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This is the complete story of Argentina's contract Mauser rifles from the purchase of their first Model 1871's to the disposal of the last shipment of surplus rifles received in the United States in May 2002. Between 1891-1959 Argentina bought or manufactured nearly 500,000 Mauser rifles and carbines for itself as well as for its neighbors Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay. It also supplied Spain with rifles to help suppress the Melilla revolt in Morocco, which were eventually used against the United States during the Spanish American War of 1898. The Argentine Commissions relentless pursuit of tactical superiority resulted in a major contribution to the development of Mausers now famous bolt-action system. The combined efforts of the Belgian, Turkish and Argentine arms commissions between 1889 and 1892 produced the origins of what became the Model 98 bolt-action system that is still in use today over 110 years later. Book includes: thirty-seven identified variants; the history behind each purchase and the technical description of each variant; contract-by-contract, and in the case of the Model 1891, 1909 and 1947 weapons a month-by-month, detail of production and shipping data; over 400 pictures, illustrations, documents and blueprints; history and details of the manufacturing facilities in Europe and in Argentina as well as a description of the manufacturing process used by the "Matheu" (DGFM-FMAP) small arms factory in Argentina; interesting and colorful anecdotes about the people involved, including revelations about spying and secret alliances never before revealed.
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No single weapon has spread so much raw power to so many people in so little time—and had such a devastating effect—as the AK-47 assault rifle. This book examines the legacy of this world-changing weapon, from its creation as means of fighting the Nazis to its ubiquity today in every kind of conflict, from civil wars in Africa to gang wars in L.A.
Customer Reviews:
Enough to make you puke!.......2007-10-15
I checked this book out of my local library, and am very glad I didn't buy it. I have cheaper sources of tinder, and the paper is neither soft nor absorbent enough for its only other possible use. At page 151, where the Brady Campaign/VPC drivel became too nauseating to tolerate, I slammed it shut. If you believe in a right to self-defense and take an interest in weapons, this book is not for you.
The surprising thing was the endorsement, on the flyleaf, by neoconservative imperialist Max Boot. How Boot expects people who are terrified of firearms to conquer the world for him is incomprehensible. Of course, one only needs to examine the mess that the neocons have made for us in Iraq to understand that logic was never their strong suit.
If you're a real American, take the money that you might have wasted on this book and apply it to the purchase of an AK. Even with our dollar at an all-time low, you can still acquire a semi-auto Romanian model for about $350, and a thousand rounds of 7.62x39 mm ammo for less than $200. After a few more years of neocon rule, when our dollar is trading one for one against the Zimbabwean dollar, you'll really wish that you owned an AK, but won't be able to buy one at any price.
The "AK" Does Appear to Have Been Effective.......2007-06-25
It does seem that the AK-47 has been quite effective at changing how it is that wars between those that have 'all of the technology' and those that have 'none' are prosecuted.
The main point of the book appears to be that the AK-47 has made it possible for small groups of determined people to become a real menace to any well organized political/military organization (army or government).
This gun does seem to belie the point that a superior numerical force and superior weapons are all that is needed to win.
The book was a good read. Sure, there are things said in the book that do need corroboration (as should any read that purports to present 'facts'). But, that does not take away the fact that the AK-47 does exist in the millions throughout the world and has changed how 'professional' armies approach even the most so-called 'rag-tag' group that has the 'piece of sh.t' (from page 97) called the AK-47.
A Jaded History Lesson.......2007-06-07
I had high hopes for this book but after the short history lesson on the AK all that was left was a biased, rhetorical, diatribe on the evils of private firearms ownership and the big, bad United States. The author seems to know liitle about guns or responsible firearms ownership. Kahaner doesn't seem to understand that a gun is just a tool- not some magical object that causes evil. Banning a tool will not eliminate the evil actions of the individual! Maybe he should spend a little more trigger time at the shooting range or hunting and a little less time writing crooked opinions or hanging out at the Washington Post?
