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Military Manuals etc. (pre-1940)

Reports and Publications other than FM/TM type

Military Field Manuals, Technical Manuals, etc. (1940-present)

Military Manuals etc. (pre-1940)

**NEW ADDITION** 15556 U.S. Marine Corps Small Wars Manual- 1940 with binder - This carefully thought out manual is a summary of the doctrine and some tactical elements of what later would be used against guerilla warfare and most recently as the Counter Insurgency Manual. This is a superb copy with all the original pages, and cloth covered binder all in excellent condition. Very scarce, and one of the most important doctrinal manuals which formed the core of Marine Corps expeditionary warfare focus for the following half century. $125.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 8946 SOLDIERS HANDBOOK FOR THE RIFLE AND SCORE BOOK - for Special Course C Adapted for the United States Rifle Model of 1917. War Department Document 698, dated November 13, 1917, but printing date on cover is GPO Washington, 1918. Loaded with stuff on positions, sight picture, etc, etc, and sheets to record firing results. Thin brown fabric type cover is curled on the front corners. paper on pages is yellowed, but overall VG-fine. Every M1917 rifle collector needs one of these. $35.00 (View Picture)

15162 U.S. ARMY HANDBOOK OF SUBSISTENCE STORES, 1900 - Published by the Commissary General, 223 pages 5" x 8" with about 30 additional pages of photo plates of various meat cuts. Hard covers. Extensive descriptions of the various food products used by the army, including meat, produce, condiments, coffee (3 types, including Java, which probably accounts for the nickname); boot and toothbrushes, etc. and an appendix showing high and low temperature limits for various items. A superb resource for anyone interested in Army chow, or food history and logistics. Used fine to excellent condition. $29.00 (View Picture)

15157 INFANTRY DRILL REGULATIONS WITH RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP (M1903 AND M1 GARAND) - Military Discipline & Courtesy; Interior Guard Duty and Infantry Pack and Equipment. Published in 1940 by the Military Service Publishing Company, 298 pages about 5" x 8". Used VG-Fine with some soiling and owners name written on title page and the unbound edge. Drill illustrations and the M1 marksmanship sections show Gas Trap Garands. An excellent summary of military knowledge as of the start of WW2 for the historian or the reenactor. $29.00 (View Picture)

15156 U.S. NAVY STUDY GUIDE FOR YEOMAN FIRST CLASS AND CHIEF YEOMAN, 1939 EDITION. - 275 pages with paper covers. "Not to be entrusted to enlisted men" warnings on the cover and title page of this official Navy Training Course. Mostly a series of practice test questions on various administrative and record keeping type subjects. WW2 and earlier training manuals like this are very seldom encountered, in any condition. Paper covers are ratty and torn and chipped, some pages dog eared and all yellowing. Overall fair. $18.00 (View Picture)

14934 RARE 1906 EDITION- DESCRIPTIONS AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE - U.S. Rifle Caliber .30 Model of 1903 (Form 1923) Revised April 18, 1906. This is a very scarce early manual for the M1903 rifle, one of only two editions published with tan hard board covers. The only earlier manual is the March 1904 edition for the rof-bayonet model. and this is 1906 edition shows the changes to take the M1905 knife bayonet, but still lists the rifles as being in .30-03 caliber. Covers are lightly soiled or stained, with some chipping of the tan paper along the edges. Contents are about excellent. A “must have” item for the serious M1903 collector. 57 pages 6" x 10" without the fold out plates in the back showing how to build Arms Chest or Arms Locker to hold 10 rifles, as those first appeared in the 1908 edition . A good copy of a very scarce manual, one of only a handful of this edition I have ever seen. $185.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 14933 RARE 1906 EDITION- DESCRIPTIONS AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE - U.S. Rifle Caliber .30 Model of 1903 (Form 1923) Revised April 18, 1906. This is a very scarce early manual for the M1903 rifle, one of only two editions published with tan hard board covers. The only earlier manual is the March 1904 edition for the rof-bayonet model. and this is 1906 edition shows the changes to take the M1905 knife bayonet, but still lists the rifles as being in .30-03 caliber. Covers are lightly soiled or stained, with some minor insect damage to the cloth tape on the binding. Contents are about excellent. A “must have” item for the serious M1903 collector. 57 pages 6" x 10" without the fold out plates in the back showing how to build Arms Chest or Arms Locker to hold 10 rifles, as those first appeared in the 1908 edition . Inside flyleaf inscribed “Bernard L. Secor, Col, 163 D.B., Camp Dodge, Iowa.” Camp Dodge had been an Iowa National Guard base, but in April 1917, it was federalized and became home of the 163rd Depot Brigade. A good copy of a very scarce manual, one of only a handful of this edition I have ever seen, and identified to a specific individual worth researching to learn more about. $225.00 (View Picture)

12488 REPRINT M1917 MANUAL - Description and rules for the management of the United States Rifle Caliber .30 Model of 1917, October 1917 revised January 1918. A very high quality reprint- better than the original which was done on flimsy acidic paper and is usually found in poor condition. This has all the fold out plates. One of the older reprints that has now gotten a little age to it so it will display nicely with a collection, but originals had blue covers, and this has a pale salmon color. $7.00 (View Picture)

12249 New Infantry Drill Regulations (July 1939- Shows Gas Trap Garands) - 230 pages 4.5" x 7.5" soft covers. Published by the Military Service Publishing Company, these were quasi official references popular with officers and NCOs. Rifle marksmanship sections for both the M1903 rifle and the M1 Garand (gas trap version). Most of the drawings showing the manual of arms, etc illustrate the Garand. Well used copy with the front cover attachment very weak, and partially loose, but taped on the inside so it displays nicely. An early edition not often encountered. Nice for display with your gas trap Garand. $30.00 (View Picture)

11928 DESCRIPTION AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE U.S. RIFLE - caliber .30 Model of 1917-- Final version of this manual in its Ordnance "Form No. 1917" version. Initial publication date October 8, 1917, Revised January 16, 1918 and May 7, 1918. 78 pages plus some fold out plates. Printed on cheap acidic paper with is brittle and will not stand much use or abuse. Some chipped edges on the cover and spine, and torn title page, otherwise pretty good copy. Much hard to find this manual than the similar manual for the M1903 Springfield which was hardbound. Great for display with your collection of M1917 family of arms. For the best collector info on the M1917 make sure you get a copy of Nick Ferris' superb book. $125.00 (View Picture)

11524 WINCHESTER LEE- NAVY STRAIGHT PULL RIFLE MANUAL - Prepared by P.R. Alger and N.C. Twining in 1896 and published as "THE UNITED STATES NAVY RIFLE, CALIBRE 6 MILLIMETRES. MODEL 1895 DESCRIPTION AND NOMENCLATURE". 23 pages 6" x 9" with 11 additional pages of plates and two fold out plates. Stiff paper covers. This is a 1950s era reprint of the ultra scarce original. These are old enough now and discoloring a bit on the edges, etc so that they look like an original for display purposes, but a note at the bottom of the title page and on the last page help keep scoundrels from passing them off as such. $20.00 (View Picture)

11519 DESCRIPTION AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE REMINGTON NAVY RIFLE, MODEL 1870. 14 pages 6" x 9" with stiff Paper Covers. This is a 1950s era reprint of the ultra scarce original. These are old enough now and discoloring a bit on the edges, etc so that they look like an original for display purposes, but a note at the bottom of the title page and on the last page help keep scoundrels from passing them off as such. $12.00 (View Picture)

11517 DESCRIPTION AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE SPRINGFIELD BREECH-LOADING RIFLE MUSKET MODEL 1866. 10 pages 6" x 9" with stiff paper covers. This is a 1950s era reprint of the ultra scarce 1867 dated original. These are old enough now and discoloring a bit on the edges, etc so that they look like an original for display purposes, but a note at the bottom of the title page and on the last page help keep scoundrels from passing them off as such. $12.00 (View Picture)

11513 RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND CLEANING OF THE RIFLE MUSKET, MODEL 1863 - for the use of Soldiers with Descriptive Plates. 25 pages 6" x 9" with stiff paper covers. Exact reprint of the 1863 dated original. $10.00 (View Picture)

11510 RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND CLEANING OF THE RIFLE MUSKET, MODEL 1855 - "For the Use of Soldiers. Prepared under the Direction of the Ordnance Department, by E.S. Allin, Master Armorer." Exact reprint of the original 1862 Army manual. 32 pages 6" x 9" with stiff paper covers. New $10.00 (View Picture)

11442 ABBREVIATED FIRING TABLES 75MM GUN M1897 (FRENCH) AND - 155mm Howitzer M1918 (Schneider). 1936 editiojn of Army Extension courses Special text 101 printed at Fort Sill. 67 pages 6" x 9" with red paper bindings, somewhat curled on the corners. Issued (in lieu of the larger and more expensive complete manuals) for use of officers and NCOs taking courses to prepare for promotion. Nice item for display with WW1 or WW2 artillery items. Overall good $10.00 (View Picture)

10985 Handbook of the 3-Inch Field Artillery Materiel - with Instructions for its care- August 1905 with revisions to 1911 (Ordnance Form 1659) Copy number 498. 184 pages 6" x 9" with 32 plates going into great detail on the guns, carriages, limbers, fire control equipment, ammunition types, gear for the horses that pulled the guns and caissons, etc. Lightly soiled but information is intact. WW1 era info seems to be relatively easy to find, but few of the pre-WW1 manuals seem to have survived. $125.00 (View Picture)

10969 Coast Artillery Basic- - Military Science and Tactics- for ROTC use, senior course, dated 1939. About 400 page 6" x 9" hardbound, but binding is weak and loose. Besides the usual stuff on military organization , drill, small arms, field equipment, etc, the real meat of this book is equipment and tactics peculiar to the Coast Artillery. Much info on the various types of artillery (such as 3" AA guns , 14" seacoast guns and 12" mortars) ammunition, fuzes, fire control instruments (scopes, plotting boards, etc) and the tactics of using these. This is the first copy of any coast artillery information I have encountered. Although dated 1939, the Coast Artillery seems to have been among the slowest branches to change, and data is probably 90% applicable to WW1 era, and remained little changed throughout WW2 as well. $45.00 (View Picture)

