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Hello!

I have been speaking to a friend of mine, since I have moved away from Ontario for a time, and I am at a loss.

I am looking to read on my firearms of choice, specifically the Mosin Nagant carbines (1907, m-38, m-44), the Martini Enfield and M-E Carbine, the Finnish Mosin Nagants (M 28, 28/30, M-39 etc), the Swedish M94 and M94/14 carbines and Lee Enfield 1920 BSA "Smiling Tiger" SMLE.

The thing is, I have NO idea what would be a good book to start delving into on the subject. I am, in a mixed blessing, born to an internet age, and I really am curious what I should read first. My friend NABS here on CGN has a few books on his Gew. 88's and 1874's and he suggested to me that I ask here about books on my interests of rifles!

I'd love a good thick book on the Swedish Rifles, and on the Tsarist/Soviet Mosin Nagants and Finnish Mosins. Perhaps something on the Martini's and the SMLE.

If you could suggest some good decent books, and where to get them (maybe off yourselves?) that would be great!

Thanks,
Drachenblut
 
On the Mosin-Nagants, there is a book by Terence Lapin (North Cape Publications) which provides considerable details on all models, makers, and accessories. It appears to be a scholarly, well researched effort that is more useful than the usual re-heated beans that you read in the various gun mags. I bought it because I wanted to learn more about the Finnish rifles. I'll look around to see if I still have a spare copy.
 
purple said:
On the Mosin-Nagants, there is a book by Terence Lapin (North Cape Publications) which provides considerable details on all models, makers, and accessories. It appears to be a scholarly, well researched effort that is more useful than the usual re-heated beans that you read in the various gun mags. I bought it because I wanted to learn more about the Finnish rifles. I'll look around to see if I still have a spare copy.
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Mosin-Nagant book for sale - http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=503361&
 
Woodbeef said:
Sounds like you need a copy of Crown Jewels by Dana Jones,I think it is. Best book out there on Swedish Mausers
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Crown Jewels: The Mauser in Sweden - A Century of Accuracy and Precision
by Dana Jones
$49.95


Deluxe First Edition, 2003
312 pages, 691 illustrations

Here is the first in-depth study of all the Swedish Mausers - the 6.5mm m/94 carbines, m/96 long rifles, m/38 short rifles, Swedish K98Ks (called the m/39 in 7.92x57mm, then, after rechambering to fire the 8x63mm machinegun cartridge, the m/40); sniper rifles, and other military adaptations such as grenade launchers and artillery simulators.

Then the focus shifts to the experimental prototypes and trial match rifles of the 1950s - some in .30-'06 - and finally to the precision competition rifles which became famous around the world. These include the CG 63 and its two military versions, the m/6 and m/7; the folding-stock CG 62 and the CG 63S Biathlon rifles; the CG 63E, which was approved by the British National Rifle Association; the CG 63 Junior Rifles in .22LR calibre; and the later match rifles such as the FFV 67 and CG 80.

The Swedish 6.5x55mm m/94 cartridge, one of the most accurate military rounds ever designed, was further improved in 1941 by the adoption of the excellent m/41 boat-tailed "torpedo" bullet, and numerous loadings are depicted and discussed.

We also cover a wide variety of the micrometer-adjustment rear sight inserts and "diopter" receiver sights which were produced in order to allow shooters to take full advantage of the accuracy and precision of the Swedish Mauser. Full chapters on bayonets and the many accessories, both military and civilian, conclude.

Copyright © 1998-2009 Collector Grade Publications Incorporated
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Gun shows usually have at least one guy selling books. Amazon is another place. Books are getting horrendously expensive, but they're far better than just reading about assorted firearms on the 'net.
 
Ian Skennerton publishes big books on almost all matters Lee and Enfield. He doesn't print many copies, and sells whatever he does before going on to the next project. If you can find one that fits your needs, get the ISBN from the inside cover and search online for a used copy. Some are going to be pricey.

The other series to look into is North Cape Books. They publish a MN reference and one on Swedish Mausers. There are mistakes in their Lee Enfield book, but the most of the research was done during the rise of the internet and some facts weren't as well known "back then".
 
"Hatcher's Notebook" is still the finest single-volume compendium of guns and what makes them tick, with several hundred pages of strange and wonderful material added in. To describe it adequately would take hours. Study copy available for download through MKL, if I recall. You are already a member there, of course. Check out the library. Last week I downloaded the complete "Pocket Book of Ammunition - 1924"!!!!!!

There are still a FEW copies of "The Ross Rifle Story" available in the reprint (much better than the original). I spent the food budget for the month, but I GOT IT!!! (Insert insane cackling here.) Worth every penny.
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On Martinis, there ia a three volume set, (not cheap) around $66 per volume
A TREATISE on the BRITISH MILITARY MARTINI
B.A. Temple & I.D. Skennerton

It covers EVERYTHING
Just looked at his website, www.skennerton.com and they are still available.
 
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