We are proud to present an excellent selection of important and useful reference books for the arms collector and historian.
     Nearly all are out of print. Many are first editions. Some show gentle to moderate use, and may have previous owner's name etc on inside cover or flyleaf, maybe a few smudges on pages, etc, but are good sound copies. Dustjackets, if present, may have some torn or repaired spots. Especially go or heavily used copies will be noted as such. New books are clearly identified.

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Gun Collector's Reference Books

Gun Collector's Periodicals/Magaziness

Arms Collectors' Reference Books

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12406 Marksmanship in the U.S. Army - A History of Medals, Shooting Programs, and Training by William K. Emerson, 264 pages 9.2" x 12.3" Featuring hundreds of black-and-white illustrations of marksmanship medals, prizes, and badges, plus a special full-color section, this encyclopedia of U.S. Army shooting awards and training program rewards is a must-have for military historians and collectors. Emerson details weapons training from the 1850s to the present, gathering this information for the first time in a single volume. Emerson highlights the philosophies behind army marksmanship and documents the awards, prizes, and badges bestowed upon the War Department’s most elite shooters, artillerymen, and swordsmen. Proficiency training discussed in this book includes the use of sabers, cannons, sea mines, bayonets, tank weapons, aerial gunnery, bombs, and other weapons. Emerson integrates discussion of the criteria, people, and rationale behind each award into this historical account. Emphasis on national rifle and pistol matches, the history of selected army and NRA trophies, and significant players in the army’s weapons training development enhances the comprehensive appeal of this contribution to military history by this experienced author. New condition. List price $64.95 special price postpaid for only $58.00 (View Picture)

11419 1917 EDITION- DESCRIPTIONS AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE - U.S. Rifle Caliber .30 Model of 1903 (Form 1923) Revised January 22, 1917. This is one of the standard WW1 era manuals for the M1903 rifle, with blue hard cover binding. Covers are lightly soiled but display nicely. Contents are pretty good except for minor damp staining along the top edge of a few pages. Great for any WW1 display, or of course, a fanatical Springfield collector will want a copy of each edition to track the changes in various details. 80pp 6" x 10" with fold out plates in the back showing how to build Arms Chest or Arms Locker to hold 10 rifles. $95.00 (View Picture)

11414 FRENCH MILITARY WEAPONS 1717-1938 - James.E. Hicks’ definitive study from handguns to howitzers, superbly illustrated with Jandot's detailed drawings. A most valuable reference, there being only one other, a multi volume set, written in French and extremely expensive. This will suffice for all but the most ardent Frogophile. Out of print (and should be republished, just as Hicks' book on U.S. military arms is desperately needed). 281pp 6" x 9". Used, excellent, bright clean copy with good dustjacket. $95.00 (View Picture)

11413 U.S. MILITARY FIREARMS 1776-1956, JAMES E. HICKS - My favorite U.S. Martial arms reference book. Approx 212 pages about 88 of them being the unsurpassed detailed line drawings by Andre Jandot. The drawings bring out details not found anywhere else and are most useful for identifying parts and doing restoration work. This is 1962 edition but essentially same as the earlier 1957 edition with the same title, and the 1946 version "Notes on United States Ordnance, Volume 1". This book desperately needs to be reprinted. Used, fine copy, nice and clean, with fair to good dustjacket. $75.00 (View Picture)

11412 THE IDENTIFICATION OF FIREARMS AND FORENSIC BALLISTICS - Major Sir Gerald Burrard, 217 pages 6" x 9" hardbound. Excellent with nice dustjacket. First American edition (1962) of the 3rd English edition (1954?). In this classic work on the subject, Major Gerald Burrard disucsses "the fundamental essentials of firearms and ballistics which are of forensic importance." First published in 1934, this volume details the processes involved in the identification of individual firearms by means of microscopic examination of fired bullets and cartridge cases. The revised edition contains a description of the theory of "family likeness" in firearms identification, updated information on shotgun cartridges and their components, and suggestions for the identification of partially burnt powder grains by means of the microscope. $30.00 (View Picture)

11411 HATCHER'S NOTEBOOK - 1952 edition of this classic reference. 488 pages 6" x 9", hardbound. In addition to being a Major General in the Army Ordnance Corps, Hatcher was personal friends with many of the giants in the firearms world, head of the NRA technical branch and personally involved with many aspects of the events and arms he describes in this book. This is loaded with questions and answers about guns that most of us have never even thought to ask, let alone answer. What happens when you shoot a bullet straight up? (The test results are described, not some academic theory). Excellent accounts of the adoption of the M1917 rifle, and the Pedersen device. The most comprehensive data on problems with the "low number" M1903 receivers. Maybe not quite as exciting as a Tom Clancy novel, but a really fascinating book for anyone seriously interested in guns. Used, VG-fine with some brown spotting on the paper. $32.00 (View Picture)

11410 FIREARMS INVESTIGATION, IDENTIFICATION AND EVIDENCE - Julian S. Hatcher, Frank Jury and Jac Weller, 2nd edition printed in 1977. 536 pages 6" x 9" hardbound. Originally written in 1935 by then Major (later Major General) with the Ordnance Department of the Army with a foreword by J. Edgar Hoover. Almost 500 illustrations. Provides information on investigating crimes committed with firearms, their identification, and preparing for court. Also provides much interesting information on pistols and revolvers , their ammunition, ballistics and use. Hatcher went on to be head of the NRA, and is also author of the highly respected "Hatcher's Notebook," one of the most interesting books on firearms technical details you will find. Used excellent. $55.00 (View Picture)

11409 U.S. SWORD BAYONETS 1847-1865 - Rollin V. Davis, 1962, 36 pages 8.5" x 11" soft cover. This is the ONLY detailed study of the various "sword bayonets" used during the Civil War, with detailed descriptions, measurements, markings, and historical data. Comes with copy of the four page 1972 addendum. This is excellent at what it covers, but there remain large numbers of other Civil War era sword bayonets that are often misidentified or unidentified, leaving this a field just begging for a more definitive study. Long out of print, and it took me many years to find a copy. $35.00 (View Picture)

11408 THE AMERICAN BAYONET, 1776-1964, ALBERT N. HARDIN - The classic and still best single volume on American bayonets. Long out of print, and seldom found as owners keep and use their copies. This covers the full range of socket, knife, fencing, trowel, rod and sword bayonets from the Revolutionary War through the earliest of the M7 bayonets. Many photos, drawings, and excellent descriptions. of more than 200 types of bayonets. Sponsored by the Company of Military Historians as a standard reference work in American military history. First copy of this classic we have had in at least 5 years. $225.00 (View Picture)

11235 ROCK ISLAND RIFLE MODEL 1903 - 175 pages 6" x 9" soft cover. The Model 1903 made at Springfield has been thoroughly studied and documented by Brophy and Campbell, but the rifles made at Rock Island have been largely overlooked. Nick Ferris first wrote a book on the Rock Island rifles in 1992, and this expanded and revised version adds much new information discovered since then. He provides detailed coverage of the distinguishing features of RIA rifles and parts, and bayonets, and also extensive coverage on rebuild and inspection markings through the 1970s. The rifles include the original rod bayonet M1903 rifles and those altered to knife bayonet, then those made with knife bayonets and chambered for .30-06 ammunition up through the end of production in 1913, the resumption of production during WW1 and even Springfield's use of Rock Island marked receivers 1927-29.. Of course he covers most of the accessories and appendages as well. Every U.S. martial arms collector who has, or will be buying, a Model 1903 by Rock Island should have a copy of this. $22.95 (View Picture)

9202 THE RUDOLPH J. NUNNEMACHER COLLECTION OF PROJECTILE ARMS - by John Metschl. This is a two volume reprint of the Milwaukee Public Museum Bulletin of 1928 published by Greenwood in 1970. Volume 1 has 414 pages of longarms ranging from the earliest matchlocks through the WW1 era, and Volume II has another 602 pages of handguns. Format is mostly group photos of items keyed to descriptions or each item that provide details on markings, special features, etc. While subsequent specialized works are better on details or specific fields, the cope of this collection is truly amazing, and these volumes serve as excellent sources for identification of arms you are not familiar with. Appendices include an alphabetical listing of firearms patent holders and their patent numbers which is handy for tracking down further details; a listing of American makers (Sellers is much more complete); and an good glossary, and an thorough index. Excellent condition, the two volume set only $65.00 (View Picture)

9201 CATALOG OF THE ORDNANCE MUSEUM, U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY [1929] - Prepared by Lt. Col. Earl McFarland, then professor of Ordnance and Gunnery at West Point. 266pp 6" x 9" soft covers. Sections include Misc Indian, Filipino & Chinese material 34 pages; Small Arms 66pp; flags 30pp; ammunition 32pp; machine guns & automatic weapons 14pp; Artillery models 14pp; Cannon 12pp; Miscellaneous 14pp; Models showing manufacture of Ordnance material 6pp; and some appendices. Photos of some items. Used, somewhat dirty, but an excellent insight into what was in the USMA museum then. $45.00 (View Picture)

9200 BANNERMAN CATALOG- 1966 (FINAL EDITION) - Francis Bannerman Sons were the leading surplus dealers of the era from 1865 through 1960, with their inventory ranging from huge cannons to buttons, with literally tons of stuff filling their "Island Arsenal" warehouse and their store at 501 Broadway. All the Bannerman catalogs are similar, with many of the items included (without prices) for decades, but always great reading. Yellowing on the edges and a bit soiled and spotted. Comes with some old documents (updates, orders and replies) from the 1960s when Jim Hogan was running the business out of the Long Island address. Ah, the good old days.… $35.00 (View Picture)

9199 BANNERMAN CATALOG- 1936 (HARDBOUND) - Francis Bannerman Sons were the leading surplus dealers of the era from 1865 through 1960, with their inventory ranging from huge cannons to buttons, with literally tons of stuff filling their "Island Arsenal" warehouse and their store at 501 Broadway. All the Bannerman catalogs are similar, with many of the items included (without prices) for decades, but always great reading. This one has hard cover which I believe was sold that way by Bannerman, but it may be a later owner's custom work for his library. About excellent except former owner's name inside cover. $95.00 (View Picture)

9198 BANNERMAN CATALOG- 1907 (REPRINT) - Francis Bannerman Sons were the leading surplus dealers of the era from 1865 through 1960, with their inventory ranging from huge cannons to buttons, with literally tons of stuff filling their "Island Arsenal" warehouse and their store at 501 Broadway. All the Bannerman catalogs are similar, with many of the items included (without prices) for decades, but always great reading. This is an old reprint that now looks like it is old (and ratty) enough to be an original. Pages yellowed and stained, covers loose and portion of spine missing. $10.00 (View Picture)

9197 HANDBOOK OF AMERICAN COAST ARTILLERY MATERIAL, 1923 - Ordnance Department Document 2042 prepared in the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, June 1922. Hardbound 513pp 6" x 9". A treasure trove of info on artillery history, manufacture, mounting and use with lots of illustrations, mainly detailed line drawings, many with detailed dimensions (in case you want to forge, cast and machine a 16" gun in your backyard). 143 pages devoted to history of development of artillery; 77 to the design and manufacture of a great seacoast gun (VERY impressive accomplishments); 267 pages of detailed descriptions of American seacoast guns and mounts (3" through 16"); followed by tables of miscellaneous data. Former owners names neatly marked inside cover, otherwise good clean copy, overall fine-excellent. $95.00 (View Picture)

