This is the practical, easy-to-use book for military firearms collectors, shooters, gun-show buyers and history buffs. The world"s military firearms are gathered here in the first volume of its kind: a comprehensive price guide and historical reference that includes rifles, shotguns, handguns, submachine guns and machine guns. Firearms from the 1870s are listed in detail by country of origin for easy reference. Illustrated with over 1,000 photos.