1366 U.S. Army Adjutant General's Office - General Orders and Circulars, 1898. 530 pp. Treasure trove of major and minor documentation concerning individual assignment, cost of materials, organizational and enlistment policies, Corps and Division insignia (officially prescribed, but probably ignored), movement of units and their assignment to Army or Corps commands. Text pages good, but brown cloth binding almost ready to fall off. Should be rebound. $69.00 (View Picture)

9327 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 dirty and printing is worn, but inside pages are pretty good except for damp staining along the edges on a few. front cover with two small gray spots. 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. $85.00 (View Picture)

9326 1914 EDITION- DESCRIPTIONS AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE U.S. Rifle Caliber .30 Model of 1903 (Form 1923) Revised March 20, 1914. This is one of the standard pre-WW1 era manuals for the M1903 rifle, with blue hard cover binding. Except for some chewed spots on the ends of the spine, and some yellowing and spotting on the inside pages this is a fine copy with unusually clean and crisp front cover with two small gray spots. 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)

9325 1908 EDITION- DESCRIPTIONS AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE U.S. Rifle Caliber .30 Model of 1903 (Form 1923) Revised February 11, 1908, one of the earliest copies we have been able to find for you. (The March 1904 and April 1906 editions are extremely scarce). This is one of the standard pre-WW1 era manuals for the M1903 rifle, with blue hard cover binding. Excellent clean copy with former owners name and address penciled on inside flyleaf. Two fingerprint size red stains on the outside of the back cover. About as close to a perfect example as you are likely to find anymore. 80pp 6" x 10" with fold out plates in the back showing how to build Arms Chest or Arms Locker to hold 10 rifles. $149.00 (View Picture)

3140 Description and Rules for the Management of the U.S. Magazine Rifle Model of 1903, Caliber .30, March 3, 1904 Revised April 18, 1906. This is the first edition of the manual showing alterations of 1905 to take the knife bayonet. It has the brown paper on board covers unlike later revisions which used more durable blue cloth. Cover dirty and scuffed and corners worn. Outside good but contents excellent. This is only the third copy of this edition I have seen in over 30 years of collecting. $195.00

4808 INDEX TO THE ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE CHIEF OF ORDNANCE, 1864-1912 , a 191 page document prepared by the Ordnance Department in 1913. A valuable reference! (While Brophy's magnificent book on Springfield Armory 1890-1948 is very useful for that narrow segment, there is a vast amount of U.S. Ordnance history not covered there.) This index is vital to researching U.S. military arms, even if you don't have all the reports themselves. Photocopy $25.00

4775 Description and Rules for the Management of the U.S. Rifle Caliber .30 Model of 1903- Ordnance Form 1923 of 1904 with revisions through January 22, 1917. Blue cloth covered hard covers in pretty good shape with some dirt spots onteh back cover and water or insect removal of the finish from parts of the cloth on the spine. Contents excellent, nice bright clean pages, unlike most which are turning brown, Name inked out on inside flyleaf but free of the usual dirty fingerprints, etc. Very hard to find these WW1 era manuals, especially as nice as this one. $95.00

2305 Individual Scorebook for the Rifle (1925)- Training Regulations 150- 15.  Good clean unused copy with one dirt smudge on cover and some corner folding.  Green and pink pages in the back. $15.00

E56. DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF RIFLE AND HAND GRENADES (Four plates) May 15, 1911, Revised January 12, 1917. Photocopy of rare 15 pp pre-WWI manual showing Babbitt rod type rifle grenade and weird hand grenades with ropes attached to them! $4.00

E57. GAS TRAP GARAND- Infantry School 1938-39 National Guard Class Mimeographed Instructional Matter- 20 pages of "Notes on M1 Rifle Mechanical Training and Related Subjects" plus 6 pages of plates showing takedown etc using one of the first 80 "model shop" Garands. Photocopy- 8 1/2 x 11. $7.00

AH1 BALL'S PATENT CARBINE- Nice reprint of two original advertising/operator's instruction documents. 12 page manual dated 1866 and two-sided flyer dated March 1865. (Ball carbines were made by Windsor Mfg Co, successor to E.G. Lamson, who also had ties to Robbins & Lawrence, all of whom usedthe same building in Windsor, VT, now home of the American Precision Museum. Would be a fascinating collecting topic.) Both documents $4.00

E55. DESCRIPTION AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE U.S. MAGAZINE RIFLE, MODEL OF 1903, CALIBER .30. Reprint of Form 1923 Revised April 2, 1909. 67pp approx 6x9 with many illustrations of parts, accessories, appendages, ammo, etc. The equivalent of the FM or TM as issued with M1903s prior to 1930s. $6.00


Reports and Publications other than FM/TM type (also video tapes)

**NEW ADDITION** 7850 Flaming Bomb: The Story of Ordnance in ETO - Small (4" x 5") 34 page booklet probably passed out as morale builder near the end of WW2. This is sort of a “highlights” summary of various activities intended to be mailed back to the folks at home, or kept as a souvenir. Inside front cover is place for the soldier to summarize his assignments (preprinted with “passed by censor”) and inside back cover is place for getting “team autographs”. Many small photos and smallprint text but interesting coverage of the scope of ordnance activities. Condition is poor- with much darkening near the edges that looks like smoke stain but may be acid fumes or something as it does not smell smoky. Some other water stains, and covers are scuffed and corners a bit worn. Nice item to add to a WW2 collection or interesting to read. $5.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 13795 Annual Report of the Secretary of War 1890 - (fiscal year ended 30 June 1890) Volume I, Reports of the Secretary and all department heads except those in their own separate volumes- (Chief of Engineers, Chief of Ordnance, and Chief Signal Officer.) 1121 pages. Includes reports of Lt. Gen Commanding; departmental commanders; Quartermaster General; Commissary General of Subsistence; Surgeon General, Paymaster General, old soldiers home, Military Academy, etc. Lots on uniforms in QM section. Departmental reports include actions against Indians, reports of inspections of troops at various posts (type and condition of arms, etc) details on construction and repair at posts. Good copy inside. Light brown leather binding, top portion on spine ripped on one side for about 3 inches, so overall about fair to good. Excellent for research, but not quite as pretty as you would like to gaze upon in your massive oak paneled library, while drinking fine old aged Port wine. $45.00

1875 Videotape- MARKSMANSHIP WITH THE M1 RIFLE (Part 1)- Three training films on a single VHS tape, total about 75 minutes. TF 7-652, 1094 and 1062 made in 1942-43 to teach proper positions, use of sling, trigger squeeze, and rapid fire procedures. Closeups show some early rifles (pre-locking bar sights) being used. Good reminder of M1 rifle's intended use as tool of war, not as a collector item. Would be nice running in background of a WW2 or M1 display to show how recruits were trained. $18.00 (View Picture)

4440 HANDBOOK ON GERMAN MILITARY FORCES (TM-E 30-451) Massive publication of about 600 pages published 15 March 1945 by the Army with loads of good information (including many photos) on virtually every aspect of German military forces, including SS, Luftwaffe, etc. Sections cover all types of weapons (small arms and artillery, chemical warfare, uniforms, field equipment, communications gear, unit types and organization.  Extensive color section on insignia, medals, ribbons, uniforms, etc.  Probably the most useful single volume for anyone interested in WW2 German military stuff, or reenacting.  High quality reprint  with good photo quality.  Soft cover.  Highly recommended. $45.00 (View Picture)

2307 Annual Report of Adjutant General of the State of Maine for the years ending June 30, 1945 and 1946; and History of the State Guard from its inception [circa 1940] to 30 June 1946. Loaded with details of arms and so forth. Including a WW2 pack artillery battery privately armed with two 2 pounder field guns (circa 1885) and two short barreled .45-70 Gatling guns on tripods. $35.00

4782 MILITARY SCIENCE AND TACTICS- ELEMENTARY TRAINING - by Col. P. S. Bond, 1941. 278pp plus addenda. Softcover about 6" x 9". Everything a new soldier or officer needs to know about unifomrs, close order drill, msarksmanship (still shows the "gas trap" version of the Garand as well as the M1903), first aid, map reading, tactics, etc. Lots of illustrations. Great reference for a collector or especially for the reenactor or living history enthusiast. $15.00

1359J4 Annual Report of the Secretary of War 1890 (fiscal year ended 30 June 1890) Volume I, Reports of the Secretary and all department heads except those in their own separate volumes- (Chief of Engineers, Chief of Ordnance, and Chief Signal Officer.) 1121 pages. Includes reports of Lt. Gen Commanding; departmental commanders; Quartermaster General; Commisarry General of Subsistance; Surgeon General, Paymaster General, old soldiers home, Military Academy, etc. Lots on uniforms in QM section. Departmental reports include actions against Indians, reports of inspections of troops at various posts (type and condition of arms, etc) details on conctruction and repair at posts. Good copy, light brown leather binding, top portion on spine ripped on one side for about 3 inches. $55.00

1361J6 Annual Report of the Secretary of War 1892 (fiscal year ended 30 June 1892) Volume I, Reports of the Secretary and all department heads except those in their own separate volumes- (Chief of Engineers, Chief of Ordnance, and Chief Signal Officer.) 908 pages. Includes reports of Maj. Gen Commanding; Quartermaster General; Commissary General of Subsistance; Surgeon General, Paymaster General, Chief Signal Officer, Military Academy, etc. Excellnet condition with brown cloth binding. $65.00

1362J7 Annual Report of the Secretary of War 1892 (fiscal year ended 30 June 1892) Volume 4, Reports of the Inspector General. 824 pp. Mainly reports of inspections of National Guard units, military detachments at colleges (predecessors of ROTC units) troops at various posts (type and condition of arms, uniforms, discipline, etc). Good copy, light brown leather binding. $45.00