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AK-47; easy read -- not much new.......2007-04-01
I am strongly ambivalent about AK47. On the one hand it's easy to read and it covers an interesting subject that is relevant today - that easy access to the AK series of weapons in the third world today has helped fuel violence in the last 20 years and is likely to do so for another generation. On the other hand, the book is really a poor political analysis; a book that would not have even been published except for its tie to the AK.
I began the book with high hopes but as I was reading the first few chapters I became increasingly uncomfortable. Finally I realized what I was reading was more of a political commentary interspersed with discussions of the AK.
First, despite his argument that the AK "fuels" conflicts around the world you have to keep in mind that the AK is only one variable in a complex equation of why violence exists. His implication that the AK somehow causes the violence is simplistic and he never really analyzes other causal factors. Having said that, in a strategic sense, the AK does provide the "means" in the strategic equation of a given group trying to achieve a particular goal.
Kahaner also tries to answer the question as to "why" the AK has become so prevalent in today's conflicts. He does this by addressing three factors; political context, arms trading, and the AK's low cost. This leads to the books second weakness: Kahaner spends most of his time with light-weight political analysis. He seems to rely more on "popular" interpretations of past and current wars vice any serious analysis of a given situation. He does this even to the point of throwing in several conspiracy theories without question, and he sometimes engages in outright speculation without supporting his claims by identifying sources. At the same time his narratives on the arms trade shed no new light on the subject, and are not documented despite some rather interesting claims.
At the end of the day the author has no apparent expertise in the areas of international relations or military affairs, which probably explains his weak efforts at putting the AK in political context and showing "why" the weapon has become so common. I have to admit that when I read the author's bio and his list of publications I had reservations; with one exception his area of expertise is the business world. The brief exception mentioned in the bio was a comment that he, "covered the infantry training center at Fort Benning for Knight-Ridder newspapers." But even here his credibility is in question because at one point during the book he writes about a Peruvian general attending the Army's School of the Americas, now the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, at Fort Benning. Unfortunately, at the time the general attended, the school was located in Panama; a small factor but someone familiar with Fort Benning and the school would have known it had been in Panama at the time.
I do agree the AK has affected cultural patterns in some areas of the world; Kahaner points out the AK has not only become an element of barter - a replacement for currency - but that it has also given some traditional tribal groups more power over their rivals, and that the AK has replaced traditional methods of "warfare" in those areas. Also he notes that the AK has become either a status symbol in some groups and a perceived day-to-day necessity in others. And it certainly has become a bit of a cultural icon. But none of this is new.
About all that can be said of the book is that it presents nothing new, but it does put what is known about the AK's impact on society in one place for the lay reader. If your're looking for an easy read with a quick overview of the AK's impact on the world's conflicts today, and as long as you can ignore the political analyis, this is the book for you.
Thin, weak.......2007-03-30
There are more than enough subjects here for several books. Kahaner has not given adequate coverage to them.
1. Kahaner does not understand enough about firearms to comment on the technological history of modern military firearms; including the move away from the ballistic overkill of early repeating rifles. The AK-47, SKS, M16, and FN-FAL are all products of this trend. For example, he barely notes that South American 'insurgents' prefer the 7.62 round over the 5.45, thus passing over the ongoing controversy over the instability of the small, ultra-high-velocity rounds. In Vietnam, and everywhere since, this ammunition has caused problems: however 'deadly' the wounds it inflicts, military ammunition should not be deflected by grass and leaves, nor are human bodies the only targets. Soldiers have to shoot at vehicles, walls, doors, etc., and the ultra-light projectiles of the M16 and AK-74 are not up to the job.
2. Kahaner blurrs the significance of the AK design with the social/logistical issues involved with: first, the enormous distribution of Soviet small arms during the Cold War; and second, the vast orgy of fire sales after the USSR broke up. The arrival on the world market of scores of millions of military small arms, for sale below cost, is a matter of immence political, social, economic, and military signiicance. This would be the case even if the main product was the SKS or the PPSh 41.
Many of these reviews seem to be inspired by the political opinions of gun-nuts and gunophobes. The merits and faults of Kahaner's book should not be obscured by the noise thus generated.
The book is an easy, 'light read' but no more.
