THE WORLD'S MACHINE PISTOLS AND SUB MACHINE GUNS VOLUME II 1964-1980 THOMAS NELSON & D. MUSGRAVE 1980 29 x 22 cm. 673 pp. Volume I of this series, published in 1963, was an in-depth treatise on the history of the development and employment of submachine guns up to that time. The favourable reception accorded to that book is an indication of the widespread interest in the subject. Although Volume I remains the standard reference work on submachine guns for the early period, much has happened since that date of publication. The present volume is intended to bring the story up to the present, so far as this is practicable. The Machine Pistol is also covered completely, and an attempt is made to explain why this weapon, so often condemned as unsatisfactory, now seems to be again in favour. Closely related to the machine pistol is the Mini-submachine gun which is a striking example of a world-wide distinct trend in personal weapons and equipment — less weight and less bulk. The Mini-submachine gun is discussed in detail in this book. Interest in silenced and suppressed weapons has escalated enormously in recent years. The successful application of noise suppressors to machine pistols and to submachine guns has important implications relating to military tactics, internal security, anti-terrorism, and executive protection. But these devices are described herein from a cold, realistic, professional standpoint. This is necessary to dispel a media misconception — that all noise suppressors and all silencers always function perfectly. Also covered in this book are a group of weapons closely related to submachine guns, semi-automatic carbines firing pistol ammunition. In recent years these have proliferated to a remarkable extent. Pistols with shoulder stocks are another category which is treated here. Emphasis has been placed on photographic coverage of stocks for early automatic pistols, because it seems established beyond doubt that these items reached their highest arm of development even before World War I. Some of the currently-available stocks are apparently patterned after such historic types. In addition to broad photographic coverage of the various objects throughout the book, there is detailed technical information on the various guns, including significant features and operating principles. A special effort has been made to avoid excessively technical terminology, to make this book usable by any person with a basic understanding of firearms.

THE WORLD'S MACHINE PISTOLS
AND SUB MACHINE GUNS

VOLUME II
1964-1980

THOMAS B. NELSON &
DANIEL D. MUSGRAVE

CHESA
1980

Volume I of this series, published in 1963, was an in-depth treatise on the history of the development and employment of submachine guns up to that time. The favourable reception accorded to that book is an indication of the widespread interest in the subject. Although Volume I remains the standard reference work on submachine guns for the early period, much has happened since that date of publication. The present volume is intended to bring the story up to the present, so far as this is practicable.

The Machine Pistol is also covered completely, and an attempt is made to explain why this weapon, so often condemned as unsatisfactory, now seems to be again in favour. Closely related to the machine pistol is the Mini-submachine gun which is a striking example of a world-wide distinct trend in personal weapons and equipment — less weight and less bulk. The Mini-submachine gun is discussed in detail in this book.

Interest in silenced and suppressed weapons has escalated enormously in recent years. The successful application of noise suppressors to machine pistols and to submachine guns has important implications relating to military tactics, internal security, anti-terrorism, and executive protection. But these devices are described herein from a cold, realistic, professional standpoint. This is necessary to dispel a media misconception — that all noise suppressors and all silencers always function perfectly.

Also covered in this book are a group of weapons closely related to submachine guns, semi-automatic carbines firing pistol ammunition. In recent years these have proliferated to a remarkable extent.

Pistols with shoulder stocks are another category which is treated here. Emphasis has been placed on photographic coverage of stocks for early automatic pistols, because it seems established beyond doubt that these items reached their highest arm of development even before World War I. Some of the currently-available stocks are apparently patterned after such historic types.

In addition to broad photographic coverage of the various objects throughout the book, there is detailed technical information on the various guns, including significant features and operating principles. A special effort has been made to avoid excessively technical terminology, to make this book usable by any person with a basic understanding of firearms.

29 x 22 cm. 673 pp.

Very good + condition. Dust jacket price clipped and a little edge worn (now in protective cover). Bottom edge of the boards lightly shelf worn. Previous owner's stamp on the front free endpaper but otherwise clean and tidy.






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