Smithurst, Peter G.
The Evolution of Gun Making: Machine made weapons, 1700-1820
- ISBN 13:
- 9781036107789
- author:
- Smithurst, Peter G.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 16.4 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Weapons,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Evolution of Gun Making Machine Made Weapons, 1700-1820 by Peter G. Smithurst provides a detailed understanding of how nations approached arms manufacture during the early decades of the Industrial Revolution. This book examines the transition from traditional hand-craft methods to mechanised manufacture, using the French Model 1777 and Russian Model 1808 infantry muskets as examples. The development of these firearms was influenced by various factors, including the need for mass production at a standardised price. The French Model 1777 musket, designed by Honoré Blanc, featured novel designs that became blueprints for other countries and were copied in its entirety by Russia. This book explores the contrasts between the French and Russian approaches to manufacture, highlighting the role of 'interchangeability' - the ability to exchange identical parts without special adjustment. By examining these firearms in detail, Smithurst sheds light on the technological advancements that laid the foundation for modern manufacturing.
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