9196 FIELD ARTILLERY MATERIEL - James P. Kelly, 1st Lt, FA. 1920. 375 pp 5" x 7.5" with many, many illustrations, mostly detailed drawings taken from official manuals. Covers American, French and British 3" (75mm) field guns, 155mm Howitzer GPF; fire control instruments, signal equipment and small arms used by the field artillery (M1911 pistol, BAAAAR, and .30 BMG). This book includes details not readily available to the collector anywhere else. Fuzes, ammunition details, carriage details, sights, range finders, camp telephones, etc are all included. To duplicate the info in this book you would need a whole shelf of manuals, most of which are simply not available anywhere. I like this one a lot, and know you will too. Overall fine except front hinge weak. $85.00 (View Picture)

9192 THE BLACK RIFLE: M16 RETROSPECTIVE - Blake Stevens and Edward Ezell, Collector Grade, 1992, 400 pp 8.5" x 11". The classic and so far definitive study of the much (and perhaps deservedly) maligned M16 rifles by two true experts done with great thoroughness and attention to details that collectors and arms experts will appreciate. Beyond just the M16 story, this also touches on many of the abortive attempts to develop other gee-whiz type weapons. Covers not just American, but also other countries versions. Used copy, but darn near new condition. $45.00 (View Picture)

9191 THE POST WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER - Don Wilkerson first edition, 1978, 151pp 8" x 10.5" with embossed leatherette cover. Excellent study of the Colts that are more accessible to collectors who have not yet hit the lottery. Well illustrated, many in color. Used fine. Signed by author, inscribed to former owner. $95.00 (View Picture)

9190 CIVIL WAR GUNS - William B. Edwards pioneering 1962 study, 444 pages with many excellent illustrations. This covers U.S. and Confederate longarms and handguns, both made in the U.S. and imported. Superbly researched, and even after 40 years it remains the best single volume on the subject. Used G-VG with slightly ratty dustjacket $35.00 (View Picture)

9188 EUROPEAN ARMS AND ARMOUR - Charles Henry Ashdown, 1967, 384 pp 6" x 9". This is what you need if you want to know all about what the Knights in shining Armor wore and fought with. Over 450 illustrations show most of the items discussed, and presented in a readable format that can be understood by average person, not just people who know a lot about that stuff already. Used fine with good dustjacket. $29.00 (View Picture)

9187 THE CHI-COM SERIES [VIETNAM WAR WEAPONS] - (First and only volume) by Granville N. Rideout, 1971. 246 pages 8.5" x 11.5" Overall G-VG but edges spotted and stained and dustjacket has spots and stains and dampness wrinkling from storage in a musty basement. The definitive reference work on the Chinese Communist (Chi-Com) and other types of weapons in the Vietnam war from hand grenades to howitzers. Lots of black and white photos and drawings from various sources. Probably the earliest serious reference for Vietnam collectors. Privately published in the time when American veterans were being spat upon as "Baby Killers" by the liberal scum and news media unworthy to eat from their latrines. $95.00 (View Picture)

9186 AMERICAN KNIVES- THE FIRST HISTORY AND COLLECTORS GUIDE - Harold Peterson, 178 page 7" x 9" This is an excellent book, a real pioneer on the subject, by one of the most respected authorities on colonial through modern American arms. Loads of history and background information as well as good illustrations (photos or drawings) of many important variations. While M.H. Cole's books superbly illustrate dozens of minor variations of nearly every U.S. military knife, he provides almost no text to explain the historical significance. Peterson provides the history, and also gets into civilian styles such as Bowies and skinning knives. Contents excellent for reference use, but edges are dirty and spotted, and it is a bit warped from moisture. Still a good user copy, about good. $20.00 (View Picture)

9185 ARMSMEAR: THE SAMUEL COLT BIOOGRAPHY - edited by Henry Barnard, this was published in 1866 as a project commissioned by Samuel Colt's widow. Armsmear was the name of his estate, the title is elaborated as "Armsmear: The Home, The Arm, and the Armory of Samuel Colt. A Memorial." This is NOT a nuts and bolts book explaining guns, but rather devoted to worshipful praise of Sam Colt's endeavors, in the style of mid 19th century authors. This is the reprint edition done by Beinfeld in 1975. Contents VG-fine but paper is spotted and soiled on the edges and the dustjacket is pretty tired and dirty from storage in a musty basement. $95.00 (View Picture)

9184 FOURTEEN OLD GUN CATALOGS - compiled by L.D. Satterlee, the companion to his "Ten Old Gun Catalogs.". This one contains Sharps catalogs for 1859, 1864, 1875, 1876, 1877, 1879, 1880 and Maynard 1885. Marlin Ballard 1888, Stevens1888, Stevens Pope 1902, and Sharps-Rowan testimony. Soft cover about 500 pages 5.2" x 8.2". Edges dirty and spotted, paper starting to yellow. Not a great copy, but full of great information not readily available anywhere else. Overall about fair-good. $20.00 (View Picture)

9183 BOOK OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS - 7th edition 1968, by W.H.B. Smith, updated by Joseph E. Smith. Massive 816 page 6" x 9" reference volume, long out of print and still one of the best around, a worthy companion to Ed Ezell's Handguns of the World. Organized by caliber, and then for each arm of that caliber there is usually a detailed history, lots of mechanical information, often with cutaway drawings, and often disassembly info. Excellent index makes it easy to use. This is usually the book I use to find out about any strange handgun, and I very seldom need to go any further. Used copy with no dustjacket, and somewhat musty odor from storage in a basement, and dirty on the exposed edges. Excellent reference copy you won't wont feel guilty using when you have a little dirt on your hands. Overall about good. $25.00 (View Picture)

9182 REVOLVING ARMS - A.W.F. Taylerson 1967, 123 pp. 6" x 9.5" with numerous excellent illustrations, lengthy index. Full historical and technical examination of revolving-cylinder firearms, from the flintlock to modern military arms, by an acknowledged expert in the field. A more readable and useful overview than his larger three volume series (The Revolver: 1818-1865, 1865-1888, 1888-1915) although for they are better for minute details. A very good copy with fair-good dustacket, but edges of pages slightly dirty. $25.00 (View Picture)

9181 THE REVOLVER 1865-1888 - A. W. F. Taylerson, 1966. 292 pages 9.5" x 6.5" Loads of photos and detailed drawings Detailed and lavishly illustrated study of revolver systems from the period 1865-1888. Very thorough examination of both European and American designs, including some real oddballs. Excellent "Who's Who" section provides biographical/maker data. Highly respected reference, part of a 3 volume series. Overall about G-VG except dirty and yellowing on the edges of the pages. Fair dustjacket $40.00 (View Picture)

9180 GUNS AND THE GUNFIGHTERS : THEY MADE THEIR NAMES WITH A GUN - by the editors of Guns & Ammo magazine. Bonanza Books, 1982. Hardbound 11 1/4" tall x 8 3/4" with good dustjacket. Heavily illustrated with black & white photos. 224pp. Chock full of stories of famous gunfighters from Wild Bill Hickok to Melvin Purvis and much more. Second section deals with the great guns the gunfighters used-the Colt 1851-the Thompson Machine Gun and others. Lots of period drawings and photos, very readable, but accuracy of some statements is suspect. $15.00 (View Picture)

9179 UNITED STATES FIREARMS: THE FIRST CENTURY 1776-1875 - David F. BUTLER, Winchester Press 1971. 249p +index, with good dustjacket. Covers early muskets, muzzle-loading pistols, rifles and ammunition, breech loading rifles and ammunition, single shot cartridge rifles, Springfield single shot breech-loading rifles, repeating firearms. Excellent balance of history and mechanical details, lots of illustrations, especially drawings of ammunition details not readily available elsewhere. Essential reading for a less experienced collector, but eventually you will acquire a few dozen books with more details, but this is the one to start with. $25.00 (View Picture)

15280 Lot of 3 Old Flayderman catalogs (105, 111, 112) - one small size and two large format catalogs from one of the most famous gun dealers in history, the authore of the indispensible "Flaydermans Guide to Antique American Firearms and their Values." While best known for that market niche, Norm is also noteworthy for the tremendous variety of other edged weapons, nautical antiques, militaria and miscellaneous items. Just reading through these is a wonderful education on what collectors may find to be interesting and by judging against values of items you are familiar with, you can get a rough idea of current values. Or, you can cry in your beer over all the neat stuff you missed back then! The lot of three for only $5.00 (View Picture)

15276 COLT ROOT MODEL 1853: AN ILLUSTRATED MONOGRAPH BY JOHN J. FLUCK - 24 pages 8.5” x 11” softcover, published by F. Theodore Dexter in 1950. Used, excellent. An important study for Colt collectors covering one of the lesser known models. $25.00 (View Picture)

15275 COLT DRAGOON PISTOLS: A SAGA OF THE SIX-SHOOTER AND THE TRAILS IT BLAZED - 56 pages 8.5” x 11” with soft covers. Published in 1946 as the second monograph of a series of four on Colt firearms (the first three done by James Serven with Carl Metzger). Much of the material provided the foundation for Serven’s classic “Colt Firearms from 1836.” This one covers all the dragoon models, while others cover the earlier and later models. Well illustrated and incorporates the knowledge of Colts at that stage of arms history research. Although more information is available from later books, this is an important work to complete a compulsive Colt collector’s library. $15.00 (View Picture)

15274 COLT CARTRIDGE PISTOLS: A DETAILED STUDY OF COLT HAND ARMS - from 1868 converted caplocks through automatics- by James S. Serven. 126 pages 8.5” x 11” with soft covers. Published in 1952 as the final monograph of a series of four on Colt firearms (the first three done with Carl Metzger). Much of the material provided the foundation for Serven’s classic “Colt Firearms from 1836.” This one covers all the cartridge guns, while others cover the earlier models. Well illustrated and incorporates the knowledge of Colts at that stage of arms history research. Although more information is available from later books, this is an important work to complete a compulsive Colt collector’s library. SPECIAL DEAL- BUY ALL FOUR FOR ONLY $$0.00 or this one alone for $15.00 (View Picture)

15273 COLT PERCUSSION PISTOLS: A PICTORIAL REVIEW OF MODEL VARIATIONS; FACTS ABOUT THEIR MANUFACTURE & USE - 60 pages 8.5” x 11” with soft covers. Published in 1947 as the third monograph of a series of four on Colt firearms (the first three done by James Serven with Carl Metzger). Much of the material provided the foundation for Serven’s classic “Colt Firearms from 1836.” This one covers all the percussion guns other than Paterson and Dragoon models, while others cover the later models. Well illustrated and incorporates the knowledge of Colts at that stage of arms history research. Although more information is available from later books, this is an important work to complete a compulsive Colt collector’s library. $15.00 (View Picture)

