Download or read book Collecting Classic Bolt Action Military Rifles written by Paul S. Scarlata and published by Andrew Mowbray Pub. This book was released on 2001 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mechanical Variations of Mauser Bolt Action Military Rifles written by James A. Wingate and published by . This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting these great historical battle rifles is great fun, but the serious novice will soon become confused, and then irritated. The Author, a veteran Mechanical Engineer, knows this, because it happened to him too. He actually wrote this book for his own use, from notes he made to avoid being cheated out of hard-earned gun-collecting investment funds, and now he shares it with you. Its Mauser Model identification procedure guides the new collector in sorting out a specific rifle identity from the world's hundreds of known physical variants, using standard photographic references commercially available to everyone. It is chock full of brand-new close-up photos, mechanical details, info on chamber crests, markings, and the historical time line of the many global manufacturers of this immortal rifle. It is written in a crusty, personal and often irreverent style (but only where irreverence is well past due!)
Download or read book Early Military Rifles written by Balázs Németh and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The conduct of combat operations in open order during the 18th and 19th centuries required an improved firearm with more accuracy than the standard-issue smoothbore infantry musket. Consequently, the appearance of a new type of regular light infantry soldier and an innovative military firearm, the rifle, marked a new age in the history of warfare. During the 18th century both Austria and Prussia fielded light troops armed with rifled firearms, while conflicts in North America involved the deadly long rifle and the innovative Ferguson breech-loader. Rifle-armed specialists also fought for several nations during the Napoleonic Wars. However, it was the decades after 1815 that saw the appearance of successful rifled percussion firearms, paving the way for the widespread issue of rifled weapons. This development was accelerated by the Prussian adoption of the Dreyse 'needle gun' in 1848 and in 1849, the French Minié rifle was the first successful conical ball rifle concept to be issued to regular troops in large numbers. Illustrated throughout with stunning full-colour artwork, this study charts the development, combat use, influence and legacy of rifled firearms in a host of conflicts, from the War of the Austrian Succession of 1740–48 to the Mexican–American War of 1846–48.
Download or read book Military Firearms Collector s Guide Bundle With Paperback Book written by Robert W. D. Ball and published by Gun Digest. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 1392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SPECIAL SHRINKWRAPPED BUNDLE! In this ultimate guide for military firearms collectors, you'll find everything you need to know to identify and acquire military firearms for fun and profit. The ultimate Mauser military rifle reference, Mauser Military Rifles of the World 4th Edition is packed with even more models, more four-color photos and more fascinating Mauser history. Representing more than 50 countries, 75 years of Mauser military rifle production is meticulously cataloged with descriptions, historical details, model specifications and markings, making for easy and accurate identification of the world's greatest bolt-actions. Whether you're into small-rings, 98k's, or any other Mauser rifle or carbine, you'll find it in Mauser Military Rifles of the World 4th Edition. Lavishly illustrated with more than 700 photos, Standard Catalog of Civil War Firearms is a detailed identification and pricing guide to the bewildering variety of firearms used in the Civil War. From 1861 Springfields to Burnsides to Gallaghers and Henrys, Standard Catalog of Civil War Firearms will tell you all about them and what they're worth. Written by the late, legendary Ian Hogg, Military Small Arms of the 20th Century is the definitive illustrated guide to a century of small caliber firearms, covering pistols, submachine guns, bolt-action rifles, automatic rifles, machine guns, anti-tank and all sorts of heavy iron.
Download or read book Bolt Action Military Rifles of the World written by Stuart C. Mowbray and published by Mowbray Publishers. This book was released on 2009-01 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gun Trader s Guide to Rifles written by Stephen D. Carpenteri and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gun Trader's Guide is the bestselling collectible firearms reference, having sold over two million copies in thirty-five editions. The guide includes prices for all types of firearms, but what if you are only interested in buying, selling, and collecting rifles? Then Gun Trader's Guide to Rifles is the book for you! Featuring all your favorite rifles from the original Gun Trader's Guide, plus hundreds more, this is the only reference you'll ever need. Veteran editor and firearms enthusiast Stephen D. Carpenteri has compiled and cataloged discontinued and collectible rifles from your favorite manufacturers, such as Anschütz, Browning, Colt, Marlin, Remington, Ruger, Savage, Weatherby, Winchester, and more. Complete with specs and price gradients based on the condition of the rifle, collecting and selling your firearms will be easier than ever. Carpenteri also provides valuable tips on how to use the guide, as well as articles on various collectible rifles and the art of rifle trading. Also step behind the scenes to learn what dealers are looking for, what they want in your rifle, and what's required to become a dealer, which should help you when buying, trading, or selling your rifles. Whether you are a first-time rifle-owner or a longtime rifle enthusiast, Gun Trader's Guide to Rifles is an invaluable tool to read before stepping foot in that dealer's store or attending a gun show.
Download or read book A Collector s Guide To Military Rifle Disassembly and Reassembly written by Stuart C. Mowbray and published by Mowbray Publishers. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The All New Collector s Guide to Remington Rolling Block Military Rifles of the World written by George J. Layman and published by Andrew Mowbray Incorporated, Publishers. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mosin Nagant Rifle written by Bill Harriman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mosin-Nagant is the world's longest-surviving and most widely distributed military rifle, having armed the forces of Russia and many other countries for more than five decades. It has seen action from World War I to the present day, but is most famous for its role during World War II when it proved to be an excellent sniping weapon in the hands of marksmen such as Vasily Zaitsev and Simo Häyhä. This study covers the rifle's entire combat history, from its early development through to its service in combat and the impact it has had on modern firearms. Dramatic battle reports and specially commissioned artwork complement the meticulously researched examination of the Mosin-Nagant provided by author Bill Harriman as he delves into the history of one of the most iconic rifles of World War II.