1363J8 Annual Report of the Secretary of War 1896 (fiscal year ended 30 June 1896) Volume I, Reports of the Secretary and all department heads except those in their own separate volumes- (Chief of Engineers and Chief of Ordnance.) 1159 pages. Includes reports of Maj. Gen Commanding; departmental commanders; Quartermaster General; Commisarry General of Subsistance; Surgeon General, Paymaster General, interesting report by Board of Ordnance and Fortification old soldiers home, Military Academy, etc. Good copy, light brown leather binding, top portion on spine ripped on one side for about 3 inches. $65.00

1364J9 Annual Report of the Secretary of War 1899 (fiscal year ended 30 June 1899) Volume I, Part 2, Reports of the following Bureau heads: Adjutant General; Inspector General, Judge Advocate General; Quartermaster General; Commissary General of Subsistance; Surgeon General, Paymaster General,; Chief Signal Officer. Lots of good info in QM section on issues of equipment, etc during Spanish-American War and Philippines. Much on transports and hospital ships (including several photos (two interior views). Interesting and useful reference on SAW. Light brown leather binding weak, leather on spine 50% missing remainder nearly detached. $95.00

1365J10 Annual Report of the Secretary of War 1900 (fiscal year ended 30 June 1890) Volume I, 488 pp. Reports of the Secretary and miscellaneous others: Board of Ordbabce & Fortification; Commissioners of National Military Parks; U.S. Military Academy (many photos); Soldiers Home District of Columbia; National Home for Disabled Volunter Soldiers. Secretary's report includes China Relief Expedition and some on the unrest in the Philippines. Fair-good copy, light brown leather binding, rear cover joint weak. $65.00

1367J12 Annual Report of the Secretary of the Navy, 1883 (fiscal year ended 30 June 1883) Complete in one volume, 620 pp. Much on the new steel and armored vessels being built- Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and Dolphin. Excellent summary of each ship's operatins for the year. Much on navy yards, technical matters, etc. Little on ordnance. Extensive report of Surgeon General has wealth of information concerning number of presonnel on each ship, weather and living conditions, diseases encounted in what numbers, etc. Excellent copy in light brown leather binding. $59.00

E39. OFFICIAL ARMY REGISTERS [1868, 1869]- Valuable Indian War/Civil War reference listing every officer of the U.S. Army (regulars) during the turbulent period as it was "downsized" to a total of 37,000 following the Civil War. Lists for all officers- name, current rank/date of rank, highest brevet or volunteer rank, initial service date and subsequent promotions, state in which born, and state from which appointed. List recent retirees, and casual-ties/disability losses. Current duty station shown for most officers. Every regiment's date of formation, subsequent battles (sometimes even at company level) is listed. Well indexed, easy to use. Have three- dated January 1868, August 1868, January 1869. All neatly bound with marbled board covers and green leather spine and corners. Covers have neat gold-embossed label "Army Register/ [Date]/ Major Wm. B. Rochester/ Paymaster, U.S.A." Bindings show considerable use and some torn spots. Contents good, with period notations showing Maj. Rochester's interest in changes in seniority. First two run about 165 pp and other is 225 pp. $110.00 each or all three for $300.00 Reduced $85.00 each or all 3 for $200.00

6119 USAF GENERAL HISTORIES- - U.S. Army Air Arm April 1861 to April 1917- Juliette A. Hennessey, 260pp 8" x 10.5" hardbound, 1986 reprint of the original 1958 edition. Near new condition. Important study of the pre-WW1 birth and growth of aviation (both balloons and aircraft) in the U.S. Army, including detailed appendices with data on early aviators, etc. Very interesting insights into the trials and tribulations of trying to get new ideas adopted and integrated into the military structure. Places such efforts in the proper context usually missing from the brief mentions found in histories of various campaigns. $30.00

6118 USAF SPECIAL STUDIES- IDEAS & WEAPONS- - I.B. Holley Exploitation of the aerial weapon by the US during WW1; a study in the relationship of technological advance, military doctrine, and the development of weapons. 222pp 7" x 10" hardbound, 1983 reprint of the original 1953 edition. No photos, this is strictly solid research, with the emphasis on the "big picture" of aircraft as a weapons system. Exceptionally detailed and thorough bibliography annotating the contents of numerous record groups in the national Archives, essential to further research in this field. $20.00

E48. INDEX TO THE ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE CHIEF OF ORDNANCE, 1864-1912 , a 191 page document prepared by the Ordnance Department in 1913. A valuable reference! (While Brophy's magnificent book on Springfield Armory 1890-1948 is very useful for that narrow segment, there is a vast amount of U.S. Ordnance history not covered there.) This index is vital to researching U.S. military arms, even if you don't have all the reports themselves. Photocopy $25.00.

1522 Report of the Secretary of the Navy 1901- - Miscellaneous Reports, Part I. 630pp. 6" x 9". Good dark cloth binding. Much interesting information (but little or nothing about ordnance matters). Lot of Bureau of Navigation info on various bases and stations including those being established in the post-Spanish-American War era. Bureau of Navigation details movements of the vessels of the Navy, plus interesting note recommending adoption of compass card with 360 degree markings in addition to old system of 32 points. $35.00

E49. U.S. NAVY BUREAU OF ORDNANCE: EXCERPTS FROM ANNUAL REPORTS 1880-1916 . Very well done 171 pp typewritten synopsis prepared by E.S. Brandt [?] in 1923. This is photocopy (less pp 168/169 due to copier malfunction). Report for each year is summarized, with topics underlined for easy use. Emphasis is on cannon, ammunition depots, etc, but many other interesting tidbits. While not as complete as a full set of 36 years' reports would be, this has enough detail to indicate areas with potential for further research. A valuable reference! $22.00



Military Field Manuals, Technical Manuals, etc. (1940-present)

**NEW ADDITION** 15471 U.S. MILITARY AMMUNITION REFERENCE LIBRARY ON CD - Covering all types of ammunition for small arms, mortars, artillery, grenades, bombs, rockets, pyrotechnics, and signals! Seven of the most important official references, with over 1,700 pages of information, loaded with detailed drawings, specifications, markings, etc. High quality .pdf files that are fully searchable using the free Adobe Acrobat. You can copy and paste selected text or images into other documents for collectors or historians. This material is all on a single CD. Free shipping in the U.S. $20.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 15616 FM23-35 /AFM50-17 PISTOLS & REVOLVERS - July 1960, 157 pages 6” x 9”. Covers the M1911 .45 auto and also Colt .38 Detective Special Revolver. Includes some mechanical training, and then firing and courses of fire, etc. Overall excellent condition. $18.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 15615 FM 23-41 SUBMACHINE GUNS CALIBER .45 M3 AND M3A1 - July 1957, 106 pages 6’ x 9”, used excellent. Covers mechanical training, course of fire, making a big wooden dummy for instructors, etc. $20.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 15614 FM23-5 U.S. RIFLE, CALIBER .30, M1 - May 1965, 27 pages 8” x 10.5” used excellent. Last of the manuals regularly issued for the M1 Garand. Orignal GI, not a commercial reprint. $20.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 15613 TM9-1005-249-34 RIFLE M16, M16A1 DIRECT SUPPORT & GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE - Manual including repair parts and special tool list (Including depot maintenance repair parts and special tools) Rifle, 5.56mm, M16, M16A1, w/e, and Bipod, Rifle, M3 w/carrying case. February 1972, 70 pages 8.5” x 11”. Used excellent condition. This is the most detailed and complete of the “how to” manuals on the M16/M16A1 showing all the parts and steps and tools. Nice Vietnam era manual. $35.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 15612 TM9-1010-205-24, 40MM GRENADE LAUNCHER M79, JULY 1972 - Organizational, Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual including repair parts and special tools list for 40mm Grenade Launcher M79 (1010-691-1382). 60 pages 8.5” x 11”. Overall fine with previous owner’s name marked inside front and back covers. Everything you need to know about all the tiny parts that make the blooper work. $12.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 15611 FM23-31 40MM GRENADE LAUNCHERS M203 & M79, MAY 1972 - About 80 pages 8” x 10.5”. Former owner’s name marked inside front and back covers. Used fine condition. Very nice copy of the early manual showing BOTH the M79 and M203 grenade launchers and their ammunition. $15.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 15610 FM23-31 40MM GRENADE LAUNCHER M79, MAY 1965 - 84 pages 8” x 10.5” with change 1 dated August 1967. Former owner’s name marked inside front and back covers. Used VG, somewhat soiled but complete and a good copy of the early manual for the M79 grenade launcher and its ammunition. The M79 along with the M16 are the iconic weapons of the Vietnam era. $15.00 (View Picture)

15242 FM23-32 ROCKET LAUNCHERS (2.36 INCH) DATED NOVEMBER 1949 - 103 pages, with change 1 dated May 1950. This is the classic late WW2 bazooka which remained in service into the Korean War, when it was finally withdrawn after the 2.36” rockets only succeeded in annoying the Commies in their T-34 tanks, but the newer 3.5” bazookas would knock them out. Cover scuffed and has a fold, otherwise good condition. $18.00 (View Picture)

10984 FM23-10 BASIC FIELD MANUAL, U.S. RIFLE, CALIBER .30 M1903 (SEPTEMBER 1943) - 323pp 4.3" x 7" the best copy of this manual we have ever had. Includes brief coverage of M1903A3 and M1903A4 sniper rifle, and also sections on grenade launchers, all three slings (m1907 leather, M1923 web and M1 web), and M1923 coach sighting device, etc. Also the usual mechanical and marksmanship training, with heavy emphasis on moving targets and coordination. Remember, M1903 rifles were still widely used right up to the end of WW2 due to their grenade launching capability which was not developed for the M1 Garand until late in the war. Minor soiling on the spine and edges otherwise a bright clean copy $65.00 (View Picture)

9564 Decorations & Awards- Illustrations of Awards - (AR 672-5-2 July 1967) 19 pages with color photos of medals, service clasps, qualification badges, (including marksmanship). Would be great to scan in for adding to a display about a uniform or something. $4.00 (View Picture)