15272 PATERSON PISTOLS: FIRST OF THE FAMOUS REPEATING FIREARMS PATENTED AND PROMOTED BY SAM'L COLT - 31 pages 8.5” x 11” with soft covers. Published in 1946 as the first monograph of a series of four on Colt firearms (the first three done by James Serven with Carl Metzger). Much of the material provided the foundation for Serven’s classic “Colt Firearms from 1836.” This one covers all the Paterson guns, while others cover the later models. Well illustrated and incorporates the knowledge of Colts at that stage of arms history research. Although more information is available from later books, this is an important work to complete a compulsive Colt collector’s library. $15.00 (View Picture)

15270 CATALOG OF A LOAN EXHIBITION OF PERCUSSION COLT REVOLVERS AND CONVERSIONS 1836-1873 - John A. Parsons, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1942. About 40 pages plus another 40 pages of photo plates showing most of the 130 guns in the exhibit. 8" x 11" softcovers. Following Colt's publicity of their centennial in 1937, and publishing of Haven & Belden's book on Colts in 1940, this exhibit in the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art firmly established that collecting Colts was a socially acceptable activity for arms collectors, who had previously been viewed with suspicion as some sort of uncouth barbarian if they ventured into anything newer than knights in shining armor, or gaudily decorated flintlocks and the like. Assisting Parsons in putting together this exhibit were some of the famous names among early arms collectors, and owning one of the Colts from this exhibit is a valuable pedigree. However, opening immediately after the U.S entered WW2, it was not a big a draw to the public as one would have hoped. Used VG with some soiling on the covers and scuffing on the back cover. A scarce booklet as only 1,000 were printed. $65.00 (View Picture)

15268 FIREARMS IN THE CUSTER BATTLE- JOHN PARSONS AND JOHN S. DUMONT - 59 pages 7.5” x 10” with soft covers. First edition published by Stockpole in 1953. A respected, classic work for the Custer addict. Covers are dirty and stained but contents VG although paper is yellowing a bit. $35.00 (View Picture)

15267 COLT FIREARMS: THE ARM OF LAW AND ORDER - 34 pages 7.5” x 10” with gray soft covers embossed with Colt logo and title. Covers are split most of the way at the fold and need to be repaired. I believe this dates to 1929 as it refers to the founding in 1836 and “93 years experience” in making revolvers. Some company history and coverage of manufacturing and highlights several of the current products with order blank in the back. Small piece missing out of back cover, corners are dog eared and edges are worn, and there are three pages that have youthful penmanship additions, but not too distracting. A scarce original Colt document. $35.00 (View Picture)

15266 GIMBEL BROTHER CATALOG ANTIQUE FIREARMS: INCLUDING A COLLECTION OF RARE COLT REVOLVERS - (September1945) 64 pages 7” x 10” softcovers. Oh, to have had a few hundred dollars to invest in the bargains shown here! Gimbels was one of the two or three largest department stores in New York and Philadelphia in the mid 20th century and this was a sale at their flagship 33rd & Broadway store. Cover is stamped “25% discount on all items listed in this catalog” so the Colt Paterson revolving rifle would have been $600 instead of $750….Colt Navies were $40-50 (before discount!); and you had your choice of two Springfield-Lee falling block (“vertical action”) rifles at $30 each or $22.50 after discount. 196 photos showing multiple items including cannons and a suit of armor, swords, flintlocks, etc. Covers stained but contents G-VG. $20.00 (View Picture)

15265 P.J. O'HARE CATALOG "SHOOTING ACCESSORIES FOR RIFLEMEN" - Catalog and price list of large and small bore shooting Number 10- not dated but probably circa 1930s. Overall good condition but edges show use with some corner folding and soiling/scuffing on the covers. 106 pages 6” x 9” loaded with sights, scopes, cleaning gear, gizmos and goodies that shooters “need” to squeeze out the extra point or two. Many Parker-Hale products listed as well as those made by O’Hare. A wonderful item to display with a collection of vintage target rifles. $65.00 (View Picture)

15260 THE 101 RANCH BY ELLSWORTH COLLINGS AND ALMA MILLER ENGLAND - 255 pages 5” x 8” soft cover. Classic account of this historic operation built around the 101 Wild West Show and the ranch that was its origin. Famed performers included Tom Mix, Buck Jones, Hoot Gibson, and black cowboy Bill Pickett. Interesting insights into both show biz and the waning days of the wild west. Previously owned but near new condition. A good read and important background for the west in the late 19th and early 20th century. $12.00 (View Picture)

15241 AUTOMATIC ARMS- MELVIN M. JOHNSON & CHARLES HAVEN - 344 pages 6.5” x 9.5” hardbound. 1941 edition. This is the Melvin M. Johnson, inventor of the Johnson rifle and light machine gun. It is an excellent study by an articulate “insider” with the help of Charles Haven, a well known name to gun collectors for a historical perspective. Topics include history, development, how they work, how to keep them firing, combat use (Johnson was a USMC officer), and then miscellaneous technical issues. Appendices summarize the major types of automatic weapons and ammunition. Large fold out drawings provide cut away drawings of the details of many Colt (Browning) machine guns, Vickers, Hotchikiss, Benet Mercie, Montigny, Chauchat, Lewis, BAR, Thompson and Reising SMGs and the Garand and Jonson rifles. An important, classic work. Used G-VG condition with some scuffing and corners on the covers bent. Printed on cheap wartime high-acid paper which is yellowing and becoming brittle, but overall an above average copy. $45.00 (View Picture)

15240 AMMUNITION: ITS HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT AND USE 1600-1943, - 22 CB cap to 40mm – by Melvin M. Johnson and Charles Haven - 374 pages 6.5” x 9.5” hardbound with excellent dustjacket. First 1943 edition. This is the Melvin M. Johnson of Johnson rifle, as well as being a significant study on its technical merits. This book traces the development of ammunition from the beginning of the paper musket cartridge to the present day. It covers both early and modern pistol or revolver cartridges including foreign as well as American sporting and military cartridges, and includes a discussion of the larger type of fixed ammunition- the .50 caliber, 20mm., 37mm. and 40mm. shells and cartridges used in aircraft, anti-aircraft and anti-tank cannon. There is much useful information which will help the reader to understand the functioning of ammunition and its stoppages in the field, plus very clear discussions of ballistics, sights, etc. Printed on cheap wartime high-acid paper which is yellowing and becoming brittle, but still as nice a copy of this classic as you are likely to find. $65.00 (View Picture)

15239 WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. HIGHLY FINISHED ARMS CATALOG (REPRINT) - 1970 reprint of the October 1897 catalog listing many of the extra cost features available for various Winchester models. 28 pages 5 ¾” x 8 ¾” soft covers. Used near new condition. $12.00 (View Picture)

15238 WINCHESTER PROMOTIONAL ARTS - Graphic, Three-Dimensional and Live Advertising Medium, selections from the Winchester Collection at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. 27 pages 8” x 8” showing broadsides, calendars, artwork, cartridge boards, salesman samples and the Topperweins which were part of Winchester’s advertising campaign. Some color. Introduction by Madis, prepared by Richard Rattenbury. Long out of print. $12.00 (View Picture)

15236 HALL’S MILITARY BREECHLOADERS BY PETER SCHMIDT - 232 pages 8.5” x 11” hardcover. The definitive study on all of the firearms made using John Hall’s innovative breechloading design. Superbly researched, and illustrated with details not shown in any other published works. Also covers the molds and combination powder and ball flasks and tools. Out of print. Previously owned but in as new condition. $195.00 (View Picture)

15235 ORDNANCE 1900-1901 (American Machinist Memories) - 80 pages 8.5” x 11” soft cover. Lindsay reprint of selected articles from The American Machinist in 1900-1901. 17 heavily illustrated articles reprinted from American Machinist magazine reveal the history, design details and/or manufacturing techniques of various types of ordnance from Luger pistols to 12" coastal guns on disappearing carriages. Lots on Krag rifles and the Lee Navy straight pull and even the South African “Long Cecil.” As new condition. $12.00 (View Picture)

15234 RIMFIRE HEADSTAMP GUIDE (PARTS 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 ONLY) - Each part contains 50 sheets, each identifying a specific headstamp. Most pages include not only a drawing of the headstamp in question, but also a listing of the calibers it was used on and a photo of one of the boxes. Top right corner has an alpha-numeric “page number” so they can be filed in an organized manner for later reference. I am told that these were issued on punched paper, and these are on un-punched paper with “ghosts of the punch holes, so I assume they are photocopies of the originals. The first part was issued in 1979 and part 8 in 1983. The lot of six parts for $50.00 (View Picture)

15233 PAUL WAHL’S BIG GUN CATALOG (2 VOLUMES) - This massive work is the size of two telephone books, a total of 1700 pages, containing catalogs from almost every American made (or imported) maker in 1988. 8.5” x 11” softcovers. Used excellent, pages starting to yellpw. $0.00 (View Picture)

15224 HINTS ON REVOLVER SHOOTING BY WALTER WINANS - 130 pages 5” x 7” hardbound with embossed gold title on cover. Red cloth binding slightly faded and has minor spots or staining, but overall good copy. 18 illustrations. Several chapters on target shooting at Bisley but also includes chapters on trick shooting, revolver shooting for ladies, shooting in the dark etc. This is the second (1906) printing of the 1904 First edition. A classic in the handgun field. $75.00 (View Picture)

15223 CIVIL WAR CAVALRY AND ARTILLERY SABERS BY JOHN THILLMAN - The definitive study on the subject, encompassing the regulation and non-regulation patterns, including officers’ and militia models made by more than 40 different makers. Thoroughly researched and skillfully organized this is THE reference for the subject, both for the collector and for the historian seeking context for the weapons in their collection. Unlike some sword books, this one is easy to use, with an excellent introductory section then listings by maker. The table of contents lists the different models covered for each maker, and the index is detailed and makes using this a pleasure. Well illustrated to show details. This is in as new condition. FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ONE! $80.00 (View Picture)

15221 ARMS & ARMOR: From the Permanent Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Helmut Nickel - 64 pages 8.5” x 11” softcover, 1991. 'Nickel, Curator Emeritus of the Department of Arms and Armor, sets forth a rich variety of objects in a handsomely illustrated and informative survey. timed to the opening of new Met galleries showcasing these pieces, among others. Superb photos of masterful works of art executed on various types of arms including armour, helmets, shields, rapiers, swords, halberds, various firearms, from European and oriental sources. Excellent plus condition except for a few scattered bits of text which have been highlighted with a color marker. $15.00 (View Picture)

15220 SIGHTS WEST- SELECTIONS FROM THE WINCHESTER MUSEUM COLLECTION - 80 pages 8.5” x 11” soft cover, published in 1981 by the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in conjunction with the University of Nebraska. Text by the then Winchester Museum curator Richard Rattenbury and his predecessor, Thomas Hall. A nice overview of some of the typical firearms involved with the exploration and settling of the west. Used excellent, almost new condition. $10.00 (View Picture)

