Introduction

Tales of the Gun was a television series that broadcast on the History Channel and featured the history of firearms.

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Outline

Go behind-the-scenes to uncover the literal composition of this most powerful and destructive device. Forged from simple raw materials, the gun is so durable it can last 100 years. It has few moving parts, but its design requires complex engineering. Its purpose is basic – and it performs it well as one of the most powerful destructive devices ever invented. Here is how it works. This episode features interviews with law enforcers and gun historians.

Tales of the Gun Series

You can find a full index and overview of Tales of the Gun here.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 06 September 1998.
• Running time: 60 minutes (per episode).
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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