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Mosin-Nagant Rifle

Mosin-Nagant Rifle

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Description: The Mosin-Nagant is the world's longest-surviving and most widely distributed military rifle, having armed the forces of Russia and many other countries for over a century. It has seen action from World War I to the present day, but is most famous for its role during World War II, where it proved to be an excellent sniping weapon in the hands of marksmen such as Vasili Zaitsev and Simo Hayha. This study covers the rifles entire combat history, from its early development through to its service in combat, and the impact it has had on modern firearms. Dramatic battle reports and specially-commissioned artwork complement the meticulously researched examination of the Mosin-Nagant provided by author Bill Harriman as he delves into the history of one of the most iconic rifles of World War II.
MSRP: 20.00
Book Series: Weapon
Volume: 50
Subject: Military History
Author: Bill Harriman
About the Author: Bill Harriman is Director of Firearms at the British Association for Shooting, and appears on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow. A former Territorial Army officer, he is also a forensic scientist dealing with cases involving firearms, ammunition, and other weapons. Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani, and edouard Detaille. Alan Gilliland is a photojournalist and cartoonist. He spent 18 years as the graphics editor of The Daily Telegraph (www.alangilliland.com).
ISBN-13: 9781472814159
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Publication Date: 10/18/16
Number of Pages: 80
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Johnny Shumate; Alan Gilliland
UPC: 9781472814159
Set: Osprey Books
Rarity: sealed
The Mosin-Nagant is the world's longest-surviving and most widely distributed military rifle, having armed the forces of Russia and many other countries for over a century. It has seen action from World War I to the present day, but is most famous for its role during World War II, where it proved to be an excellent sniping weapon in the hands of marksmen such as Vasili Zaitsev and Simo Hayha. This study covers the rifles entire combat history, from its early development through to its service in combat, and the impact it has had on modern firearms. Dramatic battle reports and specially-commissioned artwork complement the meticulously researched examination of the Mosin-Nagant provided by author Bill Harriman as he delves into the history of one of the most iconic rifles of World War II.
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