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Great "how to" for rotary engraving gunstocks.......2006-11-06
This book explains the specific use of ultra high speed pneumatic rotary engraving tools in the art of gunstock decorative carving.
It contains a couple of hundred color photographs showing in great detail the layout and steps to create fishscale and basket weave checkering, oak and acanthus leaf carving, and a wildlife scene. The author does a great job of answering all questions you might have as he takes you through the complete process step-by-step and tool-by-tool.
Also included are full page photocopiable patterns for all of the previously listed items and more. And to top it all off, for the reader's inspiration the author included 23 color photos of other finished carving.
If you want to do decorative wood carving with an ultra high speed engraver, this book is a must have.
Janney Engraaving Guide.......2006-03-24
I ordered two books on this subject at the same time. This book was clear and to the point--and very helpful. The other "Custom Gunstock Carving" was a big disappointment.
The Janney book was better illustrated, better written, and had better sequences of what to do next. Gunstock Carving had a list of suppliers which was extremely helpful especially for us beginners.
Professional results on the first attempt.......2002-12-05
The results achieved on my first attempt were very satisfying. I was surprised on receiving the book that most of the work is done thru a pattern with rotary tools. The text is plain and complete, and the illustrations better than average. I was particularily happy with my results (after a bit of practice) with the fish scale checkering. A real bargain.
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- Lots of Pictures!
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Chuck Connors; The Man Behind the Rifle
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Branded: The Complete Second Season
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Book Description
390-page authorized biography of America's great television Western hero
Hardcover with dust jacket
170+ photos including 50 in 32-page glossy center section
Baseball career with the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs
Basketball career with the Boston Celtics
Covers all 70 motion pictures, and 100+ television guest starring roles
TV series including:
The Rifleman (1958-1963), Arrest and Trial (1963-1964), Branded (1965-1966), Cowboy in Africa (1967-1968), The Yellow Rose (1983-1984), and Werewolf (1987-1988)
Many stories told in Chuck's own vivid words and unforgettable memories
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Lots of Pictures!.......2005-12-28
I found this book to be mostly a sports biography. The years in CC's life when he was a professional athlete were covered in minute detail. The years of acting mentioned the titles, but often glossed over the projects. There was very little mention of his interactions with family.
There were plenty of photos, mostly professional stills. Almost no candid shots.
This book was a quick, breezy read.
Chuck Connors the Man Behind the Rifle........2001-12-13
I loved the book. Very thorough and informative. Just plain fun to read and I enjoyed the pictures as well. A must read for the fans of CC.
Chuck Connors; The Man Behind The Riffle.......2001-04-01
I was so thrilled to find this book about Chuck Connors. It's packed full of photos and information that can't be found anywhere else. David Fury did a marvelous job in this must have book. I highly recommend Chuck Connors; The Man Behind the Riffle to all of CC's many fans.
Chuck Connors; The Man Behind The Rifle.......2001-03-31
Being a Chuck Connors fan, I was so pleased to find this wonderfully written book about his career. Filled with marvelous photos and a ton of information not to be found anywhere else, I highly recommend this book to all CC's fans.
chuck connors the man behind the rifle.......2001-01-10
being a huge fan of Mr. Connors, as well as the rifleman, i had to read this book. Mr. Fury has done a terrific job in helping people get to know Mr. Connors, in a more personal way. from his sporting days through his acting days. the rifleman is a huge part of my life. Mr. Fury's book helps me to remember not only the t.v. show, but Mr. Connors as well. this book is so wonderful i have two copies. even though i never met Mr. Connors, i feel through this book i know him better than i did. thank you Mr. Fury, for a wonderful book about a man with a lot of class. Chuck Connors is missed by so many people, but his legacy and memory will go on, thanks to his many friends, fans and this book.
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At the start of World War II, the Soviet Union and the United States had the only two armies equipped with semiautomatic battle rifles. Both rifles fired the powerful service cartridges developed at the turn of the century for the bolt action rifles. The M1 Garand proved more rugged than did the Soviet's SVT38 and SVT40 models which experienced such severe breakage problems that the rifle was withdrawn from production in 1942.
