Firearms Curiosa [Lewis Winant]

Firearms Curiosa [Lewis Winant][Guns] [Weird Guns] [Gunblade] Firearms Curiosa Lewis Winant Bonanza Books, New York, 1955. First Edition Thus. No dust jacket; foxing to top of text block; stain on the outer text block, otherwise very good! Priced accordingly given the lack of dust jacket. This is an extremely cool book looking at weird guns of history. Gunblades, gunswords, guns that could blow a dinnerplate sized hole in a mans chest, security system auto firing guns, statues with

legitimately frightening

Ambler’s expertise is evident given her seemingly infinite knowledge on this deeply esoteric subject matter

and delightful music to come out of Chicago

Gary Snyder

One that makes you realize going to shows

From the author:

fun histories of said weapons

to wearers stories of how they use them

An immaculate copy

Some creasing and dings to the cover

Tukak Teatret

Alexis Landin