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For those who are interested in the evolution of our military rifles this book is a very interesting read. It covers all the rifles adopted by our military from the beginning of the country up to the present. Including the infighting involved in getting them adopted.

ISBN 978-0-553-80517-8

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For those who are interested in the evolution of our military rifles this book is a very interesting read. It covers all the rifles adopted by our military from the beginning of the country up to the present. Including the infighting involved in getting them adopted.

ISBN 978-0-553-80517-8

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It's a great book. my son who is a liberal bought me the book for christmas.With the inscription "I certanly believe in the right to own books about guns"
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Got it for Christmas, and am about halfway through it. Its a great read.
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It's a great book. my son who is a liberal bought me the book for christmas.With the inscription "I certanly believe in the right to own books about guns"
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