Weapons of the World: Revolvers and Pistols

The book "Weapons of the World: Revolvers and Pistols" is not just a reference guide listing tactical and technical specifications, but also detailed, interesting stories dedicated to the craftsmanship in the field of manufacturing short-barreled firearms. The reader will get... acquainted with various types of revolvers and pistols: from the oldest models to modern ones, from the smallest to the largest. Special attention in the book is paid to illustrations, which include photographs from private collections and renowned museums around the world, detailed color drawings, and diagrams from patent documentation. Close-ups of individual weapon parts are shown, accompanied by thorough explanations. The author of the book, Vyacheslav Olegovich Shpakovsky, is a candidate of historical sciences, journalist, writer, and author of numerous books and encyclopedias dedicated to the history of cold and firearms and armor.