Episode 1
Naval Guns
1h
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.
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Tales of the Gun
19982 seasons7.0 / 10
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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Tales of the Gun premiered September 9, 1998. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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More about Tales of the Gun
Cast
Thom PintoNarrator
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 51
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
HistoryUnited States
Themes
engineeringfirearmmilitary history