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Author:

Dougherty, Martin J.

Title:

Small arms up close / Martin J. Dougherty ; illustrations by Colin Pearson.

Publisher:

Rosen Pub.

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

224 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 x 30 cm.

Subject:

Military weapons.
Guns.

Other Authors:

Pearson, Colin,.

Notes:

Includes glossary. Includes bibliographical references (p. 221) and index.

Contents:

Creating digital models -- Dog lock pistol -- Pepperbox .45 -- Luger (p'08) -- Colt M1911 -- Smith & Wesson M29 -- Automag 180 -- SIG-Sauer P226 -- Beretta 93R (Raffica) -- Smith & Wesson 4506 -- MP38 -- Thompson M1928 -- Sten Mk II -- Uzi -- MP5K -- Tec9 (TEC-DC9) -- Lee-Enfield -- KAR-98 -- Winchester M70 -- Martini-Henry -- MP44/StG44 -- AK47 -- M16A1/A2+M203 -- Dragunov -- M82/M107 Barrett -- M4A1 -- Lewis gun -- Browning .30 cal -- M2 .50 cal -- Bren MG -- MG42 -- M60 -- Bazooka -- Panzerfaust -- RPG-7 -- Stinger.

Summary:

"Small weapons that can be fired by one person have been in use for centuries and remain an integral part of modern warfare. This resource showcases handguns, rifles, and more through 3D digital modeling that allows readers to see each weapon from every angle. Each weapon's features and safety measures are fully explained, and accompanying text provides the history of its use, complete with fascinating war stories"--Provided by the publisher.

Series:

Military technology : top secret clearance

ISBN:

1508170827 (lib.)
9781508170822 (lib.)

Locations:

WCPC115 -- Alta Community Library (Alta)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

SPPE104 -- Independence Public Library (Independence)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)