The World's Assault Rifles
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.20 (526 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0935554009 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 1228 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-11-08 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
With technical and design data starting from the early 1900's to what is on the drawing boards for tomorrow, this encyclopedic volume covers every facet of the assault rifle - all within a lively and detailed historical perspective that brings the subject into three-dimensional focus - to create the best volume ever published on the topic. 70 chapters comprising more than 1,200 thoroughly indexed pages with nearly 2,000 illustrations.
This is the Holy Grail of Assault Rifle books!!! JohnnyRambo I was skeptical when I first saw the price. But reading reviews in some magazines made me want to buy it to see just how great it was. When I opened the box I was shocked at how thick this book is. It is about 4 inches tall at least. And full of very cool rifles that I have never heard of before. I thought I was pretty knowledgeable when it comes to assault rifles but I realized that I know nothing of what is out there in the world. The authors di. A necessity for your library! Get it and you won't regret it. Barry's Antiquities I try to stay away for compilation books but this is the exception. I do not deal in modern arms but this book covers it all, vintage, development and modern. It is a massive volume with plenty of photos of oddities and prototypes which makes this quite educational. One tip, I got my copy from Wet Dog Publications - much better service and a better price too!. John E. Christensen said Another great book!. If you are a gun nut or a military buff this book is for you! It is very comprehensive and in depth with lots of firearms not found in most books on the subject. Lots of pics and info on experimental and prototype firearms from around the world. It sits on my shelf right next to "The World's Submachine Guns" another great book. The only negative thing i would have to say is to bad its not in color! If you buy one book about assault rifles this sho