9195 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HISTORICAL SUMMARY 1969 [2 COPIES], 1971, 1977 - Paperback 6" x 9" average 150 pages each year. Each has a summary of the key events and policies of the Fiscal Year being reported on- such things as personnel, funding, logistics, Operational readiness, R&D, discipline, etc. Ex library, 1977 with some water stains. All four volumes only $5.00 (View Picture)

9194 REPORT ON THE WAR IN VIETNAM [FROM 1964 THROUGH 30 JUNE 1968] - Joint report by CINCPAC and COM MACV.347pp 8" x 1-.5" softcover on glossy paper. Well done with loads of photos, maps, charts, graphs, summary of various operations, etc. Interesting (and upbeat) analysis of the situation when it appeared that the war was being won, before the slimy politicians took control and achieved defeat. Ex-library with covers worn and dogeared, but overall a good copy. $12.00 (View Picture)

9193 IDENTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT FOR ARMY AIR FORCES GROUND OBSERVER CORPS 1942 - 145pp 6" x 9" on glossy paper, loaded with photos and three view silhouettes of Allied and enemy aircraft, including many limited production models. About excellent copy except for faded spine. Neat item to add to a WW2 aviation or home front collection. $25.00 (View Picture)

9177 FM 23-5 U.S. RIFLE CAL..30 M1 (OCTOBER 1951) - 540 pp 4.3" x 7". Overall VG nice and clean copy but cheap paper is turning brown, and corners starting to dog-ear. Full details on soldier level maintenance, training and use in combat. This is classic manual issued with the Garand during Korea and not replaced until the 1958 edition. Once fairly common, good copies have become scarce. First one we have had in a long time. $45.00 (View Picture)

15248 TM8-300, NAVMED P-5065, AFM160-19 AUTOPSY MANUAL - July 1960 78 pages of gory details on how autopsies are done. Definitely hard core medical stuff. VG condition. $8.00 (View Picture)

15242 FM23-32 ROCKET LAUNCHERS (2.36 INCH) DATED NOVEMBER 1949 - 103 pages, with change 1 dated May 1950. This is the classic late WW2 bazooka which remained in service into the Korean War, when it was finally withdrawn after the 2.36” rockets only succeeded in annoying the Commies in their T-34 tanks, but the newer 3.5” bazookas would knock them out. Cover scuffed and has a fold, otherwise good condition. $18.00 (View Picture)

14879 FM 23-5 U.S. RIFLE CALIBER .30 M1 DATED JULY 1943 - Extra nice clean copy. Paper is yellowing from age, but otherwise as nice a copy as I have seen in years. A few tiny dirt smudges on the front cover, and dome scrapes and scratches on the back cover but wonderful addition to a Garand or WW2 collection. Probably better than the one in my personal collection. $75.00 (View Picture)

15208 U.S. NAVY FOUNDRY MANUAL - 291 pages 8.5” x 11” softcover. A Lindsay Publications reprint of the 1957 U.S. Navy manual with full info on nearly everything related to running a foundary operation. The country used to have thousands of operations capable of doing this sort of work, but slowly they have been closed down (usually with “environmental concerns” as the excuse). However, this is excellent background on how many different types of gun parts were made in the past, or could be replicated today. Previously owned but near new condition. $25.00 (View Picture)

15163 TM9-1808A ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE, POWERPLANT, CLUTCH AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - for Basic Vehicles, 3/4 ton 4x4 and 1 1/2 ton 6x6 (Dodge) dated September 1943 about 290 pages 6" x 9". This is applicable to most of the WC-53 through WC-63 variants (weapons carrier, ambulance, gun truck, telephone pole, etc) This one has detailed nuts and bolts and gasket level info for the systems listed in the title. (There is another volume TM9-1808B covering drive train and body components.) Used fair condition with the paper covers falling off, but contents are intace and in G-VG condition except the cheap paper is yellowing and there is lots of greasy fingerprint soiling. A good using copy, ready to help you "Keep them rolling!" $35.00 (View Picture)

15158 TM21-305 MANUAL FOR THE WHEELED VEHICLE DRIVER (ALSO AFM 77-2) - December 1956, 145 pages 4" x 6". Excellent overview for driving any military vehicle, and especially any off road driving. One of these was supposed to be kept in every military vehicle, so if you restore these, you need one to put in it. Used fine to excellent. $10.00 (View Picture)

15155 FM5-20 CAMOUFLAGE BASIC PRINCIPLES AND FIELD CAMOUFLAGE - Dated January 1959, 253 pp. Excellent coverage of the many varied techniques of camouflage of individual troops, weapons, vehicles for various conditions with various materials. Besides its historical value, this has potential usefulness to model makers, reenactors, hunters, or even paint ball competitors. Loaded with illustrations, including many in color. One of the more interesting FMs we have encountered. $35.00 (View Picture)

15154 FM5-23 FIELD DECOY INSTALLATIONS - Dated October 1958Dated October 1956, 168pp. Full of nifty ideas on how to make simulated targets to deceive the enemy (or maybe useful for theatrical or film use, etc). Shows objects ranging from trucks, trains artillery pieces, gas drums, airfields, warehouses, aircraft, etc. $15.00 (View Picture)

15153 FM7-19 COMBAT SUPPORT COMPANY INFANTRY DIVISION BATTLE GROUP - Dated February 1960, 125pp. Covers heavy mortar, assault weapon, reconnaissance and radar sections. $8.00 (View Picture)

15152 LOT OF 3 RIFLE INFANTRY FMS- FM7-10 RIFLE COMPANY, INFANTRY & AIRBORNE BATTLE GROUPS; - FM7-11 Rifle Company, Infantry, Airborne & Mechanized; FM7-15 Infantry Airborne Company and Mechanized Infantry Rifle Platoons and Squads. Dated August 1962, 324pp; April 1965, 302pp; and January 1962, 275pp. respectively. $20.00 (View Picture)

15151 LOT OF 2 INFANTRY FMS- FM7-40 INFANTRY AND AIRBORNE DIVISION BATTLE GROUPS; FM7-100 INFANTRY - Division - Dated August 1959, 242pp; and November 1960, 379pp respectively. $12.00 (View Picture)

15150 LOT OF 2 MEDICAL FMS- FM8-35 TRANSPORTATION OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED; FM8-50 - Bandaging and splinting dated December 1955, 196pp; with change 1 dated September 1958, 21pp showing use of M38 type jeep ambulances and mechanical mules; and June 1957, 83 pages with change 1 dated August 1965 respectively. $10.00 (View Picture)

15149 FM17-79 TANK, 90MM GUN, M48 - dated October 1955, 184 pages. A general introduction to the tank and its operating features, crew drill, service of the piece, conduct of fire, gunnery qualification, inspection & maintenance, stowage, etc. $20.00 (View Picture)

15147 LOT OF 2 ARMOR FMS- FM17-30 ARMORED DIVISION BRIGADE; FM17-33 TANK UNITS, PLATOON, - Company & Battalion. Dated November 1961, 138pp; and August 1957, 175pp. Respectively $12.00 (View Picture)

15146 LOT OF 3 OPERATIONS FMS- FM 25-10 MOTOR TRANSPORT OPERATIONS; FM21-18 FOOT MARCHES; - FM31-60 River-Crossing Operations Dated January 1959, 120pp; November 1962, 58pp; and July 1962, 75pp respectively. $15.00 (View Picture)

15145 Lot of 3 Misc FMs- FM7-21- HQ & HQ Company Infantry Division Battle Group; FM21-40 - Small Unit Procedures in Atomic, Biological & Chemical Warfare; FM24- Tactical Communications Center Operations dated February 1960, 74 pp; November 1958, 224pp; and September 1961, 59pp respectively. $15.00 (View Picture)

15144 LOT OF 2 TRAINING FMS- FM21-6 TECHNIQUES OF MILITARY INSTRUCTION; FM21-75 COMBAT TRAINING - of the Individual Soldier and Patrolling Dated May 1954 185 pages, and January 1962 220 pages respectively. $10.00 (View Picture)

15143 LOT OF 2 AMPHIBIOUS FMS- FM31-12 ARMY FORCES IN AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS (THE ARMY LANDING - Force); FM 31-13 Battle Group Landing Team (Amphibious) Dated March 1961, 330 pages, and September 1961, 234 pages respectively. $12.00 (View Picture)

15142 LOT OF 3 SPECIAL OPS FMS- FM31-8 MEDICAL SERVICE IN JOINT OVERSEAS OPERATIONS; FM31-21 - Guerilla Warfare and Special Forces Operations; FM41-10 Civil Affairs Operations. Dated January 1956, 72 pages; September 1961, 259 pp; and May 1962, 30 pages respectively. Three early manuals related to Special Forces type operations, important historical background on the doctrine and policies in place on the eve of Vietnam. $25.00 (View Picture)

15141 LOT OF 2 MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS FMS- FM31-71 NORTHERN OPERATIONS; FM 31-72 MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS - dated January 1959, 238 pages, and January 1963, 197 pages respectively. $15.00 (View Picture)

14879 FM 23-5 U.S. RIFLE CALIBER .30 M1 DATED JULY 1943 - Extra nice clean copy. Paper is yellowing from age, but otherwise as nice a copy as I have seen in years. A few tiny dirt smudges on the front cover, and dome scrapes and scratches on the back cover but wonderful addition to a Garand or WW2 collection. Probably better than the one in my personal collection. $75.00 (View Picture)

14498 FM21-75 SURVIVAL October 1957 - With change 1 dated October 1959. 285 pages. This is like a super hardcore version of a Boy Scout wilderness camping manual covering every climate from tropic to arctic and loaded with detailed info. Used near excellent. $12.00 (View Picture)

14497 FM5-24 EXPLOSIVES AND DEMOLITIONS September 1954 - 240 pages. All about stuff that goes BOOM and how to use it to make other stuff into little bitty pieces. Has old California NG rubber stamp on cover, but those guys probably never got to play with this stuff since it might scare someone, kill little bugs, or surn down parts of the state. Used fine. $12.00 (View Picture)

