Tales of the Gun

  • Estreou: Dez 1998
  • Episódios: 38
  • Seguidores: 0
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The Making of a Gun
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Dez 31, 1998
Go inside the Beretta factory for an up-close look at how guns are made. It is forged from the most basic materials, yet it can last hundreds of years. It has few moving parts, but .. show full overview
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Bullets and Ammo
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Dez 31, 1998
Here is the story of the most important moving parts in the history of firearms. Without ammunition, the most powerful weapons in the world are little more than glorified paperweights .. show full overview
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Dueling Pistols: The Etiquette of Death
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Dez 31, 1998
At the turn of the 19th century, upper-class men of Europe and America fought pistol duels to the death. The pistols created for these duels were some of the most beautiful ever made. .. show full overview
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The Gunslingers
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Dez 31, 1999
During America's western expansion, a new breed of man arose - the gunslinger. Sometimes he wore a badge, sometimes he was an outlaw. But he always had a gun at his side, and the urge to .. show full overview
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The Guns of Colt
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Dez 31, 1999
From the .45 to the ''Peacemaker'' trace the history of the legendary guns that blasted their way into history. Even people who have never held a gun in their life know the Colt name. .. show full overview
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Guns of Remington
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Dez 31, 1999
They have produced everything from ''women's'' derringers to the most coveted long-range rifles in the world. Starting with a small factory in upstate New York in 1816, the Remington .. show full overview
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Guns of Smith and Wesson
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Dez 31, 1999
See how the partnership of two visionaries created some of the most storied weapons in history. Their names are engraved on some of the most famous guns ever made. But their influence .. show full overview
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Guns of Winchester
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Dez 31, 1999
“Guns of Winchester” looks at firearms maker Oliver Winchester, a clothing manufacturer who went on to build rifles used by settlers and Civil War soldiers. Included: prices Winchesters command on the collectors market.
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Early Guns
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Dez 31, 1999
Revisit the era of early guns, which lasted for nearly 800 years - from the discovery of gunpowder around 1000 AD to the widespread use of the flintlock musket in the 19th century.
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The Rifle
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Dez 31, 1999
For nearly 400 years following the inception of firearms in the 14th century, hitting a target with a gun was often a matter of luck - until the technological leap of cutting grooves in .. show full overview
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The Shotgun
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Dez 31, 1999
From its high-class origins to its many uses today, here is the complete history of this ubiquitous weapon. After the handgun, it is perhaps the most familiar of all weapons. Large, .. show full overview
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The Guns of Browning
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Dez 31, 1999
Explore the legacy of the man considered the greatest gunmaker in history. Browning guns and rifles were the favorites of figures as diverse as Buffalo Bill, John Wayne, Theodore .. show full overview
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Early Machine Guns
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Dez 31, 1999
From the very first rapid-fire gun to World War I, trace the development of one of the deadliest weapons on earth. The machine gun is one of the most devastating, efficient killing .. show full overview
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Gangster Guns
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Dez 31, 1999
Tales of Bonnie & Clyde and the Brady Gang highlight this profile of the weapons that blasted their way into American folklore. The rise of the American gangster coincided with the .. show full overview
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The Tommy Gun
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Dez 31, 1999
It was the weapon no one wanted, until it fell into the wrong hands. It blasted its way into history as the favorite of history's most infamous gangsters. The Thompson submachine gun .. show full overview
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Rapid Firepower
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Dez 31, 1999
Tracing the role of the machine gun and the submachine gun since World War I. Included: WWII's German MGs and U.S. Brownings; and the more recent M60 and M6 Vulcan. Also: the popularity .. show full overview
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Guns of the Civil War
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Dez 31, 1999
Ominously foreshadowing the horrors of World War I, the guns of the Civil War were the first modern weapons. More Americans died in the Civil War than in all other wars combined. The .. show full overview
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Guns of the Revolution
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Dez 31, 1999
From the 13 colonies to the mountains of Cuba, these are the weapons that helped rewrite history. They were peasants throwing off the yoke of oppression and intellectuals tired of .. show full overview
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U.S. Guns of WW2
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Dez 31, 1999
World War Two introduced instruments that pierced the darkness and weapons that released the power of the atom. Yet for all the advances in science and technology, the American .. show full overview
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Infamous Guns
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Dez 31, 1999
From the six-shooters of the Old West's outlaws to the weapons used by assassins, this is a dramatic look at the guns that changed history. There are guns that have earned a place in .. show full overview
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German Small Arms of WW2
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Dez 31, 1999
Germany's stealthy quest to re-arm led to the creation of some of the most infamous names in the history of the gun. In 1918 Germany was stripped of its military might and forbidden .. show full overview
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The Luger
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Dez 31, 1999
A history of the luger, invented by Georg Luger and introduced in 1900. Originally called the Parabellum, the weapon gained prominence when adopted for use by the German Army in 1908.
