Collector's Firearms: Rare American And European Specimens; Pistols, Revolvers, Muskets, Rifles, Swords, Rapiers

By James W. Flanagan

Book Overview

Collector's Firearms: Rare American and European Specimens; Pistols, Revolvers, Muskets, Rifles, Swords, Rapiers is a comprehensive guide to antique firearms and swords. Written by James W. Flanagan, a renowned collector and expert in the field, this book covers a wide range of rare and unique firearms and swords from both American and European history. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different type of weapon. The first section covers pistols and revolvers, including examples from famous makers such as Colt and Remington. The second section covers muskets and rifles, including early flintlock and percussion firearms. The third section covers swords and rapiers, including examples from medieval times through the Renaissance and into the 19th century. The book is filled with high-quality photographs of each weapon, along with detailed descriptions and historical background information. Collector's Firearms is an essential resource for anyone interested in antique firearms and swords, whether you are a collector, historian, or simply an enthusiast. It provides a fascinating look at the craftsmanship and history of these remarkable weapons, and is sure to be a treasured addition to any library.Oriental Arms And A Suit Of Armor, Inventors������� Models Of Small Arms, English And Continental Cannon Models. Collection Of Lt. Col. James W. Flanagan. Catalog From The Auction At Parke-Bernet Galleries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162990376
• ISBN13: 9781162990378
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"