15219 WINCHESTER'S NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE CARBINES & OTHER MODEL 1876 DATA- LEWIS YEAROUT - 205 pages 8.5” x 11” softcover. This has a wealth of information that goes far beyond the NWMP aspects in the title. It gets into dates of manufacture, serial numbers shipping dates, accessories, 1 of 1000 grade rifles, etc. A valuable reference for anyone interested in the M1876 “Centennial” model Winchester. Used excellent condition. $45.00 (View Picture)

15217 EXPERIMENTAL WINCHESTERS- INTRODUCTION BY GEORGE MADIS - about 50 pages 8.5” x 11” softcover. Two pages of introductory comments by Winchester guru George Madis and the balance has brown tone copies of blueprints for a wide variety of experimental Winchester designs. These were obtained from retired Winchester workers who had kept them, and the Winchester archives have none of this material as the company ordered all blueprints for non-production items to be destroyed during the depression era as the storage cost/space was being wasted on the useless info, but now priceless to collectors. This little booklet is very scarce. $95.00 (View Picture)

15216 WINCHESTER SHOTSHELLS METALLIC AMMUNITION- A HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF AMMUNITION - 1854-1942. 93 pages 8.5” x 11” softcover- a reprint of a 1943 compilation by G.R. Watrous of information from many sources that is loaded with info about dates and details of various types of ammunition produced by Winchester from 1854 through 1942- different calibers, brands, loads, types of powder, etc. Most is taken from old factory ledgers, salesmen notes, etc, and includes details on the reason for many of the changes. A vital primary reference that I have not seen. This is NOT just a reprint of the Winchester catalog for 1942 or 1943 which is sometimes seen, but an entirely different, and very detailed publication. $65.00 (View Picture)

15214 WINCHESTER MODEL 1200- SEQUENCE OF TAKE DOWN AND ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS - 11 pages 8.5” x 11” soft cover. This is an original circa 1960’s printing of the detailed guide to disassembly and reassembly of the Model 1200 and troubleshooting. Typeset text and photos are used, unlike some earlier models which used draftsman style drawings. Blue cardstock covers are sun faded along the spine. A necessity for anyone doing anything more than basic disassembly for routine cleaning, as well as an important item for someone who collects Winchester shotguns. $15.00 (View Picture)

15213 WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SHOTGUN - SEQUENCE OF TAKE DOWN AND ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS - 102 pages 8.5” x 11” soft cover. This is an original circa 1960 printing of the detailed guide to total disassembly and reassembly of the Model 42 and troubleshooting. Mostly done with draftsman prepared drawings and typed text added. Blue cardstock covers are sun faded along the spine and edges. A necessity for anyone doing anything more than basic disassembly for routine cleaning, as well as an important item for someone who collects these wonderful little guns. $85.00 (View Picture)

15212 WINCHESTER PRODUCT CATALOG JUNE 1923 (REPRINT) - 188 pages 8.5” x 11” soft cover. This is an amazing thing to review! Of the 188 pages, more than 140 pages are devoted to products OTHER THAN guns or ammunition! Following WW1, Winchester decided to try diversifying its product line to inclue all types of sporting goods- knives, axes, fishing gear, roller and ice skates, baseball gloves, paints and varnish, flashlights, tools, hardware, office supplies, etc. You can almost imagine that this was the inspiration for the 1960s operations of Herters which spanned a similar range. A high quality reprint, used excellent condition. $20.00 (View Picture)

15211 REMINGTON-UMC 1911-1912 CATALOG (ORIGINAL) - 186 pages 6” x 9” paper covers. The covers were in poor condition but have been covered with a clear plastic laminate and the covers re-stapled so there is almost no loss of paper. A few other minor repairs done with professional skill. Internal pages are generally good, although corners are a bit dog eared. Paper is in good condition, not brittle and flaking like so much. A scarce early catalog listing the Browning designed Model 10 pump and Model 11 semi-auto shotguns along with other traditional Remington products, and illustrations of parts. Ammunition includes the expected rimfire and centerfire small arms cartridges plus a full line of percussion caps, artillery friction primers, and even artillery ammunition from the 37mm 1 pounder up to 6 inch, plus all sorts of shotshells. $65.00 (View Picture)

15210 MARBLE'S OUTING EQUIPMENT- 1940-41 TRADE CATALOG (REPRINT) - 25 pages 8.5” x 11” softcover photocopy of the original. Includes dozens of different knives, axes, cleaning rods, sights, etc. Covers slightly soiled and scuffed otherwise VG-fine. $8.00 (View Picture)

15209 ECHOES OF IRON IN CONNECTICUT'S NORTHWEST CORNER BY ED KIRBY - 135 pages 8.5” x 11” soft cover published in 1998. Detailed study of the many old sites and the iron making operations which took place in Western Connecticut, along the “Iron Heritage Trail.” Used excellent except for minor tape repair at bottom of spine. Valuable reference on the iron industry which was the key to New England’s industrialization. $50.00 (View Picture)

15190 HEROIC ARMOR OF THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE: FILIPPO NEGROLI AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES - by Stuart Phyrr and Jose Godoy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1998. 358 pages 8.5" x 11" hardcover with loads of illustrations, most in full color. The armor in this book must be seen to be believed, as it is the epitome of the artistic talent of the sculptor, but executed in body and head armor and related pieces. The helmets include grotesque masks and other fantasy creations that would dazzle a Halloween or Mardi Gras designer. the accompanying text is well done and authoritative. A great reference and a real art lover's delight. Used, but near new condition with dustcover protected by plastic cover. $49.00 (View Picture)

15189 AMERICAN SOCKET BAYONETS AND SCABBARDS BY ROBERT M. REILLY - 209 pages 9" x 12" hardbound. Has presentation inscription and autograph by the author. Excellent dustjacket protected by plastic cover. The definitive study of all U.S. military socket bayonets and their scabbards with detailed dimensions and precise drawings. Used excellent except for some color highlighting added to some measurements in the text. An essential reference for any U.S. martial collector. $45.00 (View Picture)

15188 COWBOY AND GUNFIGHTER COLLECTIBLES BY BILL MACKIN - 172 pages 8.5" x 11" hardbound (not the common softcover version) and signed with a presentation inscription and autograph by the author. Used excellent with dustjacket protected by a plastic cover. A superb reference by an advanced collector, organized by the type of item, with some indications of values (as of 1989) as well. Advertising, badges, bits, belts, blankets, branding irons, bridles, coats, chaps, handcuffs, hats, knives, loading tools, ropes, saddles, spurs, stirrups, watch fobs are but a few of the topics, and a maker list finishes up the treasure trove of useful info in this book. $45.00 (View Picture)

15187 WORLD WAR ONE COLLECTORS HANDBOOK (VOLUMES 1 AND 2 IN A SINGLE VOLUME) - by Paul Schulz, Hayes Otoupalik and Dennis Gordon, 110 pages 8.5" x 11" softcover published in 1988. Autographed by Hayes Otoupalik. An encyclopedic coverage of virtually all U.S. military items from WW1, such as weapons, uniforms, insignia, equipment, weapons, miscellaneous and even souvenirs, with photos of most items. An old value guide is included as well. Used Vg condition. A useful reference. $22.00 (View Picture)

15186 THE SUMPTUOUS FLASKE: EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN DECORATED POWDER FLASKS OF THE 16TH TO 19TH CENTURIES - ed. by Herb Houze, this is the catalog of a special exhibit at the Cody Firearms Museum in 1989 which went on for a stay at a prestigious east coast gallery. 158 pages 8.5" x 11" softcover with color photos of most of the objects in the exhibit. Excellent overall except for minor scuffing on the folded edges of the spine. $30.00 (View Picture)

15185 THE ROYAL ARMOURY AT GREENWICH 1515-1649: A HISTORY OF ITS TECHNOLOGY - by Alan Williams and Anthony de Reuck. Royal Armouries Monograph number 4, 140 pages about 7" x 9" softcovers. Covers the metallurgy, tools techniques for construction, decoration etc, and examples of many different armors, including some great ones. $35.00 (View Picture)

15184 CLASSIC TWOFER DEAL! HICKS- U.S. MILITARY FIREARMS AND DUMONT'S FIREARMS IN THE CUSTER BATTLE - Photocopies of two classic gun collector books (done by a deceased collector- we do not approve of copying books!). (1) U.S. Military Firearms 1776-1956 by James E. Hicks and (2) Firearms in the Custer Battle by John E. Parsons and John S. duMont. (1) The Hicks book is my favorite U.S. Martial arms reference book. Approx 210 pages about 88 of them being the unsurpassed detailed line drawings by Andre Jandot. The drawings bring out details not found anywhere else and are most useful for identifying parts and doing restoration work. This is 1957 edition but essentially same as the later 1962 edition with the same title, and the 1946 version "Notes on United States Ordnance, Volume 1". This book desperately needs to be reprinted. The text pages are copied two per page, but the wonderful drawings are full page as in the original. A good using copy. (2) The Parsons & duMont book is an interesting look at the many various types of arms present at the Little Big Horn, including of course the standard issue trapdoor and Colt SAA, but also the privately purchased and secondary martial arms with the good guys and the menagerie of thundersticks (some better, but many worse than the much maligned trapdoor) used by the Sioux warriors. Get smart reading these copies and buy some more gun stuff with the savings. $15.00 (View Picture)

15182 THE AXE BOOK- BY GRANSFORS BRUKS AB, SWEDEN - 36 pages about 6" x 6" with cardstock covers. Published in 1995 as an item to accompany new axes sold by this company. Covers history of axes, diferent types, how they are made, care and use. As new condition. Good reference, or a treasure for the hardcore axe collector. $8.00 (View Picture)

15181 MAUSER RIFLES & PISTOLS BY W.H.B. SMITH - First edition (1964), 236 pages 6" x 9" hardbound. A classic study of the subject with some info on oddball and early variations seldom mentioned in later books on Mausers, so still a worthwhile addition to a library. Used VG, slight shelfwear on the bottom edges otherwise okay. Ratty remnants of a dustjacket included. $25.00 (View Picture)

15180 AMERICAN ARMS AND ARMS MAKERS BY ROBERT E. GARDNER - The pioneering work ont he subject, later expanded upon by others until Frank Sellers' American Gunsmiths became the most comprehensive reference (to date). A 1944 printing of the 1938 edition, 167 pages about 6" x 9" hardbound. Used fine. $35.00 (View Picture)

15179 CATALOG OF A LOAN EXHIBITION OF PERCUSSION COLT REVOLVERS AND CONVERSIONS 1836-1873 - John A. Parsons, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1942. About 40 pages plus another 40 pages of photo plates showing most of the 130 guns in the exhibit. 8" x 11" softcovers. Following Colt's publicity of their centennial in 1937, and publishing of Haven & Belden's book on Colts in 1940, this exhibit in the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art firmly established that collecting Colts was a socially acceptable activity for arms collectors, who had previously been viewed with suspicion as some sort of uncouth barbarian if they ventured into anything newer than knights in shining armor, or gaudily decorated flintlocks and the like. Assisting Parsons in putting together this exhibit were some of the famous names among early arms collectors, and owning one of the Colts from this exhibit is a valuable pedigree. However, opening immediately after the U.S entered WW2, it was not a big a draw to the public as one would have hoped. Used VG with some soiling on the covers. A scarce booklet as only 1,000 were printed. $65.00 (View Picture)

