Author : Ian McCollum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1733424636
Pistols of the Warlords
Ian McCollum
Pistols
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Pistols
Jeff Kinard
Author : Jeff Kinard
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004-11-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781851094752
Pistols by Jeff Kinard Pdf
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. Pistols follows the evolution of personal sidearms in Europe, the United States, and Asia from medieval-era "hand cannons" with their clunky ignition systems, to the revolutionary Colt revolvers of the 19th century, to the modern semiautomatic weapons of today. Full of fascinating insights and details, this work shows how pistols brought about the decline of knights in armor, and ultimately replaced the sword on the battlefield. The book also explores the pistol's astonishing "democratization" as it moved from being a luxury item of the nobility, to standard issue for soldiers, to a mass-produced commodity and source of intensive corporate competition. Along the way, readers meet the many colorful characters (often eccentric geniuses) who devoted themselves to pistol development.
Walther Pistols
John Walter
Author : John Walter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472850829
Walther Pistols by John Walter Pdf
While the PP and PPK were intended for police work, the Walther P 38 was produced for the Germany military; all three pistols have garnered a formidable international reputation since the 1930s. The innovative Walther PP (Polizeipistole), a double-action semi-automatic pistol intended for the law-enforcement market, became available in 1929 and went on to arm the police of several European countries in the 1930s. Its smaller cousin the PPK, more readily concealed for undercover work but with reduced magazine capacity, was produced from 1931. Intended to replace the P 08 Luger, the Walther P 38 was issued from 1940 and equipped the armed forces of Germany and other countries during and after World War II, but never entirely replaced the Luger in German service. All three pistols went on to have lengthy and varied service across the world after 1945. Both the PP and the PPK remain in production today, while the P 38 re-emerged as the P1 and equipped West German forces from 1963 until 2004, when it was replaced by the P8. In this study, noted authority John Walter assesses the origins, development, use and legacy of these three high-profile semi-automatic pistols, alongside other Walther variants, such as the tiny .25 ACP Modell 9.
Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers
Julian S. Hatcher
Author : Julian S. Hatcher
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 715 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781632201492
Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers by Julian S. Hatcher Pdf
Originally published in 1935, Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers is a treatise on handguns of the early twentieth century. Written by Major Julian S. Hatcher, an expert on the subject of firearms of all sorts, readers will gain invaluable insight into everything to do with handheld firearms of the 1930s. In his introduction, Hatcher emphasizes that he has made an earnest effort to make this book accessible for both novices and experts. Novices who know nothing whatsoever about firearms and their use can easily learn from this book, while experts will find a technical reference book where “the results of many experiments with pistols and revolvers and their ammunition are tabulated in convenient form.” Covering such subjects as the different methods of shooting and using hand firearms; their mechanism, care and repair; their interior and exterior ballistics; the peculiar suitability of the different kinds for various purposes; the relative effectiveness or stopping power of the various calibers and types of gun and ammunition; and many more, this book is an immense store of knowledge on early handguns. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Sex Pistols Invade America
Mick O’Shea
Author : Mick O’Shea
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781476669397
The Sex Pistols Invade America by Mick O’Shea Pdf
In November 1977, Warner Bros. secured the rights to release the album Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols in America. The following January, the Sex Pistols--already the "scourge" of Britain--were discovered by unsuspecting American audiences in an infamous U.S. tour, accompanied by sensational media coverage and moral panic. Malcolm McLaren, the band's manager, eschewed the established rock 'n' roll markets of New York and Los Angeles in favor of off-the-radar venues in Memphis, San Antonio and Baton Rouge, sowing the seeds for countercultural clashes in the conservative South. Two weeks later the band split up but punk had invaded mainstream American culture. Drawing on input from fans, the author chronicles the Pistols' first and only U.S. tour and separates fact from fallacy in the mythology surrounding those 12 days of mayhem.
United States Martial Pistols and Revolvers
Arcadi Gluckman
Author : Arcadi Gluckman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781632201676
United States Martial Pistols and Revolvers by Arcadi Gluckman Pdf
A historical reference for more than one hundred handguns. United States Martial Pistols and Revolvers, first published in 1939, provides firearm collectors and enthusiasts with a single authoritative volume containing information on the development and description of martial short arms, from the flintlock pistol that was available at the birth of the nation to the latest available handguns during the World War I. This book is particularly useful to collectors as an important reference source, offering a listing of single-shot pistols, revolvers, and semiautomatic pistols, over the period of 1799–1917. Gluckman covers the brief histories of more than one hundred handguns, going into the specific details of the chemistry of gunpowder and the development of the first automatic firearms. Following innovators like Reverend Alexander Forsyth, John P. Lindsay, and Samuel Colt, the evolution of the weapons is carefully examined over time. The comprehensive text is accompanied by a series of original illustrations of the pistols and revolvers, demonstrating the specifics of many gun mechanisms. For experts and the more casual hobbyist alike, this book offers a unique collection of information on martial pistols and revolvers in the United States, up until WWI. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
9 Mm/45 Caliber Autoloading Pistols
National Institute of Justice (U.S.)
