A description of all ordnance on issue to the british army in 1936, with many illustrations, some of them in full colour. Decent cartridge illustrations and dimensional data. It covers ammunition for all types of german guns including captured weapons, mortar bombs, rockets but not vweapons see german explosive ordnance elsewhere on our web site, and fuses of all types. Unfortunately, despite the numerous detailed books on the physical aspects of firearms, very little has been published on the chemical aspects, and what has b. Speer was born in mannheim, into an uppermiddleclass family. Online catalogue ammo by mig jimenez ammo guide books mig4500 rust guide book ref. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Imho, you should read the front piece of the book before you begin, as well as the spec pages for the calibers you will reload. Publishing fine books on the arts, design, and photography since 2006. George hoyem wrote 3 volumes of the history and development of small arms ammunition that published in the early 1980s. In a sense, he became the companys unofficial curatorand he amassed rooms full of packaging, advertising records more in the process. American ammunition and ballistics by edward matunas, 1979, winchester press edition, in english. A lot of guns were developed with specific ammo and visa versa. Ammo encyclopedia 5th edition the fly shack fly fishing. Top five reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. Theodore roosevelt books are the ammunition of life. View our reloading tool and pdf data files for rifle here. Treatise on ammunition, from 1926 retitled text book of ammunition, is a series of manuals detailing all british empire military and naval service ammunition and associated equipment in use at the date of publication. Theyre built for accuracy and the most consistent expansion at extreme distances. Apache junction, az anyone who contemplates getting into ammunition reloading needs a variety of tools and equipment.
The history and development of small arms ammunition volume 1 martial long arms. Sep 28, 2014 heres a brief history of americas most popular firearms magazine. Ammunition informally ammo is the material fired, scattered, dropped or detonated from any weapon. George hoyem wrote a volume 4 which he published in 1999. In 1918, the family leased their mannheim residence and moved to a home they had in heidelberg. Ammunition by labbett abebooks abebooks shop for books. Many books on this subject, this one will fit in somewhere on your shelf.
Also, the images and the setup match your gear, so youd be a leg up. Apr 27, 2011 american ammunition and ballistics by edward matunas, 1979, winchester press edition, in english. Army, and it is, just not the army we know from most films and books, marching instep, onetwoonetwo, behind a shrieking drill sergeant. Prioritize, unless youve got the money to buy everything at once. The brand new 6th edition ammo encyclopedia has over pages divided into over 100 chapters and contains thousands of listings for current and obsolete handgun, rifle, and shotgun cartridges since the mid1800s including detailed information, specifications, and measurements on rimfire, centerfire, and shotshell cartridges. Textbook of ammunition 1936 military library research. As a vital field of scholarship, book history has now reached a stage of maturity where its early work can be reassessed and built upon. He asked, and was given, permission to document the companys historical information and packaging. January 1962 by tom siatos, editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. New directions in book history shafquat towheed springer. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Click on any of the following to download pdf for printing. German mines, grenades, gun ammunition and mortar ammunition author.
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The original 3rd volume was about british sporting cartridges. Historymilitaryammo ammoone collectible ammunition. Two centuries of military small arms and their ammunition from flintlock musket, ca. Nearly all mechanical weapons require some form of ammunition to operate. View our reloading tool and pdf data files for handgun here. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Textbook of ammunition 1936 this is a complete reprint of the handbook with all its illustrations in the same place as in the original. No brass, no ammo by john sheppard moonshine cove publishing, october 2014 240 pages amazon i remember my drill sergeant in basic training saying to us, only an idiot volunteers, and since this is the allvolunteer armyno brass, no ammo one could say john sheppards new novel is about being a soldier in the u. Cedar springs, mi this fall, applied ballistics is proud to announce the release of two new editions of their library of popular books. Jun 9, 20 ammunition, rare english antique ammunition cartridge display board by kynoch stay safe and healthy. Blue book publications ammunition encyclopedia second edition. Rare english antique ammunition cartridge display board by.
However, weve noticed that no one has taken the time, or made the effort, to provide an abbreviated history of ammunition. Compiled by jonathan uhlmanupdated december 2008 an explanatory note. Sharpes the rifle in america, which is commonly reprinted, including the beautifully done nra edition, and always available on. Over 800 pages containing ammunition information on rimfire, centerfire, and shotshell cartridges, including history and development, illustrations, and facts. Advice for employers on tricky legal situations and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Very interesting that so many now famous had in their early training worked together. No one man, woman or child might have a greater appreciation for that history than collector david doc frederickson.