14496 FM30 SERIES INTELLIGENCE MANUALS (3 DIFFERENT) FM30-5; FM30-7; FM30-19 - FM30-5 Combat Intelligence, December 1956, 272 pages. FM 30-7 Combat Intelligence: Cattle Group Combat Command and Smaller Units, September 1958 130 pages with change 1; FM30-19 Order of Battle Intelligence June 1958, 102 pages. Used excellent. All three for only $15.00 (View Picture)

14495 FM21-11 FIRST AID FOR SOLDIERS (3 DIFFERENT EDITIONS) - (a) dated July 1959, 99 pages; (b) dated May 1970, 158 pages; (c) June 1976, 158 pages. All excellent plus condition. All three for only $15.00 (View Picture)

14494 FM21-60 VISUAL SIGNALS, January 1962 - 200 pages, loaded with hand signals for combat in the field, taxi aircraft, semaphore (wig-wag) signaling with smoke, flares, rifle grenades, etc. Only hand signal I know is not shown, but maybe the Army guys are too polite to need that one. $12.00 (View Picture)

14492 FM7-24 COMMUNICATION IN INFANTRY AND AIRBORNE DIVISIONS November 1961 - 261 pages, used fine to excellent condition $6.00 (View Picture)

14491 FM21-26 MAP READING AND FM 21-30 MILITARY SYMBOLS - FM21-26 Map reading October 1960, 222 pages. FM21-30 Military Symbols May 1961, 151 pages with MAG 33 [Marine Air Group 33] rubber stamped on the cover. These are nice for display with a Vietnam era collection, as map reading was a critical skill in the jungles. Used excellent, both for only $12.00 (View Picture)

14490 FM23-92 4.2 INCH MORTAR M30 February 1961 - 552 pages. Some data on the gun and the mechanics involved and the ammo, but mostly about emplacement and aiming, with an interesting section on subcaliber training and also on mounting the 4.2 inch mortar in the M84 mortar carrier (sort of like an M59 APC with no roof.) Used near excellent. $12.00 (View Picture)

14487 TM5-500 PUMP, CENTRIFUGAL SELF PRIMING CARVER MODEL 255 March 1942 - 40 pages, complete detailed isntructions for operation, repair, full parts lists, etc. Used escellent. $6.00 (View Picture)

14485 FM6-20-1 FIELD ARTILLERY TACTICS July 1965 - 66 pages with change 1. Excellent summary of how Artillery lends dignit to what would otherwise be a vulgar brawl, relationships with other branches, and in different types of conflicts. $6.00 (View Picture)

14481 FM16-5 THE CHAPLAIN April 1958 - 80 pages covering the duties of the Chaplains. $6.00 (View Picture)

14480 TM5-216 ARMORED VEHICLE LAUNCH BRIDGE September 1961 - 85 pages, covering mainly the launch and recovery of the bridge element (mounted on a tank chassis). Excellent condition. $6.00 (View Picture)

14478 FM5-35 ENGINEERS' REFERENCE & LOGISTICAL DATA February 1960 - 578 pages covering everything from sewage treatment to cable tramways and equipment spec and engineering tables. Excellent condition. $15.00 (View Picture)

14477 FM55-15 TRANSPORTATION CORPS REFERENCE DATA July 1960 - 434 pages covering everything from crating and marking crates, to loading trucks, convoys, setting up truck terminals, loading rail cars (of different gages); air transport, transport by ship, and loads of other reference tables and charts. Excellent condition. $12.00 (View Picture)

14476 FM10-13 QUARTERMASTER REFERENCE DATA September 1957 - 136 pages covering everything from hay to POL petroleum products, lumber, rope, wire, and subsistence (food) rations, and loads of other reference tables and charts. Excellent condition. $10.00 (View Picture)

14312 "M16A1 RIFLE FIELD STRIPPING" CHART, GRAPHIC TRAINING AID 9-6-43 - June 1973. About 33" x 42" black print/outlines on plain white paper. Unissued, but may have a small water stain and/or storage wear along edge. Not as durable as later plastic or tyvek items, and survival rate on these is low. Shipped rolled in tube. $8.00 (View Picture)

13591 Lot of 3 Land Mine Field Manuals - FM5-32- Land Mine Warfare, May 1949, 218 pages 6” x 9” with lots of info on booby traps as well as mines. Lots of info on mine detecting by probing with probes or bayonets, several different types of hand held or vehicle mounted electronic mine detector sets. Also covers mine clearance by hand, (very carefully!) explosive charge, or mechanical devices such as plows, flails or rollers. FM20-32 Employment of Land Mines, July 1955, 146 pages, similar to above but with less on mine detecting and more on planting mines. FM20-32- Land Mine Warfare, May 1959, 142 pages. Updated version of above with section on mechanical mine planting with a towed plow gizmo. The lot of 3 for $22.00 (View Picture)

13183 FFM20-25 TENTS AND TENT PITCHING JANUARY 1956 - What every Boy Scout leader needed- a handy field reference guide showing the size, erection procedures, and dimensions of poles, etc for most commonly issued tents. Includes Arctic 10 man tent; Assembly tent; Command Post; General Purpose (medium and large); Hexagonal Tent; Hospital Tent-sectional; Kitchen Tent; Latrine screen; Maintenance Shelter; Mountain Tent; Red Cross markers; and Wall Tents (large and small) also pins, poles and lines. Used fine. A treasure for someone! $25.00 (View Picture)

13182 FM5-20A CAMOUFLAGE OF INDIVIDUALS AND INFANTRY WEAPONS FEBRUARY 1944 - 67 pages, many in color showing techniques, including painting jungle spots on uniforms and use of natural materials. Scarce manual, used fine to excellent. $25.00 (View Picture)

13181 FM8-50 BANDAGING AND SPLINTING JUNE 1957 - 82 pages of nifty ways to care for wounded- good EMT study material. Used fine $5.00 (View Picture)

13180 F20-32 EMPLOYMENT OF LAND MINES JULY 1955 - 146 pages, used excellent. $10.00 (View Picture)

13173 TM9-2320-218-10 OPERATOR’S MANUAL M151 JEEP & VARIANTS, SEPTEMBER 1971 - About 150 pages, 4” x 6”. This covers the M151, M151A1, and M151A1 ¼ ton trucks, M151A1C and M825 with the 106mm Recoilless rifle, and the M718 and M178A1 ambulances. Basically the same stuff you would find in the owners manual in your private vehicle- how to operate stuff, etc. Used VG-fin with some masking tap tabs added for quick reference to 4 sections. $20.00 (View Picture)

13172 TM9-1580 BINOCULARS M3,M7, M8, M9, M13, M13A1, - M15, M15A1 M16, M17 and M17A1 and BC Telescope M65 Ordnance maintenance, February 1953, 284 pages. All the details needed for serious overhaul and repair of these items. $20.00 (View Picture)

13158 FM6-55 4.5 INCH MULTIPLE ROCKET LAUNCHER M21, TOWED - dated December 1953. This is for a nifty unit towed behind a 6x6 that has several rows of barrels mounted on a 2 wheel carriage similar to an anti-tank gun. Used VG-fine condition. $18.00 (View Picture)

13157 FM23-10 U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 M1903 dated January 1940 - 230 pages. Original pre-WW2 copy in excellent condition. These pre-WW2 editions are tough to find. Nicest one we have had in a very long time. $65.00 (View Picture)

13150 FM30-40 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE- IDENTIFICATION OF U.S. ARMORED VEHICLES - dated May 1941 - 37 pages. Not very thick, but that was all that was needed to cover the pitifully unprepared stocks of U.S. armored vehicles at the time. Covers M1, M3 scout cars, many variants of the M1, M2, M3 light tanks, the M3 medium tank, and M2 an M3 half tracks and also a T1 heavy tank. Some photos, some three view type recognition drawings. Excellent plus condition. $49.00 (View Picture)

13148 FM30-38 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE- IDENTIFICATION OF JAPANESE AIRCRAFT - dated March 1941 - 75 pages. This is what the guys at Pearl Harbor should have known…. Scarce pre-war edition with the expected three view drawings and/or photos of a wide range of aircraft types. Excellent plus condition. $40.00 (View Picture)

13147 FM30-35 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE- IDENTIFICATION OF GERMAN AIRCRAFT - dated July 1941 - 87 pages. Scarce pre-war edition with the expected three view drawings and/or photos of a wide range of aircraft types. Excellent plus condition. $40.00 (View Picture)

13144 TM9-225 BROWNING MACHINE GUN, .50 M2 AIRCRAFT, FIXED & FLEXIBLE - November 1940, 51 pages 6” x 9”. Scarce pre-war manual, with Sgt. James R. Dickmann’s name very neatly written in red on the cover. Overall excellent condition. $40.00 (View Picture)

13139 WW2 STYLE JEEP MANUAL FOR ¼ TON 4X4 UTILITY TRUCK M38 - TM9-8012/ TO-36A5-2-41 dated January 1956. 351 pages. Nitty-gritty nuts and bolts details, written in a logical manner with lots of pictures so even PFC Beetle Bailey can do it. This edition has minor changes from earlier versions but probably 90% of the info is applicable from the early WW2 version through the end of the M38 types. (Note- Not for the M38A1 with the rounder hood contours.) $65.00 (View Picture)

13138 WW2 HANDY TALKIE TM - B/C/D/E/F dated May 1945. Very scarce manual, but it has gotten wet and about a third of the pages are stuck together and most are wrinkled from the dampness. Many can be carefully separated with a letter opener, maybe with a little bit of steam to soften things up. Still a nice item for display with your BC-611 or SCR-536 radio but invariably if you are a technician trying to fix one, it will be on a stuck together page. $20.00 (View Picture)

13136 FM23-7 / AFM 50-4 CARBINE CALIBER .30 - M1, M1A1, M2 and M3 dated January 1952 Super clean copy, with 1959 print date in the back. Top of spine is a bit wrinkled (lousy work at the Govt Printing Office) and there is small cut at the top of the cover that keeps it from being like new, and a few small dirt smudges or soiling picked up over the last 50 years. Pages are nice and bright, not yellowed or flaking like so many of this era. $45.00 (View Picture)

