HATCHER'S NOTEBOOK: A STANDARD REFERENCE BOOK FOR SHOOTERS, GUNSMITHS, BALLISTICIANS, HISTORIANS, HUNTERS AND COLLECTORS. By Julian S. Hatcher. Stackpole Classic Gun Book Series.

(1947) recent undated (1995) reprint 1966 3rd edition. 8vo (156 x 235mm). Ppxii,640. B/w photographs and b/w illustrations, bibliography. Cream boards, spine titled in gilt.

"A standard reference book for shooters, gunsmiths, ballisticians, historians, hunters and collectors." A noted military arms expert sets out his experiences and observations for the benefit of posterity. Much of practical and historical interest, especially on machine guns and automatic rifles and their development during and after the First World War. Lots on ammunition and ballistics too.