The Browning High-Power Pistol (Paperback)

Making its debut in 1935, the Browning High-Power was the world's most widely used military pistol for much of the 20th century. Military and law-enforcement agencies in more than 90 countries have issued the High-Power and it has seen combat in conflicts from World War II through to the 'War on Terror'. After conquering Belgium, Nazi Germany produced more than 300,000 High-Powers for use by the Waffen-SS, Fallschirmjager and others, and after 1945 the High-Power became standard for most NATO-armed forces as well as scores of others. Chambered for the 9x19mm Luger cartridge, John Browning's High-Power improved on the classic Colt M1911 design, especially in its use of a far simpler takedown system. The pistol's innovative 13-round magazine, designed by Dieudonne Saive, staggered the cartridges for higher capacity without unduly increasing the grip size. During its 82-year production run at Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium, the design evolved slightly, but a 2017 High-Power was still easily recognizable as a descendant of the original model. Packed with gripping material including detailed technical specifications, contemporary photographs and highly accurate artist's renditions, this title is a comprehensive and informative guide to the world's most iconic semi-automatic pistol.

General

Imprint:	Osprey Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Weapon, 73
Release date:	April 2020
Authors:	Leroy Thompson (Author)
Illustrators:	Alan Gilliland (B.E.V. illustrator) • Adam Hook (Illustrator)
Dimensions:	248 x 184 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	80
ISBN-13:	978-1-4728-3809-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Militaria, arms & armour Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > General Books > Professional & Technical > Other technologies > Military engineering > Ordnance, weapons technology Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
LSN:	1-4728-3809-2
Barcode:	9781472838094

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