Starting with the first handguns of the 14th century, the author studies the steady technical development of what became the revolver, as well as the linked subjects of ammunition and holsters. He also looks at airguns, and the linkage with British legislation on their use. The development of ordnance in general was central to the development of the engineering industry, and this well produced look at one specific type of ordnance provides an interesting link. 192 pages, well illustrated with drawings and photographs, mainly in colour. Hardbound. The Crowood Press