Nambu Pistols

Author : John Walter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472855442

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Nambu Pistols by John Walter Pdf

This is the absorbing story of the handguns credited to Nambu Kijiro, the principal personal-defence weapons of the Imperial forces. Featuring full-color artwork and carefully chosen photographs, this book charts the origins, development, combat use, and legacy of the Nambu pistols. Cutaway artwork reveals the inner workings of these important handguns, while specially commissioned battlescenes depict them in use in action. Influenced by the German C 96 and other semi-automatic pistols, the first Nambu model was never accepted for universal issue, being confined largely to purchase by Japanese officers. Adopted in 1925, the 14th Year Type was to become the best-known of these handguns, serving in every campaign undertaken by the Japanese in the 1930s and then throughout World War II. It served alongside the bizarrely conceived Type 94, intended as the weapon of airmen, tank crew, and anyone to whom its compact dimensions were useful. When World War II ended, thousands of Nambu pistols arrived in America with US veterans of World War II, while others were carried by insurgents and other armed groups across South East Asia for decades after 1945. Fully illustrated, this is the engrossing story of these distinctive pistols, from their origins to their legacy.

Author : Martin J Dougherty
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781782742661

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Pistols and Revolvers by Martin J Dougherty Pdf

From a Thirty Years’ War wheel lock to the Luger and the latest Ruger, Pistols & Revolvers offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Illustrated with more than 250 artworks and photographs, Collector’s Guides: Pistols & Revolvers is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.

Author : Syed Ramsey
Publisher : Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789386834140

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Tools of War by Syed Ramsey Pdf

Warfare of the early modern period is associated with the start of the widespread use of gunpowder and the development of suitable weapons to use the explosive, including artillery and handguns; for this reason the era is also referred to as the age of gunpowder warfare (a concept introduced by Michael Roberts in the 1950s). Shock weapons that extend or enhance the deadly force of the humans at close contact. These would include: clubs, axes, tomahawks, knives, swords, sabres, spears, halberds, and pikes. The most important surviving shock weapon today is the bayonet, although some might say it is a shovel doing double duty. Missile weapons that are hurled or projected over various distances to inflict destruction upon the enemy: slingshots, boomerangs, javelins, bows and arrows, crossbows, ballistas, catapults, and Greek fire. This book has been written keeping in view the requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate students and research scholars in the area of weapons and warfare and Military history.

Author : Gordon Bruce
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781785002472

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Military Pistols by Gordon Bruce Pdf

This book provides a convenient reference to the history and characteristics of the self-loading pistols that were adopted by the military forces of the nations involved in the two World Wars. It presents a selection of nineteen self-loading pistols - and the firms engaged in their manufacture - during this period, together with a technical appraisal of each weapon. For each pistol a history of both manufacturer and pistol is provided, along with a colour photograph and cutaway views of both the pistol and its breech operation. Details and cutaway views are also provided for the cartridges used by these pistols. All of the weapons illustrated are representative of the pattern issued to the military, and in many cases they continued to be produced for the commercial market. Includes a wealth of technical information and numerous high-quality illustrations prepared specially for the book.

Author : United States. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Firearms
ISBN : UOM:39015005683944

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Your 1977 Guide to Firearms Regulation by United States. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Pdf

Author : United States. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Firearms
ISBN : MINN:31951002834880J

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Curios and Relics List and Operations by Federally Licensed Firearms Collectors by United States. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781465403544

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Gun by DK Pdf

Watch a 700-year history unfold, from the medieval "hand-gonne" to today's technologically advanced assault weapons. Discover how gun design influenced warfare, from the 15th century when the arquebus defeated swordsmen, to the 20th century when the submachinegun gave the military vastly increased firepower. Guns: A Visual History shows in unique visual detail on how gun design evolved. It features more than 300 iconic examples, including the military AK-47 assault rifle and the pistol used by many police forces - the Glock 17. Each weapon is shown in close up with details of its design, barrel, calibre, and firepower. This comprehensive volume also features sporting guns, anti-tank weaponry and concealed assassin spy guns, such as the umbrella gun that killed Georgi Markov in 1978. It takes you inside iconic firearm firms such as Biretta, Colt and Lee Enfield, and tells stories of infamous sharpshooters from Dick Turpin to Al Capone. Whether you collect firearms or enjoy field sports and military history, Guns: A Visual History is an unmissable reference title.