Author : National Institute of Justice (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Firearms
ISBN : PURD:32754077960536
9 Mm/45 Caliber Autoloading Pistols by National Institute of Justice (U.S.) Pdf
The Browning High-Power Pistol
Leroy Thompson
Author : Leroy Thompson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472838100
The Browning High-Power Pistol by Leroy Thompson Pdf
Making its debut in 1935, the Browning High-Power was the world's most widely used military pistol for much of the 20th century. Military and law-enforcement agencies in more than 90 countries have issued the High-Power and it has seen combat in conflicts from World War II through to the 'War on Terror'. After conquering Belgium, Nazi Germany produced more than 300,000 High-Powers for use by the Waffen-SS, Fallschirmjäger and others, and after 1945 the High-Power became standard for most NATO-armed forces as well as scores of others. Chambered for the 9×19mm Luger cartridge, John Browning's High-Power improved on the classic Colt M1911 design, especially in its use of a far simpler takedown system. The pistol's innovative 13-round magazine, designed by Dieudonné Saive, staggered the cartridges for higher capacity without unduly increasing the grip size. During its 82-year production run at Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium, the design evolved slightly, but a 2017 High-Power was still easily recognizable as a descendant of the original model. Packed with gripping material including detailed technical specifications, contemporary photographs and highly accurate artist's renditions, this title is a comprehensive and informative guide to the world's most iconic semi-automatic pistol.
The Complete Book of Tokarev Pistols
Cameron S. White
Author : Cameron S. White
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1931464871
The Complete Book of Tokarev Pistols by Cameron S. White Pdf
The Colt 1911 Pistol
Leroy Thompson
Author : Leroy Thompson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849084345
The Colt 1911 Pistol by Leroy Thompson Pdf
First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence amongst US Special Operations units as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC personnel are issued current generation 1911-type pistols. In addition the pistol has seen service with famous law enforcement agencies such as the Shanghai Municipal Police, LAPD Swat and Texas Rangers. Nearly a century after its introduction, the M1911 pistol remains a popular design and is now produced by virtually every major firearms manufacturer doing business in the USA.
The Modern American Pistol and Revolver
A. C. Gould
Author : A. C. Gould
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1888-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465572455
The Modern American Pistol and Revolver by A. C. Gould Pdf
FN Browning Pistols
Anthony Vanderlinden
Author : Anthony Vanderlinden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0970799799
FN Browning Pistols by Anthony Vanderlinden Pdf
Expanded, Second Edition
Cold War Pistols of Czechoslovakia
James D. Brown
Author : James D. Brown
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Pistols
ISBN : 0764333542
Cold War Pistols of Czechoslovakia by James D. Brown Pdf
This is the first English language work to examine the subject in detail and the first in any language to identify, describe, and quantify variations and production figures for the models covered. The book focuses on the Czechoslovak Communist period (1948-1989), but reaches back into the 1930s in order to trace the history of the 6.35 mm Duo pocket pistol, which remained in production under the name "Z" until 1974 with a total of thirteen distinct marking variations, and the 6.35 mm model 1945, which had its beginnings as the model 1936. The 7.65 mm model 50 police pistol and its successor, the model 70, are covered in depth, documenting both marking variations and a significant number of design changes introduced during their thirty-three-year production life. The 7.62 mm model 52 Army pistol is given extensive treatment based on data drawn from over 2,000 specimens; in addition to descriptions of both standard and rare variants, significant discussion of the pistol s mechanical characteristics and potential safety problems is presented. Also covered are the more modern commercial CZ 75 and CZ 85, the military model 82, and the commercial CZ 83, as are small calibre target pistols and signal pistols.
Sex Pistols
Peter Smith
Author : Peter Smith
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781442255593
Sex Pistols by Peter Smith Pdf
The Sex Pistols exploded onto the music scene in 1976, paving the way for the deluge of punk rock that would change the face of modern rock music forever. Their debut album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols, proved one of the most important rock albums of all time, fusingslammed rock chords with searing vocals. The Sex Pistols simply, and seemingly effortlessly, blew awayall that had come before them, setting an entirely new bar for rock acts that followed in their wake. In Sex Pistols: The Pride of Punk, Peter Smith explores the impact the band had on launching the punk movement, beginning in 1976 with their debut single and ending in 1978 with their American tour. Despite their brief career, the Sex Pistols illustrate an important set of political and cultural elements of 1970s UK and US culture: disaffected youth, strained international relations, and rapid changes in culture. Peter Smith digs deep to collate the factors that fueled the Sex Pistols and the punk revolution.
