The Gun Digest Book of Classic American Combat Rifles, published in 2011 and authored by Terry Wieland, delves into the rich history and technical evolution of American combat firearms. This comprehensive volume explores iconic rifles developed since 1776, detailing their design, performance, and historical significance. It features contributions from respected writers covering notable brands such as Springfield, Colt, Armalite, Sharps, and Spencer, offering in-depth analysis of their role in American military history. The book provides a unique perspective on the romance, engineering, and battlefield impact of these pivotal weapons.
This manual serves as an invaluable resource for enthusiasts and collectors interested in American combat rifles. It meticulously examines the design, performance, and historical context of firearms used by American troops, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses. The content is drawn from esteemed writers of the latter half of the 20th century, ensuring expert insights into the Springfield Rifle, WWII rifles, the M14, and the AR15/M16 platforms. This book offers a deep dive into the technical and historical aspects of these legendary firearms.
Great articles, written by great gun writers, about classic rifles!
The Gun Digest Book of Classic American Combat Rifles presents a unique compilation of articles on the greatest American combat rifles developed since 1776, and as they originally appeared in Gun Digest.
Since the first issue of Gun Digest in 1944, combat rifles have made regular appearances in the magazine, in articles on the romance, design, performance, historical, and technical significanceand even the shortcomingsof many rifles used by American troops in battle. Now, you can take a walk down memory lane, thru this volume of the best of these articles, written by the most respected writers working in the field during the second half of the 20th century:
- On the Springfield rifleCol. Townsend Whelen
- On the rifles of World War IICharles T. Haven
- On the M-14John Lachuk
- On the AR-15/M16Christopher R. Bartocci
Most shooters recognize names like Springfield, Colt, Armalite, Sharps, and Spencer. Those rifles made it to the top and stayed there, while many other rifle designs were tested and adopted by the U.S. military only to slide into historical oblivion. Yet all are part of the history of the American combat rifle, and you'll find these various type of rifles and their stories in this exciting book.
Author: Wieland, Terry
Publisher: Krause Publications
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Gun Digest Book of Classic American Combat Rifles
Pages: 00208 (Unencrypted EPUB) / 00208 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2011-11-22
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781440230158
Category: Antiques & Collectibles : Firearms & Weapons
Category: Antiques & Collectibles : General
Great articles, written by great gun writers, about classic rifles!
The Gun Digest Book of Classic American Combat Rifles presents a unique compilation of articles on the greatest American combat rifles developed since 1776, and as they originally appeared in Gun Digest.
Since the first issue of Gun Digest in 1944, combat rifles have made regular appearances in the magazine, in articles on the romance, design, performance, historical, and technical significanceand even the shortcomingsof many rifles used by American troops in battle. Now, you can take a walk down memory lane, thru this volume of the best of these articles, written by the most respected writers working in the field during the second half of the 20th century:
- On the Springfield rifleCol. Townsend Whelen
- On the rifles of World War IICharles T. Haven
- On the M-14John Lachuk
- On the AR-15/M16Christopher R. Bartocci
Most shooters recognize names like Springfield, Colt, Armalite, Sharps, and Spencer. Those rifles made it to the top and stayed there, while many other rifle designs were tested and adopted by the U.S. military only to slide into historical oblivion. Yet all are part of the history of the American combat rifle, and you'll find these various type of rifles and their stories in this exciting book.
Author: Wieland, Terry
Publisher: Krause Publications
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Gun Digest Book of Classic American Combat Rifles
Pages: 00208 (Unencrypted EPUB) / 00208 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2011-11-22
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781440230158
Category: Antiques & Collectibles : Firearms & Weapons
Category: Antiques & Collectibles : General