Soviet designers had begun work the year before on a new, medium powered cartridge that it was hoped would alleviate the parts breakage problem. S.G. Simonov was assigned the task and in 1944, produced a prototype semiautomatic carbine, or short rifle, that had a magazine holding ten rounds. The new carbine was battle-tested later that year and received glowing reports. The end of World War II however, delayed production of the new carbine until it was clear that the Soviet Union had embarked upon a "Cold War" with its former allies. Starting 1949, two Soviet factories began mass production of the new carbine with its distinctive folding bayonet. In the years following, the SKS carbine would form the mainstay of many "national liberation movements"around the world including North Vietnam and many African resistance movements. The SKS Carbine was distributed widely among Soviet client states and friends, and revolutionary and terrorist movements. Like its successor, the AK47, the SKS is found in armies and police forces around the world. The Palestinian security police force continues to issue the SKS to its officers. The SKS was also manufactured in many countries including East Germany, Red China, North Vietnam, North Korea, Romania and Yugoslavia.
In the late 1980s, Chinese SKS carbines were imported in large quantities into the United States for the civilian market. Initially, ex-military weapons were imported but as these ran out, Chinese factories dug out long-stored tooling out and mass-produced "sporting" versions of the carbines. Shortly after the Soviet Union imploded in 1991, the first Russian SKS carbines reached North America. These were an extreme rarity as until then, the only specimens in the country had been captured during the early days of the Vietnam War and brought back by returning veterans. Collectors as well as shooters snapped these up as fast as they appeared.
Identifying SKS Carbines by country of origin and finding replacement parts that were interchangeable soon became a challenge. "The SKS Carbine" by Poyer and Kehaya is the first book to provide a part-by-part description organized by national origin and time of manufacture including Russian, Chinese, North Korean, North Vietnamese, Romanian, etc. Variation in parts is not as great as in some American military weapons because of the tendency of Communist governments to resist change or innovation in manufacturing processes. But there are distinct differences in parts, not only in those made by one country, but in interchangeability between parts made in different countries. This book describes all parts and tells the reader in clear and concise terms which parts can be interchanged and which cannot. Other chapters provide detailed information on the history of the development of the SKS, its use by communist forces around the world, descriptions of various models and appendixes that tell collectors and shooters how to manufacture many parts which might not be available on the market.
Customer Reviews:
Best Reference on the SKS.......2007-10-18
Steve Kehaya and Joe Poyer have done SKS owners a tremendous favor in publishing THE SKS CARBINE. Not only do they provide a competent summary of the carbine's development, but they follow the part-by-part format that makes the FOR COLLECTORS ONLY series so useful.
I found everything I needed to know about my Chinese, Soviet, and Yugoslav carbines. The Albanians are not covered, but they were imported after the publication of this useful book in 1996.
Fortunately, there is enough overlap between the Albanian and the other SKS types that I can find most of what I need. If THE SKS CARBINE goes into a second edition, I would expect to see the more information on later types of SKS carbines imported into the US.
As handy as these carbines are, I expect interest in them will remain high and guys like me enjoy learning more about the guns we shoot. Keep up the good work, North Cape Publications!
A good choice to learn about your SKS.......2001-02-20
Although the usefulness of this book cannot be over stated for the SKS owner, it is in need of revision! With the import of the Romanian SKS variants there is a need to add to this book. Granted most of the information can be infered by reading the Russian sections, there are some differences that could benefit from a new revision. One area this book needs more of is parts compatiblity between models. Not all SKS parts are created equal, and some of the more dangerous examples cry out to be covered. For instance there are at least 4 different types of firing pins, and some of them are not interchangable. I found this book especially helpful with identification, and history of this facinating and occasionally misunderstood firearm. If you have an interest in the SKS you will not regret this purchase. I haven't!
Another must-have for the serious SKS owner.......2000-02-29
While it contains information that has been covered countless times elsewhere (weapon breakdown, cleaning, etc.) this book also contains a wealth of information I have not seen anywhere else: information on how to determine where your SKS came from, information on the various parts and the different versions of parts, what's interchangeable, what's not, etc.
