soldiers still take them into battle. Spies conceal them in their overcoats. Police officers, security guards, and private citizens carry them. Designed to be fired with just one hand, handguns revolutionized the art of war. Discover the fascinating history of handguns in this comprehensive new title. * Handguns takes aim at the history and evolution of handguns, from early Chinese hand canons to today's high-tech weapons * This fascinating book features stunning photographs of the world's most celebrated handguns from key manufacturers. Close-ups artfully present details like burnished wooden handles and engraved casings * Look down the barrel at some of the most celebrated models of all time, including Smith & Wesson's Model 29, made famous by Dirty Harry * Discover top handgun manufacturers like legendary Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Heckler & Koch, Inc., Springfield Armory, and Taurus International * Learn about different types of handguns, including single-shot pistols, multi-barreled pistols, revolvers, lever-action pistols, and semi-automatic pistols * Includes helpful information about safe handling and storage solutions for gun owners
Author : Doug Wicklund
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,77 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Rifles
ISBN : 9781607100959
In 15th century Europe, the battlefields were rife with inaccurate weapons; canons and muskets often missed their targets completely and needed to be cleaned after each shot. Soldiers began to experiment with grooved barrels, which required less cleaning and had the added benefit of hitting targets with greater precision. These "rifled" barrels quickly caught on, and the rifle was born. Rifles explores how rifles changed over time, and how the requirements of the battlefield brought about new developments, including the advent of the semi-automatic rifle during WWI. Filled with over 200 full-color photographs of rifles, this artful book showcases beautiful antique models as well as extreme modern weapons. See all of the rifles made by top manufacturers, including Browning, Marlin Firearms, Winchester, Ruger, and Remington. Learn about different action types, including bold-action, pump-action, and semi-automatic rifles. It also includes helpful information about safe handling and storage solutions for gun owners.
