Terry Wieland
Список книг автора Terry WielandGun Digest Book of Classic American Combat Rifles
Great articles, written by great gun writers, about classic rifles! The Gun Digest Book of Classic American Combat Rifles presents a unique compilation of articles on the greatest American combat rifles developed since 1776, and as they originally appeared in Gun Digest . Since the first issue of Gun Digest in 1944, combat rifles have made regular appearances in the magazine, in articles on the romance, design, performance, historical, and technical significance—and even the shortcomings—of many rifles used by American troops in battle. Now, you can take a walk down memory lane, thru this volume of the best of these articles, written by the most respected writers working in the field during the second half of the 20th century: On the Springfield rifle—Col. Townsend Whelen On the rifles of World War II—Charles T. Haven On the M-14—John Lachuk On the AR-15/M16—Christopher R. Bartocci Most shooters recognize names like Springfield, Colt, Armalite, Sharps, and Spencer. Those rifles made it to the top and stayed there, while many other rifle designs were tested and adopted by the U.S. military only to slide into historical oblivion. Yet all are part of the history of the American combat rifle, and you'll find these various type of rifles and their stories in this exciting book.
Gun Digest Presents Classic Sporting Rifles
From David Crockett with «Old Betsy» to the mountain men and their Hawkens to the buffalo hunters and their Sharps and Winchester '73s – These are the rifles that fire the imagination of both hunters and historians. Now, Gun Digest presents a unique compilation of articles celebrating these iconic guns. Classic Sporting Rifles, written by a «who's who» of gun writers from the twentieth century, includes stories by Col. Townsend Whelen (a.k.a., Mr. Rifleman), Elmer Keith, Jack O'Connor, Warren Page, Jim Carmichel, and more!
Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Shotguns
From one of the country's foremost experts on shotgunning comes the all new Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Shotguns . Rich in history and filled with information useful for every shotgun owner from beginner to expert, this book explores the makers, the uses and the trends in shotguns past and present. Inside you'll find information on: The shotgun through history, from its humble beginnings to its iconic status today. A complete examination of shotgun and shotshell types. Advice on loading your own shells. Games to play and game to hunt with your favorite shotgun. Hundreds of beautiful, illustrative photographs. The Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Shotguns has all this and more. Whether you own an everyday Remington 870 or a British double worth more than your car, Wieland's insights and tasteful writing cover the gamut. Truly a must-have for any shotgunner's library.