Webley Air Rifles 1925-2005 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Webley Air Rifles 1925-2005 write by Christopher Thrale. This book was released on 2010-09-01. Webley Air Rifles 1925-2005 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Webley Air Rifles comprises a comprehensive history of all the air rifles made by the company between 1925 and 2005; from the introduction of the Mark 1, right through to modern pre-charged guns such as the Venom Viper. Beyond dealing with the rifles themselves, this book also covers the circumstances under which the early rifles were introduced, together with information as to how and why they were subsequently developed in the way they were. It also examines the myriad of fascinating accessories produced to complement the Webley air rifle, together with a chapter discussing the various promotional aids and advertising material used. All these artifacts are supported by color photographs, some of which have never been published before. This is a book not just for those who collect Webley air rifles, but for anyone interested in how one of England's greatest firearms manufacturers introduced a fascinating range of air rifles and accessories, the popularity of which is still great after some eighty years of production.
Webley Air Pistols
Webley Air Pistols - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Webley Air Pistols write by Gordon Bruce. This book was released on 2001. Webley Air Pistols available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Despite a long history of involvement in the design and production of firearms, the Birmingham firm of Webley & Scott is probably better known to the general public for its manufacture of airguns than for any other product. Until now, there has been no published reference that concentrates exclusively on the history and development of Webley air pistols. This book has been prepared to offer a comprehensive guide for all those interested in the subject and who appreciate the traditional British craftsmanship entailed. It embraces all models based upon the same initial patent, which were produced between the years 1924 and 1999, commencing with the original 'Mark 1' and progressing through twelve other models to the final 'Webley Tempest' introduced more than half a century later. In addition to the pistols themselves, there are sections of the book relating to pellet styles and various shooting accessories produced by the same company. The whole work is divided into twenty-two sections, the text being accompanied throughout with 226 original photographs and over 70 line illustrations, each of which has been prepared by the author.
Midland Gun Company - A Short History
Midland Gun Company - A Short History - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Midland Gun Company - A Short History write by Guy N Smith. This book was released on 2016-10-27. Midland Gun Company - A Short History available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This iconic company was founded in the late 19th century and traded into the 1960s. Midland produced 1000s of guns during this time, many still in service today. They also produced a huge range of accessories & equipment for virtually every type of shooter. A selection of products feature in this book along with photographs, drawings and diagrams.
Cartridges and Firearm Identification
Cartridges and Firearm Identification - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Cartridges and Firearm Identification write by Robert E. Walker. This book was released on 2012-11-26. Cartridges and Firearm Identification available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. At a time when crime scene television shows are all the rage amongst the civilian population, knowledge of firearm forensics is of paramount importance to crime scene analysts, police detectives, and attorneys for both the prosecution and the defense. Cartridges and Firearm Identification brings together a unique, multidisciplined approach to quest
Firearms: An Illustrated History
Firearms: An Illustrated History - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Firearms: An Illustrated History write by DK. This book was released on 2014-04-01. Firearms: An Illustrated History available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This fascinating visual account of firearms shows everything from the earliest cannons to modern weapons of war. It also highlights how gun technology and military tactics developed in tandem over time. Centuries ago, the Chinese discovered that if they put gunpowder and a projectile into a metal tube and ignited it, they could fire the projectile with enormous force. The first guns were born. Firearms: An Illustrated History showcases over 300 firearms including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, machine-guns, and artillery, each with annotated close-up photographs and details of their origins, barrel, and caliber. It details the use of the firearms, not just in the military but for sport, hunting, and law enforcement. This comprehensive volume traces the history of firearms, highlighting "turning points" such as the rifle with its parallel spiraled groves that could impart a spin to bullets making them fly straighter. It also showcases iconic firearms such as the Walther PPK self-loading pistol popularised in James Bond films. With information on the great gunsmiths including Beretta and Kalashnikov and a detailed guide to how guns work, Firearms: An Illustrated History is an essential purchase for everyone interested in guns and military history.
