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Frank Barnes
Known for creating one of the best-known reference books on firearm cartridges, this American writer combined technical expertise with a talent for clear explanation. His work became a trusted guide for shooters, collectors, and historians alike.
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by Frank Barnes
About the author
Frank C. Barnes was an American lawyer, cartridge designer, and author best remembered for Cartridges of the World. First published in 1965, that book grew into a widely used reference on sporting and military ammunition and helped secure his reputation among firearms enthusiasts.
Born in Chicago on June 25, 1918, Barnes built a career that reached beyond writing alone. Sources describe him as an internationally known author and cartridge designer, and he is also associated with several wildcat cartridge designs, including the.308×1.5" Barnes and two.458 American rounds.
Barnes died on December 17, 1992, in Templeton, California. Even after his death, Cartridges of the World continued in later editions, a sign of how lasting and influential his original work proved to be.