Militaria, arms and armour Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd MINIATURE ANTIQUE FURNITURE Schiffer Book for
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£36.79
Oratia Media Maori Weapons
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£16.99
Trustees of the Royal Armouries Dangerous Arts Arms as Art
Book SynopsisDangerous Arts portrays a world that combines art with conflict, death with beauty. Replete with gorgeous photography, it showcases works of art that adorned the great palaces of the world. These are objects made to kill but also to impress: a magnificent testament to craftsmanship, engineering and high fashion.
£12.99
Trustees of the Royal Armouries Fort Nelson Guidebook
Book SynopsisGuidebook to Fort Nelson, the home of the UK's national collection of artillery.
£7.88
Trustees of the Royal Armouries The Art of Fencing The Forgotten Discourse of
Book SynopsisCamillo Palladini's unpublished 'Discourse on Fencing' is crucial to a modern understanding of Renaissance rapier play. For the first time, this stunning book reproduces the manuscript in its entirety. It is perfect for students of fencing, lovers of Italian art, 16th-century researchers, and historical reenactors and interpreters.Trade ReviewHistorians of swordsmanship have been waiting since 1882 to see Palladini in print, and here it is at last. Scholars will find it refreshing to study an unfamiliar Renaissance fencing treatise which constructively mocks the mathematical fantasies of Camillo Agrippa. -- Sydney Anglo
£52.25
Trustees of the Royal Armouries Torture and Punishment at The Tower of London
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book describes the torture and executions carried out at the Tower of London from the Middle Ages to the Second World War. It explains how the Towerâs reputation as a grim fortress is but a part of its extraordinary history.Trade ReviewSure to satisfy even the most ghoulish of appetites! * All About History magazine *
£9.49
Pritzker Military Museum & Library Lest We Forget
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£51.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Armoured Warfare in the British Army 19141939
Book SynopsisFully illustrated complete history of British armoured warfare from the pioneering tanks for the First World War through to the start of the Second World War.
£21.25
£18.99
Trafford Publishing A Guide to 3rd Reich Cutlery Its Monograms Logos and Maker Marks
£18.99
F&W Publications Inc Gunsmithing the AR15 Volume 2
Book SynopsisWhether you are new to America's most popular rifle, or a longtime user who questions some of the wives' tales and urban myths surrounding the AR-15, gunsmith and author Patrick Sweeney lays out all the detail you need to select and maintain your rifle. From nomenclature to field-stripping, and keeping an AR functioning at its peak no matter how harsh the environment or demands, Sweeney gets under the hood with you to keep it running. It's all here, including: Terminology Essential Tools Disassembly & Cleaning Zeroing Troubleshooting And much more!
£20.89
AuthorHouse The Art of Rimfire Accuracy
£44.82
Arcadia Publishing JM Davis Arms and Historical Museum 50th
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£19.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Colt SingleAction Revolvers
Book SynopsisIn 1836, Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including the .44-calibre Colt Walker and the seminal .45-calibre Colt Single Action Army, which remains in production today. These weapons shifted the role of the pistol from single-shot weapon of last resort to a practical and powerful sidearm that gave the user the ability to defend himself once his primary armament was discharged. It transformed cavalry tactics and relegated the sword to a largely ceremonial role in many armies. Featuring full-colour artwork, expert analysis and gripping first-hand accounts, this is the absorbing story of Colt's family of single-action revolvers, covering their origins, development, use and lasting impact on the modern world.Table of ContentsIntroduction /Development /Use /Impact /Conclusion / Bibliography /Index
£15.19
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The MosinNagant Rifle
Book SynopsisThe 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.Table of ContentsIntroduction / Development / Use / Impact / Conclusion / Bibliography / Index
£14.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC German Machine Guns of World War I
