The Book of Gun Trivia

Essential Firepower Facts

Gordon L. Rottman

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English

Osprey
20 October 2013

History; Weapons & equipment; Small firearms, guns & other equipment

Offering a step by step guide through interesting gun facts and statistics, Gordon Rottman presents The Book of Gun Trivia. Covering a range of subjects, such as weapons designations, where rifles get their names from, the longest serving rifles and everything in between, this book brings together everything you ever needed to know about guns and ammunition and much more besides. Alongside the key facts and figures, Gordon Rottman also breaks apart popular myths and misconceptions about both weapons and ammunition, putting his years of military service to good use.

By: Gordon L. Rottman
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 140mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 395g
ISBN: 9781782007692
ISBN 10: 1782007695
Publication Date: 20 October 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword Chapter 1. Essential Gun Facts Chapter 2. Weapon Myths Chapter 3. Ammunition History and Facts Chapter 4. Ammunition Myths Abbreviations and Glossary Acknowledgments

Reviews for The Book of Gun Trivia: Essential Firepower Facts

""A pocket- sized almanac full of essential facts, interesting trivia, and myth-busting tidbits that any gun enthusiast could spend hours mulling over."" --Military History Quarterly