8 x 11\", 94 pages. This book was written to be a handbook for those interested in the design and construction of submachine guns. The first section on submachine gun history and design characteristics includes chapters on Future Trends, Historical Notes, Basic Requirements and Design. The second section covers ammunition. The final section includes working drawings of two of the most functional and easiest to build SMGs the Sten MkII and the PPSh 41.