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Condition: Very Good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious ... Very Good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab

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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults

Edition: First Edition

ISBN: 9780375501494

Book Title: World of Beretta : an International Legend

Item Length: 8.8in

Original Language: English

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

Publication Year: 2000

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Item Height: 1.2in

Author: R.L. Wilson, R. L. Wilson

Genre: History

Topic: Military / Weapons, General

Item Width: 11.3in

Item Weight: 65.9 Oz

Number of Pages: 384 Pages

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The oldest industrial firm and the oldest gunmaker in the world, Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta, S.p.A., launches its 475th anniversary with the publication of this lavish history and celebration of a unique world of fine guns. Beretta remains under the stewardship of its founding family, headed now by Ugo Gussalli Beretta and his sons, Pietro and Franco. Today the Beretta line of firearms and accessories reigns as one of the few international brands symbolic of unsurpassed quality. But no other firm goes back so far in history, or reaches so many corners of the globe, as Beretta. The Italian company stands supreme partly because it is on the cutting edge--of design, quality, manufacture, performance, and style. Through the centuries, the family has guided the company in the transition from specialist gun-barrel makers to, in Napoleonic times, creator of sporting firearms, later adding military and law-enforcement arms and importing arms by Colt, Remington, S&W, and Winchester, still later developing one of the first international industrial enterprises. The Beretta line is the firearms enthusiast's dream: self-loading pistols, rifles, and shotguns; bolt-action rifles; double-barrel over-and-under and side-by-side sporting rifles and shotguns; single-barrel trap guns; and from these, a refined line of premium-grade guns unsurpassed by any gunmaker in the world. All are created with the perfect melding of the most advanced, space-age, computer-generated production machinery, in concert with traditional hand craftsmanship, in the ancient gunmaking village of Gardone, Val Trompia. In 1985, Beretta's classic Model 92 pistol was adopted as the M9, the official U.S. Armed Forces sidearm, following extensive competition with the designs of other companies, sessions that subjected the pistol to the most rigorous tests. The Model 92 is the most widely used self-loading pistol in law enforcement and the military in the world today. Beretta shooters dominate national, international, and Olympic shotgun competitions, and are a commanding factor in the rapidly developing world of sporting clays. This richly illustrated, beautifully presented work joins R. L. Wilson's other firearms classics:Colt: An American Legend;Winchester: An American Legend;The Peacemakers; Steel Canvas;Ruger & His Guns; andBuffalo Bill's Wild West--a collection of books that comprise an unsurpassed tribute to the art, craftsmanship, history, mechanics, performance, and romance unique to fine guns.

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Random House Publishing Group

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9780375501494

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Book Title

World of Beretta : an International Legend

Author

R.L. Wilson, R. L. Wilson

Original Language

English

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Hardcover

Language

English

Topic

Military / Weapons, General

Publication Year

2000

Genre

History

Number of Pages

384 Pages

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8.8in

Item Height

1.2in

Item Width

11.3in

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65.9 Oz

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65.9 Oz

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Ts533.62.B47w57 2000

Publication Date

2000-11-07

2000

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99-034188

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by mj30wilson
Jan 07, 2010
The World of Beretta by R. L. Wilson
I decided to buy this book because is is a comprehensive look into the oldest business in the world. Beretta is nearly 500 years old and is still at the forefront of elegance and design of firearms. This book includes thousands of color photos of the history and guns that have made beretta famous and beloved by millions of sportsman around the globe. The craftsmanship first got me to purchase of the firearms and it lit a fire that still burns and many guns later beretta is number one in my gunsafe. This book is worth the money it is thick, heavy and well made hardcovering ensures it last. The content is fantastic and brings the reader into the beretta world from the first barrels to the presant over/under shotguns that dominate compitition. Well written and for the collector like me it ... I decided to buy this book because is is a comprehensive look into the oldest business in the world. Beretta is nearly 500 years old and is still at the forefront of elegance and design of firearms. This book includes thousands of color photos of the history and guns that have made beretta famous and beloved by millions of sportsman around the globe. The craftsmanship first got me to purchase of the firearms and it lit a fire that still burns and many guns later beretta is number one in my gunsafe. This book is worth the money it is thick, heavy and well made hardcovering ensures it last. The content is fantastic and brings the reader into the beretta world from the first barrels to the presant over/under shotguns that dominate compitition. Well written and for the collector like me it shows the genius and thought behind some of the most well known designs.
by hagnabby
Jun 10, 2010
Mr Wilson's Beretta book
I purchased this book for a friend, I already have a copy and we both have Beretta shotguns. Whilst this may not be a book you will read from cover to cover first time round it is a book that is difficult to stop referring to, often just for pleasure on a weekly basis. It is well compiled, easy to follow and beautifully presented, with outstanding colour plates and almost more information than I would have thought possible from any company other than one trading since 1526. If this work has a downside it is that Mr Wilson had at some stage to finish it, hopefully this is only temporary as Beretta is still going strong and a reprint and update will be required in due course as my Beretta model is not covered. A great reference work for anyone interested in Beretta.I purchased this book for a friend, I already have a copy and we both have Beretta shotguns. Whilst this may not be a book you will read from cover to cover first time round it is a book that is difficult to stop referring to, often just for pleasure on a weekly basis. It is well compiled, easy to follow and beautifully presented, with outstanding colour plates and almost more information than I would have thought possible from any company other than one trading since 1526. If this work has a downside it is that Mr Wilson had at some stage to finish it, hopefully this is only temporary as Beretta is still going strong and a reprint and update will be required in due course as my Beretta model is not covered. A great reference work for anyone interested in Beretta.
by airportcop747
Jun 04, 2019
"History of Beretta"
If you are a fan of guns epecially Beretta, You will love this book. It tells the history of the oldest gun manufacturer from the beginning to today. Mind you, the book was written a few years ago, but still a fantastic book. It has vivid pictures and best of all, you save alot of money. I believe the book normally sold for $85.00 which I picked up for alot less. This is book is worth buying.If you are a fan of guns epecially Beretta, You will love this book. It tells the history of the oldest gun manufacturer from the beginning to today. Mind you, the book was written a few years ago, but still a fantastic book. It has vivid pictures and best of all, you save alot of money. I believe the book normally sold for $85.00 which I picked up for alot less. This is book is worth buying.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: mykil
by wyBQZw42Sfe@Deleted
Apr 03, 2008
The World of Baretta: A 500 year history
I liked the in depth history of Europe's oldest gun maker,still in the original family. Beautiful photos of Baretta firearms. I decided to purchase this book bas I am a Baretta collector. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a firearms and history buff.
by rxaug5vwf
Feb 21, 2018
World of Beretta review
Great book. Lot of useful information
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: grumpynovo

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