Weapon Series
Weapon Series
The Mp5 Submachine Gun
Since the mid-1960s, the Heckler & Koch MP5 has become the most widely used submachine gun in the world, especially among counterterrorist and special-operations units.
Luger
Patented in 1898 and produced from 1900, Georg Luger`s iconic semi-automatic pistol became synonymous with Germany`s armed forces throughout both world wars
The Ak-47
THE KALASHNIKOV AK-47 IS THE MOST UBIQUITOUS ASSAULT RIFLE IN THE WORLD, WITH MORE AK-47S AND ITS VARIANTS IN USE THAN ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL SMALL ARM
The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle
THE PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD RIFLE WAS THE FIRST RIFLED FIREARM ISSUED TO EVERY SOLDIER IN THE BRITISH ARMY, AND GAVE THE INFANTRY A REVOLUTIONARY INCREASE IN FIREPOWER
The Vickers-maxim Machine Gun
The world`s first self-powered machine gun, the Maxim gun became a potent symbol of Victorian colonialism in the closing years of the 19th century
Us Combat Shotguns
Winchester, Remington, Ithaca Gun Company, Stevens, Savage, Mossberg, Benelli, and other gun manufacturers have produced a range of combat shotguns for US armed forces
Soviet Submachine Guns Of World War Ii
The Russian PPD-40, PPSh-41, and PPS family of SMGs were a key part of Soviet infantry assault doctrine in World War II and beyond
The Composite Bow
The composite bow is one of the most influential weapons of all time, having a profound impact on human history
Winchester Lever-action Rifles
Winchester lever-action repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the American West
The M14 Battle Rifle
Featuring specially commissioned, full-color artwork and archive and close-up photographs, this engaging study tells the story of the M14, the long-lived battle rifle that remains in front-line service with US forces more than 50 years after its first adoption.
Cavalry Lance
The development of cavalry firearms and the widespread disappearance of armor from the European battlefield saw a decline in the use of the cavalry lance in early modern warfare
The Colt 1911 Pistol
FIRST USED IN COMBAT DURING THE PUNITIVE EXPEDITION INTO MEXICO AND THEN EXTENSIVELY DURING BOTH WORLD WAR 1 AND WORLD WAR 2, THE COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL (1911) PISTOL REMAINED THE STANDARD ISSUE HANDGUN IN THE US ARMED FORCES FOR NEARLY 80 YEARS AND HAS CONTINUED IN SERVICE WITH SOME UNITS TO THIS DA
The Bren Gun
Featuring specially commissioned, full-colour artwork and based on meticulous research, this is the engaging story of the Bren, the iconic light machine gun that equipped British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II and in a host of postwar conflicts right up to the Falklands and beyond.
The Beretta M9 Pistol
WRITTEN BY A LEADING PISTOL EXPERT WHO CURRENTLY TRAINS US SPECIAL FORCES IN THE USE OF THIS WEAPON, THIS BOOK IS AN HONEST APPRAISAL OF THE SUCCESSES (AND FAILINGS) OF THE BERETTA DESIGN.
Colt Single-action Revolvers
In 1836, Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including the
The Fn Fal Battle Rifle
Roughly comparable in terms of size and weight to other contemporary battle rifles such as the American M14 and the German Heckler & Koch G3, the FAL proved to be reliable and well loved by its users
Sterling Submachine Gun
Designed by a motorcycle racer turned small-arms engineer, George Patchett, the submachine gun that eventually became known as the Sterling was developed during World War II
The Longbow
Wielded by Englishmen, Welshmen, and others, the longbow fulfilled the requirements of all infantry missile weapons throughout history
Gladius: The Roman Short Sword
One of the most feared weapons in the ancient world, the gladius was lethal both on the battlefield and in the arena
The M1903 Springfield Rifle
Developed to replace the Model 1892 Krag-Jrgensen rifle, the Model 1903 Springfield was a five-shot bolt-action rifle that introduced the
Anti-tank Rifle
The emergence of the tank in World War I led to the development of the first infantry weapons to defend against tanks
Crossbow
Technologically sophisticated and powerful, the crossbow has long enjoyed a popular reputation for villainous superiority because it could be used with little training as a weapon of assassination
Sniping Rifles On The Eastern Front 1939-45
The Soviet Union had developed a significant sniping force by 1939, but the extraordinary skill and cunning displayed by Finnish snipers during the Winter War forced the Soviets to innovate
The Barrett Rifle: Sniping And Anti-materiel Rifles In The War On Terror
One of the premier sniper rifles ever manufactured, the Barrett M82 has been adopted as a sniping rifle by fifty nations and used in the First Gulf War, in Iraq and Afghanistan, and by Malaysian special forces and Indian Police commandos and special forces units.
