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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.
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ISBN 10: 0706400410
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Octopus Books Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 97 pages; 140 illustrations in color & black and white. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 35572
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