A rare window into Cold War weapons testing—this 1968 Frankford Arsenal technical report pulls you straight into the classified research halls of one of America’s most important munitions labs.
Silencers: Principles and Evaluations (Report R-1896) compiles detailed testing, ballistic data, pressure measurements, and engineering assessments of dozens of suppressor designs used by U.S. and allied forces.
Perfect for collectors of military history, government documents, ballistic research, or anyone who appreciates rare archival material from the era of clandestine operations and experimental small-arms development.
Original 1968 publication, not a modern reprint
Over 125 pages of data, charts, test results & photographic plates
Detailed evaluations of silencers for .22, .30, .32, 9mm & .45 caliber platforms
Includes testing of Hi-Standard pistols, Sten SMGs, Walther P38 & MPK, M1 Carbine, M3 SMG, AAI prototypes, and more
Sections on design principles, ballistic crack fields, chamber volumes, pressure curves, etc.
Historically significant Cold War research document from the U.S. Army Munitions Command
Very Good overall — clean covers with minor age toning
Interior pages are crisp, clean, and free of writing or markings
Binding tight; no loose pages
Light edge wear consistent with a 1960s government-issued softcover
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