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Manual of Small Arms and Special Weapons – British Home Guard Pocket Manual, c. 1943 - A scarce World War II British pocket handbook issued by Bernards Publishers Ltd. and intended for members of the Home Guard and regular service personnel. Designed as a concise field reference, it summarizes a variety of military weapons and equipment commonly encountered during the war. The booklet contains numerous technical diagrams, cutaway illustrations, and explanatory notes covering the construction and operation of various firearms and military devices. Subjects include Colt, Webley, Smith & Wesson, Luger and Mauser pistols and revolvers, the Northover Projector, hand grenades, the Boys anti-tank gun, and other wartime equipment. Part of the popular Bernards wartime pocket-book series, this compact publication served as a practical reference guide and is today a desirable collectible for militaria enthusiasts, WWII historians, and collectors of wartime training literature. Details: * Title: Manual of Small Arms and Special Weapons * Publisher: Bernards Publishers Ltd., London * Date: circa 1943 * Approx. 20 pages including covers * Pocket-size format * Numerous technical illustrations and diagrams * Original printed wrappers Condition: Good condition for age, showing expected handling wear, folding marks, age toning, and minor cover wear.