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Author Peterson, Harold L. (Harold Leslie), 1922-1978.

Title A history of firearms / Harold L. Peterson ; illustrated by Daniel D. Feaser.

Publication Info. New York : Scribner, [1961]
©1961

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  623.4 P44    Check Shelf
Description 56 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Note Includes index.
Summary The development of firearms from the earliest known gun dated 1326. Grades 6 and up.
Contents The origin of firearms -- Hand cannon -- The matchlock -- The wheel lock -- Flint arms -- The percussion cap -- Rifling -- Breechloaders and repeaters -- Ammunition -- Guns and safety.
Subject Firearms -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Added Author Feaser, Daniel D., illustrator.
ISBN 0684923084
9780684923086
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