Machine Guns

Hard Rain - History of the Browning Machine Guns -- by Frank Iannamico

The .30 calibar Browning Machine gun was adopted by the United State Army in the closing months of Worl War One. After the war ended there was little interest in development or manufacture of machine guns. In 1939, as the worl braced itself for another major war, the Browning machine gun was being placed into mass production in the United States. Over 1,800,000 would be built before the war ended. The venerable Brownings in both .30 and .50 caliber were use by ground forces and were mounted on every vehicle, tank and aircraft the U.S. and her allies sent into the fight. The Brownings served with distinction through World War Two and behond. This book is about the history, development and use of these famous weapons. Softbound Your Cost: $29.95

 

American Thunder - The Military Thompson Submachine Guns -- by Frank Iannamico

At last! An in-depth look at the famous wartime Thompson Submachine Gun as used by the United States and her allies during WWII. There have been many books written about the original Colt Thompsons, but never before has such an in depth volume been published on the wartime Thompsons. Many great photographs that show detail markings and features of the various models, as well as vintage WWII photographs showing the Thompson in action. Your Cost: $39.95

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The British Sten Manual for Shooters and Collectors -- by Frank Iannamico

Revised and updated in this 2nd Printing, this volume covers the history accessories, maintenance and troubleshooting of the British and Foreign Sten models. A "must have" for any Sten enthusiast. Your Cost: $14.95

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The Reising Submachine Gun Story -- by Frank Iannamico

Machine gun expert Frank Iannamico covers the Reising SMG models including the 50, 55, 60 and 65. 213 pages on development, history, manufacturing and much more. Your Cost: $14.95

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MP38-MP40 Machine Pistol Operators Manual 

An English translation of the rare German Luftwaffe manual using the original graphics and format. The original was dated August 1940 in Berlin, by Dr. M. Matthiesen and Company. German text was translated by Bill Berg. Includes general information, disassembly, assembly, troubleshooting and more. Your Cost: $6.95

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The Bren Gun Saga -- by Thomas B. Dugelby
Thomas B Dugelby's celebrated The Bren Gun Saga, now long out of print, originally appeared as a Collector Grade title in 1986. In terms of numbers of pages and illustrations, this revised and expanded edition is nearly twice the size of the original. Includes: the forerunners of the Bren, the excellent ZB series of light machines guns produced at the Zbrojovka Brno (Brno State Arsenal) in Czechoslovakia; the trials which led to the adoption of the Bren (BR for Brno, EN for Enfield) in 1935; manufacture and improvements during World War II; all models of the .303 calibers Bren; all the postwar 7.62mm NATO conversions L4A1-L4A9); postwar developments in Czechoslovakia, and an expanded history of the ZB and Bren guns in China, including translations of Chinese markings; plus a full reprint of the last and most comprehensive British Army Bren Handbook. Hardbound Your Cost: $69.95

The Belgian Rattlesnake (Lewis Machine Gun) -- by William M. Easterly
 The result of over twenty years of research, this is the most complete account ever published of the life and times of Colonel Isaac Newton Lewis and his crowning achievement, the Lewis Automatic Machine Gun. The Lewis became a favorite tool of the British and Canadian "machine gun killer" teams of World War I, but U.S. "doughboys" and Marines were issued the French Chauchat, instead. This gave rise to a bitter controversy, which became one of the most sensational issues of the decade. The Lewis was the principal "free" or flexible Allied aircraft machine gun of World War I, manufactured by B.S.A. in England, Savage in the U.S.A., and Darne in France. After World War I several versions of the Lewis were manufactured in Holland and by two Naval Arsenals in Japan. Japanese Naval and Air forces remained committed to the Lewis throughout World War II. Two complete chapters are devoted to the accessories designed and issued expressly for use with the Lewis, one for general and ground gun devices, and one covering the special needs of Air Service guns. Hardcover Your Cost: $79.95

 
Thompson: the American Legend - The First Submachine Gun -- by Tracie L. Hill
 While not the first arm to fire pistol ammunition automatically, the term "Sub Machine Gun" was in fact coined to describe the Blish-locked Thompson. From the earliest secret developments to the perfecting of the Auto Ordnance late Model of 1919, then on to the historic contract with Colt's, who manufactured 15,000 Model of 1921 guns which, by modifying and overstamping, were to last Auto-Ordnance until 1941. During WWII Savage scrapped the Blish lock, and 1,387,134 new M1928A1, M1 and M1A1 Thompsons were produced. Includes: the B.S.A. Thompson; numerous U.S. experimentals; the Thompson in Depth; Accessories; Literature; Ammunition; and the most complete listing of the 15,000 Colt's Thompson serial numbers ever published. Hardcover Your Cost: $85.00

The German MP40 Maschinenpistole -- by Frank Iannamico
Frank Iannamico’s newest book on the story of the MP40 SMG! Frank covers the subject in-depth, from the roots of the design to the accessories, to the models and identification of parts, all the way to the US variants available today!  Softcover. Your Cost: $19.95
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Machine Gun Buyers Guide and Owners Manual - 2nd Edition -- by Frank Iannamico
The Latest Book by Frank Iannamico.  His updated, 2nd edition Machine Gun Buyers Guide and Owners Manual.  Subjects include buying, selling, storage, dealers, transportation, possession and much more. Softcover. Your Cost: $14.95
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The U.S. M3-3A1 Submachine Gun - The "Grease Gun" -- by Frank Iannamico
Another Great Book by Frank Iannamico, this time on the .45 caliber Grease Gun.  Subjects include history, production, maintenance, ammunition, silenced versions, accessories and much more.  Over 160 information packed pages. Softcover. Your Cost: $14.95
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Thompson Submachine Guns 

Few arms in history have enjoyed the notoriety and publicity of the famous Thompson submachine guns. This book puts under one cover the most complete listing of practical and technical Tommy Gun information ever published. Reprints of the following five manuals: The Thompson Submachine Gun Model 1928 .45 Calibre, Basic Field Manual Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45 M1928A1, Ordnance Maintenance, Thompson Submachine Gun, Cal .45 M1928A1, Thompson Submachine Gun Cal .45 M1, Auto-Ordnance Corporation, "Thompson Ultra Modern Automatic Arms". Softcover Your Cost: $19.95