Last Steel Warrior, The (U.S. M14 Rifle)

The long awaited M14 bible by Frank Iannamico is finally here! With over 400 pages and 537 photos and illustrations, The Last Steel Warrior, M14 book is jam packed with information. Included are the development and research history, the contracts and contractors; The full automatic T-20 Garands, the T44 series prototypes, the competition against the Belgian T48 rifle, M14 magazines, parts, accessories, maintenance, National Match rifles, tactics and marksmanship, sniper use, experimental items, caseless ammunition and NATO ammunition. Read about the M14 rifle's recent resurrection and modernization for duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also included is an in-depth look at the commercial M1A and M14 rifle clones made for the civilian market. Many tips and procedures for shooting and maintaining the M1A and M14 rifles.Many previously unpublished vintage photographs, and other photos from military sources, museums and private collections! 424pp.