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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2012-05-15
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN
- 1477464107
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
CreateSpace
ISBN-10
1477464107
ISBN-13
9781477464106
eBay Product ID (ePID)
128398575
Product Key Features
Book Title
Random Shots : Episodes in the Life of a Weapons Developer
Number of Pages
222 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Military Science, Military / Weapons
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
13.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2020-300618
Synopsis
Merriam Press Military Monograph 317. Fifth Edition (2012). Fascinating account of Rayle's varied career from prior to World War II, working at the Naval Gun Factory and Aberdeen Proving Ground, his wartime service with Aviation Ordnance in the USAAF, and his postwar career with Army Ordnance. This book deals primarily with his service at the Springfield Armory in the 1950s and 1960s where he participated in the development of such weapons as the M14 and M16 rifles, M60 machine gun, aircraft revolver and Gatling guns, 40mm M79 grenade launcher, tank machine guns, HAW/BAT/TOW and spotting rifles, and the side-firing AC-130 "Spectre" gunship cannon, plus a chapter recounting several gun stories, mostly dealing with World War II experiences. Contents: Foreword; Chapter 1: Infantry Board Tests; Chapter 2: Arctic Rifle Tests; Chapter 3: An American FN Rifle; Chapter 4: Industry Interest in Small Arms; Chapter 5: Final Development of Two Rifles; Chapter 6: Final Rifle Tests; Chapter 7: M14 Rifle Production; Chapter 8: Armalite/Colt Rifles; Chapter 9: The M60 Light Machine Gun; Chapter 10: Aircraft Revolver and Gatling Guns; Chapter 11: The 40mm M79 Grenade Launcher; Chapter 12: Tank Machine Guns; Chapter 13: HAW/BAT/TOW and Spotting Rifles; Chapter 14: Side-Firing Gunship Cannon; Chapter 15: Random Gun Stories (Caliber .50 Only for the Army Air Corps; Dirty Ammunition in Benghazi; Bad Bombs in France; Automatic Carbines in Belgium; Chrome-Plated Barrel Bores; Small Arms Museums; An Army 9mm Pistol); Chapter 16: Epilogue; Appendix 1: U.S. Rifle 7.62mm M14; Appendix 2: Rifle 7.62mm T48 (FN); Appendix 3: U.S. Machine Gun 7.62mm M60; Appendix 4: Rifle 7.62mm AR-10 (Armalite) (Early 1957 Version); Appendix 5: U.S. Rifle 5.56mm M16A1; Appendix 6: Gas Systems; Appendix 7: Gun Barrel Design; Appendix 8: Automatic Weapons Calculations; Appendix 9: Primer Setback Analysis; Appendix 10: Case/Chamber Relationships; Bibliography; 17 photos; 5 figures; 7 tables.
LC Classification Number
UD383.R425 2012
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- 30 Dec, 2020
Recommended for the weapons history buffs.
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- m***m (2306)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (46)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (95)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.