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Deadly Beauties, Rare German Handguns, Vol. 1, 1871-1914: Pre-World War I
Hermann Hampe
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Description for Deadly Beauties, Rare German Handguns, Vol. 1, 1871-1914: Pre-World War I
Hardcover. Num Pages: 432 pages, 500 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; 3JJC; WCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 340 x 40. Weight in Grams: 2798.
Drawn from some of the world's most prestigious collections, this comprehensive work is a visual and historical reference exploring the craftsmanship and technical progress of German pistol development from 1871 to 1914. Using specially commissioned color photography, these ultra-rare and priceless side arms, many of which are shown for the first time, are portrayed in stunning detail, highlighting the engravers' art, intricate designs, and ornamentation. Important weapons a from Luger, Walther, Mauser, and many others a belonging to aristocracy and heads of state have been selected to provide the reader with an appreciation of the gunsmith's artisanship. Rare prototypes illustrate ... Read more
Drawn from some of the world's most prestigious collections, this comprehensive work is a visual and historical reference exploring the craftsmanship and technical progress of German pistol development from 1871 to 1914. Using specially commissioned color photography, these ultra-rare and priceless side arms, many of which are shown for the first time, are portrayed in stunning detail, highlighting the engravers' art, intricate designs, and ornamentation. Important weapons a from Luger, Walther, Mauser, and many others a belonging to aristocracy and heads of state have been selected to provide the reader with an appreciation of the gunsmith's artisanship. Rare prototypes illustrate ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
2798g
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764350849
SKU
V9780764350849
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About Hermann Hampe
Hermann Hampe was born in Hannover, Germany in 1961. He lives in Cannes and intends to pursue further research and publications in the historical development of the legendary Japanese Nihonto swords. Jean Varret was born in 1963 in the north of France, an area that was deeply marked from the two World Wars. He lives and works in Cannes, and ... Read more
Reviews for Deadly Beauties, Rare German Handguns, Vol. 1, 1871-1914: Pre-World War I
If you have a spare few minutes, check out the review of our book Deadly Beauties by the YouTube account Forgotten Weapons.