--- product_id: 8126793 title: "Firearms: An Illustrated History" price: "KSh14179" currency: KES in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/8126793-firearms-an-illustrated-history store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # Global firearms coverage Expert-curated historical insights 400+ vivid color images Firearms: An Illustrated History **Price:** KSh14179 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the legacy of firearms—where history meets art and passion. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Firearms: An Illustrated History - **How much does it cost?** KSh14179 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/8126793-firearms-an-illustrated-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Curated Expertise:** Compiled with input from four seasoned firearms consultants for authoritative content. - • **Visual Masterpiece:** Over 400 stunning color photos that bring firearm history to life. - • **Collector’s Pride:** Ranked #3 in Firearm Collecting—an essential addition to your library. - • **Conversation Starter:** A perfect coffee table book that sparks curiosity and admiration. - • **Comprehensive Timeline:** From matchlocks to modern artillery, trace the evolution of small arms. ## Overview Firearms: An Illustrated History is a visually rich, expert-assembled reference book featuring over 400 color images and detailed coverage of small arms and artillery from early matchlocks to modern weapons. Highly rated and a top choice for collectors, it offers a European-biased but comprehensive timeline, making it a must-have for enthusiasts and professionals alike. ## Description The definitive guide to the history of firearms. The beautifully photographed catalog tells the story of gun development in striking detail and features stunning close-ups of key weapons, from muskets, pistols, revolvers and rifles to shotguns, machine guns and modern machinery. Gun, weapon, and military enthusiasts will love the detail in this illustrated guide to guns. Here’s what’s inside: • Feature pages capture pivotal moments in gun development that changed the nature of human conflict • Double-page-spread articles describe the magic and mystique of the great gunmakers, including Colt, Mauser, Smith, and Wesson • Photographic tours showcase the intricate details of key weapons, highlighting ingenious features and intricate craftsmanship Written by an international team of firearms experts, this fascinating collection features more than 600 weapons and charts the evolution of guns. For over seven centuries, guns have been used for hunting, sport and war. This comprehensive volume gives you access to the world’s greatest collections, gunsmiths, and defining gun and military history moments. Firearms: An Illustrated History highlights important moments in gun history from the Chinese discovery of gunpowder to "turning points" like the rifle, with its parallel spiral grooves that make bullets spin and fly straighter. It also showcases iconic firearms such as the Walther PPK self-loading pistol popularised in James Bond films. This fascinating visual account of firearms is an essential purchase for everyone interested in guns and weaponry. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #27,932 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Firearm Collecting #8 in Military History Pictorials #15 in Antiques & Collectibles Encyclopedias | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,479 Reviews | ## Images ![Firearms: An Illustrated History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810JuNk-T4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by F***Y on July 5, 2016* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***I on March 27, 2024* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by O***L on October 15, 2014* ## Frequently Bought Together - Firearms: An Illustrated History - Tank: The Definitive Visual History of Armored Vehicles (DK Definitive Transport Guides) - Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/8126793-firearms-an-illustrated-history](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/8126793-firearms-an-illustrated-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*