Tales of the Gun

Centuries after the firearm's invention, hundreds of innovators, engineers and inventors have united to forge what is widely considered one of the most impeccably crafted creations ever produced. Tales of the Gun chronicles the enduring history of firearm design and manufacture, tracing the evolution from primitive, early weapons to today's computer-controlled, high-tech factories. From the gunslingers of the Wild West to the cutting-edge technologies being developed for tomorrow's super-weapons, firearms have etched a lasting place in contemporary culture for their exemplary blend of form, function, and beauty.