
History Always Has Stories To Tell These Are Particularly Amazing The infantry soldier’s occupation has always been one of misery punctuated by sheer terror. This giant special edition of Surplus Military & Classic Firearms explores an array of weaponry used to battle on the ground and through the air. While big iron is required to destroy mechanized gear, man-portable weapons have always represented the last mile determining the outcome of armed conflict. In this issue, you’ll read about weapons like the Browning Auto-5, HK91, ZB26 and the Rubik’s cube of tactical shotguns, the Franchi SPAS-12. Handguns and edged weapons played their roles in world history, too. You’ll also get to examine the mechanics of the Czech vz.52 and even the role of the machete in modern combat. The impact on military history of machine guns adapted for use in the skies is unmistakable. In “Airborne Defense in World War II: Guns of the B-17 Flying Fortresses,” read about the use of Browning AN/M2.50-caliber machine guns in the American B-17 bomber fleet. With later models packing as many as 13 of the powerful machine guns. The nature of “mobile warfare” changed the mission and weapons dramatically. Discover how the most collectible guns of our generation shaped the world we live in today. Here’s what else you’ll uncover in this 132-page Surplus collector’s edition: THE GI-ISSUE REMINGTON MODEL 11 — Browning’s Auto-5 Goes To War. SHOOT THE NAZI’S BEST LAST-DITCH RIFLE — The COBA VG1-5 Replica. AIRBORNE DEFENSE — A True American Legend. THE M1 CARBINE — The Art Of The Fake. COUNTERFEITING CARBINES — The Art Of The Fake. LEGAL MP40P TRANSFORMATION — Making Your Own Semi-Automatic MP40. THE RUBIK’S CUBE OF TACTICAL SHOTGUNS — The Franchi Spas-12 THE LEMAT “GRAPESHOT” REVOLVER — Civil War Shock And Awe. BUILD YOUR OWN RE-ENACTMENT STEN — How To Convert A Semi-Auto And Make Blank Ammo. BURNING SANDS — Guns Of Desert War. THE HK
Page Count:
131
Publication Date:
2022-03-01
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