Tales of the Gun

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.

DocumentaryWar & Politics

Seasons

1. Making of a Gun

Air Date: 1998-09-09

Explains how a gun is made

2. Bullets and Ammo

Air Date: 1998-09-16

3. Dueling Pistols

Air Date: 1998-09-23

4. The Gunslingers

Air Date: 1998-09-30

5. Guns of Colt

Air Date: 1998-10-07

6. Guns of Remington

Air Date: 1998-10-14

7. Guns of Smith & Wesson

Air Date: 1998-10-21

8. Guns of Winchester

Air Date: 1998-11-04

9. Early Guns

Air Date: 1998-11-11

10. The Rifle

Air Date: 1998-11-18

11. Shotguns

Air Date: 1998-12-02

12. The Guns of Browning

Air Date: 1998-12-09

13. Early Machine Guns

Air Date: 1998-12-16

14. Gangster Guns

Air Date: 1999-01-06

15. The Tommy Gun

Air Date: 1999-01-13

16. Rapid Firepower

Air Date: 1999-01-20

17. Guns of the Civil War

Air Date: 1999-01-27

18. Guns of Revolution

Air Date: 1999-02-03

19. 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.

20. Infamous Guns

Air Date: 1999-02-17

21. German Small Arms of World War II

Air Date: 1999-02-24

22. Luger

Air Date: 1999-03-03

23. Guns of the Mauser

Air Date: 1999-03-10

24. Guns of Israel

Air Date: 1999-03-17

Israeli guns are the subject.

25. Guns of the Russian Military

Air Date: 1999-03-24

26. Japanese Guns of World War II

Air Date: 1999-03-31

1. Naval Guns

Air Date: 1999-09-08

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.

2. M-16

Air Date: 1999-09-15

3. AK-47

Air Date: 1999-09-22

4. Super Guns of Today and Tomorrow

Air Date: 1999-09-29

5. Guns of the Sky

Air Date: 1999-10-06

6. Automatic Pistols

Air Date: 1999-10-13

7. Sharpshooters and Long Range Guns

Air Date: 1999-10-20

8. Police Guns

Air Date: 1999-11-03

9. Women and Guns

Air Date: 1999-11-10

10. Guns of Infamy (1)

Air Date: 1999-11-17

11. Guns of Infamy (2)

Air Date: 1999-12-01

12. Million Dollar Guns

Air Date: 1999-12-08

13. Guns of the Commandos

Air Date: 1999-12-15

14. Guns of the Orient

Air Date: 2000-01-05

15. Guns of Valor

Air Date: 2000-01-12

16. Guns of the U.S. Mounted Cavalry

Air Date: 2000-01-19

17. Rockets and Missiles

Air Date: 2000-01-26

18. Big Guns

Air Date: 2000-02-02

19. European Revolvers

Air Date: 2000-02-09

20. Guns of the British Military

Air Date: 2000-02-16

21. Guns of the Bizarre

Air Date: 2000-02-23

22. Guns of the Famous

Air Date: 2000-03-01

23. Magnificent Failures

Air Date: 2000-03-08

24. Guns of Afghanistan

Air Date: 2000-03-15

25. Ten Guns That Changed the World

Air Date: 2000-03-22

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

1998-09-09

Episodes

51 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Thom Pinto

Narrator