A highly illustrated guide to small arms from the fifteenth century to the present day. Features flintlock weapons, repeater rifles, shotguns, submachine guns, assault rifles, heavy machine guns, and handheld anti-tank weapons, including famous models such as the Colt Navy revolver, Gatling gun, Kar 98 rifle, Thompson 1928 submachine gun, Uzi, and M110 Semi-automatic Sniper System. Features more than 800 artworks and profile images of firearms in full color. Each weapon is accompanied by detailed specifications listing dimensions, caliber, range, and rate of fire.