This fascinating volume explores the relationships between the technology and history of gunmaking. Covering the period from 1720 to 1950, it sees the mechanical engineering technology of the "lock, stock and barrel" firearm change significantly. David Williams, an engineer and academic, has studied the battle between the manual processes of assembly and the clumsy but tireless machine, and here examines this complex relationship in gunmaking, paying particular attention to military firearms manufacture and the growth and ...
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This fascinating volume explores the relationships between the technology and history of gunmaking. Covering the period from 1720 to 1950, it sees the mechanical engineering technology of the "lock, stock and barrel" firearm change significantly. David Williams, an engineer and academic, has studied the battle between the manual processes of assembly and the clumsy but tireless machine, and here examines this complex relationship in gunmaking, paying particular attention to military firearms manufacture and the growth and decline of the Birmingham military and sporting gun trade.
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Add this copy of The Birmingham Gun Trade to cart. $20.84, like new condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2004 by Tempus.
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Fine. Light shelf wear to softcover & textblock edge. Content is like new. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 192 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Revealing History (Paperback).
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New. Birmingham has been a key innovator in the gun trade since the seventeenth century and the Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof house operates to this day. This book tells the story of the technology and history of gun making. Covering the period 1720 to 1950, it sees the mechanical engineering technology of the 'lock, stock and barrel' firearm change. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; HBTB; KNDM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 13. Weight in Grams: 502. 2004. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Add this copy of The Birmingham Gun Trade (Revealing History (Paperback) to cart. $54.96, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Tempus.
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