Rifles of the World

by John A. Walter

The third edition of this definitive reference includes expanded coverage of commercial and military rifles from around the world. From modern battle rifles like the American M16 to classic designs like the British Cogswell & Harrison Double Sporting Rifle, Rifles of the World is the most comprehensive book of its type. Arranged alphabetically by country of origin, from Argentina to Yugoslavia, this superior resource provides background information for rifles and carbines, both well known and obscure, from the breech-loading era to the present. With a blend of entertaining historical background and detailed technical specifications this is an essential guide for any rifle enthusiast. -More than 1,000 photos, plus an 8-page full-color section aid in identification -100+ new listings offer readers more resources to refer to -Covers rimfire and centerfire models and every action type

616 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1993

Reviews

[Goob · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best general use reference book in my collection. Contains a wide variety of rifles from many manufacturers and countries. You can really tell Walter put in a lot of effort as this isn't an ordinary general reference book with names and one or two sentences most rifles listed have a least 2 paragraphs explaining their history, even the obscure ones. Pictures are included aplenty, with hardly any page of text going without at least one picture or diagram. They are all in black and white but all are of good enough quality. It is a very hefty 600+ page tome but its well worth picking up as a starting point to begin further research into a rifle or manufacturer. I'd even say its the only book you'd need if you have just a casual interest in the subject.