FN Mauser Rifles : Arming Belgium and the World

Hardbound 412 numbered pages and 16 unnumbered pages, totaling 428 pages Library boundMore than 1200 color and black and white photosDescription for FN Mauser Rifles, Arming Belgium and the WorldThis is the only book on the history, models, variations, contracts, and accessories of all Mauser rifles and carbines as built by Fabrique Nationale and Belgian arsenals. The book covers the classic line of FN's military Mauser rifles and carbines including contracts for the Model 1889, the Spanish Mauser (1893), Model 1922, Model 1924, Model 1930, and variants. Belgian arsenal models like the Model 1935 and 89/36 are covered as well. Training rifles such as the Model 1905 and postwar Model 1930 variants are discussed among other single shot sporting rifles. The line of FN Deluxe and Supreme sporting rifles, especially variants imported into the United States, are part of the sporting section. Much attention was spent on documenting and illustrating FN and Belgian bayonets and explaining common misconceptions. Chapters further cover the history of Fabrique Nationale, the Belgian arsenals, wartime production, and the surprising role of the Belgian riflemen with their Model 1889 Mauser rifles in the Great War. Hardbound 412 numbered pages and 16 unnumbered pages, totaling 428 pages Library boundMore than 1200 color and black and white photosDescription for FN Mauser Rifles, Arming Belgium and the WorldThis is the only book on the history, models, variations, contracts, and accessories of all Mauser rifles and carbines as built by Fabrique Nationale and Belgian arsenals. The book covers the classic line of FN's military Mauser rifles and carbines including contracts for the Model 1889, the Spanish Mauser (1893), Model 1922, Model 1924, Model 1930, and variants. Belgian arsenal models like the Model 1935 and 89/36 are covered as well. Training rifles such as the Model 1905 and postwar Model 1930 variants are discussed among other single shot sporting rifles. The line of FN Deluxe and Supreme sporting rifles, especially variants imported into the United States, are part of the sporting section. Much attention was spent on documenting and illustrating FN and Belgian bayonets and explaining common misconceptions. Chapters further cover the history of Fabrique Nationale, the Belgian arsenals, wartime production, and the surprising role of the Belgian riflemen with their Model 1889 Mauser rifles in the Great War.