Book SynopsisWorld War I's defining weapon for many, Germany's MG 08 machine gun won a formidable reputation on battlefields from Tannenberg to the Somme. Although it was a lethally effective weapon when used from static positions, the MG 08 was far too heavy to perform a mobile role on the battlefield. As the British and French began to deploy lighter machine guns alongside their heavier weapons, the Germans fielded the Danish Madsen and British Lewis as stopgaps, but chose to adapt the MG 08 into a compromise weapon the MG 08/15 which would play a central role in the revolutionary developments in infantry tactics that characterized the last months of the conflict. In the 1940s, the two weapons were still in service with German forces fighting in a new world war. Drawing upon eyewitness battlefield reports, this absorbing study assesses the technical performance and combat record of these redoubtable and influential German machine guns, and their strengths and limitations in a variety of battlefTable of ContentsIntroduction /Development /Use /Impact /Conclusion /Bibliography /Index
£15.19
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The G3 Battle Rifle
Book SynopsisDuring the Cold War, the G3 was one of the world's pre-eminent battle rifles. Developed in France and Spain after 1945, the rifle was produced by the German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch. Adopted by more than 40 countries and produced on licence by many more, it was widely employed during colonial wars in Africa, insurgencies in Latin America and conflicts in the Middle East, but perhaps its widest use was in the IranIraq War. Variants of the G3 have also seen substantial usage among Special Forces including Britain's Special Boat Service and the US Navy SEALs. Semi-automatic versions, especially the HK91 and HK93, remain popular in the United States, and the G3-derived HK11 and HK21 family of light machine guns have also been widely adopted by military and law-enforcement units across the world. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this study examines one of the iconic weapons of the Cold War era.Table of ContentsIntroduction / Development / Use / Impact / Conclusion / Bibliography / Index
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Medieval Cannon 13261494
Book SynopsisThe first illustration of a cannon in Europe can be dated quite precisely to 1326. This book explores the development of gunpowder, the earliest appearance of cast-bronze cannon in Western Europe, followed by the design and development of the wrought-iron cannon. The wrought-iron hoop-and-stave method of barrel construction was a system that came to dominate medieval artillery design both large and small until the end of the 15th century, and saw the cannon used not only as a prestige weapon, but start to be used as a practical and terrifying weapon on the medieval battlefield. In 1453, the Ottomans'' conquest of Constantinople, with their extensive artillery, marked the triumph of medieval firepower.The book will focus on the technology and tactics of early European artillery on both sea and land, and assess its impact on medieval warfare.
£12.34
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Weapons of the Samurai
Book SynopsisThis fully illustrated new book describes and analyses the weapons and equipment traditionally associated with the samurai, Japan's superlative warriors. It examines the range of weapons used by them at different times and in different situations.Beginning with the rise of the samurai during the 10th century, this lively study traces the introduction of edged weapons (cutting and piercing) and missile weapons (bows and guns) over the next 500 years. The book shows clearly how they were employed by individual samurai using many previously untranslated primary texts, and explains how their use spread more widely among low-class troops, pirates and rebels. It also shows how schools of martial arts took over and changed the weapons and their uses during the peaceful Edo Period (16151868).Table of ContentsIntroduction Development Use Impact Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index
£12.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Bayonet
Book SynopsisFeaturing specially commissioned color artwork and drawing upon a range of sources, this engaging study casts new light on the origins, development, construction, and use of the bayonet in warfare from the mid-17th century onwards.Although muskets delivered devastating projectiles at comparatively long ranges, their slow rate of fire left the soldier very vulnerable while reloading, and early muskets were useless for close-quarter fighting. Consequently, European infantry regiments of the 17th century were composed of both musketeers and pikemen, who protected the musketeers while loading but also formed the shock component for close-quarter combat. The development of the flintlock musket produced a much less cumbersome and faster-firing firearm. When a short knife was stuck into its muzzle, every soldier could be armed with a missile weapon as well as one that could be used for close combat. The only disadvantage was that the musket could not be loaded Table of ContentsIntroduction Development Use Impact Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index
