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Very good manual on description, disassembly and assembly, care and functioning. Also marksmanship known distance, moving targets, and air targets.

Covers the US rifles Springfield Cal .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, and M1903A4. A very good manual on disassembly and assembly, inspection, maintenance and repair also special maintenance. very well written with good photographs and illustrations.

In the world arena, the Soviet AK-47/AKM assault rifle has built a reputation as a durable, dependable weapon, able to function reliably while withstanding considerable abuse in the field. The popular Kalashnikov has also spawned a whole generation of spinoffs such as the Egyptian Misr, the Finnish Valmet and the Israeli Galil rifles, and other countries have produced their own versions of the AK-47. Many of these rifles are now available in the U.S., but solid information on them is scarce. Duncan Long takes the mystery out of the many AK-47 variants, giving you essential, hard to obtain information, including specification, field stripping, cleaning, troubleshooting, and ammo and accessory advice.

This book offers up-to-date, practical information on how to operate and field strip modern military, police and civilian combat weapons. Covers new developments and trends such as the use of fiber optics, liquid-recoil systems and lessening of barrel length are covered. Troubleshooting procedures, ballistic tables and a list of manufacturers and distributors are also included. With both combat and modern technology in mind, author Duncan Long gives practical info on factory and aftermarket accessories, weapon specifications, and the ballistics of the many caliber's for which they are chambered. Sneak previews of new and experimental firearms and developments are also included.

From one of America's top shooting instructors comes an analysis of two controversial, misunderstood and misemployed small arms: the combat shotgun and submachine gun. Hundreds of step-by-step photos detail field testing of both arms, basic and advanced training drills, tactical rules, gun accessories and modifications. Techniques for weapon effectiveness include loading procedures, carrying and fighting positions and malfunction clearance drills. For the beginner and expert alike, Taylor provides a comprehensive education in weapon effectiveness.

In The Fighting Rifle, Chuck Taylor brings expertise to bear on the combative use of the shoulder arm. The differences between assault and battle rifles, as well as between automatic rifles and light machine guns, are clearly explained and many other misconceptions regarding small arms terminology are laid to rest. In addition, the history and development of the modern fighting rifle are covered in complete detail, as well as generous coverage of weapon selection, modifications, training and competition, techniques, tactics, the use of the bayonet, and general data regarding weapons, ammunition and night sights. Of particular interest is the chapter on field stripping, which covers virtually every modern assault and battle rifle you are likely to encounter. The M16/AR15, AK-47, Valmet/Galil, M1 Carbine, AR18/180, AR-10, FN-FAL, G-3/HK-91, and many others. Must reading for everyone in uniform, whether military or police, and for every serious enthusiast.

For the latest in his combat weapons series, Tim Mullin researched the combat performance of more than 50 SMGs, machine pistols and shotguns from around the world from World War I to the present – and then tested each under conditions as close to real combat as possible. Here he reveals which weapons you can count on and why, as well as which to avoid at all costs. He also discusses whether the SMG is still a viable war weapon, what features really matter on a combat weapon, why some firearms are a poor choice for militaries but are ideal for police use, the importance of caliber, how different ammo affects performance and more. 

When it was introduced in 1862, the gatling gun was so far ahead of its time that the U.S. military didn't even know how to make use of such a powerful, high rate of fire, multibarreled gun. But today, more than 130 years later, the gatling gun is a force to be reckoned with. After being declared obsolete in 1911, its staged an impressive comeback as the Vulcan in the 1950's, terrified the Vietcong in the jungles of Vietnam and contributed to the swift defeat of Iraqi troops in the liberation of Kuwait. With modern applications ranging from air defense to saturation fire to antitank gun systems and even portable infantry weapons, it will no doubt play a vital military role well into the 21st century. Here is the fascinating ongoing story of a truly timeless weapon, from its beginnings during the Civil War to its current role as a state of the art modern combat system.

From 1935 to the collapse of the Third Reich in 1945, German ordnance designers played a critical role in the development of the modern assault rifle. The German Assault Rifle is the only comprehensive volume on the German Assault rifles of this era, covering this generation of German infantry weapons where appearance gave way to the demands of optimum performance and mass production. A thorough presentation of the circumstances surrounding the development and fielding of the machine carbine, machine pistol and assault rifles employed by Hitler's Wehrmacht during WWII, this volume also includes a complete review of the ammo, field accessories and special equipment intended for the short cartridge weapon.

Firearms expert Duncan Long explains why many "pros" worldwide have adopted tough, well designed Heckler & Koch weapons. He takes a behind the scenes look at little known versions of the G3 rifle and demonstrates the advantages of some off the shelf versions over standard rifles specified by military purchases. He also examines customized .308, .223 and 9mm rifles and machine guns, other chambering of the G3 spin offs, probable future designs and today's aftermarket accessories for H&K rifles, submachine guns and machine guns.

Innovative designs of well-known suppressor manufacturers - plus explosive data on those who use them - are presented in this illustrated report on suppressor technology. David Truby gives definitive comparisons of models, prices, features, kits, independent manufacturers and technological advances. He examines the development of the silencer from its beginnings and the attitudes of the U.S. government, the public and terrorists about its usage.

When Russian small arms come to mind, one usually thinks of the ubiquitous AK-47 or one of its successors. Until recently no information was available in the West regarding new and developmental firearms, much less details on the latest ammunition. With the demise of the Soviet Union, however, information began to trickle out to a small cadre of intelligence and defense analysts. It soon became obvious that Russian small arms designers had not been idle under Soviet rule, but had developed some of the most innovative small arms and ammo in history: underwater weapons; weapons that used silent ammo; whole families of rifles, pistols, shotguns and grenade launchers of truly advanced design favored by SPETsNAZ and the revolutionary new AN-94 assault rifle that is destined to replace the venerable AK-74. Little has been written about these remarkable new weapons outside the defense community until now. This book contains detailed descriptions, specifications and first class illustrations of the AN-94, PSS silent pistol, Bizon SMG, Saiga-12 tactical shotgun, the GP-25 grenade launcher and more cutting edge Russian weapons.

This manual presents physical and functional descriptions and acoustical evaluation of various domestic and foreign silencers and silenced small arm weapons. Included are cross sectional drawings and external view photographs of all the systems tested. An acoustical evaluation of each system is given in the form of far field sound pressure time records. This manual also presents a record of silencing principles and a theoretical analysis of the various noise generating phenomenon. A bibliography of books, reports and patents pertinent to silencing a weapon is also included for reference.

Over the past decade, the field of firearm silencers has exploded with diverse new technologies and remarkable new designs, spawning increased interest in silencers both for tactical operations by military and police and sporting purposes by qualified civilians. Author Alan Paulson, who has been called "the dean of the American silencer experts today" and has amassed more data on suppressor performance than any manufacturer or government agency, chronicles these new developments and designs in the most significant book on silencers to come out in years. Silencer History and Performance: Sporting and Tactical Silencers provides an unprecedented look at the development of the latest silencers made by the world's top designers as well as an objective analysis of their capabilities. It reveals the proper methods for measuring suppressor performance, debunks misleading articles and unfounded claims made by discriminating civilian gun owners, elite military units and secretive government agencies. Superior photos, many never before published, and clear illustrations highlight the text.

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