BotR Book Review "Chassepot to FAMAS".
France
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12m
The Chap takes a look at Ian McCollum's first book on his favourite subject. There is of course much praise for Ian's efforts not only to bring more understanding of French firearms to the average collector but also to dispel some of the more negative stereotypes associated with them. There are nonetheless a few minor niggles, because you can't please everyone ;-)
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