£12.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The SVD Dragunov Rifle
Book SynopsisFeaturing specially commissioned artwork and carefully chosen photographs, this study charts the SVD Dragunov rifle''s development, combat use and lasting legacy, from Vietnam to Syria.Developed as a medium-range sniping rifle in the Soviet Union during the 1960s, the Dragunov stood out against most Western sniping rifle types by being semi-automatic, a configuration that marginally lowers accuracy compared to bolt-action sniping rifles, but which allows for faster follow-up shots. Even so, the SVD is still capable of taking precision killing shots out to 800m and beyond, making it a thoroughly practical combat weapon for marksmen and snipers.In this fully illustrated study, Chris McNab explores the Dragunov''s development and performance in detail. But the story of this weapon really comes to life with its combat history. It is the world''s most widespread sniping rifle, still in use in the former Soviet armies and sold to more than 40 countries worldwide. ItTrade ReviewThe versatility and effectiveness of this weapon really comes through in this excellent introduction. * Military Modelcraft International *Once again Osprey have educated me with one of their excellent titles covering a niche subject. * The Military Enthusiast Book Club *Table of ContentsIntroduction Development Use Impact Conclusion Bibliography Index
£14.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC WaffenSS Soldier vs Soviet Rifleman
Book SynopsisFully illustrated, this study assesses the Soviet and Waffen-SS troops who contested the cities of Kharkov and Rostov-on-Don on the Eastern Front during 194243. As the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union unfolded, two places that suffered exceptionally severely were Kharkov (now Kharkiv) in Ukraine and Rostov-on-Don in Russia. In total, Kharkov would change hands violently four times between October 1941 and August 1943, and Rostov-on-Don also four times between November 1941 and February 1943. In this book, Chris McNab examines the fighting men of the Red Army and the Waffen-SS who clashed in three battles one for Rostov (July 1942) and two for Kharkov (FebruaryMarch and August). He clearly explains the key differences between these two opponents training, tactics, weaponry, ideology and motivation and examines how these differences played out in the three engagements, which ranged from open-terrain combined-arms battles to close-quarters street fighting in major urban zones. Trade ReviewAs ever the text is accompanied by plenty of archive images along with the usual array of artwork which includes plenty of detailed maps illustrating the three battles that feature in the book, along with excellent pictures of both a German and a Russian trooper with their equipment plus some battlefield artwork as well. * Military Model Scene *Table of ContentsIntroduction The Opposing Sides Rostov-on-Don, 20–25 July 1942 The Third Battle of Kharkov, 19 February–18 March 1943 The Fourth Battle of Kharkov, 6–11 August 1943 Analysis Aftermath Unit organizations Bibliography Index
£14.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sniping Rifles in the War Against Japan 194145
Book SynopsisFully illustrated, this absorbing study explores the evolving sniping technology and tactics employed by both sides in Asia and the Pacific during 194145.During World War II, both the Japanese and their Allied opponents made widespread use of snipers armed with a variety of rifles, scopes and accessories and prepared by widely differing levels of training and tactical doctrine. The challenges of fighting in a variety of harsh environments, from the Pacific islands to the vast expanses of China, prompted improvisation and innovation on both sides in the ongoing war between snipers and their adversaries. Often operating at relatively close ranges in restrictive terrain, snipers made particularly ingenious use of camouflage and deception as the fighting spread across Asia and the Pacific in the wake of the Pearl Harbor attack, while troops tasked with countering enemy marksmen had to learn the hard way how best to defeat a seemingly invisible enemy.Small arms expTable of ContentsIntroduction Development Use Impact Conclusion Bibliography Index
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Badges of Kitcheners Army
Book SynopsisHighly interesting to anyone with a passing interest in military badges, this book is invaluable for military collectors.
