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ISBN: 1861267002
ISBN13: 9781861267009

Assault Rifle

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ISBN: 1861267002
ISBN13: 9781861267009

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A read copy, but remains in excellent condition.

Conditions

A read copy, but remains in excellent condition.

Book Overview

Assault Rifle provides a comprehensive account of the development of the military assault rifle and its ammunition from WW2 to the present day. The book is in two parts. The first part includes: Brief historical summary of the assault rifle, its origins and development; Gun design including operating mechanisms and weapon configuration; Ammunition design and performance; Ballistics, especially the balance between recoil and effectiveness; History of assault rifle cartridge. The second part includes: National military rifle programs since the end of WW2; History of developments in each country including experimental programs; Detailed descriptions of the principal service and experimental weapons.
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
ISBN:
1861267002
ISBN13:
9781861267009
Release Date:
March 2005
Publisher:
Crowood Press (UK)
Length:
224 Pages
Weight:
1.80 lbs.
Dimensions:
0.9″ × 7.8″ × 10.2″
ConventionalHistoryMilitary ScienceWeapons & Warfare

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