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Taming the Handgun
The handgun is a leaping, perverse weapon, but you can break it to your hand—and within a few months' time—if you will follow these few rules closely
August
1
1949
CHARLES B. ROTH
Taming the Handgun
CHARLES B. ROTH
August
1
1949
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Taming the Handgun
The handgun is a leaping, perverse weapon, but you can break it to your hand—and within a few months' time—if you will follow these few rules closely
August
1
1949
CHARLES B. ROTH
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