Firearms. 140 illustrations in colour & black and white

The history and development of the firearm from the primitive matchlock to the sophisticated revolver, in chapters entitled as follows : 1) Gunpowder and Matchlocks. 2) Wheellocks and Snap Haunches. 3) French Flintlocks. 1600 1700. 4) English Flintlocks 1700 1800. 5) Duelling. 6)The Percussion Cap.