The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Machine Guns
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781780193755
Paperback|9781780193755
✨ Featured Offer
Used, Very Good
$14.39
List Price: $13.99
🚚
See all 3 offers from $14.39 FREE standard delivery by: 05 Apr 2026
Overview
This book offers a history and directory of machine guns from the 19th century to the present day, shown in 220 photographs. It is a comprehensive directory of arms around the world, organized according to country of manufacture. It features key specifications for each weapon, including magazine capacity, barrel length and unloaded weight. It explores the fascinating history of machine guns, from the Gatling to the General-Purpose Machine Gun. The machine gun was developed in response to the search for a faster rate of fire, and once its potential had been realized, its evolution became a race of innovation. This authoritative volume reveals the remarkable history of the machine gun, and provides a country-by-country directory of 160 types. The features of each gun are listed, along with the military, political and technological context in which the weapon was developed. Details such as magazine capacity, barrel length and unloaded weight are included for every entry. This superbly illustrated guide is essential reading for all enthusiasts interested in gun manufacture and weapons of war.
| ISBN-13 | 9781780193755 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1780193750 |
| Weight | 0.90 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.60 x 0.26 x 11.07 In |
| List Price | $13.99 |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Pages | 96 pages |
| Publisher | Southwater |
| Published On | 2015-12-07 |
View All Offers
Sort by:
Price
Condition
Seller
Seller Comments
Price
✨ Used, Very Good
Seller details
Hawking Books
Edgewood, TX, USA
Very Good Condition.
Free delivery by: 05 Apr 2026
Used, Very Good
Seller details
HPB-Ruby
Dallas, TX, USA
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and ...
Free delivery by: 05 Apr 2026
Used, Good
Seller details
Bonita
Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
Free delivery by: 05 Apr 2026