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It traces every milestone from the first muskets to modern automatic weapons. Since 1979 collector grade has been producing an expanding catalogue of important reference gun books on the worlds most influential modern small arms. It incorporates 180 specially commissioned photographs and artworks, including cutaway diagrams to show internal components and gun operation. We are talking about 1,539 pages of research and too many photos to count. Chivers about the ak47 rifle and its variants, and the impact they have had on the world. Originally published in the manchester guardian on 18 august 1914. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Army ordnance officer, serious shooter, and one of the premier collectors of m1903 rifles in the nation.
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