50 Guns That Changed the World: Iconic Firearms That Altered the Course of History

Discover how fifty great firearms influenced and helped shape our world. World history has always been interwoven with developments in firearms technology and so is peppered with legendary guns. Since the invention of gunpowder nations have raced to create more useful and powerful firearms with which to protect conquer and hunt. 50 Guns That Changed the World explores the most significant firearms from the past two hundred years from deadly weapons of war to quaint plinking guns. Included are: Winchester Model 1873 Colt 1911 Mauser Model 98 M1 Garand Ruger 10/22 AK-47 AR-15 Benelli M2 Glock G17 Barrett 82A1 Discover the history design details operation variants and users of each firearm illustrated with archival photography from the manufacturers and of the guns in action. Firearms enthusiasts history buffs hunters and shooters will all find something to marvel at in this gorgeous full-color book. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns rifles handguns target shooting gun collecting self-defense archery ammunition knives gunsmithing gun repair and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting big game hunting small game hunting wing shooting turkey hunting deer stands duck blinds bowhunting wing shooting hunting dogs and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.