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The Age of the Gun
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ISBN13: 9783690825641
Publisher: Prodinnova
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Age of the Gun explores the remarkable 500-year evolution of portable firearms, from the crude hand cannons of the 14th century to the precision-engineered rifles of the industrial age. Blending history with engineering insight, the book traces the mechanical innovations that transformed firearms technology, from the matchlock and wheel-lock arquebus to the flintlock musket, the bayonet, and the finely crafted rifled arms of the 19th century such as the Chassepot.
Focusing on advances in metallurgy, ignition systems, barrel design, and manufacturing techniques, the book reveals how centuries of experimentation steadily improved reliability, accuracy, and efficiency. More than a history of weapons, it is a story of invention, craftsmanship, and the relentless pursuit of mechanical precision.
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