15178 THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF WEAPONS: ARMS & ARMOR FROM PREHISTORY TO THE AGE OF CHIVALRY- - by Ewart Oakeshott. 1994 reprint of the 1960 edition, 359 pages 6" x 9" hardcover. A solidly researched book based on recovered archaeological evidence to verify its findings, and highly respected by students of arms of this era. Used excellent copy. $35.00 (View Picture)

15177 THE STORY OF AMERICAN HUNTING AND FIREARMS- BY THE EDITORS OF OUTDOOR LIFE - 172 pages oversize 11" x 13" hardcover with dustjacket. Overall good condition although dustjacket has some chips and tears. While a number of books have explored the interface between weapons and their effect on military matters, this is the only one I know of that explores the evolving technology and its impact on hunting. Nicely illustrated, and a good readable book. A great introduction for someone considering collecting sporting arms. CHEAP! $5.00 (View Picture)

15176 THE GREAT AMERICAN SHOOTING PRINTS - Oversize about 13" x 16" hardcover, about 175 pages. This book is a panoramic pictorial history of North American hunting as recorded by more than 50 renowned artists of the past century and a half. Among its 80 full color reproductions on quality paper are prints and paintings of upland bird shooting, wildfowling, and the persuit of small and big game. All the great names are represented: J.J.Audubon, A.F.Tait, F.Remington, A.B.Frost, C.M.Russell, F.Benson, C.Rungius, O.Pleissner, M.Reece, A.Bierstadt, and many more. This is a nice book that provides an understanding and appreciation of the context for a collection of sporting arms. It would be easy to make some enlarged copies of appropriate prints to dress up a display of sporting arms. Overall near excellent except the dustjacket has some minor wear and stretching and maybe a few small tears. $29.00 (View Picture)

15175 EUROPEAN FIREARMS (BY THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM) - by J.F. Hayward, published by HMSO 1969, about 100 pagw about 8" x 10" with 40 pages of photo plates, softcover. Intended as a guide to the matchlock through flintlock arms in the Museum's collection, this has some of the best line drawings showing the different lock types of any source I have seen, including both an external view and an internal view to see what makes them tick (or click or snap). Hayward (a noted arms historian) provides an excellent summary of the evolution of the lock types, again among the best I have seen. Then there are descriptions of the major features of the about 75 or so of the Museum's arms, mostly high quality and highly decorated. An important reference for those interested in the finer guns of the earlier period. $15.00 (View Picture)

15174 FIREARMS OF THE CONFEDERACY BY CLAUDE E. FULLER & RICHARD D. STEUART - 1977 reprint of the 1944 classic, 333 pages about 6" x 9" with hard covers. Used fine except for wrinkling of the top inch of most pages caused by dampness, and some rips in the dustjacket. Although there have been many books published more recently on Confederate Arms, this remains an essential reference. $25.00 (View Picture)

15173 ARMS MAKING IN THE CONNECTICUT VALLEY BY FELECIA JOHNSON DEYRUP - A Regional Study of the Economic Development of the Small Arms Industry, 1798-1870 by Felecia Johnson Deyrup. Approx 290 pp 6" x 9". This is the Shumway printing (only 500 copies) of the 1948 original. This important study is an amazing insight into the evolution of the small arms industry in the United States as documented by Springfield Armory, Colt, Whitney, Sharps, Starr, Johnson and others. These innovative men and others developed the system of interchangeable parts, precision measurement, and machine tools. Some of the familiar players migrated from firm to firm, sharing ideas and seeking solutions. Deyrup's research is solid, and based on primary sources. While some deals with costs and wages, etc, the overall focus is squarely on topics of interest to serious gun collectors. Fascinating background, in a book out of print for decades and well worth reprinting. Used excellent with dustjacket protected by a plastic cover. Highly recommended. $149.00 (View Picture)

15172 MODERN MILITARY DICTIONARY WITH SLANG TERMS BY MAC GARBER AND P.S. BOND - 1942 edition. From Abatage to Z-Z Line filling 272 pages (about 6" x 9") with virtually any official military term and loads of military slang expressions as well. Hardcover, printed on cheap wartime paper with tiny margins. A necessity for a serious military historian or researcher to comprehend the lingo of the WW2 era, but of course many terms continued in use from decades, or even centuries earlier. Used VG hardcover. $25.00 (View Picture)

15171 PAGEANT OF THE GUN BY HAROLD L. PETERSON - "A treasury of stories of firearms, their romance and lore, development and use through ten centuries, with 200 photographs." 352 pages about 6" x 9" hardcover with dustjacket protected by plastic cover, so overall excellent condition. Peterson was a major figure in American arms collecting, and head of the National Park Service's arms division, and author of several highly respected works for serious collectors. This one is a bit more eclectic, covering a wider swath of interesting stories he wanted to tell, but would not necessarily fit into the more scholarly books, although their factual basis and detail is up to his usual high standards. A good read, even for someone who is not a gun collector (yet). $12.00 (View Picture)

15168 THE BOOK OF RIFLES, W.H.B. SMITH - Third edition (1963) with 656 pages 6" x 9". Highly respected reference by the same Smith who did the "Small Arms of the World" and assisted by Joseph E. Smith. Organized by country with excellent technical and historical coverage of most military rifles, as well as many civilian models, plus section on ammo and excellent glossary in the back. Very highly recommended reference for any rifle collector. About fine condition except there is a small tear (about 3/8") to the binding at the top of the spine (From Bubba trying to get it out of a jammed bookshelf). $25.00 (View Picture)

15167 THE ULTIMATE SNIPER: AN ADVANCED TRAINING MANUAL FOR MILITARY AND POLICE SNIPERS BY JOHN PLASTER - 453 pages 8.5" x 11" softcover published in 1993. An excellent introduction and summary of all facets of sniping equipment, tactics and employment with a bit of history thrown in as well. Covers both military and law enforcement sniping, unlike most books which are somewhat limited in scope. Well used with soiling and covers curling a bit, but an excellent reading copy. $18.00 (View Picture)

15166 HANDBOOK ON SMALL BORE RIFLE SHOOTING' BY TOWNSEND WHELEN - 11th edition (1947), 76 pages 6" x 9" with paper covers. A great addition to a collection or display of classic .22 rifles, with lots of illustrations showing related gear, or the settings in which these rifles were used (mainly in a target shooting context). These should also provide inspiration for some good display ideas. Published by SAAMI. Cver has a crease on the lower right side, otherwise VG plus condition. $18.00 (View Picture)

15165 COMPLETE GUIDE TO HANDLOADING - Phil Sharpe's pioneering and encyclopedic work on the subject. Third revised and enlarged edition, 1953 including the original 462 pages of the first edition, and a 264 page supplement(with a thorough index). Loaded with info on the early tools, techniques, load data, testing methods as used in the pre-war period when handloading was just becoming popular, and then the supplement taking it into the early 1950s when reloading was becoming a firmly established practice. Collecting the tools of this era would be a most interesting collecting field to compare the various systems invented to allow the shooter to produce accurate ammunition at home cheaply and easily. A valuable reference, even 50 years later, for those interested in loading the older calibers in the traditional ways. Used about fine with a somewhat tired and tattered dustjacket. $45.00 (View Picture)

15164 BOOK OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS - 7th edition 1968, by W.H.B. Smith, updated by Joseph E. Smith. Massive 816 page 6" x 9" reference volume, long out of print and still one of the best around, a worthy companion to Ed Ezell's Handguns of the World. Organized by caliber, and then for each arm of that caliber there is usually a detailed history, lots of mechanical information, often with cutaway drawings, and often disassembly info. Excellent index makes it easy to use. This is usually the book I use to find out about any strange handgun, and I very seldom need to go any further. Used copy with a ratty dustjacket, and a bit of shelf soiling, but otherwise VG. Excellent reference copy you won't wont feel guilty using when you have a little dirt on your hands. $25.00 (View Picture)

15078 The Northwest Gun by Charles E. Hanson - 85 pages 8” x 10” soft covers, published in 1955 by the Nebraska State Historical Society.. . WRITTEN BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE MUSEUM OF THE FUR TRADE in Chadron, Nebraska- way out of the way, but worth the trip! Well illustrated with many photos and lots of solid information about these historically important firearms and how they reached the native American tribes. Used VG-fine except for some spotting and dirt on the covers. $15.00 (View Picture)

15077 SMALL ARMS OF THE WORLD- 11TH EDITION (1977) BY E.C. EZELL - 671 pages in this edition, full of the customary historical information, and detailed data and disassembly/operating info. Used fine condition with slightly tired and chipped dustjacket. This edition has much more on the semi auto and select fire "assault weapon" type arms than previous editions. This is one of the most respected and authoritative books on small arms which went through something like 13 editions. While each has some unique content, any of them are superb references. A beginning collector would do well to read and re-read the historical information at the front to become familiar with different types of arms and their history. $35.00 (View Picture)

14985 1909 Catalog of Springfield Armory Museum- Arms & Accoutrements - Including supplemental information from the 1925 and 1939 catalogs and the National Park Service. An interesting study published in 1995 by Al Frasca and Robert Hill (the Trapdoor gurus!). At least a hundred arms have good photos, and all the arms have a brief description that is a composite from those in the various catalogs, and they also list the current (1995) status- on display, in storage, or other. Only about 10-20% of the Museums arms are on display for the public, the rest are in storage for researchers to examine by appointment. This is great fun to look through and realize the serious thought and effort that went into the many experimental models listed, and also the historic arms such as those “captured from hostiles” in the Indian Wars. Softcover, 182 pages, gently used but close to new condition. $15.00 (View Picture)

14979 NRA ILLUSTRATED FIREARMS ASSEMBLY HANDBOOK- Volumes 1 and 2 covering handguns and longarms. - These are the NRA publications based on the many excellent articles from the American Rifleman on disassembly and assembly and historical background of many of the most popular guns. Volume I has 160 pages and Volume 2 has 176 pages, covering all sorts of stuff from the civil war musket to the M14, Winchester Lever guns to Remington pump shotguns, Fox doubles to Mossberg .22s to Japs and handguns from percussion Colts to Iver Johnson revolvers and Hammerli target pistols. Obviously not every gun ever made is included, but most of those I have ever needed to check has been here. These are probably the first editions (circa early 1960s) of this popular and extremely useful set which has been expanded and rearranged over the years. This edition mixes handguns and longarms in both volumes, while later editions have one for each category. Used G-VG with some greasy fingerprints, so you won’t be the first to soil the pages while taking apart a new addition to your collection. Both volumes for only $18.00 (View Picture)

4873 America's Munitions 1917-1918, Benedict Crowell - Asst Secretary of War and Director of Munitions. 592 pp 6" x 9" with loads of charts, tables, photos. The scarce and extremely valuable reference on WW1 war material. Small arms, ammunition, trench warfare material (grenades, knives, mortars, etc), helmets, artillery, bombs, aircraft (including engines and armament), uniforms and field gear (mess kits, canteens, etc), explosives, communications gear, engineer accomplishments (in CONUS and overseas), horse drawn vehicles, salvage and overhauls operations. For many types of material makers and production quantities are listed. $125.00 (View Picture)