Suomi Submachine Gun
Entering service in 1931, the 9x19mm Suomi KP/-31 submachine gun saw extensive combat with Finnish troops during their fight against Soviet forces in 193944
G3 Battle Rifle
Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this study examines one of the iconic weapons of the Cold War era.
Fn Minimi Light Machine Gun: M249, L108a1, L110a2, And Other Variants
In 1974, renowned Belgian arms company Fabrique Nationale brought out a groundbreaking new light machine gun, the Minimi
The Lee-enfield Rifle
THE LEE-ENFIELD IS ONE OF THE 20TH CENTURY`S MOST RECOGNIZABLE AND LONGEST-SERVING MILITARY RIFLES
The Arisaka Rifle
This study casts new light on origins, combat record, and reputation of the Arisaka bolt-action rifles used by Japanese troops during the world wars.
Sharpshooting Rifles Of The American Civil War: Colt, Sharps, Spencer And Whitworth
At the outset of the American Civil War, the wealthy inventor and expert shot Hiram Berdan initiated the setting-up of sharpshooting units in the Union Army
German Machine Guns Of World War I: Mg 08 And Mg 08/15
World War One`s defining weapon, Germany`s MG 08 Machine Gun won a formidable reputation on battlefields from Tannenberg to the Somme, while its more mobile successor, the MG 08/15, played a central role in the revolutionary developments in infantry tactics that characterized the last months of the
Hand Grenade
This book offers the dramatic story of the Hand Grenade, covering its origins, development, use - in the World Wars and into the present day - and lasting influence on close-quarter combat and infantry tactics.
The Lewis Gun
As a lightweight machine gun, the American designed Lewis Gun made a place for itself in World War I and World War II
Fairbairn-sykes Commando Dagger
THE FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER HAS BECOME ICONIC AS THE MOST WIDELY RECOGNIZED FIGHTING KNIFE IN THE WORLD
The Panzerfaust & Panzerschreck
These lethal, man-portable, anti-tank weapons enabled Wehrmacht infantry to destroy T-34 and Sherman tanks
Flintlock Musket: Brown Bess And Charleville 1715-1865
The flintlock or firelock musket is one of the truly iconic weapons in history: first used on the battlefields of the Thirty Years` War and the English Civil War, it was carried by both sides at Bunker Hill, Waterloo and the Alamo, and can truly be said to have dominated warfare for more than 150 ye
The Browning Automatic Rifle
FOR NEARLY FIFTY YEARS THE HARD-HITTING, MOBILE BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE, OR BAR, SERVED IN US INFANTRY UNITS AS A LIGHT SQUAD AUTOMATIC `BASE OF FIRE` WEAPON, PROVIDING QUICK BURSTS OF CONCENTRATED FIRE
Pilum: The Roman Heavy Javelin
A heavy javelin, normally used as a shock weapon immediately before contact, the pilum was designed with a particular specialty: it could penetrate a shield and carry on into the individual behind it
Sniper Rifles
THIS IS A TECHNICAL OUTLINE OF THE HISTORY OF THE SNIPER RIFLE, FROM ITS INTRODUCTION IN WARFARE DURING THE NAPOLEONIC WARS, THROUGH THE US CIVIL WAR TO ITS CURRENT APOGEE AS THE MOST FREQUENTLY USED COMBAT RIFLE IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN.
Mosin-nagant Rifle
The Mosin-Nagant is the world`s longest-surviving and most widely distributed military rifle, having armed the forces of Russia and many other countries for over a century
Weapons Of The Viking Warrior
Weapons of the Viking Warrior casts new light on how Viking weapons were made and used in battle