000			01156cam a2200181 4500
020			_a1857532503 (hbk.): _c29.99 UK
100		1	_aALLSOP D F
245		0	_aSmall arms: _bgeneral design
260			_aLondon: _bBrassey's (UK) Ltd., _c1999
300			_a296p.
440			_aLand warfare. Brassey's new battlefield weapons systems and technology series into the 21st century
520		3	_aProvides 'a solid grounding in the application, design and methods of operation of small weapons.' The scope and application of military small arms is discussed and their performance and limitations are explained. In particular, explains methods of achieving automatic operation; the design and construction of small arms ammunition; the individual components of small arms, such as breeches, locking mechanisms, barrels, triggers, and firing mechanisms, ammunition feed and sights; the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to component design; and possible future developments for improved weapon performance.
650			_aSMALL ARMS
650			_aWEAPONS MECHANICS
650			_aWEAPONS OPERATION
700			_aTOOMEY M A
945			_i0008352 _rY _sY
999			_c43771 _d43771