The Modern American Pistol and Revolver by Arthur Corbin Gould is a detailed study of American firearms and their development throughout known history. The author describes in detail his own impressions of the use of various models of pistols and revolvers, considers their design, characteristics and technical features. The book contains numerous illustrations, diagrams and photographs that help the reader better understand the features of each model. For anyone interested in automatic weapons, this book will be an important source of information and will help expand the knowledge of the American pistol and revolver industry.