£25.50
Orion Publishing Co Arnhem
Book SynopsisThe vivid account of how a brilliant plan turned into an epic tragedy - made into the BAFTA award-winning film A BRIDGE TOO FAR''Alive with the detail that evokes the smoking background'' DAILY TELEGRAPH''Finely recorded...truly the battle of Arnhem has been fortunate in its historian'' SUNDAY TIMESThis book tells the true story of the Battle of Arnhem which was fought in September 1944. Nine thousand men of the First British Airborne Division were parachuted into the peaceful countryside that surrounded Arnhem. Their objective was to capture and hold the bridge over the Rhine ahead of the advancing British Second Army. Nine days later, after some of the fiercest street-fighting of the war, 2000 paratroopers managed to escape to safety.Made famous by the film A BRIDGE TOO FARTrade ReviewFinely recorded...truly the battle of Arnhem has been fortunate in its historian * SUNDAY TIMES *Alive with the detail that evokes the smoking background * DAILY TELEGRAPH *Perhaps the most gifted popular historian we have * TES *Clear-sighted, well-written and scrupulously fair ... it deserves to stand with the best of the battle chronicles * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
£10.44
McFarland & Co Inc The Gun Makers of Birmingham 16601960
Book Synopsis Tracing the history and development of gun-making in Birmingham, England--for many years a center of the world''s firearms industry--this book covers innovations in design and manufacture of both military and sporting arms from 1660 through 1960. The city is perhaps best known for mass-producing some of the most battle-tested weapons in history, including the Brown Bess musket, the Webley revolver and the Lee-Enfield rifle. Yet Birmingham''s gun-makers have carried on a centuries-long tradition of crafting high quality hand-made sporting guns.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vIntroduction 11. The Early Years 52. A Period of Transition 273. The Triumph of the Birmingham Gun Makers 574. Two World Wars 965. Postwar Decline 1076. The Gun Makers of Birmingham, 1660–1960 1137. Black Country Gun Workers 217Appendix I: "Brown Bess" by Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) 235Appendix II: Birmingham Gun Firms at the Great Exhibition, 1851 237Appendix III: Chronological Location of Manufacturers in the Gun Quarter, 1777–1957 238Appendix IV: Displacement of Gun Making Firms and Subsidiaries, Owing to the Cutting of the Inner Ring Road 239Chapter Notes 243Bibliography 245Index 247
£30.39
Skyhorse Publishing Shooters Bible Guide to Concealed Carry 2nd
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£14.24
Skyhorse Publishing The Essential M1 Garand: A Practical and
Book SynopsisThe 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 riflesWorld 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 T26Spinoffs and derivatives, including the M14, M1A, and BM.59In 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.
£20.66
Turner Publishing Company Switchblades of Italy
Book SynopsisThis book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles, patterns, tang stamps, and a complete illustrated glossary. Contents Include: The first ever comprehensive publication about Italian switchblade knives, featuring knives and history from the late 1700s to the 1970s. Pictured within this hardbound book are nearly 200 beautiful photos and ephemera of the most unique and rarest Italian switchblades. Actual-size photos span more than two centuries of knifemaking history. Also pictured are catalog pages and advertisements, as well as historical photos. Extensive research has gone into this book to present never-before-published information which clears up and dispells many myths. Entire sections are dedicated to the most sought-after knifemaking companies, such as: Latama Coricama Mauro Mario Details about the knifemakers and businessmen involved behind the knives reveal who the major players shaping the switchblade industry and who made knives for other companies.
£28.89
Safari Press,U.S. Addendum 1 to Ammo & Ballistics 4 2010, SC
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£6.44
Safari Press,U.S. Another Rifle, Another Land
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£61.75
Safari Press,U.S. German Hunting Guns of the Golden Era: 1840-1940
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£52.00
Safari Press,U.S. Accurate Rifle and Rifleman
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£28.50
Safari Press,U.S. Favorite Rifles and Cartridges
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£28.50
Safari Press,U.S. Lipstick and a Handful: of Bullets
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£36.10
Derrydale Press Spanish Best: The Fine Shotguns of Spain
Book SynopsisThe extraordinary shotguns produced by the craftsman of Spain's Basque Country are no longer a secret. Their shooting qualities, beauty, and great value have been extolled by a host of experts. Sportsmen of considerable means and everyday bird hunters alike have found guns that suit their tastes from such makers as AYA, Arrieta, Ugartechea, and many more In this vastly expanded treatment of the subject, Wieland provides a completely updated guide to the guns and gunmakers, reliving history, going inside manufacturing facilities, discussing design and assembly, touring the region, and sampling its food, wine, and warmth. There are more than 150 color photographs to accompany the text and show precisely how the guns and workrooms look. There are three new maps, as well, including one that will allow visitors to navigate Eibar like a seasoned veteran.