One of the best sections tells you how to inspect an SKS before buying it. I got lucky when I bought my SKS -- I gave it a rather cosmetic going over and later on when I knew what I was doing I realized that I got one in A-1 shape. With this book I would have known for sure long before I put my money down.
Good information on how to identify, select, and maintenance.......1998-10-12
Hihgly recommended for SKS collectors, and someone who is intersted in using the SKS rifle.
The book gives history of the SKS Carbine and how to identify the manufacturers of your rifle. There are detail description of each of the components of the carbine in detail and if they are compatible among different manufacturers.
Since many of these carbine are military surplus, one of the most useful part is how to check to make sure the carbine is safe and how properly maintenance your rifle.
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From Flintlock to Rifle: Infantry Tactics, 1740-1866
Steven T. Ross
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This book provides a comprehensive study of the major changes in infantry tactics from the time of Fredrick the Great to the beginning of what many see as the era of modern war in the 1860's. Ross lays social and political change side by side with technical change. He argues that the French revolution, due to the fervour and loyalty it inspired in its participants, led to huge citizen armies of devolved command which were able to make use of new tactics that swept the poorly paid and poorly treated professional armies of their enemies from the field. Shortly after the Napoleonic wars other European countries experienced similar social change and by the middle of the Nineteenth Century these massive conscript armies were equipped with breech-loading rifles and more powerful artillery. The battlefield of the late 1860's had become a place where close infantry formations could not survive for long in the linear formations of the past. Ross's book comprehensively covers this seminal era in the history of warfare,it is vital reading for anyone interested in the evolution of modern war.
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Dated But Useful.......2006-02-13
As it was printed in the late 1970s, Steven Ross's well written book, covering from 1740 to 1866, is now somewhat dated but still interesting and useful. It is flawed in some of its conclusions, and it neglects issues of weapons effectiveness as well as the psychological features of battle in favor of an almost exclusive focus on formations and other 'nuts and bolts' issues. Use of columns for maneuver and attack are well covered as are the the use of skirmishers and changes in doctrine of various Western armies over time. The author gives many examples from battles of the era. So this book is a good introduction to tactics of the era but understandably shouldn't be taken as the 'be all end all' on the subject. It is best read in combination with Nosworthy's and Muir's more recent books for a fuller, more accurate view.
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The SMLE rifle of the British military forces was in continuous front line use for more than seventy years and is still found in daily use in the arsenal of many military and police organizations around the world. It was one of the most rugged and trouble-free military rifles developed during early 20th century and served in every one of the British Empire's military actions from India's Northwest Frontier to the colonial wars of the 1950s and 1960s.
The SMLE underwent many changes during its years of production in dozens of factories and arsenals in Great Britain, Canada, India, Australia and South Africa. Determining where a particular SMLE was made is often subordinate to attempting to figure out which model and variation of rifle one has. The British developed a very systematic way of accounting for models and design changes but one which can be quite puzzling. Briefly, models are "marks," abbreviated, "Mk." Major changes to that model, or mark, are listed by Roman numerals, i.e., SMLE Mk I or Mk III. Minor changes to that model are listed by the addition on an asterisk, "*". In the mid-1930s, a new system of model designation was introduced. The SMLE Mk III became the "No. 1 (but of course, the rifles, all made before the change continued to carry the original designation stamped into the receiver). After India achieved Independence in 1947, they continued to follow the British marking system, but with codes and specific to their needs.
The next step is determining which factory made the rifle's receiver (after seventy some years of use there are very few rifles without one or more replacement parts). The factory name or abbreviation was often stamped on the receiver but may have been obscured by use. Other markings and indicators though are always present if you know what to look for. The same holds true for virtually every part. And since parts for the SMLE are in plentiful supply, returning a rifle to its original factory condition can almost always be accomplished.
In addition to manufacturer's markings, British armorers and "storekeepers" (ordnance types) stamped the SMLE with a profusion of markings that when translated can often provide a pretty thorough history of the rifle's use, right down to the units in which it served. And finally, while the SMLE is a rugged battle rifle, well tested over the years, parts still do break. It is essential to know the model and variation of your rifle in order to replace the part correctly.