13026 FM23-7 CARBINE CALIBER .30 M1, M1A1, M3 ANDM3 DATED JANUARY 1952 - 382 pages, used fair-good condition. Paper is yellowing and covers are worn and have minor tears and folds and previous owners name. The most commonly encountered carbine manual with all the info needed for training users in disassembly, care, and marksmanship. $10.00 (View Picture)

12501 U.S. HELMET INSTRUCTION MANUAL - "It's Your Head- KEEP IT!- Instructions for using HELMET LINER (Infantryman's)" This is a pamphlet about 5" x 8" telling all about the new style helmet liner adopted in 1958 but not being issued in large numbers until the 1960s. About 24 pages. A bit tattered on some of the edges, but a scarce item for the helmet collector. Not dated, but probably 1960s or 70s. $7.00 (View Picture)

12495 FM23-25 Bayonet dated September 1943 - 70 pages mainly on bayonet use and training, with nothing worthwhile on the bayonet itself. Printed on very brittle cheap paper and it has been mistreated already, leaving the back cover cracked, and the front cover had a piece torn out that has been taped back in place. First three pages are torn, but not taped. Not a great copy, and priced accordingly. $10.00 (View Picture)

12494 TM30-603 Italian Phrase Book dated September 1943 - 117 pages with words and phrases grouped by subject. This is a much more academic (and intimidating) approach that the German book, but both probably met the needs of the troops looking to find a ……whatever. Pages yellowing but overall near excellent. . These pocket size manuals were distributed to troops headed for a specific theater, and some studied them a lot and others did not bother. A great addition to a WW2 display. $15.00 (View Picture)

12492 FM23-36 Revolver, Colt, Caliber .45 M1917 & S&W M1917 datedOctober 20, 1941 - 96 pages. Original pre-WW2 copy in near fine condition except some pesky critter gnawed away progressively larger chunks pf pages starting about page 50, but carefully avoided chewing on any text. Plenty left for you to chew on if you like. Still displays very nicely, even with crossed out name on cover. These pre-WW2 editions are tough to find. $50.00 (View Picture)

12491 FM23-35 Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45 M1911 & M1911A1 dated April 1940 - 96 pages. Original pre-WW2 copy in near fine condition except some pesky critter gnawed away progressively larger chunks pf pages starting about page 40, but carefully avoided chewing on any text. Plenty left for you to chew on if you like. Still displays very nicely. These pre-WW2 editions are tough to find. $25.00 (View Picture)

12482 FM23-35 Pistols & Revolvers- June 1946 - Rather rough copy, but all there and quite usable copy, or good for display with M1911 or M1917 revolvers. Cover is torn a bit at the spine and has some dirt and stains. Some pages are dogeared. $10.00 (View Picture)

12249 New Infantry Drill Regulations (July 1939- Shows Gas Trap Garands) - 230 pages 4.5" x 7.5" soft covers. Published by the Military Service Publishing Company, these were quasi official references popular with officers and NCOs. Rifle marksmanship sections for both the M1903 rifle and the M1 Garand (gas trap version). Most of the drawings showing the manual of arms, etc illustrate the Garand. Well used copy with the front cover attachment very weak, and partially loose, but taped on the inside so it displays nicely. An early edition not often encountered. Nice for display with your gas trap Garand. $30.00 (View Picture)

11941 TM8-285 TREATMENT OF CHEMICAL WARFARE CASUALTIES - August 1951, 155 page 6" x 9" and having Navy designation NAVMED P-1328 and AMF 160-12 designations as well. Loaded with info on different types of chemical warfare agents and their effects, and treatment of casualties. Lots of gross photos showing what some of this nasty stuff will do. Important historical information, as well as vital for understanding of how serious a threat would be if terrorists launched a chemical attack. $18.00

11935 FM23-5 U.S. RIFLE CALIBER .30 M1 - September 1958, 340 pages 4.5" x 7". Nice tight clean copy- a duplicate from my personal library. $55.00 (View Picture)

11934 FM23-10 U.S. RIFLE, CALIBER .30 M1903 - January 1940 with copies of changes 1, 3 and 5 staples on the inside cover. 215 pages 4.5" x 7.5" used and worn a bit with some spots on the cover and name Lowell D. Snorf, Jr. rubber stamped across face. $65.00 (View Picture)

11932 FM23-35 PISTOLS & REVOLVERS - September 1971 about 90 pages. Covers the M1911 .45 auto and also .38 revolvers. Overall excellent condition $25.00 (View Picture)

11925 AAF Survival Manual AAF Manual 64-0-1 (June 1945) - 78 pages 4" x 8" "printed on water resistant paper". Loaded with land and water survival tips on shelter, first aid, edible plants and sea creatures, signaling, natives, firemaking, etc. Lots of illustrations. A few corners curling, but overall fine. Great addition to collection of Army Air Force or survival items or emergency rations. $22.00 (View Picture)

11791 FM23-92 4.2 inch Mortar. M30 - June 1970, 144 pages with change 1. Cover loose, otherwise very good. $15.00

11784 FM23-90 81MM MORTAR M29A1 - February 1972, 142 pages. Everything you need to know about this very effective weapon. $15.00

11778 TM9-2590-206-15 BULLDOZER, EARTH MOVING, TANK MOUNTING, M8A1 (M8E1) - FSN 2590-649-5937. September 1961, 150 pages- Operator, organizational, field and depot maintenance manual. ALSO the -25P manual- march 1962, 50 pages- Organizationa, Field and Depot Maintenance repair parts and special tools list. Just what you need to install and use that big ol' dozer blade to the front of your M48 series tank. Great for plowing your driveway in the winter, or covering up enemy pillboxes, or breaking through sand berms in the deseret. Lots of details that would be of interest to a model maker. $10.00

11777 FM6-20 FIRE SUPPORT COMBINED ARMS OPERATIONS - September 1977, about 500 pages in green camouflage three ring binder. Pages yellowing a bit. $5.00

11776 FM7-7 THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY PLATOON AND SQUAD - September 1977, about 400 pages in green camouflage three ring binder. Loaded with illustrations and covers weapons, tactics, etc in details that the trigger pullers need to know. Interesting. $10.00

11774 FM7-10 INFANTRY RIFLE COMPANY- INFANTRY, AIRBORNE, AIR ASSAULT & RANGER - January 1982, about 300 pages in green camouflage three ring binder. Loaded with illustrations and covers weapons, tactics, etc in details appropriate to company commanders. $5.00

11773 FM17-12 TANK GUNNERY - March 1977, about 350 pages in green camouflage three ring binder. Loaded with illustrations and covers weapons, tactics, etc in great detail on weapons, target selection, tank tactics, etc. Very interesting. Just what you need if your tank gunnery is a bit erratic. $5.00

11772 FM17-47 AIR CAVALRY COMBAT BRIGADE - April 1977, about 100 pages in green camouflage three ring binder. Loaded with illustrations and covers weapons, tactics, etc. $5.00

11771 FM44-3 AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY EMPLOYMENT- CHAPARRAL & VULCAN - April 1977, about 200 pages in green camouflage three ring binder. Loaded with illustrations and covers weapons, tactics, etc. $5.00

11770 FM71-1 THE TANK AND MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY TEAM - June 1977 about 400 pages in green camouflage three ring binder. Loaded with illustrations and covers weapons, tactics, etc. Interesting. $5.00

11769 FM71-1 THE TANK AND MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY TEAM - June 1977 about 400 pages in green camouflage three ring binder. Loaded with illustrations and covers weapons, tactics, etc. Interesting. $5.00

11768 FM90-3 DESERT OPERATIONS - August 1977, about 125 pages in green camouflage three ring binder. Loaded with illustrations and covers weapons, tactics, etc with very clear and understandable difference from operations in temperate climates. Anyone contemplating reading or writing about the 1991 Gulf War, or the 2003 Iraqi Freedom needs to read this first, to get an understanding of war under desert condition, and the effects on troops and equipment and some important tactical considerations. Very interesting. $10.00

11761 TC30-34 COMBAT INTELLIGENCE COMPANY (DIVISION) - August 1977, 48 pages $5.00

11760 TC30-25 GROUND RECONNAISSANCE & SURVEILLANCE AND THE - Tactical Surveillance Officer June 1977; 65 pages. $5.00

11759 TC44-5-1 VULCAN (SP) COMBAT OPERATIONS - August 1972, 120 pages. Loaded with photos of different types of armored vehicles. Lots of info on ways to defeat them using everything from improvised weapons like molotov cocktails up thru rifle grenades, LAW, DRAGON, recoilless rifles, etc. $5.00

11758 FM23-3 TACTICS, TECHNIQUES AND CONCEPTS OF ANTIARMOR WARFARE - August 1972, 120 pages. Loaded with photos of different types of armored vehicles. Lots of info on ways to defeat them using everything from improvised weapons like molotov cocktails up thru rifle grenades, LAW, DRAGON, recoilless rifles, etc. $5.00

11757 FM17-15 TANK UNITS- PLATOON, COMPANY AND BATTALION - March 1966, 195 pages $5.00

11756 FM30-5 COMBAT INTELLIGENCE - June 1967, 221 pages $5.00

11755 FM31-50 COMBAT IN FORTIFIED AND BUILT-UP AREAS - March 1964 about 63 pages/. Change 2 entered. $5.00

11754 FM31-10 DENIAL OPERATIONS AND BARRIERS - September 1968 about 75 pages. $5.00

11721 VIETNAM ERA U.S. ARMY ARMOR SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS (LOT OF 4) - Lot includes: (a) History and role of Armor- about 60 pages full of history and lots of photos of many different U.S. armored vehicles and specifications for each. (b) U.S. Army- Armor Reference Data in 2 volumes (about 400 pages combined total) with description of various types of equipment, and different armor units table of equipment listing the gear, people and other stuff. This is from the time when the WW2 era weapons were being replaced by the M14 rifle and M60 machine gun. and (c) Communications for Armor- about 180 pages with photos and component lists and brief descriptions of dozens of different radios, phones, etc and also good summary of different types of radio nets used in units. Dates are circa 1964-1969. $15.00

