{"product_id":"the-machine-gunners-handbook-1916","title":"The Machine Gunners Handbook (1915)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE MACHINE\u003cbr\u003eGUNNERS' HANDBOOK\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2nd Lieut. J. Bostock\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted \u0026amp; Published by W. H. SMITH \u0026amp; SON, London, 1915\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original British Army machine gunners handbook covering the use and maintenance of the Vickers-Maxim .303 Machine Gun, published by W. H. Smith in 1915. This handbook proved to be very popular throughout WW1 and was produced in several revised and expanded editions from 1914 onwards, the later editions incorporating information on the Lewis Gun. This is the sixth edition, published in June 1915, which concentrates on the Vickers-Maxim .303, with additional information on the Lewis gun. The Vickers-Maxim .303 was the standard British Army heavy machine gun in both world wars, seeing extensive use on the Western Front and all other theatres of war in WW1. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith training, stripping, cleaning, troubleshooting and firing instructions, this is a comprehensive and detailed handbook, intended for use both in training and in the front line. It is well illustrated with technical drawings of the Vickers and its accessories, and photographs showing the correct methods of use, how to set up the gun, and the most effective firing positions. There are also details of the mechanism, use and maintenance of the infantry and aircraft variants of the Lewis gun. The handbook includes its original set of special cards: the 'Machine Gunners Range and Trajectory Card’, ‘Mark VII Ammunition' and ‘Mk VI \u0026amp; VII Graticule Card' in a pocket on the rear of the front board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good condition. The boards are in very good condition with minor signs of wear and use and some marks. The binding is very good and secure. The text and illustrations are in very good condition. With the original 'Machine Gunners Range and Trajectory card for Mk VI ammunition', 'Mark VII Ammunition Card', and 'Mk VI Graticule Card' in a pocket on the rear of the front board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: 1915\u003cbr\u003eKhaki boards with black titling\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with photographs, diagrams and drawings\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 100mm x 165mm\u003cbr\u003ePages: 336\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Compass Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68309699756183,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6131\/files\/MachineGunnersHandbook-5.jpg?v=1794305891","url":"https:\/\/www.compasslibrary.com\/en-be\/products\/the-machine-gunners-handbook-1916","provider":"Compass Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}