This fascinating book delves into the development and application of experimental processes to help extend the life of gun barrels, particularly in military contexts. The authors explore the pros and cons of different coating substances and textures and examine the evidence from tests and experiments. This book is a great resource for military historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the mechanics of firearms. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.