12409 Encyclopedia of United States Army Insignia and Uniforms - William K. Emerson, 680 pages 9.3" x 12.3". This is a massive reference book for researchers, historians, collectors, dealers, and curators. It covers insignia and uniforms of the U.S. Army from 1782 to the present. Before insignia became common, the design of the uniform was especially important in identifying nationality and branch of service. Thus, one-third of this book is devoted to the study of uniforms, and two-thirds covers insignia. The book is divided into 22 sections and 80 chapters that are arranged to allow the identification of like objects (e.g., section 8, Musician's Insignias; chapter 13, "Lyres"; chapter 14, "Bugles, Horns, and Trumpets"). Coverage includes all branches of the army and everything from field clothing to dress uniforms. Insignia and uniforms for chaplains, medical personnel, foreign units, Indians, and women are covered in detail. The text is profusely illustrated with more than 2,000 black-and-white photographs and occasional line drawings. The illustrations are appropriately placed throughout the text and frequently show the items being worn. In an appendix is a well-illustrated seven-page essay on insignia fasteners. The bibliography has 249 listings for books, government documents, periodicals, and catalogs. Also assisting users is a very detailed nine-page index. New condition. List price $135.00 special price- postpaid for only $120.00 (View Picture)

15122 L. D. NIMSCHKE: FIREARMS ENGRAVER by R.L. Wilson - 107 pages 10.5” x 13” hardbound with dustjacket in plastic protector. “The first book on the history of American arms engraving". Includes are Nimschke-engraved firearms by Colt, Winchester, Remington, Sharps, Smith & Wesson, Ballard, Manhattan, Marline, Merwin Hulbert & Co., Spencer, Starr, Tranter, Greener and Whitney, among others. Nimschke was one of 19th Century America's foremost engravers, and his works are truly artistic masterpieces composed on steel instead of canvas or paper. This book includes nearly 100 pages of the “pulled” copies that Nismchke made from his completed projects and more than 40 photos of the actual engraved guns. An invaluable reference, long out of print, from a limited printing of only 200 copies. Overall excellent with just a bit of wear on the plastic protector. $350.00 (View Picture)

15121 BOOK OF THE SPRINGFIELD BY EDWARD C. CROSSMAN - 451 pages 4.5” x 8.5” hardcover. This is the 1932 Samworth edition (not the later 1951 revision or the later reprint) of one of the classic works on the M1903, combining history, technical aspects, accurizing, comparison with other rifles, ammunition, and some all around gun issues. This is on the level of Clark Campbell’s later books and finally maturing as Bill Brophy’s definitive study. Used about good, but paper yellowing, and with a ratty dustjacket. $55.00 (View Picture)

15120 HARPERS FERRY ARMORY AND THE NEW TECHNOLOGY BY MERRITT ROE SMITH - 363 pages 6” x 9” softcover. This is an indispensible book for the collector or student of U.S. military arms history. While the Springfield story is rightfully the highlight of U.S. arms production, the story of Harpers Ferry is vital to a full understanding of the complexity of the process which involved inconsistent Congressional appropriations (with strings attached); organizational issues, personality conflicts, the cussedness and independence of rural agrarians recruited into manufacturing jobs, nepotism and the difference between doing a job and being willing workers. Smith skillfully uncovers the myriad problems that afflicted Harpers Ferry’s site, workers, management and mindset and the oft frustrated efforts of the Ordnance Department to tame their wild stepchild. Used fine except for a dozen or so passages highlighted in color and a few pencil notes on the rear end papers. $15.00 (View Picture)

15118 THE HAWKEN RIFLE: IT’S PLACE IN HISTORY- BY CHARLES HANSON - 104 pages 7” x 10” softcover, 1979 edition, 1988 reprint. A detailed history of the development and use of the Hawken Rifle. Hawken rifles were favorite armaments of mountain men and fur traders on the western frontier in the 19th century. A detailed history of the development and use of the Hawken Rifle. Hawken rifles were favorite armaments of mountain men and fur traders on the western frontier in the 19th century. Used VG-fine. $15.00 (View Picture)

15117 ANTIQUE FIREARMS: THEIR CARE, REPAIR AND RESTORATION -BY RONALD LISTER - 220 page 6" x 9". A very useful and helpful book full of advice for collectors of antique arms. Lots of tips and tricks that could be painful and costly learning experiences without this guidance. I found this to be very helpful when I got started in gun collecting and found myself with some that needed some repairs or restoration....tricks that I still use. Used VG copy with some tape repairs to the dustjacket, and former owners bookplate inside back cover. $12.00 (View Picture)

15100 Lot of 10 Gun Digests - These are for the years 1965, 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1979 and 1984. Used about good to very good. Lots of great articles and info in these.The whole lot for only $50.00 (View Picture)

15099 Lot of 3 Blue Book of Gun Values - 9th, 14th and 18th editions. All are several years old but fun to track the value changes over the years. The lot of 3 for only $8.00 (View Picture)

15098 DIGEST OF U.S. PATENTS RELATING TO BREECH LOADING AND MAGAZINE SMALL ARMS - (Except Revolvers) Granted In The United States From 1836 to 1873, Inclusive. Edited by V.D. Stockbridge. 176 pages about 8.5” x 11” on coated paper, with spine sewn but never mounted in covers or trimmed to final size. Norm Flayderman reprinted a quantity of these in 1963 and had some left which were never finished, and this is one of those. Can be used as is, or a place that does binding (maybe even a Kinkos type place?) can finish it up to look better as a reference book. However, the contents are a superb primary source of information. This Digest is the only existing compilation of the U.S. patents of breech loading and repeating small arms. Originally issued in 1874 in extremely limited edition, surviving copies have been virtually unknown in even the most advanced of arms and weapons libraries. Over 800 patents issued , (excepting revolvers) are covered. Organized by the type of action this greatly facilitates use when identifying oddball items. Info on each includes the patent number, date granted, name, the nature of the claim and one of the detailed drawings showing the feature covered by the patent. A scarce volume- in any configuration. Used excellent. $50.00 (View Picture)

15096 LONGARMS IN AMERICA, VOLUMES 1 AND 2 - (ed. by American Society of Arms Collectors) 1st edition, 1997, 549 pages in Volume 1, 506 pages in volume 2.. Soft covers with coated paper. Many illustrations. This is a collection of articles originally published in Bulletins of the prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors, from presentations and papers written by the individual authors at regular meetings of the Society from 1955 to 1996. The individual authors are well known collectors, researchers, and experts in their fields. Some of the areas covered include Colonial/New England; Pennsylvania/Kentucky; and U.S. martial (a total of 53 different presentations in Volume 1 and 44 more in Volume 2). A wealth of information that is usually unavailable in the normal reference books. Excellent condtion. $55.00 (View Picture)

15095 THE HANDGUN BY GEOFFREY BOOTHROYD - 564 pages plus a detailed index, published in 1970. A comprehensive and detailed study of the evolution of handguns from matchlocks to automatics. The text is illustrated with numerous line drawings, photographs of complete weapons, and even photographs of dismantled weapons showing the component parts. Cutaway sections are also shown. The book covers everything from matchlocks, flintlocks, percussion pistols, revolvers, cartridge revolvers, automatic pistols, and the pistol today, its use and associated equipment.. Over 800 black & white photos, illustrations, & line drawings. An excellent overview for someone starting to get seriously interested in the full spectrum of handgun collecting. This is not some lightweight picture book with some text to fill space, but a serious study with well researched and detailed information. An essential reference for a serious handgun collector or student. Used fair to good with shelf wear, a nick in the cover and some soiling, but a good using copy for a gun collector, even if a bibliophile may want a better copy. $30.00 (View Picture)

15094 DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN MILITARY GOODS DEALERS AND MAKERS 1785-1915 BY BAZELON & MCGUINN. - 360 pages 8.5" x 11" hardbound. Revised edition which has the front 180 pages as a reprint of the earlier edition, followed by their 1995 revised addition with another 180 pages of information, so when using you need to check both sections. pp 8.5" x 11" hardbound. Valuable reference for researching markings on militaria of this period. Comprehensive listing and discussion of the makers and suppliers of military goods in America during the period from ca. 1785 to ca. 1885. Selected contractors are included for the period 1817-1865. This directory also covers selected makers and dealers of military goods in the Confederate States of America. Gently used but looks new. $30.00 (View Picture)

15093 THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FIREARMS BY IAN HOGG - 320 pages 9” x 12” hardcover with good dustjacket. A complete history of hand and and shoulder weapons. Covers most of the great military and sporting guns. A-Z directory of 750 makes and models. Technical glossary and charts. About 500 reference illustrations. On e of Hogg’s numerous coffee table books, but each has their own flavor and all are loaded with good info. Excellent condition. $10.00 (View Picture)

15092 THE PENNSYLVANIA-KENTUCKY RIFLE BY HENRY J. KAUFFMAN - 374 pages 8.5” x 11” hardbound with fair dustjacket. A detailed and fascinating illustrated reference on the origins, evolution, makers, models, design, and decoration of the Famous Pennsylvania and Kentucky Percussion and Flintlock Rifles. With notable gunsmiths, notable examples, histories, biographies, parts, operation, and more. Illustrated with photos and drawings. While there are many other more detailed studies necessary for a full understanding of this specialized collecting field, this single volume is a superb introduction to the subject, and one that every gun collector should read at least once to gain an appreciation of this uniquely American art form and firearm design, and its regional characteristics. A classic in the field. $25.00 (View Picture)

15090 THE WORLD’S GREAT HANDGUNS FROM 1450 TO THE PRESENT DAY BY ROGER FORD - 176 pages 9.5” x 12.5” hardcover with lots of photos and drawings, many in color including a lot of cut aways showing mechanical functioning. An excellent overview “coffee table” type book, that covers not only the classics that are familiar to most collectors. but an extremely large number of lesser known European models for which information is pretty hard to find elsewhere. Previously owned but could pass for new $12.00 (View Picture)

15089 AMERICAN AXES BY HENRY J. KAUFFMAN - 151 pages 8.5” x 1” hardcover published in 1973. The definitive study of the axe in America, including types, history, makers, how to use them, plus stuff you never thought to ask. Former owner’s name on flyleaf otherwise excellent. $22.00 (View Picture)

15088 FIFTEEN YEARS IN THE HAWKEN LODE- JOHN BAIRD; PLUS TRADE RIFLE SKETCH BOOK BY CHARLES HANSON - Baird’s book is an eclectic mix of history of the Hawken rifles, information on making and shooting modern replicas, tales of life on the Rendezvous circuit living the “buckskinner lifestyle). From this first hand information we can better understand some of the usage of the original Hawken rifles, and the men who used them. 120 pages, hardcover with some dirty spots on the cover and light soiling Hanson’s Trade Rifle Sketch Book is 48 pages filled with detailed sketches (near full size) from a number of “trade guns” in the Museum of the Fur Trade collection, including both long guns and pistols. Softcover, ex-library copy. BOTH for only $25.00 (View Picture)

