The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers by A.E. Hartink - Gray Cover

Explore the world of firearms with 'The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers' by A.E. Hartink. Featuring a sleek gray cover, this comprehensive guide is perfect for enthusiasts and collectors. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDED: Perfect hardcover with dust jacket. Publisher: Chartwell Books, Inc. Publication Date: 2008 Binding: Hardcover w/DJ Condition: Very Good A.E. Hartink Dutch firearms expert — Hartink grew up in the Netherlands. His father and grandfather served in the Royal Dutch Navy, and he moved through progressive shooting arms—from a Diana air rifle and a small-bore carbine in youth to large-caliber handguns . Professional background — Served as a sergeant weapons instructor during his military service. Later, he joined the Dutch state police as a detective, eventually becoming a specialist in firearms control and prevention of illegal arms from 1995 onward Who might enjoy Hartink’s books? Great for collectors, enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone seeking an approachable yet substantial reference on firearms or weaponry. They’re often noted as excellent coffee-table additions and informative starting points for deeper study. Each volume includes many high-quality color photographs—handguns, rifles, knives—that aid in identification and enhance the reading experience They systematically present technical details, historical context, and manufacturing info across major and lesser-known weapon manufacturers