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Frank Barnes
Known for his deep expertise in firearms and ammunition, he wrote the reference work Cartridges of the World, a book that became widely recognized among shooters, collectors, and historians. His career blended technical skill, practical experience, and a talent for explaining complex details clearly.
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by Frank Barnes
About the author
Frank C. Barnes was an American author, lawyer, and cartridge designer best known for Cartridges of the World. Born in Chicago in 1918, he built a reputation as a careful researcher and a knowledgeable voice on ammunition and firearms history.
Beyond writing, Barnes was also involved in cartridge design, and his name is linked to several wildcat rounds. That mix of hands-on experimentation and reference writing helped make his work especially useful to readers who wanted both technical detail and historical context.
He died in 1992 in California, but his best-known book continued to be valued as a standard reference long after its first publication.