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No. 4 mark I Lee Enfield rifle.......2007-05-31
Having used this rifle as a cadet back in the mid-seventies, and also as a member of the shooting team at school, the book held strong memories for me. But more importantly, it helped me to identify the recent purchase of a No.4 Mark I/2. The book is easy to read, I would have preferred more photos and diagrams because those unfamiliar with the rifle, may find discriptions difficult to follow. For the collector, this book is a must, to add to the others in the series.
Lee Enfield Rifle Information.......2007-03-13
For anyone who owns a No.4 or No.5 Enfield this book is invaluable. Very well written with lots of easy to understand drawings and detail. This is the place to start if you are interested in the history or in working on one of these great rifles. I found more information in this one book then I did in a couple of months of online research.
British Enfield Rifles, Vol. 1, SMLE (No.1) Mk I and Mk III (Internet Workshop Series).......2007-01-19
Very comprehesive work.
Review of Stratton's British Lee Enfield rifles.......2006-07-17
A wealth of basic collecting information for the beginning collector, good descriptions of various parts and has serial number tables.
British Lee Enfield Rifles No.4 and No.5.......2006-02-25
The author provides comprehensive coverage of the technical details of these rifles in a compact format. The book is full of
useful information and drawings. I recommend it and the companion volume 1 on the No.1 rifle.
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The Timeless Classic "Art of the Rifle" by Col. Jeff Cooper, aka "The Gunner's Guru" is now available in an affordable, high-quality softcover edition!
Exactly the same size and content as the hardcover book, but with a high-quality soft cover.
When the first edition of The Art of the Rifle was released in 1997, it received glowing reviews from every quarter. Colonel Cooper's eloquent and spirited prose is matched with beautiful, artfully displayed photographs illustrating exactly how the rifle is to be used in all kinds of circumstances.
The Art of the Rifle is a training manual on the use of the rifle in the field, not at the firing range. Colonel Cooper taught marksmanship for most of his adult life and in doing so developed systems for imparting the necessary information and dexterity that lead to success.
In his usual Spartan style, Cooper dispenses with the superfluous and gets right down to the essential elements.
This is a must-have for every rifle-shooter's library.
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righteous rifle craft.......2007-04-07
Wonderful stuff by the one of the great teachers of modern personal weaponry, the late Jeff Cooper. 100 pages of no-baloney poop on modern technique in riflery. Many pithy quotes on the subject.
"The posession of a good rifle, as well as the skill to use it well, truely makes a man the monarch of all he surveys. It realizes the dream of the Jovian thunderbolt, and as such is the embodiment of personal power."
Cooper is a gentleman of the old school. Warrior, historian, engineer and philosopher; he was a true national treasure in his day.
The Art of the Rifle.......2007-03-11
I bought this book for my boyfriend's Valentine's Day present. He is an avid reader, gun collector, and especially enjoys reading books written by Jeff Cooper. He enjoyed reading about Cooper's perspective on the rifle and how you should handle it.
Here is the best of the best.......2007-01-24
Col.Cooper has put down to the ages what even the most casual shooter should know.The man has compressed a lifetime of rifle handling,marksmanship,common sense,and pure grade A instruction into a very easy to read and understand book.Here starts the very begining of a first class outdoorsmans library. Jeff Cooper has been there and done that and knows what he is talking about when it comes to proper positions and techniques.I am not to sure that there is another book of this caliber to be had anywhere.
Jeff Cooper the Guru of Modern Riflery.......2007-01-13
This book was compact and well documented with wonderful quotes, stories and pictures. I felt privileged to have been allowed to share the deep thoughts and very personal reflections of a man who has had a vast impact in the very challenging world of modern pistolcraft and riflery. You will find yourself very quickly turning the last page of the book, looking forward to yet another page of Col Cooper's wisdom and wit. I currently have next on my booklist, "To Ride, Shoot Straight, And Speak The Truth" by Col. Cooper. His books on modern pistolcraft and riflery are truly the Standard by which all others in this genre are judged.
