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basic reference and illustrated encyclopedia of gun language and lore for sportsmen, collectors, gun-fixers, and their libraries, clubs, workshops
the Firearms Dictionary
defining, explaining, picturing, and relating to each other more than 1800 English and foreign words, phrases, terms, nomenclature, and terminology of
• firearms
• ammunition
• accessories
• gun-repairing techniques
THE FIREARMS DICTIONARY is organized and presented in familiar dictionary format, beginning with ABERRATION and ending with ZIMMERSTUETZEN. The definitions, however, go beyond simple, precise statements to explain the word or phrase fully and to put it into context with any related terms. When the defining of any entry involves using any other terms, those terms are cross-referenced. To insure full understanding, each entry also... Tovább

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basic reference and illustrated encyclopedia of gun language and lore for sportsmen, collectors, gun-fixers, and their libraries, clubs, workshops
the Firearms Dictionary
defining, explaining, picturing, and relating to each other more than 1800 English and foreign words, phrases, terms, nomenclature, and terminology of
• firearms
• ammunition
• accessories
• gun-repairing techniques
THE FIREARMS DICTIONARY is organized and presented in familiar dictionary format, beginning with ABERRATION and ending with ZIMMERSTUETZEN. The definitions, however, go beyond simple, precise statements to explain the word or phrase fully and to put it into context with any related terms. When the defining of any entry involves using any other terms, those terms are cross-referenced. To insure full understanding, each entry also includes cross-reference to any other entries that the reader should be familiar with.
Definitions are presented in detail under the term that Is most technically correct, but commonly used alternative designations are identified. For instance, the red-painted proofhad has for some reason become known as a blue pill. There is an entry for blue piH which refers the user to the more accurate term, where full explanation is given.
Foreign words and phrases, commonly
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Ever heard about a release trigger and quietly wondered what that gadget might be and how it works?
• Seen the terms "rod ejector" and' "ejector rod" and wondered why one writer used one term, while another writer turned the two words a-round?
• What's the difference between striking velocity and terminal velocity?
• When shooting skeet, when do you holler "Pull!" and when "Mark!"?
• What are Maggie's Drawers?
The answer to these questions, and the
precise meaning of 1800 other gun
terms and operations are here in The \F^arms Dictionary.
used in America but not always fully understood, get equal coverage here—from the British "kicker" to the German "Schonzeitpatrone." Trade names are included insofar as the name of a company's product, because of its long and respected usage, is referred to universally when that particular product, regardless of manufacturer, is discussed. Luger is a good example of a trade name application to all pistols of similar design and included in The Firearms Dictionary.
Supplementing the precise definitions are two hundred specially developed photographs, drawings, and charts. These clarify technical detail for the layman. And, the important mathematical formulas involved in ballistics and shooting are presented in the simplest possible ways.
The language of guns gets untangled here, especially as THE FIREARMS DICTIONARY shows how many gun terms came to be known as they are today. Its special attention to the most difficult to understand terms and to those most often misused make it the single-source reference for those who read about, use, collect, fix, or tinker with any kinds of firearms.
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R. A. STEINDLER
editor of Shooting Times magazine, really \ began his research for The Firearms Dictionary while working on an earlier book, MODERN ABC'S OF GUNS (Stackpole Books, S4.95). "That was when I realized that many gun terms were used differently by various writers, some even had conflicting definitions tacked on to them, and errors and misconceptions had been perpetuated over the years in gun literature." To fill an obvious need for one consistent authority on the language of guns. Bob began to research, compile, and Illustrate this classic reference.
Thoroughly at home in this special language, Steindler has written three books on guns, and Is a contributing editor to many foreign publications. His by-line has appeared regularly in True, Outdoor Life, Gun Digest, all the major gun publications. He has also written extensively on fishing, camping, and hunting dogs as well as on guns.
Not just a "writer-about," Steindler has hunted all over the United States, Canada, and Europe and has explored the wilds of Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Another special Interest for this versatile author Is photography, and his color photographs have appeared on the covers of national publications. His years of experience and know-how now create this survey of gun linguistics to put the right word at the fingertips di all who work with, write , about, or talk about guns.
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