Description: This book offers a comprehensive examination of firearms, both antique and modern, providing valuable insights into their design, manufacture, and historical significance. It traces the evolution of firearms from early matchlocks to modern-day semi-automatic weapons, exploring the technological advancements and cultural influences that have shaped their development. The author provides detailed descriptions of various firearms, including pistols, rifles, and shotguns, discussing their mechanisms, materials, and performance characteristics. They also delve into the art of gunsmithing, covering techniques for manufacturing, restoring, and customizing firearms. Beyond the technical aspects, the book also explores the social and cultural impact of firearms, examining their role in warfare, hunting, and self-defense. It discusses the ethical and legal considerations surrounding firearms ownership and use, as well as the ongoing debate over gun control. Through its comprehensive coverage and engaging narrative, this book serves as an invaluable resource for gun enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the fascinating world of firearms. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: French
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Manuel de l'Armurier, du Fourbisseur et de L'Arquebusier : Ou Traite Complet et Simplifie de Ces Arts (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 410 Pages
Language: French
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2017
Topic: General
Item Height: 0.8 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Technology & Engineering
Item Weight: 19.2 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: A. Paulin-Desormeaux
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
