Assault Rifle (2005) By Maxim Popenker & Anthony G. Williams
Assault Rifle provides a comprehensive account of the development of the military assault rifle and its ammunition from WW2 to the present day.
The book is in two parts. The first part includes Brief historical summary of the assault rifle, its origins and development; Gun design including operating mechanisms and weapon configuration; Ammunition design and performance; Ballistics, especially the balance between recoil and effectiveness; History of an assault rifle cartridge.
The second part includes National military rifle programs since the end of WW2; History of developments in each country including experimental programs; Detailed descriptions of the principal service and experimental weapons.
- Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
- 224 Pages
- In Good Condition
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