American Small Arms - Couverture souple

Farrow, Edward Samuel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1120144531 ISBN 13 : 9781120144539

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2009

Synopsis

American Small Arms is a book written by Edward Samuel Farrow in 1904 that provides a comprehensive overview of the small arms industry in the United States. The book covers the history of firearms in America, including the development of early models such as the flintlock and musket, as well as more modern weapons like the revolver and repeating rifle. Farrow also delves into the manufacturing process of small arms, detailing the various methods used to produce high-quality firearms. He discusses the importance of precision and accuracy in the construction of these weapons, and highlights the key innovations that have helped to advance the industry over time. In addition to the technical aspects of small arms, Farrow also explores the cultural significance of firearms in American society. He discusses the role of guns in the country's history and the ways in which they have been used for both good and bad purposes. Overall, American Small Arms is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of firearms in the United States. It offers a detailed and engaging look at the industry, from its earliest days to the present day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Sheep Eater Indians in the Salmon River Mountains of I daho, in 1879, I was much surprised to find in their possession a great variety of American guns, many of which were practically unknown. Upon inquiring among brother Army officers and sportsmen, I discovered that there existed the most meager knowledge of American Small Arms and a complete absence of writings on the subject. To supply the want I set to work to prepare this volume, and it is hoped that it will point the way and awaken the interest of its readers in this most fascinating field. I believe that American Small Arms are the best in the world, and regret that the United States Army has been permitted to use an inferior foreign gun the Krag-J orgensen. The descriptions in this volume are limited to Arms of American patent or manufacture and a few which have become Americanized like the Ferguson and Mauser. Those desiring to extend their study and investigation to foreign Small Arms are referred to Farrow s Military Encyclopedia, a new edition of which is now in preparation. I believe we are now on the verge of a great world war the struggle of nations in the race for commercial supremacy. Every nation is now strengthening herself, and never in the history of man have such preparations for bloody conflict been made as are now in progress. Should Japan be successful in the present war with Russia, inside of a decade there would be in China an army of three million Chinamen, equipped with modern weapons, and in possession of railroads. What could prevent this horde from sweeping westward? I have thought the present an opportune time to present this volume to the gun lovers and soldiery of our land. E. S. F. New York City,
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1120144531
• ISBN 13: 9781120144539
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 412
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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