Tales of the Gun

1998•45m

DocumentaryWar & Politics

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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Status

Ended

First Aired

September 9, 1998

Last Aired

March 22, 2000

Networks

History

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Making of a Gun

Air date: 1998-09-09

Explains how a gun is made

Bullets and Ammo

Air date: 1998-09-16

Dueling Pistols

Air date: 1998-09-23

The Gunslingers

Air date: 1998-09-30

Guns of Colt

Air date: 1998-10-07

Guns of Remington

Air date: 1998-10-14

Guns of Smith & Wesson

Air date: 1998-10-21

Guns of Winchester

Air date: 1998-11-04

Early Guns

Air date: 1998-11-11

E10

The Rifle

Air date: 1998-11-18

E11

Shotguns

Air date: 1998-12-02

E12

The Guns of Browning

Air date: 1998-12-09

E13

Early Machine Guns

Air date: 1998-12-16

E14

Gangster Guns

Air date: 1999-01-06

E15

The Tommy Gun

Air date: 1999-01-13

E16

Rapid Firepower

Air date: 1999-01-20

E17

Guns of the Civil War

Air date: 1999-01-27

E18

Guns of Revolution

Air date: 1999-02-03

E19

U.S. Guns of World War II

Air date: 1999-02-10

Examined: 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.

E20

Infamous Guns

Air date: 1999-02-17

E21

German Small Arms of World War II

Air date: 1999-02-24

E22

Luger

Air date: 1999-03-03

E23

Guns of the Mauser

Air date: 1999-03-10

E24

Guns of Israel

Air date: 1999-03-17

Israeli guns are the subject.

E25

Guns of the Russian Military

Air date: 1999-03-24

E26

Japanese Guns of World War II

Air date: 1999-03-31

Cast

Thom Pinto

Narrator

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