SMALL ARMS OF WWII: Soviet Union

by Ian McCollum

Small Arms of WWII: Soviet Union follows the highly praised inaugural book in our Second World War series, Small Arms of WWII: USA, and continues Headstamp Publishing’s in-depth look into the myriad of weapons developed and fielded around the globe by the various participants in the Second World War.

This book series fuses historical commentary and meticulous photography to give readers a deeper understanding of the development and fielding of small arms before and during the war. Author Ian McCollum (of Forgotten Weapons) and photographer James Rupley (of Vickers Guide) have teamed up to ensure that this book series delivers valuable historical insight along with a visually detailed presentation that has not been seen before.

The Second World War was a fascinating and dynamic time in the history of firearms – a period when revolvers, bolt-action weapons, and First World War-era designs were commonplace, yet the participants were actively working to simplify production while also increasing the firepower available to individual soldiers. We detail these developments in Small Arms of the WWII.

Small Arms of WWII: Soviet Union covers the following categories of firearms utilized by the various branches of the Soviet military during the Second World War:

  • Handguns,

  • Submachine Guns,

  • Bolt-Action Rifles, Self-Loading Rifles,

  • Sniper Rifles, and

  • Machine Guns,

  • along with a section of miscellaneous items highlighting anti-tank rifles, the Dyakonov rifle grenade launcher, and the ShKAS aircraft machine gun.

Small Arms of WWII: Soviet Union presents this highly curated collection of firearms in never-before-seen detail on larger than life, wide format, full color prints in a premium hardback form.

European Customers Shipping Information

For this book only, we have a new shipping method whereby you can order a book that will ship to you directly from France. The benefits of this shipping method are:

  1. The shipping cost is greatly reduced, and

  2. In most cases, import duties will not be assessed on your purchase.*

* We know of the following exceptions to the "no import duties" statement: Guadeloupe (VAT), La Reunion (VAT), Martinique (VAT), Norway, United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland. Note that all duties remain the sole obligation of the customer/purchaser, and it is possible that a particular location has been left off our list, so please reach out to us if you have any questions.


Small Arms of WWII: Soviet Union (Standard Edition)
$108.00

*** This is a PRE-ORDER item. Printed books are not expected to arrive at our fulfillment center until approximately September 15, 2024; however, this date is only an estimate and is likely to change to some extent. We will strive to post updates on the Updates Page of our website, so please check that page if you have status update questions. All images shown as part of this product launch are digital renderings of the current form of the book; however, some changes may be made to the appearance, content, and page count as we work through the print production process. Credit cards and payment methods will be charged at the time the order is placed. ***

Features:

  • Page count: 492

  • 13" wide by 11" tall (approx.)

  • Commercial quality, section sewn style binding which allows the book to lay flat

  • Full color prints on premium quality photo paper stock

  • Foil stamped, red faux leather hardcover

  • Ribbon page marker

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Small Arms of WWII: Soviet Union (Signature Edition)
$138.00

*** This is a PRE-ORDER item. Printed books are not expected to arrive at our fulfillment center until approximately September 15, 2024; however, this date is only an estimate and is likely to change to some extent. We will strive to post updates on the Updates Page of our website, so please check that page if you have status update questions. All images shown as part of this product launch are digital renderings of the current form of the book; however, some changes may be made to the appearance, content, and page count as we work through the print production process. Credit cards and payment methods will be charged at the time the order is placed. ***

Features:

  • Page count: 492

  • 13" wide by 11" tall (approx.)

  • Commercial quality, section sewn style binding which allows the book to lay flat

  • Full color prints on premium quality photo paper stock

  • Foil stamped, red faux leather hardcover

  • Ribbon page marker

  • Signed by author, Ian McCollum

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Small Arms of WWII: Soviet Union (Slipcase Edition)
$168.00

*** This is a PRE-ORDER item. Printed books are not expected to arrive at our fulfillment center until approximately September 15, 2024; however, this date is only an estimate and is likely to change to some extent. We will strive to post updates on the Updates Page of our website, so please check that page if you have status update questions. All images shown as part of this product launch are digital renderings of the current form of the book; however, some changes may be made to the appearance, content, and page count as we work through the print production process. Credit cards and payment methods will be charged at the time the order is placed. ***

Features:

  • Page count: 492

  • 13" wide by 11" tall (approx.)

  • Commercial quality, section sewn style binding which allows the book to lay flat

  • Full color prints on premium quality photo paper stock

  • Foil stamped, red faux leather hardcover

  • Ribbon page marker

  • Ships in a commemorative slipcase

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Small Arms of WWII: Soviet Union (SIGNED SLIPCASE Edition)
$198.00

*** This is a PRE-ORDER item. Printed books are not expected to arrive at our fulfillment center until approximately September 15, 2024; however, this date is only an estimate and is likely to change to some extent. We will strive to post updates on the Updates Page of our website, so please check that page if you have status update questions. All images shown as part of this product launch are digital renderings of the current form of the book; however, some changes may be made to the appearance, content, and page count as we work through the print production process. Credit cards and payment methods will be charged at the time the order is placed. ***

Features:

  • Page count: 492

  • 13" wide by 11" tall (approx.)

  • Commercial quality, section sewn style binding which allows the book to lay flat

  • Full color prints on premium quality photo paper stock

  • Foil stamped, red faux leather hardcover

  • Ribbon page marker

  • Signed by author, Ian McCollum

  • Ships in a commemorative slipcase

Quantity:
Add To Cart