£25.00
Taylor Trade Publishing Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry
Book SynopsisSince ancient times, memorable moments of military history have been commemorated with jewelry, medals, and symbolic accessories. In Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations, Judith Price illuminates iconic military objects, exploring their origins and documenting their place in history. The dramatic compilation of patriotic jewelry and decorations presented in Price’s sixth book tells a truly dazzling story of Western historical conflict and resolution. Lest We Forget serves as a stunning tribute to our men and women in service both past and present. This book derives its title from the poem “Recessional” by Rudyard Kipling, often used as a tribute in war memorials, while its contents chronicle our military history since the Revolution through 150 iconic artifacts. It showcases such diverse items as the Washington Peace Medals to the Indians, the earliest Medals of Honor, Civil War Corps badges, British military decorations, and historic French treasures. Drawn from leading world museums and private collections such as the British Museum, the West Point Museum, the Musée de l’Armée, and the Imperial War Museum, the objects depicted in this book movingly recall the role of decorations and jewelry in commemorating war and peace.Trade ReviewMy grandfather was so proud of his military service that even after his presidency he preferred to be called General Eisenhower. -- Anne EisenhowerJudith Price...has produced a unique and fascinating book that catalogues and beautifully illustrates the finest of these works. One cannot read it without pondering the tragic losses and the heroism of the human beings for which many of these works are memorials, and the best of these works reflect in their art the greatness of the valor and sacrifice of their recipients. -- John Lehman, former Secretary of the NavyI genuinely believe that the men and women in uniform for today's American armed forces are the best in history. -- Pete Dawkins, Ret'd. Brigadier General, USA Heisman Trophy Winner[This] book that illustrates with iconic objects the history of the military is an impressive tribute to the service and valor shown in the past by millions of Americans. As one who had the honor of serving in the military, I can look back upon it as an invaluable learning experience, one that introduced to me to fellow citizens I would otherwise have not met, and my respect for these people I shall retain forever. Lest We Forget celebrates the high esteem that citizens rightly realize after agreeing to serve in the interest of others. -- Gay Talese, author of A Writer's LifeWhether you are a student of military history or jewelry design, you’ll find the time spent with this book worthwhile. * Antique Trader Magazine *The book tells the story of our military history since the revolution and features 150 iconic objects from the world's leading military museums and private collections. To date, no such book has ever been published. * Collector's News *Lest We Forget is an ideal coffee table pick, highly recommended. * Midwest Book Review *Lest We Forget reminds the reader of the gratitude we owe our gallant men and women who have served in the military. -- Steven Wayne Yvaska, The Seasoned Collector
£23.75
Westholme Publishing, U.S. Armour and Weapons
Book SynopsisThis is a concise history of armour by one of the world's great experts. With an immense amount of information condensed into a compact book, "Armour and Weapons" provides a clear presentation of the history of personal military protection for people and horses from chain mail to highly ornamental costumes. Illustrated with the author's excellent, detailed line drawings and photographs, the book is designed to serve as both a means of studying the history of armour and its associated weapons and as a short guide to the craft of the armourer. Through examining contemporary images, existing examples of armour, and historical accounts, the author explains in precise and engaging prose all the key points about the development, construction, and proper wearing of armour and the attempt to counter this protection to allow the reader to gain useful knowledge and correct many misunderstandings and myths surrounding armour and its history.Trade Review"A classic in the field" - Walter J. Karcheski, Jr., Chief Curator of Arms and Armour, Frazier Historical Arms Museum "A handy book giving really correct information." - Harold Arthur, Viscount Dillon"
£13.59
www.bnpublishing.com Professional Gunsmithing: A Textbook On The Repair And Alteration Of Firearms
£17.99
Skyhorse Publishing The Ultimate Guide to Successful Gun Trading: How
Book SynopsisLooking to turn your interest in guns into a profitable business venture? Whether you are a sportsman, estate heir, or gun collector, this book is what you’ve been searching for. In The Ultimate Guide to Successful Gun Trading, George Knight brings his masterful business sense to the world of firearms trading, explaining many general business concepts, such as insurance, recordkeeping, and security, in plain and simple terms. Follow Knight’s TEK evaluation system, and his numerous other ideas and approaches, and you’ll come out ahead every time.
