Ultimate Handguns

The Ultimate Collectors Guide to 500 Handguns in Full Color!Ultimate Handgunsbrings together five hundred classic examples, organized from A-Z by country and gunmakers name, of handguns of all types, from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century, which makes it a serious reference book for collectors, enthusiasts, and sportsmen alike. It shows the different types of handgun which the world has used to wage war, break and defend its laws, and hone its sharpshooting skills. From historic pistols like flintlock English Collumbell holster pistol to modern revolvers like the Smith & Wesson Model 29 Magnum, made famous in theDirty Harrymovies, the full gamut is covered inUltimate Handguns. Inside, you will find: Over five hundred handguns in full color, including close-up details of particular features of the weaponFull descriptions and technical specifications of each weaponIntroductory passes to famous makers such as Colt and Smith & Wesson