Textbook of Small Arms 1929

Dural, NSW: Landers Publishing, 1929. New book, 442 pages. This is a faithful reprint of the British War Office publication 'Textbook of Small Arms 1929' which has become quite a scarce and desirable reference for late nineteenth century and and early twentieth century small arms and ammunition. This work is unique, because it describes more than just the British Empire service small arms - rifles, bayonets, swords, hand grenades, machine guns, sub-machine guns, pistols, ammunition, ballistics and factory production. The official 1929 Textbook relates their contemporary European and American equivalents in detail as well, along with comparative tables and charts. The chapters on ammunition, manufacture and ballistics are very comprehensive, making the 1929 textbook a true asset to any collector or scholar of ams and ammunitions of the period. Packed with photos and illustrations of the subject.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.