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Guns of Mauser
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Dez 31, 1999
Here is the story of the single most important military shoulder arm in history. The name may not be as familiar as Colt or Remington. But to gun enthusiasts, Mauser is every bit as .. show full overview
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Guns of Israel
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Dez 31, 2000
Combat footage highlights this look at the weapons deployed by the Jewish state. It is a small nation in an unforgiving land, surrounded by enemies. It fought three large-scale wars .. show full overview
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Guns of the Russian Military
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Dez 31, 2000
The curator of the St. Petersburg Artillery Museum leads a private tour through its extensive collection. Forged in the shadow of modern Europe, Russian small arms were once dismissed .. show full overview
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Japanese Guns of WW2
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Dez 31, 2000
A look at Japan's error of using the same weapons against the Allies in WWII years after using them to fight the colonies. Their outdated equipment led to their defeat.
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Naval Guns
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Dez 31, 2000
Get up close with some of the largest guns ever made--the massive weapons that give meaning to the concept of "sea power." They are among the largest weapons ever made. They can fire .. show full overview
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M-16
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Dez 31, 2000
The M-16 is the most powerful assault rifle ever used in combat. But its significance goes beyond its unrivalled force. And its overwhelming efficiency as a killing machine has put it .. show full overview
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AK-47
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Dez 31, 2000
The development of the deadly Avtomat Kalashnikova, 1947, known as the AK-47, is discussed by its inventor, Mikhail Kalashnikov, who talks about working within the secretive world of the Soviet military at the height of the Cold War.
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Super Guns of Today and Tomorrow
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Dez 31, 2000
It seems ironic, but could advances in gun technology make the world a safer place? It is a multi-billion dollar business that is increasingly under siege. Their products are designed .. show full overview
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Guns of the Sky
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Dez 31, 2000
Visit Nellis Air Force base to witness the historic "Red Flag" flights in this fascinating look at airborne weaponry. Visit Nellis Air Force base to witness the historic "Red Flag" flights in this fascinating look at airborne weaponry.
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Automatic Pistols
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Dez 31, 2000
Trace the development of the controversial weapons at the heart of today's debate over gun control. One hundred years ago, they didn't exist. Today, they are fixtures in war, the .. show full overview
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Sharpshooters and Long Range Weapons
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Dez 31, 2000
A fierce presence on every battlefield since the first buckskin-clad patriot fought in the American Revolution, today sharpshooters are an indispensable part of law enforcement in the .. show full overview
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Police Guns
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Dez 31, 2000
From tense standoffs to a tour of museums where old armaments are preserved, this is a fascinating look at the weapons used by the police. They are the weapons used to preserve the .. show full overview
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Women and Guns
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Dez 31, 2000
From Annie Oakley to today, this is a surprising look at the history of firearms and the fairer sex. Guns are a guy thing. At least that's the popular notion. But throughout history .. show full overview
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Guns of Infamy Part 1
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Dez 31, 2000
The types of firearms used to assasinate Presidents Kennedy, Lincoln and McKinley. Also: speculation on what kind of firearm was used to fire the “shot heard 'round the world” during the American Revolution.
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Guns of Infamy Part 2
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Dez 31, 2000
Here are the stories of the weapons and men behind some of the most notorious crimes of the century. They are the weapons that have changed history. They are the guns wielded by men .. show full overview
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Million Dollar Guns
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Dez 31, 2000
“Million Dollar Guns” examines firearms with a historic legacy and the stories that make these weapons so valuable. Included: Catherine the Great's pistols; Hitler's gold pocket pistol.

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