Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers: Their Ammunition, Ballistics and Use | Reprint Edition

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First published in 1935, this treatise on handguns of the early twentieth century is both a handy reference and a fascinating piece of firearms history. Written by Major Julian S. Hatcher, an expert on the subject of firearms of all sorts, Textbook of Pistols and Revolvers offers invaluable insight into everything to do with handheld firearms of the 1930s. Hatcher’s straightforward prose makes this volume accessible to the novice while his expertise and attention to detail make it a valuable resource for experts. Covering such subjects as the different methods of shooting and using hand firearms; their mechanism, care and repair; their interior and exterior ballistics; the peculiar suitability of the different kinds for various purposes; the relative effectiveness or stopping power of the various calibers and types of gun and ammunition; and many more, this book is an immense store of knowledge on early twentieth century handguns.