Pistols, Revolvers and Submachine Guns, The World Encyclopedia of - An illustrated historical reference to over 500 military, law enforcement and antique firearms

An expert history of small arms from the 14th century to the present day, with comprehensive illustrated directories of firearms, with full technical specifications, from the medieval hand cannon and the matchlock handgun to the Luger P08 and today's Glock 19M, including the Colt .45, the Lanchester, and the Barrett Mx4 Storm submachine gun.