Small Arms of the World: A Basic Manual of Military Small Arms
By W.H.B. Smith & Joseph E. Smith
Published By The Stackpole Company
Year Published 1962 (7th ed.)
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This book is considered to be he bible of small arms, with complete information about the development, identification, loading & firing, field stripping, and any modifications of pistols, rifles, sub-machine guns, and machine guns. There are superb diagrams and photos of every weapon for all of the important nations of the world. There is also a short history of the origin of gunpowder and firearms. The evolution of firearms is engaging and informative.
Notes - No dust jacket and cover has some wear and tear. Cover is semi-detached from spine. SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS.
By W.H.B. Smith & Joseph E. Smith
Published By The Stackpole Company
Year Published 1962 (7th ed.)
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This book is considered to be he bible of small arms, with complete information about the development, identification, loading & firing, field stripping, and any modifications of pistols, rifles, sub-machine guns, and machine guns. There are superb diagrams and photos of every weapon for all of the important nations of the world. There is also a short history of the origin of gunpowder and firearms. The evolution of firearms is engaging and informative.
Notes - No dust jacket and cover has some wear and tear. Cover is semi-detached from spine. SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS.
By W.H.B. Smith & Joseph E. Smith
Published By The Stackpole Company
Year Published 1962 (7th ed.)
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This book is considered to be he bible of small arms, with complete information about the development, identification, loading & firing, field stripping, and any modifications of pistols, rifles, sub-machine guns, and machine guns. There are superb diagrams and photos of every weapon for all of the important nations of the world. There is also a short history of the origin of gunpowder and firearms. The evolution of firearms is engaging and informative.
Notes - No dust jacket and cover has some wear and tear. Cover is semi-detached from spine. SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS.
