A Source Book of Small Arms — Frederick Wilkinson (1981) Ward Lock London | Illustrated Firearms History Reference

If you’re looking for a compact, picture-rich reference on the history of firearms, this is A Source Book of Small Arms by Frederick Wilkinson, published by Ward Lock Limited (London).

It’s an illustrated historical overview with text explanations and clear images/diagrams—great for collectors, historians, reenactors, and reference-book shelves.

This edition is a handy small format that displays well and reads easily—perfect if you want a vintage small arms history book without a huge coffee-table footprint.

Book Details:

• Title: A Source Book of Small Arms
• Author: Frederick Wilkinson
• Gere: Military History / Firearms History / Reference.
• Publisher: Ward Lock Limited – London
• Copyright: 1981
• ISBN: 0-7063-6055-9
• Pages: 128
• Size: Approx. 7 x 5 x 0.5 in  
• Format: hardcover

Inside Features  

• Historical sections (example shown: cartridges/breechloading, the revolver)
• Illustrated spreads with weapon profiles and period notes
• Acknowledgements page lists museum/collection photo sources (nice provenance detail)

Condition : Good 

• Cover shows bubbles wear/scuffing, edge/corner rub, and visible shelf/age marks (see photos)
• Pages appear clean with light age toning; a small pencil/pen mark/number noted on a blank page (see photos)
  

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