Each book is over 250 pages long and features more than 500 guns. (Photo courtesy of High Caliber History LLC)
December 04, 2024
By Firearms News Staff
Firearms historian T. Logan Metesh has co-authored and edited two new books that will begin shipping next week, with signed copies available directly from him. “The World Encyclopedia of Pistols, Revolvers, and Submachine Guns” offers a comprehensive history and illustrations of firearms dating back to the 14th century, while “The World Encyclopedia of Rifles and Machine Guns” covers arms from medieval times to the present day. Each book features full technical specifications for a wide range of weapons, from historical models to modern firearms. Gun enthusiasts will find these guides invaluable for their detailed insights, extensive photographic illustrations, and thorough coverage of notable firearms, making them essential resources for understanding the evolution of arms.
Originally released in 2008 (“Pistols…”) and 2012 (“Rifles…”), the books had become woefully outdated at 16 and 12 years old, respectively. To restore their relevance, Metesh was brought in to breathe new life into the material. He took the original manuscripts and edited the existing content as well as updated it by adding new information, including additional guns, facts, and entire countries, along with relevant photos. Each book spans more than 250 pages and covers an average of 500 guns.
The World Encyclopedia of Pistols, Revolvers, and Submachine Guns 'The World Encyclopedia of Pistols, Revolvers, and Submachine Guns' written by Will Fowler, Anthony North & Charles Stronge, with T. Logan Metesh. (Photo courtesy of High Caliber History LLC) The first book, “The World Encyclopedia of Pistols, Revolvers, and Submachine Guns” is a history of small arms from the 14th century to the present day, with comprehensive illustrated directories of firearms, with full technical specifications, from the medieval hand cannon and the matchlock handgun to the Luger P08 and today’s Glock 19M, including the Colt .45, the Lanchester, and the Beretta Mx4 Storm submachine gun.
The World Encyclopedia of Rifles and Machine Guns 'The World Encyclopedia of Rifles and Machine Guns' written by Will Fowler & Patrick Sweeney, with T. Logan Metesh. (Photo courtesy of High Caliber History LLC) The second book, “The World Encyclopedia of Rifles and Machine Guns” is a history of arms from medieval times to the present day, with comprehensive illustrated directories of firearms, with full technical specifications, including the Mauser, Lee-Enfield, and the SAR 240 to name a few.
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To order signed copies, visit: https://www.highcaliberhistory.com/store
About Logan Metesh As a firearms historian with a background in museums, Metesh spent more than a decade working for the National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and the National Firearms Museum before starting High Caliber History LLC and working as a researcher, consultant, and author. He has contributed to multiple books and written hundreds of articles for multiple publications. Metash also regularly contributes to the Top Selling Guns section on the Guns & Ammo website .
