Tales of the Gun (1998)
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.
📺 Seasons & Episodes
Season 126 episodes
1. Making of a Gun
⏱ —Explains how a gun is made
2. Bullets and Ammo
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3. Dueling Pistols
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4. The Gunslingers
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5. Guns of Colt
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6. Guns of Remington
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7. Guns of Smith & Wesson
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8. Guns of Winchester
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9. Early Guns
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10. The Rifle
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11. Shotguns
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12. The Guns of Browning
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13. Early Machine Guns
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14. Gangster Guns
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15. The Tommy Gun
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16. Rapid Firepower
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17. Guns of the Civil War
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18. Guns of Revolution
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19. U.S. Guns of World War II
⏱ 60 minExamined: various types of guns used by GIs in WWII, including one that could locate targets in the dark, and durable handheld guns that had been designed years before. Hosted by Gerald McRaney.
20. Infamous Guns
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21. German Small Arms of World War II
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22. Luger
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23. Guns of the Mauser
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24. Guns of Israel
⏱ 60 minIsraeli guns are the subject.
25. Guns of the Russian Military
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26. Japanese Guns of World War II
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Season 225 episodes
1. Naval Guns
⏱ 60 minThe 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.
2. M-16
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3. AK-47
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4. Super Guns of Today and Tomorrow
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5. Guns of the Sky
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6. Automatic Pistols
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7. Sharpshooters and Long Range Guns
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8. Police Guns
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9. Women and Guns
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10. Guns of Infamy (1)
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11. Guns of Infamy (2)
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12. Million Dollar Guns
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13. Guns of the Commandos
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14. Guns of the Orient
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15. Guns of Valor
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16. Guns of the U.S. Mounted Cavalry
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17. Rockets and Missiles
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18. Big Guns
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19. European Revolvers
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20. Guns of the British Military
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21. Guns of the Bizarre
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22. Guns of the Famous
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23. Magnificent Failures
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24. Guns of Afghanistan
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25. Ten Guns That Changed the World
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