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The grim reaper it would be safe to say that the ak47 rifle and its many variants have been indirectly responsible for incalculable military and civilian casualties. Thus, few examples have been available for study in the west. Ak47 grim reaper revised and expanded second edition. The ak was manufactured officially in some 30 countries though it is reported that the rifle has been unofficially copied and produced by many other countries. There are 1,086 pages of information and a large number of high quality detailed photographs of various weapons and military photographs. Ak47 is by far the most detailed history of the ak47 and the kalashnikov variants that have been manufactured all around the world, including commercial versions in the united states. The best, imo kalashnikov, the arms and the man edward ezell excellent the ak47 and ak74 kalashnikov rifles joe poyer pretty good guns and ammo complete book of the ak47 its a magazine, but good. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico is considered by many as the definitive collectors book on the ak platform. The most comprehensive ak book to date, this wellresearched work covers. Ak 47, the grim reaper more photos, more information, more book. Covered are ak type rifles and production from over 19 countries with detailed photographs of features, markings and detailed text descriptions. The grim reaper hardcover march 23 2016 by frank iannamico author 4. The grim reaper it would be safe to say that the ak47 rifle and its many.
If you are looking for a single reference book on the ak47 for your library, this is hands down the best choice. The best, imo kalashnikov, the arms and the man edward ezell excellent the ak 47 and ak 74 kalashnikov rifles joe poyer pretty good guns and ammo complete book of the ak 47 its a magazine, but good. This is a very large and thorough book on the history of the ak47 and all its facets. It makes identifying the exact model of the rifle by country and by version of the rifle a cinch. This book is outstanding in all regards, and is quickly becoming the new standard in ak related reference works. This is a very large and thorough book on the history of the ak 47 and all its facets. Ot begins with a section on soviet development of the ak rifle starting at the type 1 and proceeding through the milledreceiver type 2 and 3, the akm. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico and a great. Jan 06, 2019 as good as iannamicos book is, the serious ak enthusiast will still want to also have copies of the other two good ak reference books on the market. I was at the ogca show this weekend and picked up the brand new book ak 47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico, and this is the granddaddy of all current ak book at 868 pages of everything you wanted to know about the ak4774 and then some. The kalashnikov encyclopedia a three volume set the. There have been many books published about the kalashnikov assault rifles, but. The grim reaper cannot match roodhorsts kalashnikov encyclopedia sheer volume of odd variants covered, not does it match or attempt to match the technical and developmental information in.
Frank iannamicos recently published ak47 the grim reaper is an excellent resource for ak collectors and enthusiasts. Ak 47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico hardcover, 868 pages, published 2009. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico, hardcover. The grim reaper it would be safe to say that the ak 47 rifle and its many variants have been indirectly responsible for incalculable military and civilian casualties. Over 1,100 printed pages covering the ak rifle and its many variants that have been manufactured in over 19 countries.
Photographs and information from this document have been included in frank iannamicos book, ak 47. An entire section devoted to rifles you can actually get your hands on instead of the usual military only versions. It was published by chipotle publishing and has a total of 1086 pages in the book. Photographs and information from this document have been included in frank iannamicos book, ak47. Focus on all of the contries that have produced the ak series. The expanded second edition of frank iannamicos ak47. There have been no known exports of the north korean type 88. Jun 19, 2014 the grim reaper second edition book by frank iannamico is, hands down, my number one recommendation and i say that based on owning somewhere over a dozen books on the ak rifle. Pretty much will answer most of all the questions you can come up with. Ak47 the grim reaper 2nd edition, a larger edition with more information than the first. Ak 47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It covers all the production ak variants from about a dozen countries, which include virtually every type of ak that will be encountered. Ak 47 the grim reaper hardcover january 1, 2009 by see product page author 4. The grim reaper, 2nd edition by frank iannamico 2016, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
This book is most definitive study on kalashnikov pattern rifles to date. The book covers everything you can think of that is used on the ak. I suppose the stock art was inspired by frank iannamicos title for his excellent book ak47 the grim reaper. Its about eleven or twelve weeks and has both book and practical studies, as well as afterhours work in the library. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico 9780982391808. If you do not read them and get banned then its not anyones fault but your own. Excellent shooter and needless to say the art work on the stocks gets attention. Grim reaping the grim reaper series book 1 free download book. This is the second edition of the ak 47 the grim reaper. The expanded second edition of frank iannamico s ak47.
Dec 15, 2011 frank iannamicos recently published ak47 the grim reaper is an excellent resource for ak collectors and enthusiasts. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico, hardcover barnes. Covered in detailed text and photographs are the many military ak rifle variants from around the world. This book is outstanding in all regards, and is quickly becoming the new standard in akrelated reference works. I only have the first book and am interested in seeing how the corrections turned out in the second book. If you are a gun enthusiast or just have an interest in the ak rifles this book is a must have. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The grim reaper is a hefty 1100page tome which tackles the ambition goal of being a single reference for all things kalashnikov. I own the 1st edition of the book and decided to get the 2nd edition as well. With 1100 plus pages, it covers the complete series of the ak rifles country by country, and is illustrated with photos that examine the most minute details. The grim reaper cannot match roodhorsts kalashnikov encyclopedia sheer volume of odd variants covered, not does it match or attempt to match the technical and developmental. The title of this book is ak47 and it was written by frank iannamico. By dave s on nov 23, 20 i was looking for a first edition of the grim reaper but of course they are no longer in publication and if anyone have inquired about a used copy you know what price they were demanding.
May 19, 2017 this is a very large and thorough book on the history of the ak 47 and all its facets. Marvel legends grim reaper comic book hero action figures. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Incredibly, author frank iannamico was able to expand his original work to over 1,100 pages in the second edition, which was scheduled to be published in the summer of 20. Its back, with more pages, more information and more photographs. By dave s on nov 23, 20 i was looking for a first edition of the grim reaper but of course they are no longer in publication and if anyone have inquired about a. Ak 47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico goodreads. The grim reaper second edition book by frank iannamico is, hands down, my number one recommendation and i say that based on owning somewhere over a dozen books on the ak rifle. I remembered that the ak47 was invented by a bustedup russian sergeant during world war ii. The first version of the book was very good and with the second he improved the guidance and increased the number of photos. If you are looking for a single reference book on the ak 47 for your library, this is hands down the best choice. Ak 47 the grim reaper 9780982391808 by see product page and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
As good as iannamicos book is, the serious ak enthusiast will still want to also have copies of the other two good ak reference books on the market. Includes an indepth study of the many variations of the civilian semiautomaticonly ak style rifles that have become very popular in the united states. This is the definitive collectors book on the ak series of firearms. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico hardcover, 868 pages, published 2009.
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