A complete history of hand and shoulder weapons ; all the great military and sporting guns ; A-Z directory of 750 makes and makers ; technical glossary and charts ; about 500 reference illustrations.
The American Arsenal: The World War II Official Standard Ordnance Catalogue of Small Arms, Tanks, Armoured Cars, Artillery, Anti-aircraft Guns, Ammunition, Grenades, Mines, et cetera
... disassembly. The breechblock is of the hand-operated, sliding- wedge type. Firing is accomplished by a continuous ... M48; H.E. Shell, M48, with P.D. Fuze, M48, and T. & S.Q. Fuze, M54; and H.E., A.T. Shell, M66, with B.D. Fuze, M62.
Handguns & Rifles: The Finest Weapons from Around the World
Comprehensively illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs of the guns, the two sections - handguns and rifles - trace the evolution of modern weapons from the turn of the century to the present day.
This new edition brings an enduring classic to a new generation of readers. “A classic on modern artillery by Ian V. Hogg, this volume is well-established and must be regarded as a standard reference work on the subject.” —Gun Mart ...
... ( Luger ) pistol but the German Army pistole '08 can be taken as representative of the type . Foreign ( Persian , Finnish , Portuguese etc ) markings can also be found . Cartridge : 9mm Parabellum Dimensions : Length o / a : 223mm Barrel ...
Ammunition: Small Arms, Grenades, and Projected Munitions
Here, Ian V. Hogg, one of the world’s leading experts on weaponry, reveals the sheer magnitude of Hitler’s secret weapon projects, from the V-3 and the V-4 missiles, to the Schmetterling, to the German nuclear bomb, to the question of ...
German Secret Weapons of the Second World War: The Missiles, Rockets, Weapons & New Technology of the Third Reich
... gun, but try it as a static design. Another year went by and finally, in late 1943, the decision was taken not to waste any further effort on heavy guns but to rely on missiles. So much for the 15cm gun; but in 1941 the Luftwaffe had ...
