Project 64: The MP5 Submachine Gun Story (Signed/Numbered/First Edition)

Project 64: The MP5 Submachine Gun Story (Signed/Numbered/First Edition)by Frank W. James
Signed by author , dated 1996. Also numbered #159
this volume examines the life history of the MP5 submachine gun and provides a comprehensive study of the MP5\'s development
The Heckler & Koch MP5 is the favored submachine gun for police SWAT and military counter-terrorists teams throughout the western world. It supersedes all other pistol caliber designs, and Project 64 is the life history of this legendary military and police firearm.
This book examines the history of firearms in a general overview, and the development of a special class of weapons: the submachine gun.
Submachine guns were developed just after the beginning of this century and experienced their apogee of popularity during the Second World War. The author contends that had it not been for the introduction of the superb MP5, popularity of the subgun would have waned to a point of unimportance by the close of this century
This is the first comprehensive study of the MP5\'s development and evolution. Illustrated with 64 pages of color photos from some of the world\'s best firearms photographers and a plethora of black-and-white photos, these pictures illustrate and explain never before seen prototype models of the MP5.
This book also explains how to shoot the MP5 properly. Proper care and maintenance of the HK MP5 are examined, as well. Even the unique German-designed R3/3 sling is explained and covered in detail in Project 64.
This book includes a chapter on the number of rounds one MP5 endured during its service in protecting the Kennedy Space Center and the number and nature of the replacement parts necessary to keep it functioning during its extended tour of duty.
Between these pages, the author has assembled a mass of essential information for all users, owners, collectors and admirers of the most successful submachine gun since World War II. No military weapons library would be complete without this volume.
Of interest is the fact that Hechler & Koch attempted to come up with a better design than the MP5 several years ago. The project ultimately was abandoned for reasons outlined in these pages.
Signed by author , dated 1996. Also numbered #159
Charger Books\"First Printing: February 1996\"Hardcover207 pages11.25\" x 8.75\" x .75\"0937752150