The ‘Broomhandle’ Mauser (Weapon)
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (780 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1472816153 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 80 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
At a time when most handguns were limited to six rounds, the ten-shot Mauser caught the attention of the world for its unprecedented firepower and formidable high-velocity 7.63×25mm cartridge. The C 96 was the first semi-automatic pistol to see combat, arming both sides in the Second Anglo-Boer War, and seeing service with the German, Russian, Chinese, and other militaries. Widely purchased commercially, it was carried by none other than Winston Churchill in the Sudan and South Africa, became prized by the Irish Republican Army and Soviet revolutionaries, and even armed Han Solo in the Star Wars movies.Featuring full-color artwork and an array of revealing photographs, this is th
Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. About the AuthorJonathan Ferguson is Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Museum based in Leeds. This is his first book for Osprey.Peter Dennis was born in 1950. A keen wargamer and model maker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Based at the National Firearms Centre, his research interests
Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. This is his first book for Osprey.Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Jonathan Ferguson is Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Museum based in Leeds. A keen wargamer and model maker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.. Based at the National Firearms Centre, his research interests are