11719 USAF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER EXTENSION COURSE BOOKS - Circa 1951-1958 dates on them. These are 11 out of 22 in a complete course. Each book is about 75 pages and covers a specific area (flight instruments, landing gear, propellers, electronics, etc) with loads of photos and drawings of actual components of specific types of aircraft as well as some generic theory. Used and a bit dirty with a couple downright scruffy, but pretty interesting. The lot for $10.00

11718 US AIR FORCE BASIC DATA (CIRCA 1969) - Paper covers about 200 pages 8.5" x 11". Prepared for distribution at the Army Armor school at Fort Knox, this is everything a soldier need to know about the Air Force- a bit on organization, the major Air Commands, types of aircraft and capabilities, and role of USAF in Vietnam style warfare. A good intro to the expectations of the grunts during the Vietnam era. $10.00

11717 LOT OF 10 ARMY AVIATION PUBLICATIONS (CIRCA 1975-1980) - Total of about 450 pages. Major items are a Correspondence course on organization and roles of Army Aviation (Basic) 1976, 154 pages. , employment of flares; Army regs pertaining to aviation; etc. The lot $10.00

11716 TM5-3895-212-35P DRYER AGGREGATE, DIESEL DRIVEN, TRAILER MOUNTED -
80 ton per hour- Barber Greene Model 837 FSN 3895-531-4056. June 1965 about 250 pages. Direct support, general support and depot maintenance repair parts. $5.00

11715 TM5-4310-238-20P COMPRESSOR, RECIPROCATING, AIR, TRUCK MOUNTED, - gas driven, 210 CFM Le Roi Model 210G1 less carrier mounted on WW2 chassis FSN 4310-265-3137; mounted on Ord M45 chassis FSN 4310-276-7382. October 1961 44pages. Organizational maintenance repair parts and special tools lists. $5.00

11714 TM5-4310-232-35P COMPRESSOR, AIR, RECIPROCATING, GASOLINE DRIVEN - receiver mounted 4.7 cfm, 175 PSI. Westinghouse Air Brake Model 1 BYCH-33, FSN 4310-376-7095. October 1960 30 pages. Field and depot maintenance repair parts and special tools lists. $5.00

11713 TM5-4310-210-15 COMPRESSOR, AIR, RECIPROCATING, GASOLINE DRIVEN - receiver mounted 5 cfm, 175 PSI. American Brake Shoe model G-321 w/continental engine Model AU 85 serial number ranges 389431 through 390386 and 392801 through 393039 FSN 4310-60801146. June 1959 102 pages. Operator's, organizational, field and depot maintenance manual. $5.00

11711 TM5-4310-204-15P COMPRESSOR, RECIPROCATING POWER DRIVEN, - air receiver mounted 5 cfm 175 psi. LE Roi-Westinghouse Model 1 BYCH-33 with Briggs & Stratton Engine model 8B serial numbers 9000- 11349 FSN 4310-612-1186. May 1959 34 page. Operator's, organizational, field and depot maintenance repair parts and special tools lists. $5.00

11709 TM9-4910-419-12 GRINDING SET VALVE SEAT, ELECTRIC, 35 DEGREE ANGLE TYPE - concentric drive driver AC/DC 115 volt, 7500 RPM Albertson & Co model 1675BB-s FSN 4910-060-9983. November 1963, 42 pages. Operator and organizational maintenance manual including repair parts and special tools lists. $5.00

11708 TM9-4910-452-10 LATHE, BRAKE DRUM, FLOOR MOUNTED - 60 inch swing, 9 to 25 inch diameter, 10 inch max cutting depth, stationary cutting tool type, 1/2 HP, AC, 110/220 Volt single pahse. Lempco Products model 802, FSN 4910-516-6192. September 1965, 20 pages. Operators manual. $5.00

11707 TM5-6640-213-14 LABORATORY, AIR MOBILE AVIATION FUEL - NSN 6640-00-902-9711, June 1980, approx20 pages. Operator, organizational, direct support and general support maintenance manual. $10.00

11676 TM5-3610-252-14 TOPOGRAPHIC SUPPORT SYSTEM PAPER CONDITIONING SECTION - Model ADC-TSS-15 NSN 3610-01-105-6442. June 1983 about 200 pages. Operator, organizational, direct support and general support maintenance manual. $5.00

11674 TM5-2805-206-24P ENGINE, GAS, MILITARY STANDARD MODELS - Model 1A08-1 FSN 2805-601-5181; Model 1A08-2 FSN 2805-714-8552; Model 2A016-1 FSN 2805060105127; Model 2A016-2 FSN 2805-714-8553. October 1965, 40 pages. Organizational, DS and GS maintenance and repair parts $5.00

11672 TM9-4520-257-12&P HEATER, SPACE, RADIANT, LARGE (H-45) - Type 1- Solid fuel NSN 4520-01-354-1191; Type II, liquid fuel NSN 4520-01-329-3451. September 1992, about 140 pages. Operator's and unit maintenance manual. These are large barrel shaped units, one using wood or coal for fuel and the other burns gas or diesel type fuels. Apparently used in large tents and small buildings and likely some have been sold as surplus and may be what you have in your hunting, scout, or lake camp. $10.00

11659 TM5-6115-331-25P GENERATOR SET, GAS ENGINE, 18.9KW WHEEL MOUNTED - 86 V DC two wire HOLGAR Model CR-856-PM/WK FSN 6115-836773. April 1966, 122 pages. Operator, organizational, direct support and general support maintenance manual including repair parts and special tools lists. $5.00

11657 TM5-6115-256-15 GENERATOR SET, GAS ENGINE 1.5 KW - Sommer Electric model SG-1500, less engine, FSN 6115-646-6121. March 1961, 72 pages. Operator, organizational, field and depot maintenance manual. . ALSO the "25P" manual January 1961, 24 pages. Organizational, field and depot maintenance repair parts and special tools lists. $5.00

11656 TM5-6115-256-15 GENERATOR SET, GAS ENGINE 1.5 KW - Winpower model 1536S-2A016-1 (serial numbers T700-1- thru T700-1726), FSN 6115-674-9342. November 1961, 76 pages. Operator, organizational, field and depot maintenance manual. . ALSO the "25P" manual November 1961, 22 pages. Organizational, field and depot maintenance repair parts and special tools lists. $5.00

11652 TM9-4940-501-14&P LEAK DETECTOR TYPE H-10 (GENERAL ELECTRIC) - NSN 4940-00-825-1098. Operator, organizational, direct support and general support maintenance manual including repair parts and special tools lists.May 1981, about 10 pages $2.00

11651 TM9-4940-437-14&P SEPARATOR, OIL AND WATER - Sharpe Manufacturing Model 54360 No. 40B, NSN 4940-00-242-4100. March 1978, about 5 pages $2.00

11648 TM10-4540-201-15 HEATERS, IMMERSIONS, LIQUID FUEL FIRED - for corrugated cans and tank trailers, January 1961, 31 pages. These heaters are for heating up water in GI cans and trailers for food service or showers or laundry operations, I think. $5.00

11646 TM10-4510-201-10 BATH UNIT, PORTABLE, 8 SHOWERHEAD M1958 - TM10-4510-201-10 Bath Unit, portable, 8 showerhead M1958 $5.00

11645 TM10-4500-200-13 HEATERS (RADIANT AND IMMERSION) - Radiant type, portable, Type 1- Model 1941 solid fuel) FSN 4520-257-4877; Type II M1941 liquid fuel FSN 4520-927-4214; Yukon Model M1950 solid or liquid fuel FSN 4520-287-3353; and Immersion heaters, liquid fired for corrugated cans (all makes and models) FSN 4540-266-6835; Preway Model 447-2EX FSN 4540-453-9140; for tank trailer (all makes and models) FSN 4540-266-6834. Operator, organizational, direct support and general support maintenance manual including repair parts and special tools lists. December 1969 with changes 1-4 included. About 95 pages of sizzling hot stuff to keep you, your tent, shower and cooking water toasty warm. $10.00

11644 TM5-6130-301-12 BATTERY CHARGING PANEL FOURDEE MODEL 4D-100 - FSN 6130-940-. Operator, organizational, direct support and general support maintenance manual including repair parts and special tools lists. October 1969, about 40 pages $5.00

11643 TM5-4310-375-14 COMPRESSOR UNIT, RECIPROCATING - Davey Model R122RAAB, part no 84950 NSN 4310-01-139-4815, 15 CFM, 175 PSI, electric motor driven. Operator, organizational, direct support and general support maintenance manual. November 1983, about 80 pages. $5.00

11641 TM5-3695-207-15 CHAIN SAW GASOLINE 18 INCH WHITEHEAD MODEL 207M - FSN 3695-078-9799. April 1964, 92 pages. Operator, organizational, field and depot maintenance manual including repair parts and special tools list. $5.00

11640 7610-C-1-2056 1.5KW GENERATOR SET, GAS ENGINE HOLGAR - Model CW-015-AC 120 V. December 1962, 88 pages. Covers approximately 6,800 units bought by the Air force and Army. Instruction, operations, maintenance, overhaul and parts list. $5.00

11639 TM9-2805-218-12 WHEEL MOUNTED AUXILIARY POWER UNIT - Waukesha Motor type EAPU FSN 2805-511-2210, 2 wire, 28.5V DC, 7.5/9.3KW. June 1959 96 pages. Operation and organizational maintenance. $5.00

11638 TM9-2920-224-35 GENERATOR-ENGINE ASSEMBLY, 30 V DC, 300 AMP - Jack & Heintz Models G22, G22-2, G22-3, G22-6, G22-7, FSNs 2920-294-3472; 2920-607-2623; 2920-830-6660; 2920-445-0857. June 1961, 60 pages. Field and depot maintenance manual. $5.00