£9.99
Turner Publishing Company Switchblades of Italy
Book SynopsisThis book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles, patterns, tang stamps, and a complete illustrated glossary. Contents Include: The first ever comprehensive publication about Italian switchblade knives, featuring knives and history from the late 1700s to the 1970s. Pictured within this hardbound book are nearly 200 beautiful photos and ephemera of the most unique and rarest Italian switchblades. Actual-size photos span more than two centuries of knifemaking history. Also pictured are catalog pages and advertisements, as well as historical photos. Extensive research has gone into this book to present never-before-published information which clears up and dispells many myths. Entire sections are dedicated to the most sought-after knifemaking companies, such as: Latama Coricama Mauro Mario Details about the knifemakers and businessmen involved behind the knives reveal who the major players shaping the switchblade industry and who made knives for other companies.
£17.09
The New Press Sleepwalking to Armageddon The Threat of Nuclear
Book SynopsisA frightening but necessary assessment of the threat posed by nuclear weapons in the 21st century, edited by the world's leading antinuclear activist
£18.99
Skyhorse Publishing Shooter's Bible Guide to Extreme Iron: An
Book SynopsisThe Shooter’s Bible is the most trusted guide to firearms in the industry. Now, for the first time, extreme weapons are given a chance to show what they can do. Shooter’s Bible Guide to Extreme Iron is a comprehensive collection of all of the most extreme guns and cannons both in history and in the present. With poetic and flowing prose, author Stan Skinner provides information for awe-inspiring weapons, such as: Hand cannons, also known as “howdah pistols,” which were used on the Indian subcontinent by tiger hunters on elephants’ backs and today roar and thunder with power rarely seen in a handgun Ultra big bore snipers, the roots of which reach back to the Revolutionary War and the Kentucky rifle Gatling guns, a hand-cranked, rapid-fire gun invented by Dr. Richard J. Gatling in 1861, a modern version of which is powered by an electric motor and has a four thousand–round-per-minute cyclic rate Muzzle-loading, smoothbore cannons, cast in bronze and iron, which dominated land and sea warfare until they were made obsolete by rifle Parrott guns and breech-loading cannons in the Civil War And much more! Get fired up with the powerful weapons included in this addition to the Shooter’s Bible. Including historical facts and modern versions, this book is essential to any shooter’s collection.Trade Review"With chapters devoted to express rifles, hand cannons, night vision optics, big-bore sniper rifles, machine guns, field artillery and more,the Shooter's Bible Guide to Extreme Iron introduces readers to many of the gun world's most exclusive niches. The book also sheds light on some of the rarest, most expensive and heavily regulated segments of the firearms market. --American Rifleman"I’ve known Stan Skinner for a lot of years and it’s safe to say, if there’s anything out there that shoots, he’s probably shot it. Most of us will never have access to the types of exotic hardware Stan has had his hands on, but with his Guide to Extreme Iron: An Illustrated Reference to Some of the World’s Most Powerful Weapons, from Hand Cannons of Field Artillery, he’s given us armchair aficionados the next best thing. Express rifles, submachine guns, heavy machine guns, Gatling guns, miniguns, suppressed firearms- even field artillery pieces such as the Parrot Rifle of Civil War fame are featured. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to cut loose with a drum-fed Lewis Gun or 7.62x25 Russian PPSh-41, it’s all here. Stan covers the biggest and baddest in handguns in the appropriately titled Hand Cannons” chapter. And his chapter on submachine guns covers stalwarts from the legendary Thompson, M3 Grease Gun,” German MP-40 on up to a true machine pistol”- a select-fire 9mm Glock 18. In fact, if you are seriously interested in owning Class III weaponry your own self,” there’s a chapter that lays the application process out in step-by-step details. But you’d best have a case of wallet overload” if you’re serious- a couple of bursts with a .50 BMG M2 Ma Deuce” will easily set you back a car payment or three. And that’s not even getting anywhere close to counting the initial tariff on Browning’s unsurpassed heavy MG platform itself. The chapter on suppressed and night-vision firearms is very timely in view of their increasing popularity. Not to mention the utility of such combos in fulfilling hog-eradication duties in places like Texas. Stan is always a pleasure to read when he gets his teeth into something. And in this case he has." Payton Miller, Guns Magazine"I always enjoy good readsand can't say too much about one by a good friend. I love big gunsalthough I always pay the price for shooting them too much. But I like knowing about them even more than shooting them. If you're the type who'd also prefer straining an eye to detaching a