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Modern Small Arms

Modern Small Arms 300 of the World's Greatest Small Arms - Mini Encyclopedia

Paperback (13 Sep 2018)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Modern Small Arms looks in detail at 300 of the most widely used pistols, rifles, submachine guns, machine guns and other small arms of the last 100 years. It includes famous small arms such as the AK-47, the M16, the SA80, the Lee Enfield, the MP40, the MG42, the Browning Hi Power, the M60, the Thompson sub-machine gun, the Colt .45, the Sten and the L115A3 sniper rifle. Arranged by type, each small arm is illustrated by a full colour artwork and accompanied by a detailed specifications table giving the country of origin and the technical details of the weapon, including calibre, length, weight, barrel length, rate of fire, muzzle velocity, operation and, where appropriate, magazine capacity. Each entry also contains text summarising the weapon's development and service history. Presented in a handy, pocket-book format, Modern Small Arms is colourful, packed with information and offers a great insight into the development of weaponry over the past century.

Book information

ISBN: 9781782742166
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
Imprint: Amber Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 623.4403
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 534g
Height: 134mm
Width: 167mm
Spine width: 30mm