{"product_id":"the-history-of-browning-firearms-a-complete-chronicle-of-the-greatest-gunsmith-of-all-time-paperback","title":"The History of Browning Firearms: A Complete Chronicle of the Greatest Gunsmith of All Time - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Miller\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most influential and legendary names in gunsmithing history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e John M. Browning was born in Ogden, Utah, in 1855, into a world of gunsmithing. His father was a gunsmith who was already well known for a number of innovations in the field. As a young boy, John spent hours in his father's shop and allegedly knew the name of every part of a gun before he could read. It's hardly surprising that at age twenty-three, he was filing his first patent for the \"J. M. Browning Single-Shot Rifle.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Browning inherited his father's gun making shop, and with funds of less than a thousand dollars, developed it into a highly successful business that developed several iconic firearms including the Colt Peacemaker. Browning also cooperated with Winchester to develop a whole range of small arms including semi-automatic pistols, single-shot rifles, repeater rifles, and machine guns. His enthusiasm and creativity have led many to believe he is the greatest firearm designer of all time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This fascinating book describes the Browning history, and in addition to covering the full range of inventions and designs, also shows various gun-making artifacts, copies of designers' drawings, and interesting photographs of the weapons in the hands of users. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe History of Browning Firearms\u003c\/i\u003e makes a perfect addition to the libraries of Wild West buffs and firearms enthusiasts.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Miller \u003c\/b\u003eis a former senior officer in the British armed forces, who served in the Falklands, Germany, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Singapore. Miller has subsequently worked as a freelance author and journalist for Jane's Information Group. He has also worked for the authoritative International Defense Review and was the editor of \u003ci\u003eJane's Major Warships\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also written more than fifty other books relating to guns and warfare, including \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Directory of Guns\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 18, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42728790720575,"sku":"9781510756533","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/eb3c52d17d6f21490bf20be4802541a3.webp?v=1765119802","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-history-of-browning-firearms-a-complete-chronicle-of-the-greatest-gunsmith-of-all-time-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}