Author : United States. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Alcohol
ISBN : MINN:30000011086075

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Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Quarterly Bulletin by United States. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Pdf

Author : Gerald Prenderghast
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476631103

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Repeating and Multi-Fire Weapons by Gerald Prenderghast Pdf

From the very earliest days of organized warfare, combatants have wanted to develop weapons with more firepower. This has inevitably led to a wide variety of repeating weapons, capable of a degree of sustained fire without reloading. Based largely upon new research, this book explores the history of repeating and multi-fire weapons, beginning with the Chinese repeating crossbow in the 4th century BCE, and ending with the world's most common firearm, the Kalashnikov AK-47. The author describes the potency of the machine gun in World War I, the development of the semiautomatic pistol and the role of the submachine gun in improving the effectiveness of the infantryman.

Author : David Blanchard
Publisher : Perfect Commando Productions
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781939977946

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ABC's of Military Side Arms by David Blanchard Pdf

ABC’s of Military Side Arms showcases the history of pistols and revolvers from the past to present, from the well-known to the obscure. Done in the style of a children’s ABC book, with a unique gun selected for each letter, and its technical data and historical over view listed side by side ABC’s of Military Side Arms is perfect for military history fans of all ages.

Author : William Evans
Publisher : Small Arms Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781843964179

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Guns Galore by William Evans Pdf

Guns Galore is a thriller based in London during 1970 to 1990. The main markets for weapons dealers are Europe with North America, then they search the world for more surplus guns to buy and sell.Dealing has many risks. Although Guns Galore is mainly a non-fiction work, some dramatisation has been added to highlight the effects of shootings, murder, and kidnapping.Working for Sam Cummings of Interarms fame, the author turns into a dealer with him and his rival Bill Sucher of Century Arms both based in the USA. This leads to a world of international arms dealingInternational armouries must be sourced to find weapons. These hold mainly obsolete WW2 vintage guns. German and American weapons are highly sought after, followed by those of British manufacture. The reader is they come onto the market and become appreciating assets.Fraud of various types is often used by dealers and in-country agents are required to deal with governments. Commissions are paid to gain advantage, some hidden in slush funds. It's a mine field.Security services monitor dealers. Some will be used in secret shipments to hide government involvement with fake end user certificates.In Guns Galore, when Russia invades Afghanistan, President Carter supplies 70,000 WW2 rifles. Russia bans all weapon sales from the Eastern bloc, so other sources of supply must be found.

Author : United States. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Firearms
ISBN : MSU:31293201209487

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ATF Curios and Relics List by United States. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Military field engineering
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111216557

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German Winter Warfare by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. War Department. General Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Infantry
ISBN : OSU:32435084305150

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Japanese Infantry Weapons by United States. War Department. General Staff Pdf

Author : The Editors of TIME-LIFE
Publisher : Time Inc. Books
Page : 637 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781618933393

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History of the Gun in 500 Photographs by The Editors of TIME-LIFE Pdf

A fascinating look into the history of the firearm and how and why it has had the impact it has on American culture and society. Few inventions have had more of a profound impact on the course of civilization than guns: The first hand-held versions were Chinese fire lances invented in the 10th century, though it was Europeans who were credited with creating the handheld weapons that we recognize today. Americans and their expansion westward were the ones who refined, and helped define innovation and the development of an industry. Starting with Samuel Colt and the "revolver revolution," Americans took the lead in moving gun development forward. Names now well-known including Wesson, Winchester, and Browning helped create weapons that helped move a nation forward and ushered in the industrialized warfare of World War I. Now, TIME-LIFE, in the next book in the success "500 Photographs" series, following World War II in 500 Photographs and The Civil War in 500 Photographs, brings readers The History of the Gun in 500 Photographs, which traces the fascinating evolution of firearms, not just as tools of security, but as ingenious feats of science and engineering. This book contains over 500 photos that take readers on a historical and visual journey of the gun, not just as a weapon, but as a constantly-evolving artifact that has shaped America's culture and mindset.