15087 THE COMPLETE AR-15/M16 SOURCE BOOK- WHAT EVERY SHOOTER NEEDS TO KNOW- BY DUNCAN LONG - 224 pages 8.5” x 11” softcover, published in 1992. Loaded with history, details on variations, mechanical operation, accessories, automatic conversions [for historical information only- BATFE will throw your butt in jail if you try to make a full auto!]. Used excellent, a valuable reference for the “black rifle” enthusiast. $25.00 (View Picture)

15086 U.S. MARTIAL .22 RF RIFLES- THOMAS BATHA - An amazingly good little book on the U.S. military .22 training rifles from the earliest to the most recent. Excellent histories, production numbers, recognition features, usage, etc. Highly recommended. 102 pages 6” x 9” softcover. Previously owned but would pass for new. $12.00 (View Picture)

15085 ARMS & ARMOR ANNUAL- ED BY ROBERT HELD - 320 pages 8.5” x 11” softcover, published in 1973. An interesting collection of authoritative articles by outstanding experts on a wide variety of topics ranging from antique armor up to Civil War body armor, and flintlocks, percussion arms, and even volcanic type pistols. Although called an “Annual, this was the only one published. A good reference for those interested in antique arms. Used G-VG condition. $12.00 (View Picture)

15084 STOEGER’S ARMS & AMMUNITION CATALOG NUMBER 31- (1939 WORLD’S FAIR EDITION) - 512 pages about 8.5” x 11” softcover. I am 95% sure this is a reprint edition, but it may be an original. Covers have been covered with a thin plastic laminate material. Besides most of the traditional American makers’ products (Colt, Remington, Winchester, H&R, etc) with parts lists and exploded drawings of most parts, they also list a number of Lugers and other European arms imported exclusively by Stoegers. Plus, they list a wide variety of ammunition, reloading supplies, and gunsmith type tools and some other outdoors type items. A very valuable reference. Used VG. $20.00 (View Picture)

15083 FIREARMS ASSEMBLY 3- THE NRA GUIDE TO RIFLES & SHOTGUNS - This is the NRA publication based on the many excellent features on disassembly and assembly and historical background of many of the most popular handguns. About 264 pages, covering all sorts of stuff from the Civil War musket to the M14, Winchester Lever guns to Remington pump shotguns, Browning doubles to Mossberg .22s, Johnsons to Japs. Obviously not every long arm ever made is included, but nearly every one I have ever needed to check has been here. This is a softcover edition dated 1980, with about 60 pages added over that found in earlier editions. Used fine. $12.00 (View Picture)

15082 AMERICAN BOYS RIFLES 1890-1945, BY JIM PERKINS - 249 pages 7.5" x 10.5" softcover. The definitive study of this interesting collecting specialty which encompasses many makers, some major, and some nearly unknown who supplied a vast array of inexpensive guns that boys grew up using safely for decades. Despite being made in huge numbers, it is hard to find these guns i good condition due to long use by unskilled owners. Nearly every kid 12 and older (and many younger) had their own .22 rifle. This has a lot of good info on the companies, and the many different models. Long out of print and very hard to find. Used G-VG with some soiling and page yellowing, but a great using copy. $95.00 (View Picture)

15076 SMALL ARMS MAKERS by Gardner - Robert E. Gardner- 1963 edition by Bonanza. 378 pages 8.5" x 11" loaded with brief ID and info on tons of makers. Divided into American gun makers, American Edged Weapons and Foreign gun makers and Foreign Edged. Lots of illustrations of older proof and maker marks. The best single volume I have found to look up makers, although a complete library on the subject will include at least a dozen volumes. Used VG except cover is faded/stained, but that is hidden by a very nice dustjacket, pages starting to yellow, but still great reference. Long out of print and hard to find. $45.00 (View Picture)

15074 COLLECTORS ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - by George Neumann and Frank Kravic. 286 pages 8.5" x 11" softcover. "A showcase of 18th Century artifacts from the War for Independence." Emphasis is on arms and equipment of all the participants, with Neumann's usual superb attention to details and accuracy. The bulk of his collection was used at the nations finest Rev War exhibit at Valley Forge. The best single volume reference for a collector with an interest in Rev War items $20.00 (View Picture)

15073 WESTERN MEMORABILIA- CLASSICS EDITION, BY WILLIAM KETCHUM - 256 pages with imitation leather cover, published in 1980. An interesting book that identifies and places some values on an unbelievable variety of relics or artifacts from Indian, Spanish, pioneer, settler, cowboy and even Eskimo cultures. Items range from household items and toys to agricultural and railroad items. $10.00 (View Picture)

15072 SMALL ARMS OF THE SEA SERVICES BY COL. ROBERT H. RANKIN - COL Rankin's classic study covering Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. 227 pp 8.5" x 11" with excellent photos and drawings. Endorsed by the prestigious Company of Military Historians. Covers handguns, longarms and edged weapons. Previously owned but would almost pass for new except for a few minor scratches or scuffs on the dustjacket. $55.00 (View Picture)

15071 THE COLLECTING OF GUNS BY JAMES SERVEN (SLIPCASE EDITION) - A classic and still extremely valuable introduction to the hobby of gun collecting. Complete guide to the collecting of antique arms: The Romance and Adventure of Gun Collecting, Assembling a Collection, Chronology and Evolution of Arms, Kentucky Rifles, Military Rifles and Muskets, Civil War Revolvers, Confederate Arms, Colts, Pepperboxes, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, Derringers, the Rare and Valuable, Cartridges, Care and Repair of Old Guns, Photography, and much more. The chapters are written by many contributors, a veritable who’s who of the most famous arms collectors of the 20th century: William A. Albaugh, Graham Burnside, Dr. J.E. Byrne, James Drummond, John duMont, William Florence, Col. Arcadi Gluckman, James J. Grant, Thomas E. Hall, Leon C. Jackson, Harry C. Knode, Herschel C. Logan, Harry H. Mann, Karl F. Moldenhauer, Harold L. Peterson, William G. Renwick, P.L. Shumaker, Samuel E. Smith, Henry M. Stewart, Jr., and Philip F. Van Cleave in addition to James E. Serven. Every arms collector should own this book and read it at least once. This is the book that first brought gun collecting a level of prominence and respectability for the general public in 1964, where previously arms collectors had been a bunch of rich old guys with suits of armor in their secluded estates. Recommended. This is usually found with a simple brown dustjacket, but this is a special edition furnished with a slipcase. Overall condition is Vg-fine. $22.00 (View Picture)

15070 GUNS OF THE OLD WEST BY CHARLES EDWARD CHAPEL - 306 pages hardbound. Subtitled "The definitive book on the firearms that opened the frontier and conquered the American West." Well researched and comprehensive coverage of all types of guns- military and civilian from the earliest explorers to the end of the frontier around 1900. Most types are illustrated with photos or good line drawings. Good index. While not for the advanced collector, this is an excellent reference for the historian, or writer, of a intermediate collector looking for something to pull all the tidbits of gun info together and put them in context. Used, excellent condition with dustjacket, except for previous owner bookplate on flyleaf. $10.00 (View Picture)

15069 AMERICAN MILITARY INSIGNIA 1800-1851 BY J. DUNCAN CAMPBELL AND EDGAR M. HOWELL - (Smithsonian Institution Bulletin 235, 1993). The definitive study of the topic, covering buckles, hat insignia, gorgets and assorted other insignia used on uniforms of the period. Nearly everything is shown with an excellent photo and details of the origin and use. 124 pages hardbound. Used VG with somewhat soiled covers. $25.00 (View Picture)

15068 THE RIMFIRE CARTRIDGE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA 1857-1984 BY JOHN L. BARBER - 1st edition, 1877 with 221 pages 8.5" x 11" hardbound. A superb study for the serious student or collector of early rimfire cartridges. The histories of 40 companies in the U.S. and Canada that have produced rimfire cartridges form 1857 to 1984.The technical descriptions and photos of the actual specimens, together with their labeled baxes reach deep into the subject, and show for the first time dozens of rarities known only to a few dedicated collector-historians. Thousands of cartridges are ilustrated taken from original boxes. Headstamps, tool marks, case mouth letters and tables of dimensions, and an extensive bibliography. Used excellent with a few sentences highlighted in color on a couple of pages. $35.00 (View Picture)

15067 PISTOLS- A MODERN ENCYCLOPEDIA- HENRY M. STEBBINS - 380 pages, published in 1961. An encyclopedia of pistols and pistol shooting for target shooting, wilderness wandering, and hunting. The authors rate various domestic and foreign pistols and ammunition and review history and design features. A good review and will undoubtedly raise many new thoughts about pistols as you look at newer designs with a fuller understanding of the past. Used excellent with dustjacket that has just a bit of minor soiling. $12.00 (View Picture)

15062 THE AMES SWORD COMPANY 1829-1935, BY JOHN D. HAMILTON - 255 pages hardbound, lots of excellent illustrations. The definitive study of this famous maker of swords and bayonets with lots of info to help identify various products. Used copy overall fine to excellent except the dustjacket is scuffed and worn, say about good. A valuable reference. $45.00 (View Picture)

15041 LOT OF 15 AUCTION CATALOGS- James D. Julia - - Various sales 1990-2005. Beautifully done catalogs from some of the major auction houses specializing in collector arms of all types. These cover everything from WW2 (and some more recent) collectable military and commercial arms back to wheellocks and armor. Tiny pocket pistols to massive African safari pieces and high grade shotguns. Engraved by great artists, or standard issue arms. Flint, percussion, cartridge arms, by Colt, Winchester, Ruger, great European makers, and unknown makers all over the world. Nearly all items are shown in one or more superb full color photos, and accompanied by a detailed description and auction price estimate. When you buy these from the auction house they usually run $50-75 per auction. These are fascinating reading. The “best part” is that since the auctions are all over, you cannot bid on any of these, so your spouse will not get all upset when you look at these. Unfortunately, they all lack any sort of index to easily find items again, so they are more for fun reading than for handy reference, unless you make notes as you go through them. Price includes FREE shipping in the US (and these are HEAVY!!!) for only $65.00 (View Picture)

14809 AMERICAN POLEARMS 1526-1865 by Rodney H. Brown - Published by Norm Flayderman in 1967. 198 pages 6 x 9 inches. The definitive reference on Polearms in America. Polearms (edged weapons for cutting & thrusting, mounted on a long pole) have a long history in America from the Indians, the Vikings, the European explorers and colonists to their Civil War usage as an infantry weapon of last resort – and revival by Union forces for equipping Lancer units. This work is an important study in the field of American military history and weapons. Book sponsored as a Standard Reference Work in American military history by the Company of Military Historians. One hundred and fifty plates with 250 individual items illustrated. Dustjacket wrinkled from dampness and a few pages also are slightly damp-wrinkled, but hardly worth mentioning. $39.00 (View Picture)