Download or read book U S Military Bolt action Rifles written by Bruce N. Canfield and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Military Bolt Action Rifles 1841 1918 written by Donald Blake Webster and published by Alexandria Bay, N.Y. ; Bloomfield, Ont. : Museum Restoration Service. This book was released on 1993 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The FN FAL Battle Rifle written by Bob Cashner and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all the infantry small arms developed during World War II, one that generated the most interest was the German 'assault rifle', the StG 44 Sturmgewehr. This innovative weapon fired an intermediate cartridge much more powerful and long-ranged than the standard pistol rounds used in submachine guns, but smaller and lighter than a full-size 7.92mm rifle round, producing less recoil and enabling the soldier to carry more ammunition. The StG 44 and the Soviet weapon it inspired, the AK-47 in 7.62x39mm calibre, could still effectively and accurately engage targets on semi-automatic out to 300m, but when close-range firepower was needed could fire on full-automatic like a submachine gun. In the West, the NATO countries looked hard at new weapons to upgrade their own infantry arsenals and counter the AK-47. Although British and other designers developed their own prototype assault rifles chambered for intermediate cartridges, the Americans adopted the M14 'battle rifle' and forced a common full-length calibre, 7.62x51mm, on their NATO allies. Fabrique Nationale of Belgium designed a new military rifle, the Fusil Automatique Léger or FAL, as an assault rifle using a true intermediate cartirdge, but this innovative weapon also proved to be a successful battle rifle when adapted for the full-length NATO round. It was soon adopted by the military and police forces of no fewer than 93 nations around the globe, from the United Kingdom to Israel, and was manufactured under licence on every populated continent. It remains in production to this day and is regarded by most as the quintessential postwar battle rifle. In fact, the FAL dominated the militaries of the West to such a degree that its nickname became the Right Arm of the Free World. Roughly comparable in terms of size and weight to other contemporary battle rifles such as the American M14 and the German Heckler & Koch G3, the FAL proved to be reliable and well loved by its users. It performed reliably in a wide variety of small wars and insurgencies, in the hands of professional soldiers as well as those of hastily trained conscripts and essentially untrained guerrillas. It proved itself in harsh environments as varied as the cold, wet, featureless Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, the snow and ice of Norway and northern Canada, the deep jungles of Vietnam and Malaya, the deserts of the Middle East, and the streets of Belfast. While thankfully never called upon for its original intent - facing down hordes of mechanized Soviet infantry on the plains of Western Europe - the FAL fulfilled every role it was asked to perform and remains a viable and well-respected weapon to this day.
Download or read book The Essential M1 Garand written by Jim Thompson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first self-loading rifle to see widespread military use, the robust M1 Garand survived the tests of battle from World War II to Vietnam, and it remains a favorite among competition shooters and collectors to this day. In this heavily illustrated, practical history, author Jim Thompson, a longtime M1 shooter and collector, tells the complete story of the rifle's development, look, feel, and function. A thoroughly researched overview of the M1 Garand goes beyond industrial histories and provides background on manufacturers and stateside sources as well as discussing ammunition and accuracy. Detailed photo sections present: Early and World War II rifles World War II and postwar rebuilds (including rare postwar rifles from the US and Italy) Special purpose rifles and rarities, including sniper, match, and competition rifles plus the T26 Spinoffs and derivatives, including the M14, M1A, and BM.59 In addition, reprinted and heavily annotated military and National Match manuals, an updated troubleshooting chart, and a section on reloading provide valuable functional data and rules of thumb with the shooter in mind. Collectors will benefit from an extensive parts compendium. The final part of the book, dedicated to the enjoyment and maintenance of the M1, addresses some common questions about the rifle and offers detailed instruction on some expert procedures for maintaining and smoothing this wartime classic.
Download or read book The Last Bolt Gun written by Steve Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-25 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it was adopted by the French military before World War Two, the MAS 1936 rifle was the last bolt-action repeater to be standardized by a major power for general infantry use. Now, nearly 80-years after the first weapons went into the hands of soldiers preparing for the next European war, the MAS 1936 rifle has become a forgotten footnote in the history of military weapons. Despite this collector interest exists, and the hardy little rifle has served faithfully around the globe, with descendants of it still in service today. Meet the rifle that served in the hands of the French Foreign Legion, the German Army, with the Viet Minh and later the Viet Cong, and now serves with Syrian and Kurdish fighters. Includes sections on history, care and maintenance, collecting, and identification.
Download or read book Rifles of the World written by John Walter and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive illustrated guide to the world's centerfire and rimfire rifles.
Download or read book Mauser Military Rifles written by Neil Grant and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers an insight into the iconic Mauser family of German bolt-action rifles. Drawing on first-hand accounts of the weapons in combat and primary sources regarding their mechanical performance, this fully illustrated study charts the Mauser's origins, combat record and lasting influence. It explores the full range of Mauser rifles, beginning with the hugely successful Gew 98, which entered service in the time of the Kaiser, provided the basis for the US Springfield M1903 and equipped combatants such as the South African Boers. It also investigates the Kar 98k, which was still in front-line use with Wehrmacht troops in 1945, saw use with Mexican and Yugoslavian forces, and even played a role in the 1990s Balkan conflicts in the hands of snipers. Featuring expert analysis, specially commissioned artwork and gripping first-hand accounts, this volume is ideal for anyone seeking an understanding of these sturdy and accurate rifles' unique place in the history of small-unit tactics in the 20th century.
Download or read book Standard Catalog of Military Firearms written by Ned Schwing and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2005-11-05 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For military historians and firearm enthusiasts this inclusive reference is a key resource to nearly all the military firearms available to U.S. collectors. It features listings for firearms manufactured in 1870 through the present.
