D.B. Cooper
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I just received my autographed copy of Ian McCollum's newest work Small Arms of WWII: United States of America and it's phenomenal. Three inches thick and weighs about ten pounds, beautifully illustrated, and very detailed. Close up photos of proof marks, military acceptance stamps, etc. etc. There are guns in there I never heard of-and I already fancied myself as something of an amateur expert on WWII. This will make an excellent reference work for the collector-especially when one considers how many faked antique/vintage firearms are on the market. (The Winchester Models 97 and 12 trench guns come immediately to mind.) For the casual history buff, it may be a little steep in price at $128, but for even the not-so-serious collector, it's a bargain at twice the price.
PS: I have absolutely no affiliation with Ian McCollum whatsoever. He doesn't even know I exist. I've just been a fan of his work for many years, and I think some of you, especially if you're a historian like myself, will really appreciate the work he has done here.
WW2-USA — Headstamp Publishing
www.headstamppublishing.com
PS: I have absolutely no affiliation with Ian McCollum whatsoever. He doesn't even know I exist. I've just been a fan of his work for many years, and I think some of you, especially if you're a historian like myself, will really appreciate the work he has done here.