Revised 1904 (4 results)

hardcover. Condition: Fair.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an invaluable resource for military professionals and enthusiasts interested in the history and usage of subcaliber guns. Providing detailed instructions on mounting and dismounting 1-pounder subcaliber guns in the bore of seacoast guns, the manual serves as a comprehensive guide for military operations and maneuvers. Written by the War Department's Office of the Chief of Ordnance, the manual offers meticulous instructions for assembling, disassembling, and handling various subcaliber guns, ensuring their proper functioning within larger artillery systems. It includes specifications for subcaliber guns compatible with an array of seacoast guns, providing valuable insights into the adaptability and versatility of these weapons. Beyond its practical utility, the manual also sheds light on the historical significance of subcaliber guns, showcasing their role in military training exercises, target practice, and subcaliber firing. The author emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance and care for these weapons, highlighting their crucial role in enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of larger guns. Overall, this book is a valuable contribution to the field of military armament and operations, offering a wealth of practical knowledge and historical context for subcaliber guns. It serves as an indispensable resource for military professionals, historians, and anyone seeking to delve deeper into the intricacies of artillery warfare. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Hardcover Revised Edition. 340 pp, prev owner's pencil lines ffep, fold-out map laid in, orig edition @1894; 5.75" x 8.9" maroon clothed boards, gilt and black embossed letters and design fr cover and spine. Binding tight, pages clean, unmarked. Light wear to extremities. Rear board top edge with two slight indents - barely noticeable. Size: Octavo. Book.