Item Number: B160

Hardcover

The MP38, 40, 40/1 and 41 Submachine Gun is the second volume in the Propaganda Photo Series. Every volume of this series features a unique selection of original German World War II propaganda photos, most of them never published before. Furthermore, this book contains essential information about history and development, stamps & markings, experiments & variations, ammunition and accessories.

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By Frank Iannamico

This profusely illustrated book thoroughly covers the research and development of the submachine gun in the U.S. from World War I to present. Learn how many foreign submachine guns fared when tested against the U.S. designs at the Aberdeen Proving Ground from 1939 to 1943.

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By Frank Iannamico

A comprehensive look at the U.S. submachine gun, .45 caliber, M3-M3A1. Subjects include history, U.S. submachine guns, the first Grease Guns, production, Guide Lamp Corporation, Ithaca production, maintenance, ammunition, foreign copies, silenced M3s, 9mm conversion, accessories, the M3 in combat and more.

This book covers the following topics AND MORE:

• History of the Submachine Gun
• U.S. Submachine Guns
• The First Grease Guns
• Production
• Guide Lamp Corporation
• Ithaca Production
• Maintenance
• Ammunition
• Foreign Copies
• Silenced M3s
• 9mm Conversion
• Accessories
• The M3 in Combat
• Korea and Vietnam
• The Modern Shooter / Collector

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By Frank Iannamico

This book presents the most thorough and up-to-date compendium on the Model 76 and most variants. This deep-dive information touches upon the Model 76’s history and development, various versions and licensing, the caseless ammunition program, magazines, parts and accessories, troubleshooting and other topics.

In 1966, the Department of the Navy contacted Smith & Wesson about the possibility of the company designing and manufacturing a weapon that would be similar in concept and operation to the Swedish-K that was currently in service with U.S. Navy SEAL teams operating in Vietnam. The Swedish government refused to sell or support the Swedish-K submachine guns, due to their outspoken protest of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. In the fall of 1966, the Development Section of Smith & Wesson received an official written request from the Department of the Navy for the development of a new 9mm subma­chine gun. Corporation officials met with SEAL Team One at the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, in San Diego, California, to discuss the project. The company issued 76 as the model designation for the proj­ect, simply as a control number, hav­ing no other significance. The S&W Model 76 went into series production in 1968.

This book covers the following topics:

• Smith & Wesson Light Rifle Model of 1940
• Smith & Wesson Model of 1945 Carbine
• Smith & Wesson Model 76 Submachine Gun
• History and Manufacturing
• Caseless Ammunition Program
• M/45 Swedish-K Submachine Gun
• MK 760 Submachine Gun
• MK 760 Semiautomatic Carbines and Pistols
• Global Arms 76A1
• Burgess SW76 Submachine Gun
• Omega Arms and Special Weapons SW 760
• Magazines, Parts and Accessories
• Trouble Shooting
• Disassembly–Assembly and Maintenance

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By Frank Iannamico

The Reising submachine gun is one of the least recognized weapons to see service with U.S. forces in World War II. The Thompson, the M3 and M3A1 submachine guns are much more familiar to collectors and individuals. Part of the reason for the Reising’s obscurity is its failure as a military weapon. What is often overlooked is the success and widespread use of the Reising in law enforcement.

This book covers the Reising guns in great detail including history, development, manufacturing, trials and testing, military/police use, parts and accessories, collecting and shooting, prototypes and experimental models, manuals and more. Includes automatic and semiautomatic models 50, 55, 60, 65 and MC-58.

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By Frank Iannamico and Don Thomas

The full story on Gordon B. Ingram and his submachine guns. Read the details about Ingram’s revolutionary designs from the Model 6, M10, M11, MAC, RPB and SWD … it’s all here! The travels, the designs, the silencers, Sionics, the international intrigue, the characters and the deals.

Gordon Bailey Ingram is best known for his Model 10 and Model 11 “MAC” submachine gun designs, and to a lesser extent his moderately successful Ingram Model 6. However, these were only a very small part of the complete Ingram story. Mr. Ingram spent his entire adult life in the firearms business. During the 1950s, he owned and operated a small arms cartridge manufacturing business. He held a number of patents and conceived a large number of rifle, submachine gun and pistol designs, most of which never got any further than the drafting table. In addition to firearms, Ingram designed several new “Ingram Magnum Caliber” cartridges, but like many of his small arms ideas, they were only conceptual in nature.

Gordon Ingram was primarily interested in designing and building firearms; he was not interested in the daily routine of running a business. To hand over the business side of his endeavors and arrange financing, Ingram took on several different business partners over the years. While Ingram was a firearms genius, he was a poor judge of character. Virtually every partnership he formed turned into a debacle followed by numerous lawsuits and counter suits, costing many thousands of dollars. Ingram spent his entire life in a worldwide pursuit of a profitable endeavor in the firearms industry. He doggedly continued the search up until his death in November 2004. Unfortunately, for his lifetime of efforts, Mr. Ingram personally experienced few financial successes.

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By William J Helmer

A “biographical history” of General John T. Thompson and the submachine gun he created. The Gun that Made the 20s Roar chronicles the Thompson from its beginnings as a lightweight machine gun for infantry to clear enemy installations, its notorious reputation in the hands of gangsters, to its adoption by the U.S. Army.

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