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Percussion Pistols and Revolvers: History, Performance and Practical UseIn the early transition from the long lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the revolving pistols, however; came patents that created monopolies in revolver production and the through bored cylinder necessary for self contained metallic cartridges. The caplock revolvers took on a separate evolution and remained state of the art long after the widespread appearance of cartridge firing
In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the revolving pistols, however; came patents that created monopolies in revolver production and the through-bored cylinder necessary for self-contained metallic cartridges. The caplock revolvers took on a separate evolution and remained state of the art long after the widespread appearance of cartridge firing rifles and shotguns. They rode in the holsters of of explorers and adventurers across the world and granted safe conduct in the back-alleys of the Industrial West right up until the last quarter of the 19th Century. Handguns possess a mystique distinctly different from that of other firearms. They are tools of personal empowerment-chosen by their owners to provide independence and freedom of movement. In the ambitious, optimistic early years of western industrial civilization they were the emblem of liberty and equality and the bane of repressive governments and social movements. Largely because of the traditions that emerged in the time of the caplock pistols and revolvers, they remain so in the early years of the 21st Century.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 07/20/2005
ISBN: 9780595357963
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d
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★★★★★ 5
The pages are colorful I recommend this book for 6 and up
Format: Hardcover
I am a nine year old boy that loves this book because it has lots of good facts for a report or just to read. The pictures are colorful and has about 50 facts on each page.After this book I want to go to the White House! This is a well done book!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2018
★★★★★ 5
Perfect addition to the Whitehouse Lego Kit..
Format: Hardcover
purchased for our 11 year old grandson to go along with his Whitehouse Lego set. Turns out his younger and older siblings and parents were interested in the facts. Yes that included grandma and grandpa too.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2022
★★★★★ 5
Very cool book with lots of good pictures
Format: Hardcover
I bought this book for the pictures because I used to work at the White House and I use this to explain to friends that have questions about what it was like working there
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great informative book
Format: Hardcover
I purchased this book for my son who loves facts about anything. He’s been googling the White House lately, so I thought this would be perfect. There are many interesting facts & pictures. It definitely kept his interest.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017
★★★★★ 4
excellent book
Format: Hardcover
great facts
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2023