Firearms Developed and Manufactured in Southern Africa
Firearms: Developed and Manufactured in Southern Africa 1949–2000 is the definitive reference work documenting the evolution of firearm design, development and manufacture in Southern Africa during the second half of the twentieth century. Covering the period from 1949 to 2000, this comprehensive volume provides an in-depth historical and technical record of the region’s firearms industry, making it an indispensable resource for collectors, historians, researchers and shooting enthusiasts.
Edited by Chas Lotter and published by the Pretoria Arms and Ammunition Association (PAAA), the book examines military, sporting, commercial and specialist firearms produced by many of Southern Africa’s leading manufacturers. Featured companies include Musgrave, Truvelo, Vektor, Lyttelton Engineering, Armsel, Republic Arms, Milkor and numerous other influential firms that shaped the region’s firearms heritage.
Extensively illustrated with high-quality colour photographs, the volume combines detailed technical specifications with historical context, offering valuable insights into the development, production and use of these firearms. Its thorough research and authoritative content have established it as one of the most important modern reference books on Southern African firearms.
This is the First Edition, First Impression, published in February 2017.
Book Details
- Title: Firearms: Developed and Manufactured in Southern Africa 1949–2000
- Editor: Chas Lotter
- Publisher: Pretoria Arms and Ammunition Association (PAAA)
- Publication Date: February 2017
- Edition: First Edition, First Impression
- Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
- Language: English
- ISBN: 978-0-620-72874-4
Condition
Very Good. Clean, unmarked pages throughout, with a firm, sound binding. The dust jacket and boards show only light shelf wear and minor rubbing to the corners. Overall, this is a well-preserved collector’s copy.
A scarce and increasingly sought-after title, this authoritative reference would make an outstanding addition to any firearms collection, South African military history library, or serious reference collection.
