Militaria, arms and armour

In the early 14th century, a new weapon entered the arsenals of European armies.

During the Cold War, the G3 was one of the world's pre-eminent battle rifles.

This third volume in Moller's authoritative reference work describes muzzleloading percussion shoulder arms procured by the U.

In 1836, Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including the .

The armouries were among the most significant visual and symbolic manifestations of the nobility's elevated social position, alongside palaces, chapels, cabinet rooms, and libraries.

A heavy javelin, normally used as a shock weapon immediately before contact, the pilum was designed with a particular speciality: it could penetrate a shield and carry on into the individual behind it.

The name Remington is synonymous with the history of the United States, from the Civil War, the two world wars, and every skirmish in between .

The submachine gun (SMG) came to be the embodiment of the Soviet fighting spirit during World War II.

The first illustration of a cannon in Europe can be dated quite precisely to 1326.

Tracing the history and development of gun-making in Birmingham, England--for many years a center of the world's firearms industry--this book covers innovations in design and manufacture of both military and sporting arms from 1660 through 1960.

Meticulously researched, this book examines the evidence for the post-Roman military forces of France and Britain during the 'Dark Ages', reconstructing their way of life and the battles they fought in compelling detail.

In 1938 the US Chief of Infantry requested that the Ordnance Department develop a carbine to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machine-gun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other troops not needing the power of the M1 Garand rifle.

The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made.

Winchester lever-action repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the American West.

Nearly 100 German military edged weapons are presented in this sumptuously photographed volume featuring information about their owners.

When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun.

Veteran author and respected shooting expert Dr.

The formidable European longsword featuring a double-edged straight blade in excess of 40in, and capable of being used with one or both hands remains one of the most impressive and distinctive edged weapons of the late medieval era.

Making its debut in 1935, the Browning High-Power was the world's most widely used military pistol for much of the 20th century.

This fully illustrated study investigates the uniforms and equipment of the US regular troops and volunteers from the territories fighting for the Union during the American Civil War.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and carefully chosen photographs, this study charts the SVD Dragunov rifle's development, combat use and lasting legacy, from Vietnam to Syria.

The US M60 General Purpose Machine Gun, known as the Pig, was developed in the years after World War II from two revolutionary German designs.

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The breech-loading, single-shot .

An iconic medieval missile weapon, the deadly longbow made possible the English victories at Crecy and Poitiers at the height of the Hundred Years' War.

The M14 may have only been the primary US service rifle for a little over a decade before being replaced by the M16, but it is still considered by many experts to be the best rifle to ever see US service.

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An iconic medieval missile weapon, the deadly longbow made possible the English victories at Crecy and Poitiers at the height of the Hundred Years' War.

If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader's Guide is the only book you need.

In Great Hunting Rifles, firearms expert Terry Wieland leads the reader on a journey through the history of some of the most exquisite rifles made in the twentieth century.

In 1990 the Beretta M9 replaced the venerable Colt 1911 as the main pistol of choice for the US Army, and it has seen widespread use in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The M16 was first introduced in 1958 and was revolutionary for its time as it was made of lightweight materials including special aluminum and plastics.

The M1 Garand gave the US infantryman a marked edge during World War II.

Fully illustrated, this book investigates the articulated plate armour worn by Roman legionaries.

In 1836, Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including the .

Contributions by Sandra Bartlett Atwood, Nathan E.

The world's first self-powered machine gun, the Maxim gun became a potent symbol of Victorian colonialism in the closing years of the 19th century.

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Adopted from the Celts in the 1st century BC, the spatha, a lethal and formidable chopping blade, became the primary sword of the Roman soldier in the Later Empire.

When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun.

Technologically sophisticated and powerful, the crossbow has long enjoyed a popular reputation for villainous superiority because it could be used with little training as a weapon of assassination.

Entering service in 1897, the Arisaka family of bolt-action rifles armed Japanese troops and others through two world wars and many other conflicts, including the Russo-Japanese War of 1904 05.

The M16 was first introduced in 1958 and was revolutionary for its time as it was made of lightweight materials including special aluminum and plastics.

Making its debut in 1935, the Browning High-Power was the world's most widely used military pistol for much of the 20th century.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and carefully chosen photographs, this study charts the SVD Dragunov rifle's development, combat use and lasting legacy, from Vietnam to Syria.

In 1974, renowned Belgian arms company Fabrique Nationale brought out a ground-breaking new light machine gun, the Minimi.

While the PP and PPK were intended for police work, the Walther P 38 was produced for the Germany military; all three pistols have garnered a formidable international reputation since the 1930s.

Developed to replace the Model 1892 Krag-J rgensen rifle, the Model 1903 Springfield was a five-shot bolt-action rifle that introduced the .

Symbolic ornamentation inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art is a long-standing Western tradition.