The Flintlock: Its Origin, Development, and Use | 
 enlarge | Author: Torsten Lenk
Creators: J.f. Hayward, G.a. Urquhart
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 606236
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 8.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 1602390126
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.4425
EAN: 9781602390126
ASIN: 1602390126
Publication Date: April 2007
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Condition: New - may have a small remainder mark on the edge.
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Product Description
A groundbreaking treatise based on fifteen years of research, Torsten Link’s classic study of the flintlock has been acclaimed for decades as the essential book on the subject. His passion for this historic weapon was almost as remarkable as his precision and his eye for detail. From his post as Director of the Swedish Royal Armory, he traveled far and wide to inspect thousands of rare weapons stored in private collections. His illuminating volume encompasses the development of this essential hunting and fighting tool, and it is without equal as a reference for flintlock collectors, dealers, or owners—or for anyone with an interest in weapons and history.
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 Flintlock May 3, 2008
This book is very informative especially about the origins of the flintlock. Unfortunately there isn't sufficient detail about later developments. Although many profusely decorated arms are pictured and studied there isn't much information on late 18th early 19th century flintlock progress such as found in English dueling pistols. Apart from being graytone the pictures don't have enough sharpness nor clarity.
 Flintlock December 19, 2007
This is a great book for any gun enthusiast. With detailed pictures chronicling the history of the flintlock, this book really takes you into the construction, evolution, and decoration of the flintlock over the years. It is a fascinating read that I couldn't be happier I bought.
 Not What You Think April 19, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book deals primarily with flintlocks from the 1600s and 1700s,all rare museum pieces. This listing of the table of contents gives you a good idea of what is in this scholarly work.
CH#1 Types of locks - flintlock and snaphance.
CH#2 Precursors of flintlock - Mediterranean lock and Netherlands snaphance.
CH#3 Origin of flintlock - separate buffer on plate.
CH#4 French flintlock - flat surface 1620-60.
Ch#5 Distribution up to middle of 17th century.
CH#6 Mid 17th century flintlocks with relief decoration.
CH#7 Pistol butts and pommels - early 17th century
CH#8 Thuraine and LeHollandois style.
CH#9 Classical Louis XIV style
CH#10 Berain style - 18th and 19th century.
CH#11 Decoration of French firearms - early 17th century.
CH#12 Pattern books and decoration - middle 17th century.
CH#13 Pattern books and decoration - classical Louis XIV.
CH#14 Sigratures.
I like history, but after reading the first several chapters, this book went back the same day I got it. It goes in to very very great detail concerning the locks, but never mentions things such as caliber, what wars they were used in, etc. Very disappointing.
Great book! March 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This books appeals to hunters, historians, collectors . . . the list goes on. It's a wonderful read, and the illustrations and photographs are superb. I'm very satisfied with this book. I highly recommend it!
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