TY - BOOK AU - MARCHINGTON James (Ed.) TI - The encyclopedia of handheld weapons SN - 1857533607 (hbk.): PY - 2002/// CY - London PB - Brassey's Ltd KW - KNIVES KW - PISTOLS KW - REVOLVERS KW - RIFLES KW - SHOTGUNS KW - SMALL ARMS KW - SNIPING RIFLES KW - SUB MACHINE GUNS N2 - Arranged in the following sections: Semi-automatic pistols; revolvers; sub-machine guns; assault rifels; sniping rifles; combat shotguns, fighting knives and daggers; bayonets; combat and survival knives; multi tools; folding knives; utility and special purpose blades. Each section has individual entries for named weapons including technical specifications, background, operation, and controls plus in most cases at least one picture ER -