9781332330508 - Smokeless Powder and Its Influence on Gun Construction (Classic Reprint) di Longridge, James Atkinson (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of gunpowder in weaponry and its impacts on gun construction, diving into topics of smokeless powder's influence on gun design and construction. The author, an expert in his field, examines the nature and properties of smokeless powder and its advantages over the traditional black powder. With in-depth analysis of results from extensive testing and research, the author presents intriguing comparisons between smokeless powder and its predecessor. Through his examination of the effects of smokeless powder on gun pressure, erosion, and ballistic performance, he demonstrates how this novel technology revolutionized gun design. This book provides valuable insights and perspectives on the evolution of firearms and the impact of technological advancements in weaponry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Smokeless Powder and Its Influence on Gun ConstructionIN the last chapter of my recent treatise on Internal Ballistics I alluded. To the new powders which were then attracting the attention of artillerists.