SUBJECT: BOOKLET, JAPANESE SUBMACHING GUNS
GREETINGS:
My manuscript on Japanese machine guns “Dragons of Fire” is progressing somewhat
slowly.
It is exhausting work with the many subjects of research and limited
documentation; all to be
sorted between fact and supposition There have been past authors who have copied
documents
and added their own conjecture which just increases the distance between “what
is” and ”what
isn’t”.
I have finished my section on submachine guns and decided to release it in
booklet form in
advance of the complete works. Being in my fourth quarter, I feel it is
important to publicize some
of those sections I have completed for the interested to absorb.
This section starts with the beginning in the 1920’s when the Japanese military
directed some
attention toward the need/use of the submachine gun. They obtained samples of
foreign
weapons and captured specimens from their wars with China for research and
study. It continues
into the first prototypes by Tokyo Artillery Arsenal and proceeds forward with
the Kijiro Nambu
designs and his company’s presentation, trials and into production of the final
design fitting the
military need. There are some interesting features along the way; some new, some
not. All are
detailed and explained with sketches and patents.
The booklet contains 74 pages of the history, classification of various models,
patterns and types
accompanied by specifications. There are over 100 photos and sketches; some in
color. Several
patents are also included for the reference along with Government documents and
eyewitness
accounts. Serial numbering and dating of prototypes and production weapons are
presented
from an evidence documented database.
It will be autographed, serial numbered and dated. If the above is of your
interest, it is ready for shipment at $36.00 prepaid within the U.S. I accept
PayPal, money order
and checks which may be sent to the address below.
For any questions you can contact me at wmpe@dragonsoffire.com
I THANK YOU KINDLY:
wlliam m.p. EASTERLY
P.O. BOX 2814
SAN JUAN, TX. 78589-2814 U.S.A.