An illustrated guide to some of the most influential military pistols of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, covering their design, operation, maintenance and technical characteristics.
Mauser, Dreyse, Steyr, Browning, Colt Pistols
This illustrated volume examines a selection of historic military pistols manufactured by Mauser, Dreyse, Steyr, Browning and Colt. Each firearm is presented with detailed descriptions of its construction, field stripping, assembly, operation, common malfunctions and the ammunition it uses, making the book valuable for collectors, historians and firearms enthusiasts.
The publication includes numerous technical drawings and photographs, as well as eleven fold-out plates illustrating the internal construction and mechanical details of selected pistols. It combines historical background with practical technical information, providing an accessible overview of some of the most influential handgun designs of their era.
Details:
• Publisher: NapoleonV
• Language: Polish
• Year of publication: 2019
• Cover: Hardcover
• Pages: 100 + 11 fold-out illustrated plates
• Dimensions: 17.2 × 24 cm
• Weight: 0.43 kg
Contents:
• Mauser C96 Pistol (with stock) – construction, field stripping, assembly, operation, malfunctions, ammunition
• Mauser Pistols, 7.65 mm and 6.35 mm – construction, field stripping, assembly, operation, malfunctions, ammunition
• Dreyse Pistol, 7.65 mm – construction, field stripping, assembly, operation, malfunctions, ammunition
• Steyr Pistol, 9 mm Model 1912 – construction, field stripping, assembly, operation, malfunctions, ammunition
• Steyr Pistol, 8 mm Model 1907
• Steyr Pistols, 6.35 mm and 7.65 mm
• Browning Pistol, 6.35 mm
• Browning Pistol, 9 mm Model 1903
• Browning Pistols, 7.65 mm and 9 mm
• Colt Pistols, .32 and .380
• Colt Pistols, .38 and .45
• Safety procedures
• Cleaning and maintenance
• 11 fold-out technical plates
Condition:
• Brand new.
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