New Book Release! - "History of Firearms"

Published on October 21, 2021
Duration: 5:24

This video announces the publication of "History of Firearms" by Legacy Collectibles. The speaker, drawing on his experience as a collector and publisher, highlights the importance of resource books for understanding firearms history. He discusses the challenges of finding out-of-print books and the motivation behind republishing them. The video details two specific books: an English version of Dieter Marshall's work on Walther pistols and Peter Kuntz's "Technical Development of Firearms from 1200 to 1900," emphasizing their historical and technical value for collectors and enthusiasts.

Quick Summary

Legacy Collectibles has published "History of Firearms," a collection of republished historical firearms resource books. This includes an English version of Dieter Marshall's Walther pistol book and Peter Kuntz's "Technical Development of Firearms from 1200 to 1900," making rare knowledge accessible to collectors.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Book Announcement
  2. 00:06Why Legacy Collectibles Sells Books
  3. 00:11Importance of Resource Books for Collectors
  4. 00:35Challenges with Out-of-Print Books
  5. 00:58Legacy Collectibles' Mission
  6. 01:07First Published Book: Walther Pistols
  7. 01:36Partnership with Mott Lake Publishing
  8. 01:50Dieter Marshall's Book Details
  9. 02:04Speaker's Own Book: SS Contract Guns
  10. 02:14Legacy Collectibles Press
  11. 02:37Peter Kuntz's Book: Technical Development of Firearms
  12. 03:14Legacy Press & Book Availability
  13. 03:35Book Pricing and Illustrations
  14. 03:48Content of "Technical Development of Firearms"
  15. 04:00Historical Scope (Cannons, Gunpowder)
  16. 04:13Cannonball Development
  17. 04:30Time Period Covered (Antique to 1900)
  18. 04:39Finding the Book on Amazon
  19. 04:53Availability on Legacy Collectibles Website
  20. 05:08Conclusion & Future Books

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new book published by Legacy Collectibles?

Legacy Collectibles has published a new book titled "History of Firearms." This initiative aims to republish and update valuable, but often out-of-print, historical firearms resource books for collectors and enthusiasts.

Why is Legacy Collectibles publishing historical firearms books?

The publisher grew up using resource books for collecting, but many of these essential texts are now out of print and very expensive. Legacy Collectibles seeks to make this knowledge accessible again by republishing these important works.

What are some of the books Legacy Collectibles has published?

Legacy Collectibles has published an English version of Dieter Marshall's book on Walther pistols and Peter Kuntz's "Technical Development of Firearms from 1200 to 1900," which covers antique pistols and the evolution of firearms.

Where can I buy the "History of Firearms" book by Peter Kuntz?

Peter Kuntz's "Technical Development of Firearms from 1200 to 1900" is available for purchase on Amazon worldwide. It is also available directly from the Legacy Collectibles website under their resource books section.

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