Original Book: Limited Quantity Available. Each section is arranged in an essential chronological sequence following the various models & their development. 1,440+ items cataloged in alphabetical order. 3550+ full color photos; 11x8 inches, 592 pgs. The presentation edition has a protective box with a cutout of what appears to be a Spanish pocket pistol gold silhouette.

“Each section is arranged in an essential chronological sequence following the various models and their development. Indexed & cross-indexed. Technical data & notes accompanying each entry make this an ideal study. The colour illustrations provide more detail than is possible with so many more written words. In fact, the use of a magnifying glass can bring up fine detail even more.

This encyclopedia covers a wide range of models and makers of antique, historical, sporting, presentation, target and service issue pistols and revolvers. All from a lifetime of keen collecting.

Alphabetic categories are...
A~ Australasia
B~ British (other than Webley & Enfield)
C~ Colt Firearms
D~ Demonstration & Sectionised Cut-aways
E~ Enfield R.S.A.F.
F~ Free Western Europe (other than Germanic & Italy)
G~ Germanic & Austro-Hungarian
H~ High Standard & Mitchell
I~ Italy
J~ Iver Johnson
K~ Signal & Flare Pistols
L~ Likeness Reproductions
M~ Miniatures & Models
N~ Non-aligned Countries
O~ Oriental
P~ Presentation Engraved
Q~ Sturm Ruger
R~ Remington Arms
S~ Smith & Wesson
T~ Savage & Stevens
U~ USSR & Eastern Europe
V~ Various other North American Makers
W~ Webley
X~ Target & Competition
Y~ South America
Z~ Zuid Afrik Republic

Each handgun entry is numbered for ready reference.
Some items are cross-referenced where they may fall under more than one category: e.g. Maker / Presentation; Maker / Cut-away; or Australasian / Target; & etc.”