The gun lovers primer........2007-01-09
This is where every rifleman should start. The reasons why and the basics of good firearms safety and application.
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- Good text, poor illustrations
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The Winchester-Lee Rifle
Eugene Myszkowski
Manufacturer: Excalibur Publications
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The Winchester-Lee Rifle features detailed descriptions of the various models that were part of the Winchester-Lee rifle story, as well as the development of the rifle and its cartridge.
Additional subjects include non-contract military sales, sporting rifles, accessories and accoutrements, and experimental models. The Winchester-Lee at war, medals and memorabilia, and information about collecting Winchester-Lee rifles also are highlighted in the book. 85 photographs and 27 illustrations.
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Good text, poor illustrations.......2006-11-26
It's a little like kissing your sister...the text is good, the pictures stink! This little known rifle deserves the good write-up it gets here from Myszkowski, but the printing is dismal. The pictures look like early photocopies or even mimiographs!
People who buy this book probably are looking for some insight so they can make informed choices about adding a gun to their collection, or to evaluate a gun that they already have. That requires GOOD illustrations! You'll read the caption, you'll look at the blur of a picture and you'll shake your head!
Wait for another book!
Top Notch Reference Book!.......2006-11-10
Many years ago an older shooting friend of mine advised me, "Buy a gun, buy a book." It has always proven to be good advice, and this particular volume is no exception. In addition to technical information about this scarce rifle, the author has also provided a good account of its development, and has put the rifle and its use in historical context. There are also numerous illustrations.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in a good read about this unusual and little-known rifle.
Book Description
The M14 was the last large caliber rifle adopted by the U.S. military. It was derived from, and replaced the M1 Garand of World War II and Korean War fame. It in turn was replaced by the 5.56 mm M16 in the early stages of the War in Vietnam. Although the M14 lasted less then 10 years as the military service rifle, its effect was overwhelming in civilian and military match target shooting for thirty year, especially at ranges exceeding 600 yards, and in the development of military and paramilitary sniper rifles.
The M14-Type Rifles presents both the military and civilian side of this fine rifle along with a complete run-down on non-military clones of the M1A variety. The M14 was built for the U.S. military at the Springfield National Armory, at Winchester Repeating Firearms, Harrington and Richardson and TRW. Civilian versions have been built by a host of companies including Springfield, Inc., Armscorp and others. Very fine receivers for building do-it-yourself match target rifles have been manufactured by, among others, Entr,prise Arms, Smith, Armscorp and DPS. Topics covered include a complete examination of parts and means of identification by manufacturer, the development, manufacture and use of the M14, the development of the M21 and M25 sniper rifles and their telescopic sights and mounts which are covered in a separate chapter, and the National Match M14 and M1A target rifles.
The book provides a history of the development of the civilian version of the M14 and the civilian version, the M1A,by its various manufacturers, including those in both Chinas. A chapter is given over to accurizing the M1A rifle for "do-it-yourselfers and for custom rifle smiths and the U.S. Army's National Match Specifications and building techniques are listed. Ammunition selection and preparation for match shooting and shooting techniques and positions are detailed. The book is heavily illustrated with photographs and line drawings. Also included are a list of manufacturers, parts and accessory suppliers and custom rifle smiths capable of building less than 1 minute of angle rifles.
In the preparation of this book, manufacturer's of both of complete M1A rifles and of M1A receivers were reviewed and their products tested. Three M14-type rifles were then built by well- known custom rifle smiths. The complete procedures are laid out along with tips and cautions so that the reader so inclined can build his or her own service or target M14-type rifle for competition or target shooting.
Customer Reviews:
Buyer Beware.......2005-03-04
The advertising should be changed for this book. It does give a good history of the rifle but fails to provide "hands-on" do it yourself guides as stated in the synopsis. It doesn't tell/show you how to do your trigger, only states if building a match rifle to have the trigger done..Duh!! I really was expecting more out of this book. At the most, it is a good book for beginners. I'm mad at Amazon for not only advertising this book the way it did, but for also automatically charging 2 day shipping. It didn't give me a choice. I tried to stop the order, but was told it was already too late, but I could return it.
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