GAS, AIR AND SPRING GUNS OF THE WORLD. By W.H.B. Smith. Stackpole Classic Gun Book series.
(1957) 2009 facsimile edition. Large 4to (220 x 283mm). Ppviii,279. B/w photographs, illustrations and charts. Laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper.
This is "the first American text dealing with high power, high precision, air and gas weapons which at short ranges equal or even excel in accuracy some of the finest powder cartridge arms." A detailed history of air weapons of all sorts, pistols and rifles as well as chapters on military development of field guns and naval artillery. A useful facsimile of the now scarce and collectable first edition.
This is "the first American text dealing with high power, high precision, air and gas weapons which at short ranges equal or even excel in accuracy some of the finest powder cartridge arms." A detailed history of air weapons of all sorts, pistols and rifles as well as chapters on military development of field guns and naval artillery. A useful facsimile of the now scarce and collectable first edition.
£35.00
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Book Code
23508
| Author | Smith (Walter Harold Black). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 23508 |
| ISBN | 0811705145 / 9780811705141. |
| Book Description | Fine new copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 2009 |
| Publisher | Stackpole Books. |
| Place | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. |