Description
Product ID: | 9781472816153 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | IN |
Series: | Weapon |
Title: | The ‘Broomhandle’ Mauser |
Authors: | Author: Jonathan Ferguson, Peter Dennis |
Page Count: | 80 |
Subjects: | First World War, First World War, Weapons and equipment, Militaria, arms and armour, Weapons & equipment, Militaria, arms & armour, c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1) |
Description: | Select Guide Rating The Mauser "Broomhandle" semi-automatic pistol armed soldiers, law-enforcement personnel, adventurers, revolutionaries, and others in the years before, during and after World War I. From South Africa to China, this iconic handgun saw combat in a host of conflicts and achieved a prominence in popular culture that has made it a favorite among firearms collectors and enthusiasts. 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. This saw its ultimate expression in the first-ever select-fire handgun--the "Schnellfeuer" machine pistol, fed by a detachable magazine and offering both full-automatic and single-shot modes. |
Imprint Name: | Osprey Publishing |
Publisher Name: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2017-10-19 |