Suggestions for BOOKS?

rshaw · May 31, 2020, 06:24 AM

Hi All,
I am interested in any and all suggestions for quality BOOKS which include:
- firearm history / use during- WWI, WWII and/or
- technical details of firearms discussed and/or
- quality photographs, etc, etc.

As one collector has aptly said, "Before you buy GUNS, buy BOOKS!" Makes sense to me...
Thanks!

Atticus Thraxx · June 1, 2020, 09:26 PM

If you own an Enfield No.4(T) I can’t recommend Peter Laidler’s “An Armourer’s Perspective.303 No.4(T) Sniper Rifle enough. Crazily well detailed. Any book by Ian Skenneton grab. Always full of well researched goodies. Same for anything by Peter Senich on German hardware. Roy Jinks History of Smith and Wesson is good too.

rshaw · June 2, 2020, 03:07 AM

Many thanks!! I have a No5MK4 (Jungle Carbine) but I imagine there are details about more of the Lee Enfield variants in there. I will check out these authors and titles at our local bookstore- they can order from the US will little trouble.

Atticus Thraxx · June 2, 2020, 08:40 AM

An Armourers Perspective was close to $300US last I checked. If don't have the (T) there's not much content for you. If you have the carbine, you would be better served to buy Petrillos "Lee Enfield Number Four Rifles" book and maybe look for Charles Stratton books on Enfields Vols 1-4. None over $20US.
Ian Skenneton's "A Century of Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Rifles would be the one to buy if you have room for only one on your bookshelf. Exhaustive detail. About $80 US.

https://www.amazon.com/British-Enfie.../dp/1882391241

rshaw · June 2, 2020, 01:20 PM

Great!! Many thanks

Looking for information on the No5MK1, but also on the whole series. Looks like Ian Skenneton's book is a good start.

May 31, 2020, 06:24 AM	#1
rshaw Member Join Date: January 23, 2017 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 94	Suggestions for BOOKS? Hi All, I am interested in any and all suggestions for quality BOOKS which include: - firearm history / use during- WWI, WWII and/or - technical details of firearms discussed and/or - quality photographs, etc, etc. As one collector has aptly said, "Before you buy GUNS, buy BOOKS!" Makes sense to me... Thanks! __________________ Enjoying any firearm is like staying happily married- take her out on a regular basis, treat her with respect and pay attention to proper maintenance. RShaw, Venlo, the Netherlands

June 1, 2020, 09:26 PM	#2
Atticus Thraxx Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2007 Location: Yolo County CA Posts: 314	If you own an Enfield No.4(T) I can’t recommend Peter Laidler’s “An Armourer’s Perspective.303 No.4(T) Sniper Rifle enough. Crazily well detailed. Any book by Ian Skenneton grab. Always full of well researched goodies. Same for anything by Peter Senich on German hardware. Roy Jinks History of Smith and Wesson is good too. __________________ "No Curling in the Squat Rack!" Looking for K98 bolt #5954 and K98 bolt #31942 for trade. DM me if you have a match. Prizes will be awarded!

June 2, 2020, 08:40 AM	#4
Atticus Thraxx Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2007 Location: Yolo County CA Posts: 314	An Armourers Perspective was close to $300US last I checked. If don't have the (T) there's not much content for you. If you have the carbine, you would be better served to buy Petrillos "Lee Enfield Number Four Rifles" book and maybe look for Charles Stratton books on Enfields Vols 1-4. None over $20US. Ian Skenneton's "A Century of Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Rifles would be the one to buy if you have room for only one on your bookshelf. Exhaustive detail. About $80 US. https://www.amazon.com/British-Enfie.../dp/1882391241 __________________ "No Curling in the Squat Rack!" Looking for K98 bolt #5954 and K98 bolt #31942 for trade. DM me if you have a match. Prizes will be awarded!

June 2, 2020, 01:20 PM	#5
rshaw Member Join Date: January 23, 2017 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 94	Great!! Many thanks Looking for information on the No5MK1, but also on the whole series. Looks like Ian Skenneton's book is a good start. Last edited by rshaw; June 2, 2020 at 01:35 PM.

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June 2, 2020, 03:07 AM	#3
rshaw Member Join Date: January 23, 2017 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 94	Many thanks!! I have a No5MK4 (Jungle Carbine) but I imagine there are details about more of the Lee Enfield variants in there. I will check out these authors and titles at our local bookstore- they can order from the US will little trouble.