Jonathan Ferguson
British firearms historian and curator of firearms (Royal Armouries). Specialist in small arms history, forensic firearms analysis, and weapons research; author and media commentator on military and firearms topics.
Books
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1. Thorneycroft To Sa80
A concise, illustrated history tracing the development of British bullpup small arms from early 20th‑century experimental designs to the modern service SA80 family, combining archival research, technical analysis and high‑quality photography to examine prototypes, design evolution, manufacturing and service use; it places each weapon in its political and doctrinal context, compares performance and ergonomics, and discusses the engineering compromises, operational feedback and modernization efforts that shaped the uniquely British approach to bullpup rifles.