This work deals with the classification, construction, design and theory of different kinds of small arms (hand-firing weapons, heavy machine guns and small-calibre automatic cannons). Introductory chapters give basic information about the history, task and utilization of automatic small arms.
Part of the "Brassey's Modern Military Equipment" series, this book looks at the range of high-tech infantry rifles available to today's armies - their design, development and capabilities - as well as the specialist sniper rifles, combat shotguns and other shoulder-fired weapons.