11637 TM9-6115-202-24P GENERATOR GAS ENGINE, 4.2 KW, 28V DC, 150 AMP - Model DE 4.2-ORD/28 FSN 6115-857-1397 composed of starter, generator Jack & Heintz Model 23041-001 and Engine, Military Standard Model 4A032-1. January 1963, 22 pages. Organizational and field maintenance repair parts list. $5.00

11636 TM5-6115-270-20P GENERATOR SET, GAS ENGINE 3KW, 120 V AC - skid mounted Hollingsworth Model JHGW3B FSN 6115-778-6004 June 1961, 25 pages. Organizational maintenance repair parts and special tools lists $5.00

11635 TM9-244 USE, CARE & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS - August 1959 182 pages. $8.00

11634 TM10-267 REPAIR OF CLOTHING & TEXTILES - August 1950, 39 pages how to patch, replair, etc. $10.00

11629 TM10-264 OVEREDGE TACK BUTTON AND SNAP FASTENER MACHINES - October 1949, 141 pages with change 2 (rescinds change 1) dated 1956. Covers Overedge sewing machines Merrow Model 60BW and A-3; Singer Model 81-72; Tack button machine Scovill Model A; Snap Fastener hand set United-Carr; Overedge sewing machine Singer Model 246-5. Covers description, operation, adjustment and maintenance. $25.00

11627 TM10-600 OFFICE MACHINE REPAIR SHOP - January 1955, 16 pages with changes 1 and 4. Issued to help with setting up shop spaces to accomplish low level repair to typewriters, etc at the time when the Army decided that the typewriter was mightier than the rifle. $5.00

11626 TM10-632 KITS, FINGERPRINT - February 1955, 29 pages. With change 1. Shows some manual fingerprint kits and all the tricks of the junior G-men to take prints from people, including dead bodies. $10.00

11625 REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSE, PREFABRICATED NO. 2 CAPACITY 1800 CUBIC FEET - October 1951 42 pages with changes 1 and 2. Apply to units made by Amana and Friedrich. Assembly, etc of these nifty prefab units $5.00

11621 TB1-15-1 PREFABRICATED SHELTERS, BUNKERS & EMPLACEMENT COVERS - July 1969 about 50 pages and 50 fold out plates. Covers "deliberate fortifications" to protect troops and equipment. Lots of concrete cast parts and steel go into these, and you can lug one around if you have a 25 ton trailer and 20 ton crane to set it in place for you. Probably good theoretical stuff for the cold war era, but the troops in Vietnam had little use for such staff generated foolishness. $10.00

11618 TM5-6680-310-14 DETECTOR BATCH INTERFACE - ITT Barton Model T276.0001.Z NSN 6680-01-035-5553 November 1979 about 60 pages. Everything you need to know about the gizmo used to monitor changes in specific gravity and temperature in a multi product fuel pipeline. $5.00

11617 TM5-6675-316-14 TOPOGRAPHIC SUPPORT SYSTEM - drafting support section Model ADC-TSS-4 NSN 6675-01-105-5754- Operator, organizational, direct support and general support maintenance manual. June 1983, about 600 page (a really thick phone book size!) $5.00

11616 TM10-4930-203-12 FUEL SYSTEM SUPPLY POINT - Operator & Organizational maintenance. September 1960 70 pages. Covers an arrangement where you can offload fuel from tanker trucks and store it in bladder type tanks run it through hoses and valves to multiple distribution points to fuel a bunch of vehicles at the same time. $5.00

11614 TM10-4930-201-15 DISPENSING PUMP, HAND DRIVE, - piston type with 20 foot hose, 15 GPM. October 1960, 26 pages. This is for a pump used with 55 gallon drums. $5.00

11613 TM10-4520-202-2SP HEATER, SPACE , RADIANT TYPE, PORTABLE, COAL OR OIL, - 45,000 BTU output FSN 4520-257-4877 and Heater Space Radiant type, portable, oil, 45,000 BTU output, FSN 4520-277-5776 and Burner assembly, space heater FSN 4520-153-4602 April 1963, 10 pages. Organizational, field and depot maintenance repair parts and special tool lists. (Little barrel shaped stoves used in a variety of tents. $5.00

11612 TM 10-4520-201-20P HEATER DUCT TYPE, PORTABLE GASOLINE, 250,000 BTU - Herman Nelson model GT3077. Hunter Model PH-25; Silent Glow model SG-3077 and SG-3077-8; United Stoves model 1600TH, Vogt Brothers Models VB-3077CS, VB-3077CS-53; VB-3077CS-57 and VB-3077CS-58. Organizational maintenance repair parts and special tool lists. October 1962, 29 pages. $10.00

11598 SNIPERSCOPE, INFRARED, SET NO. 1, 20,000 VOLT - TM 5-9342 (August 1951) Operation and Maintenance and TM 5-1090-202-25P (January 1962) Organizational, Field, and Depot Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists; and 8 page "Information and Instructions" pamphlet by Edmund Scientific circa 1978. Photocopies of these extremely hard to find documents to go with the "Snooperscope" used on the M3 carbines. We provide a copy with the scopes when we have one for sale, but have a few extras if you need one. $25.00

11428 M38 JEEP - LOT OF 6 TECHNICAL BULLETINS - TB-9-8012-1- June 1956, 2 pages- Elimination of interference between front spring rebound clips and tie rods. TB-9-8012-2- October 1956, 2 pages- Replacement of fuel pump TB-9-2855-2- December 1952, 43 pages- Installation of personnel heater kit TB-9-2855-3- October 1952, 46 pages- Installation of power plant heater kit [Arctic Winterization] TB-9-2855-4- October 1952, 13 pages- Installation of hard-top closure kit TB-9-2855-37- December 1956, 22 pages- Installation of hot water personnel heater kit THE LOT OF SIX TBs- all in excellent condition, slight yellowing of the paper. These have the "T" slots for inclusion in a binder. ALL for $65.00 (View Picture)

11417 MANUAL FOR THE WHEELED VEHICLE DRIVER (DECEMBER 1956) - TM21-305 or AFM 77-2. 145 pages 4.5" x 6.5". An excellent guide to basic driving skills and also on off road operation and coping with damaged or stuck vehicles. Overall good-very good but covers soiled. Nice addition to any military vehicle used after the Korean War period. $20.00 (View Picture)

11416 TM21-305 DRIVER'S MANUAL (NOV 1944) - 145 page 4.5" x 6" filled with what drivers needed to know. A "must have" for a restored WW2 Jeep, weapons carrier, or truck. Overall good-very good but covers soiled, and portion of the pocket on the inside back cover is ripped and missing (not visible unless you look at the inside back cover). $49.00 (View Picture)

11224 FM7 (SERIES) MANUALS- SOLDIERS MANUAL 11B (INFANTRY) AND 11C - (Indirect fire Infantry) Each is basically a step by step check list and "how to" instructions for what an infantry soldier needs to know. Everything from something as basic as loading a M16 magazine or starting a vehicle up to various types of weapons, mines, laying out fields of fire, first aid, NBC, fording with APC, etc. These books are for different levels, with skill level 1 being the most basic, then levels 2, 3, etc. This lot includes Skill Level 1 for for 11B Infantry dated 1976, 1982 and 1985. Also Skill Level 2 dated 1976 and 1982 and Skill Level 3 dated 1976. For 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman there is Skill level 1 dated 1976 which has similar stuff with sections on setting up and using 81mm and 4.2 inch (107mm) mortars. Each of the skill level 1 books is about 400-500 pages and the other levels are about 75-100 pages each. The lot of seven manuals full of what you need to know to "be all you can be" for only $25.00 (View Picture)

11179 TM9-1276 CALIBER .30 CARBINES M1, M1A1, M2 AND M3 - February 1953, 178 pages. This one has been reprinted a million times, but this copy is an original, with unit marks from the 196th Fighter-Bomber Squadron Armament section. Old Air Force TO 39A-5AD2 number is scratched out and new number is inked in at top (along with ancient 5.00 price). Two pieces of tape on spine, but overall a G-VG copy. $25.00 (View Picture)

11121 FM 21-76 SURVIVAL (JUNE 1992) - A very well researched publication with probably 400 pages 5" x 8" loaded with tips on shelter, food, first aid, dangerous plants and animals, trapping game, etc. Sort like a Boy Scout Handbook for adults. Used excellent. $10.00 (View Picture)

11120 EMERGENCY USES OF THE PARACHUTES - 1954 dated US Navy booklet about 3" x 4" showing lots of neat things from Arab headdress to arctic mukluks. $6.00 (View Picture)

11103 TWO MANUALS ON SURVIVAL KIT, INDIVIDUAL VEST, LARGE - NSN 1680-00-205-0474. Dept of Army supply catalog SC 1680-97-CL-A07 component list; Also Hand Receipt catalog covering contents of same SC 1680-97-CL-AO7-HR. Both dated January 1981. Not really sexy stuff, but detailed lists of stuff that is included and how it is signed out to individuals. Used excellent, 6 pages and 4 pages respectively. Both for $5.00 (View Picture)

10352 TM10-4930-204-13 TANK AND PUMP UNIT, LIQUID DISPENSING FOR TRUCK MOUNTING - (Covers United Manufacturing and Engineering Corp Model style 1; Orr & Sembower Inc, Model BL-100; Altech, Inc, Model 4000). July 1980, about 140 pages. $10.00

10349 TM10-8340-210-13 TENT, FRAME TYPE, SECTIONAL, M1948 - June 1965, 53 pages (this is type with wood floor and wood doors and window about 16' x 16'. $5.00

10347 TM10-8340-204-10 TENTS, GENERAL PURPOSE, LARGE & MEDIUM - September 1962, 36 pages- operators manual showing how to put these up and various options. $10.00

10346 TM10-8340-211-13 TENT, GENERAL PURPOSE, SMALL - September 1964, 69 pages. (This is the hexagonal shaped tent 8' 9" on each of the 6 sides, or 17' 6" across). