Tales of the Gun

1998
2 Seasons
51 Episodes
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In the centuries since the gun was invented, hundreds of innovators, engineers and inventors have brought their vision together to create what has become one of the most perfectly produced items ever made. Tales of the Gun chronicles the long history of firearm design and construction from the first, primitive weapons to today's computer-controlled, high-tech factories. From the gunslingers of the Wild West to the newest technology being developed for tomorrow's super-weapons, guns have etched a place in today's culture for their masterful combination of form, function and beauty.

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25. Ten Guns That Changed the World

March 22, 2000

24. Guns of Afghanistan

March 15, 2000

23. Magnificent Failures

March 08, 2000

22. Guns of the Famous

March 01, 2000

21. Guns of the Bizarre

February 23, 2000

20. Guns of the British Military

February 16, 2000

19. European Revolvers

February 09, 2000

18. Big Guns

February 02, 2000

17. Rockets and Missiles

January 26, 2000

16. Guns of the U.S. Mounted Cavalry

January 19, 2000

15. Guns of Valor

January 12, 2000

14. Guns of the Orient

January 05, 2000

13. Guns of the Commandos

December 15, 1999

12. Million Dollar Guns

December 08, 1999

11. Guns of Infamy (2)

December 01, 1999

10. Guns of Infamy (1)

November 17, 1999

9. Women and Guns

November 10, 1999

8. Police Guns

November 03, 1999

7. Sharpshooters and Long Range Guns

October 20, 1999

6. Automatic Pistols

October 13, 1999

5. Guns of the Sky

October 06, 1999

4. Super Guns of Today and Tomorrow

September 29, 1999

3. AK-47

September 22, 1999

2. M-16

September 15, 1999

1. Naval Guns

September 08, 1999

The history of naval guns and warships is chronicled. Included: how warships are designed to thwart the enemy at sea; the strong relationship between powerful navies and world dominance.