14807 UNDERHAMMER GUNS BY HERSCHEL C. LOGAN - 240 pages 8.5” x 11” hardcover, published in 1960. Still the standard reference on this very efficient but little known type muzzle loader. Herschel Logan was a master illustrator as well as a dedicated collector and author. This covers the various types of underhammer guns and shows photos of many (probably hundreds) of examples by different makers, along with identification information on each. Comes with dustjacket that is torn and ratty, but the rest of the book is VG-fine condition. $49.00 (View Picture)

14806 THE HANDGUN BY GEOFFREY BOOTHROYD - 564 pages plus index, published in 1970. A comprehensive and detailed study of the evolution of handguns from matchlocks to automatics. The text is illustrated with numerous line drawings, photographs of complete weapons, and even photographs of dismantled weapons showing the component parts. Cutaway sections are also shown. The book covers everything from matchlocks, flintlocks, percussion pistols, revolvers, cartridge revolvers, automatic pistols, and the pistol today, its use and associated equipment.. Over 800 black & white photos, illustrations, & line drawings. An excellent overview for someone starting to get seriously interested in the full spectrum of handgun collecting. Used fine with dust jacket only having a couple of minor problems. $45.00 (View Picture)

14466 REMINGTON .22 RIMFIRE RIFLES- by John Gyde & Roy Marcot - 376 pages 9.25” x 12.25” hardcover. The definitive study on every model .22 rimfire rifle made by Remington from 1866 to 2006, opening a great new collecting specialty for the first time with detailed histories, and accurate production figures and details on variations. Lavishly illustrated with over a thousand photos of the guns and related items, nearly all in color and large scale to show the details. This is based on over 16 years archival research, and exhaustive study of the rifles themselves. The book has been endorsed by the Remington Society of America and the American Society of Arms Collectors. A fantastic new book, brand new condition. List price $90.00, but our price is $89.00 including insured shipping. $89.00 (View Picture)

10777 35 YEARS SCRAP BOOK OF ANTIQUE ARMS, Volume 2, F. THEODORE DEXTER - Signed by the author. Dexter was a very prominent gun collector in the pre-war era, and this is one of two volumes which provide a very impressive photo catalog of his massive collection. A useful index in the front makes it useful to help identify a broad range of arms, and with each page of photos there are brief descriptions and value estimates (oh, yeah, wish we had bought some then!). Used about good condition with scuffing on the edges of the faux leather covers. A classic early reference. $35.00 (View Picture)

10731 LONGARMS IN AMERICA, VOLUMES 1 AND 2 - (ed. by American Society of Arms Collectors) 1st edition, 1997, 549 pages in Volume 1, 506 pages in volume 2.. Soft covers with coated paper. Many illustrations. This is a collection of articles originally published in Bulletins of the prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors, from presentations and papers written by the individual authors at regular meetings of the Society from 1955 to 1996. The individual authors are well known collectors, researchers, and experts in their fields. Some of the areas covered include Colonial/New England; Pennsylvania/Kentucky; and U.S. martial (a total of 53 different presentations in Volume 1 and 44 more in Volume 2). A wealth of information that is usually unavailable in the normal reference books. Excellent condtion. $55.00 (View Picture)

7854 Troops, targets trapdoors, by James Zupan - 176 pages hardbound 6 x 9 inches, in as new condition. This is the most extensive coverage available on Frankford Arsenal’s reloading equipment issued during the Trapdoor era, with that being the foundation for the later Bench Reloading sets of 1907 and the depriming set of 1917. Interesting not just for the information on the reloading gear, but also on the motivation and factors which influenced the desire for the entire reloading concept in the 1880s, mainly the desire to increase small arms practice ammunition from a mealy 10 rounds per year up to 400 rounds. $45.00 (View Picture)

6515 STANDARD CATALOG OF MILITARY FIREARMS - by Ned Schwing, First Edition (2001) 350 pages 8.5 x 11 inches, soft covers. Used near new condition. A really well done and useful reference covering military weapons from all countries 1870 to the present, including submachine guns and machine guns. Well illustrated (including the most beautiful Colt Single Action Army cavalry model I have ever seen on the cover!). Over 1,000 useful photos and descriptions and a bit of history and value information on about 15,000 different guns. While the prices are a little out of date now, and others would quibble about the prices to start with, this is an EXCELLENT first reference to check out something you see at a show or in your travels. A good one to throw under the seat in the car just to have it handy if you need it. $24.95 (View Picture)

5241 AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS- VOLUME 1 - Revolutionary War Arms- George Moller's superbly researched and detailed study listing exhaustive details of long arms made and used by American military forces. First Edition, 1993, 517 pages 8.5” x 11” hard cover. focuses on the arms used from the early exploratory period throughout the colonial period and the American Revolution. Arranged chronologically, it contains definitive descriptions of the pre-flintlock and flintlock shoulder arms used in North America, and detailed accounts of the development and progression of military regulation shoulder arms of the major colonial powers, from the early eighteenth century through the Revolutionary War. Based on twenty years of research, American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume I, presents previously unpublished information from historical societies and from national, state, and foreign archives. New data on shoulder arms, including their production, detailed specifications, modifications, and alterations, both in Europe and North America, are presented for the first time. There are more than 400 photographs of muskets, rifles, carbines, and other arms. A very scarce and highly sought after title. Part of a projected three (or more) volume set, with only the first two volumes completed, and both out of print and in great demand. Previously owned but like new condition with dustjacket $325.00 (View Picture)

3276 Ordnance Went Up Front- Roy Dunlap - Samworth (publishers of A Rifleman Went to War and With British Snipers to the Reich) first edition 1948, 417 pages about 6 x 9 inches. A superbly interesting book for gun collectors wanting to know the first hand observations on small arms by one of the true experts with the Army Ordnance Corps. Dunlap served as a Sergeant, but was an experienced shooter and gunsmith when he joined the Ordnance Corps in 1942. These are the informed observations of an expert who studied and used the small arms of all the powers of WW2-American, British, Russian, German, Italian and Japanese. This book tells how they handle, shoot and function; their weak points and their strong ones; where they broke and how they could be fixed. Highly accurate and detailed practical and technical information on military small arms and ammunition. Well written and readable, not dry technical analysis. This is a copy that has gotten wet and that has wrinkled and stained the pages and covers so that this is not a good copy for book collectors, but it is fine for gun collectors who wants a reading copy. $29.00 (View Picture)

14808 HANDGUNS OF THE WORLD, E.C. EZELL - Military revolvers and self-loaders from 1870 to 1945. 704pp 8.5" x11" Classic, out of print reference loaded with historical information on development, use, assembly, etc. Every pistol collector needs a copy of this superb reference. Used VG-fine, with slightly lesser condition dustjacket. $65.00 (View Picture)

14720 FIREARMS CURIOSA BY LEWIS WINANT - About 281 pages about 6" x 9" with soiled dustjacket. This is a fascinating book that covers in great deal the extraordinary number of innovative approaches to firearms design over the centuries. Some were practical, or almost practical, combination weapons (e.g.- the Elgiin cutlass pistol), some very clever but limited usefulness (the Nazi belt buckle pistol); and many are truly bizarre attempts at thinking outside the box (flintlock superimposed lad guns, "chain pistols" etc,). Few collectors will ever encounter even one of these items for sale, and probably see only a few outside of major museums or a very advanced private collection. However, it is delightful to read something like this and gain an appreciation for how inventive the human mind is, and how talented artisans can transform thought into working mechanisms. This is a great book for the collector who is tired of looking at ads for greasy surplus rifles and beginning to wonder if there was something really interesting in the gun field to justify another trip to a museum, or gun show, or auction or website. Really cool stuff! $25.00 (View Picture)

14719 THE BOOK OF PISTOLS & REVOLVERS BY W.H.B. SMITH - xxxxx A comprehensive reference work on handguns, dating from the days of the Colt .45 Peacemaker up to the 1960's. Also contains much on technical and ballistics data. Virtually every handgun is illustrated with a black and white photograph. A basic work for anyone interested in the history of hand-held firearms. Castle Books, 1979. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. The W.H.B. Smith Classic completely up-dated by Joseph E. Smith. 816 pages. A large, detailed and very comprehensive volume. Handguns of the world - their identification and operation, illustrations, and descriptions showing history, development, characteristics, manufacturer, construction, parts, functioning, caliber, ammunition, dismounting, and reassembly. A great book. $25.00 (View Picture)

14718 LOT OF 65 SPRINGFIELD RESEARCH SERVICE NEWSLETTERS - Number 35 (October 1985) through 104 (December 2003), less numbers 93, 100 and 101. Published by Frank Mallory, the tireless researcher who ran SRS until shortly before his death in January, 2004, these share detailed results from his research in the National Archives, turning up all sorts of vital information of interest to U.S. martial arms collectors. This ranges from a paragraph to several pages of documents about items manufactured, purchased or modified for military use; items sold off; tests or trials; development work underway, reports or correspondence from arsenals or troops in the field on small arms, etc. Of course, this also includes the listings of serial numbers he painstakingly unearthed during the period covered by the issue (usually quarterly). Number 35 through 55 are about 16 pages with occasional illustrations. Number 56 began the blue cover and glossy paper “magazine” style format officially called “The U.S. Martial Arms Collector,” with numerous photos and illustrations, averaging about 26 pages each. After Issue 56, it is common to find letters from (usually advanced) collectors with queries or opinion, and lengthy replies by Mallory with factual information on the subject. These issues cover the bulk of the existence of SRS, and I can not over emphasize the quantity and quality of the information (even down to the trivia level) which has been laboriously culled from mountains of obscure documents, and simply not available anywhere else. Subscriber list was only a few hundred people at most, so these are seldom found except from estates. If you are a SERIOUS collector of U.S. Martial arms, you really need to own a set of these. Total of 45 of the magazine style and 20 of the newsletter style- all for $300.00
[NOTE: Current issues, produced by Wayne Gagner are available from Springfield Research Service by subscription, along with limited copies of back issues priced at $5 per newsletter or $10 per “Collector.” See their website for details.](View Picture)

14706 ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MODERN FIREARMS PARTS & ASSEMBLY - Prepared by Brownells, this is a MASSIVE (about 10 pound) book with 1059 pages 8.5" x 11" which combines the contents of numerous military manuals and civilian instruction or repair or parts manuals, and tables of dimensions of hundreds of springs, screws and pins for various makers, exploded views, etc. Details disassembly/reassembly instructions for many models. For someone who messes with a lot of different types of modern firearms, this can be a lifesaver. It covers most U.S. military rifles, pistols and shotguns, most Winchesters, Remingtons, H&R, High Standard, Iver Johnson, Mossberg, Marlin, etc. Knowledge is both power and money, and having this info can save you a lot of money and time. First edition was in 1959, and this is the 9th (1966) printing, although contents remain unchanged. Used VG-Fine condition, currently sells for $75 new $55.00 (View Picture)

14705 SMALL ARMS MAKERS - Robert E. Gardner- 1963 edition by Bonanza. 378 pages 8.5" x 11" loaded with brief ID and info on tons of makers. Divided into American gun makers, American Edged Weapons and Foreign gun makers and Foreign Edged. Lots of illustrations of older proof and maker marks. The best single volume I have found to look up makers, although a complete library on the subject will include at least a dozen volumes. Used VG, no dustjacket, pages starting to yellow,