Internal Ballistics (1889)

Internal Ballistics is a pioneering book in the field of firearm engineering, written by James Atkinson Longridge and first published in 1889. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of internal ballistics, which is the study of the behavior of a bullet inside the barrel of a firearm. Longridge’s work is a detailed examination of the factors that influence the performance of a bullet in flight, including the pressure and temperature inside the barrel, the shape and size of the bullet, and the composition of the propellant. The book also explores the effects of various design features of firearms, such as the length and diameter of the barrel, on the performance of the bullet.Internal Ballistics is a seminal work that has been widely cited and referenced by subsequent researchers in the field of firearm engineering. It is considered an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of firearms and their ammunition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.