Buy this book on-line CORMACK**, A. J. R: : SMALL ARMS - A Concise History of their Development.**UK.BERKSHIRE.AIRLIFE,1982. ISBN 0853830851.
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This is a guide to the history and development of the small arm - a portable weapon.In Pt 1,the history of the military
small arm is traced from the hand cannon to the modern gas operated rifle and machine gun.From the simple muzzle loading pistol to the efficient automatics which equip the soldier of today.In Pt 2 the technical development and types of actions and systems of operation are described. These developments are traced showing how each had their effect on the weapons.
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The Oxford Dictionary definition of the term 'Small Arm' is simply 'a portable firearm'.This is a guide to the history and development of these weapons.In Part 1 the history of the Military Small Arm is traced from the hand cannon to the modern gas operated rifle and machine gun.From the simple muzzle loading pistol to the efficient automatics which equip the soldier today.In Part 2 the technical development and types of action and systems of operation are described.These developments are traced showing how each had their effect on the weapons.
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