Octavo, slick full-color illus. boards (hardcover), 315 pp. Fine (As New), in a Fine (As New) dust jacket. More than 400 full-color photos. ÒThis indispensable Encylopedia of Rifles and Carbines has been compiled specifically for arms enthusiasts and owners, collectors and government agencies. The book contains a wealth of information on firearms, including: A History of Firearms; Weapons Terminology; Detailed Technical Information about Weapons Technology and Systems; Firearm Makers and Manufacturers; Alphabetical Entries on Modern Rifles and Carbines of the Twentieth Century; A Clear Summary of Rifle and Carbine Ammunition; An Extensive Index; A Glossary -- a Useful Refence When REading German and French Publications; The Sporting and Hunting Uses of Each Type of Weapon.Ó

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