retina, Stan Skinner's assembled a big book about big iron for you. It's the Shooter's Bible Guide to Extreme Iron and it covers everything from the express rifles and hand cannons of previous eras to the sub guns, suppressors and night-vision devices from today's front-line fighters. There are also some tricked-out .22s that include full autos and belt feds, so there's literally something in there for every recoil level." Outdoor Wire"With chapters devoted to express rifles, hand cannons, night vision optics, big-bore sniper rifles, machine guns, field artillery and more,the Shooter's Bible Guide to Extreme Iron introduces readers to many of the gun world's most exclusive niches. The book also sheds light on some of the rarest, most expensive and heavily regulated segments of the firearms market. --American Rifleman"I’ve known Stan Skinner for a lot of years and it’s safe to say, if there’s anything out there that shoots, he’s probably shot it. Most of us will never have access to the types of exotic hardware Stan has had his hands on, but with his Guide to Extreme Iron: An Illustrated Reference to Some of the World’s Most Powerful Weapons, from Hand Cannons of Field Artillery, he’s given us armchair aficionados the next best thing. Express rifles, submachine guns, heavy machine guns, Gatling guns, miniguns, suppressed firearms- even field artillery pieces such as the Parrot Rifle of Civil War fame are featured. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to cut loose with a drum-fed Lewis Gun or 7.62x25 Russian PPSh-41, it’s all here. Stan covers the biggest and baddest in handguns in the appropriately titled Hand Cannons” chapter. And his chapter on submachine guns covers stalwarts from the legendary Thompson, M3 Grease Gun,” German MP-40 on up to a true machine pistol”- a select-fire 9mm Glock 18. In fact, if you are seriously interested in owning Class III weaponry your own self,” there’s a chapter that lays the application process out in step-by-step details. But you’d best have a case of wallet overload” if you’re serious- a couple of bursts with a .50 BMG M2 Ma Deuce” will easily set you back a car payment or three. And that’s not even getting anywhere close to counting the initial tariff on Browning’s unsurpassed heavy MG platform itself. The chapter on suppressed and night-vision firearms is very timely in view of their increasing popularity. Not to mention the utility of such combos in fulfilling hog-eradication duties in places like Texas. Stan is always a pleasure to read when he gets his teeth into something. And in this case he has." Payton Miller, Guns Magazine"I always enjoy good readsand can't say too much about one by a good friend. I love big gunsalthough I always pay the price for shooting them too much. But I like knowing about them even more than shooting them. If you're the type who'd also prefer straining an eye to detaching a retina, Stan Skinner's assembled a big book about big iron for you. It's the Shooter's Bible Guide to Extreme Iron and it covers everything from the express rifles and hand cannons of previous eras to the sub guns, suppressors and night-vision devices from today's front-line fighters. There are also some tricked-out .22s that include full autos and belt feds, so there's literally something in there for every recoil level." Outdoor Wire
£14.24
Echo Point Books & Media Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders
£19.95
Echo Point Books & Media Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders
£25.95
Echo Point Books & Media Why Not Load Your Own
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£24.87
Echo Point Books & Media Beginner's Guide to Guns & Shooting
£18.95
Skyhorse Publishing The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing: Gun Care and
Book SynopsisThe Most Comprehensive Gunsmithing Guide of All Time.Written by one of the most prolific firearms experts of all time, The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is a highly detailed and essential reference for the gun enthusiast and gunsmith alike. At nearly 500 pages, Chapel covers everything from the use of proper tools to how to get a gunsmithing job, and everything in between. In more than forty chapters of exceptionally clear prose, the book answers every question a collector, soldier, or home defender could have on topics such as: Drawings and Blueprints Stock Design Checkering and Carving Stock Repairs and Alterations Etching and Engraving And many moreNot only is the book an incredible resource for gun owners and gunsmiths, it’s also a wonderful look at the world of firearms in the first half the twentieth century. Published just over seventy years ago, the book--and revised by the author two decades laterThe Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is fascinating look at how the nature of firearms has changed. With a thoughtful introductory note by renowned outdoorsman Dr. Jim Casada and eighty-five meticulous illustrations, this is the definitive edition of an enduring and authoritative classic.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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