The research carried out by giles and shuey has unearthed a wealth of new and significant information on this underresearched, fast growing aspect of gunrelated collectibles. Our priority is to fulfil all existing orders whilst ensuring the health and wellbeing of our colleagues and customers alike. The whole of the original manual is also available from mlrs books. Mig4501 please click on the image for more information. Im a long way from my books at the moment, but i think there is quite a lot of company history in philip b. Mig4500 please click on the image for more information. Horn took control of a small plant in anoka, minnesota and federal cartridge corporation. Ammunition by labbett abebooks shop for books, art. Brophy, although priceless for the marlin enthusiast, is very expensive for anyone else. It was published by the war office at approximate 5 year intervals. Jun 04, 2008 firearms and their associated ammunition, spent bullets, and spent cartridge cases provide useful information for identifying suspects, terrorist groups, and the criminal history of a weapon. History and development of small arms ammunition by hoyem. For anyone needing information on virtually every german shell issued or tested during the second world war, this is the book.
The ammo encyclopedia by michael bussard, paperback barnes. Compact pistols have never offered this level of protection. Federal premium ammunition is an american ammunition manufacturer. American ammunition and ballistics 1979 edition open. Handbook of japanese explosive ordnance the definitive book on japanese explosive ordnance. We want to ensure that making a return is as easy and hasslefree as possible. He was a machinist at boeing aircrafts seattle plant when he realized that his brother vernons success in the component bullet business speer meant there was money to be made in reloading. If youre looking for some great books to support and inspire your history studies, weve devised a list of seven of the best history books out. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Captures a good amount of current and obsolete cartridges but sadly glosses over information on wildcats and proprietary offerings. Guns firearms training firearms for beginners firearms. The history and development of small arms ammunition. American ammunition and ballistics 1979 edition open library.
As the guns are listed for which the ammunition can be used, the treatise also constitutes a list of guns in. Ammunition, reloading, gun books etc online auction. Guns ammo, first edition abebooks shop for books, art. Remember that hollow point and soft point ammo cal and will go through walls, soors, and people.
Blue book publications ammunition encyclopedia second. Carry ammo for the pistol, pistol magazines, case of 5. Firearms and their associated ammunition, spent bullets, and spent cartridge cases provide useful information for identifying suspects, terrorist groups, and the criminal history of a weapon. No attempt made to list each edition of a work, such as cartridges of the world. The history and development of small arms ammunition by. The ammo encyclopedia by michael bussard, paperback. Military apofpodpo addresses enjoy our free returns. In 1972some 50 years into the companys historyfrederickson met founder charles horn. King, deputy prosecutor at the nuremberg trials who later wrote a book about speer said, love and. Buy the history and development of small arms ammunition by george a hoyem online at alibris uk. Ammunition history is almost as interesting as the weapons they were designed to. Here we have a mostly unused maching gun service log.
Sep 26, 2017 theodore roosevelt books are the ammunition of life. With a work force of nearly 1,500, federal manufactures shotshell, centerfire, and rimfire ammunition and components. One could say john sheppards new novel is about being a soldier in the u. Weapons guide for total beginners guns, colts revolvers and rifles firearms training firearms for beginners firearms books book 1 as want to read. There were many proprietary rifle cartridge designs.
He was the second of three sons of luise mathilde wilhelmine hommel and albert friedrich speer. Sections xxiii, or chapters 6587, feature cartridge profiles, complete with dimensioned drawings, along with a brief history, description, ballistics, and general and technical comments. Much is written by important gun writers about modern day ammunition. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of vista outdoor and is located in anoka, minnesota. Dick speer s experience as a boeing machinist is what started this brands long history of quality ammunition and law enforcement use. The books breadth of coverage is stunning since it encompasses all the calibers cataloged for every rifle model from 1856 to 1956. Chemical analysis of firearms, ammunition, and gunshot residue. The illustrated history of ammunition hardcover may 1, 1986 by ian v. Securing the future if you need additional copies of edition 2, 2014 the nammo ammunition handbook, or if you have any questions, please send your name, company, and address. Army, and it is, just not the army we know from most films. This fine booklet consists of 60 pages of photographs and illustrations. Military small arms ammunition of the world, 194580 by labbett p and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The history and development of small arms ammunition volume 2 centerfire. Good history and those who made developments in firearms. A great source for hunters, shooters, and reloaders. Sep 10, 20 remember that hollow point and soft point ammo cal and will go through walls, soors, and people. Buy the illustrated encyclopedia of ammunition by hogg, ian v. The rcbs book, the speer book, is really pretty good. Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. Richard dick speer 19151994 possessed a remarkable talent for things mechanical. If for any reason you decide that your purchase just isnt for you, simply return the item within 30 days of. News, analysis and comment from the financial times, the world.
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