A visual historical reference to over 500 military, law enforcement and antique firearms from around the world with a fascinating history of small arms from the

Chronicles the history of small arms from the twelfth century through the early twenty-first century and provides a guide to pistols, revolvers, and submachine

An authoritative historical guide to the world of military, antique and law-enforcement firearms, photographed throughout.

This comprehensive encyclopedia is both an expert reference work and stunning visual directory, explaining the development of arms, and showing the individual s