M1903 Springfield Rifle

Leroy Thompson has trained and advised military and police special operations units around the world, focusing especially on the tactical use of firearms. He is the author of more than 50 books.Steve Noon attended art college in Cornwall and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. Steve has illustrated over 70 books for Osprey.Alan Gilliland is a writer, illustrator and publisher who has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles. He won 19 awards over 19 years as the graphics editor of the Daily Telegraph.

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This is a real labour of love. The book is beautifully written, carefully researched and well supported by a plethora of detailed schematics, period and present day photographs and lavish, specially commissioned original colour paintings by Osprey veteran Steve Noon. This book should be part of any Osprey collection and is, I dare say, Thompson's best book to date. - Military Modelcraft International The Weapon Series by Osprey continues to get better with each new release and this latest work full of anecdotal references supported by illustrations hits the mark. - Gun Mart