The SKS is an enigma in the world of assault weapons. Did it gain its place on the battlefield because of politics or performance? Has it survived because it is cheap to construct, or does it stem from its functionality and reliability? Duncan Long reveals the answers to these questions and many more, beginning with the history of the SKS and advancing to the practical aspects of operating, maintaining and modifying this abundantly available rifle.51/2"x81/2", 110 pages, photos, and softcover.

Rifle, cal. 30, M1903, the Springfield rifle, was in service for many years and won the affection of those who lived by it. Today it is still a popular weapon for collectors & shooters. This manual covers Rifle, U. S. , cal 30, M1103, M1903A1, M1903A3, and M1903A4 (Snipers) plus telescopic M73B1, Bayonets and other features. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 , 116 pgs, photos, softcvr.

by Mark White. The Ruger 10/22 is the most popular .22-caliber rifle of all time. It is inexpensive, reliable, accurate and easy to work on. But as good as these versatile rifles are right out of the box, they can be made even better with a little work on their triggers, actions, and barrels. This work is easy to do, even for people with little or no gun-smithing experience, and parts are widely available and cheap. And after you have customized your 10/22, why not take an extra step and add a sound suppressor so that it can be used for animal control, in survival situations, or simply to save your hearing? 8.5" x 11", softcover, 112 pages.

Step by step procedures to covnert an SKS semi-auto Russian rifle to full automatic operation. Chapters include history, nomenclature, cartridge, disassembly, understanding the trigger-group function and blocking the sear disconnector. Also, covered is the Minute-man fast and easy sire conversion method. Necessary photos and drawings to accomplish the job. 29 pages, 5.5"x x8.5", illustrated, softcover.

By Frank lannamico – This book goes into great detail on the development, design and history of the famous U.S. M3 and M3A1 submachine gun models. Many never seen before photos of prototypes, rare variations and the M3 production line at General Motors where the WWII guns were made. Many great detailed photos and text including the 1950s Ithaca produced M3A1s, The 9mm conversion kits, the government suppressor tests, subcontractors and more. The most complete work on the M3 series to date.

Build Your Own Legal AR-15 without Paperwork. Now home builders have a way to create their own multipurpose AR-15 with common tools at a fraction of the cost of buying each rifle separately. By purchasing a partially completed lower receiver (available commercially from a number of outlets) and following the step-by-step instructions in this book, anyone with a small workshop can make his own AR-15 for target shooting, hunting, collecting or home defense. Because the resulting rifle is classified as a homebuilt firearm by the BATF, there is no legal requirement to register it with the government, making it the ultimate expression of a free, law-abiding citizen’s right to keep and bear arms. The Workbench AR-15 Project contains the easiest, most straightforward method to complete the job as well as a number of improvised techniques, advice on substitute parts and simple ways to fix mistakes as you go. Author D.A. Hänks walks you through the entire process with clear text and detailed photos—staying legal, finishing the lower receiver, assembling all the parts and test-firing your completed rifle. For academic study only. 8.5 x 11 , softcover, photos, 80 pages.

TM 9-1215 Few arms in history have enjoyed the notoriety & publicity of the famous Thompson submachine guns. This book puts under one cover the most complete listing of practical and technical Tommy Gun info ever published. Reprints of U.S. / British military manuals plus an old AutoOrdnance makes for over 230 pgs. Illus.

This is the second of Jeff Cooper’s anthologies, following Fireworks, published in 1980. This book concerns itself almost entirely with shooting - technically,socialy, sportively, and historically. Not a ctalog, but a comprehensive collection of fact and philosophy for those who prize their personal dignity & treasure their personal means of preserving it from the encroachments of Big Brother & his social juggernaut. 367 pages, 6 x 9 soft cover w/ illustrations.

The first thing that the reader must know about this book is that it is a gun book. It is not simply war stories, but sixty-five interviews with soldiers and Marines specifically relating their experiences with the US infantry weapons in combat during World War II and in the Korean War. The differing opinions of these men is fascinating. One man loved the M1 rifle and hated the M1 carbine while the next loved the M1 carbine and hated the M1 rifle. Based upon his personal experiences each man had his own opinion on the weapons that he had used during these wars and relates those observations to the reader. So much of what we collectors and history buffs think we know about the use of US infantry weapons in combat has been derived from two sources: movies and books. Some movies, like Band of Brothers are very accurate, others are not. The general history books of these wars rarely contain the in-depth details of infantry weapons that would be of interest to collectors. The stories about US infantry weapons contained in this book are the real hands-on experiences of the men who actually used them for their intended purposes. Once I began reading these interviews, I could not put the manuscript down. 5.5 x 8.5 , 235 pages, photos, softcover.

After more than 30 years in production, the legendary Uzi is the most widely distributed SMG in the world, and still one of the best. It has been produced in both Israel and Belgium (under license by F.N.). It is also notable for being one of the very few SMG’s equipped with a grip safety. This volume gives fully illustrated details on both the wooden & folding metal stock models: functioning, detail disassembly and parts description, technical specifications and data, loading, firing, handling, zeroing, stoppages & immediate action, 46 pgs, 60 large/clear photos & illus. 51/2x81/2, softcvr.

A complete look at the P-38. All facets are covered: History, Development, & Technical data, as well as Operation, Maintenance, Disassembly & Repair. Plus a section on post war double actions such as the S&W 39 & 59, HK P9S and other well known pistols that owe their beginnings to this outstanding weapon. 51/2"x81/2", 85 pp., softcvr.