The book includes the best-known weapons from throughout the modern era, from the Gatling gun and Luger pistol, to the Uzi and the M110 sniper rifle. Iconic weapons, such as the Colt M1911 pistol and Steyr AUG rifle are featured, as well as classics still in use today: the M2 Browning 50 cal, AK-47 and M16 rifle.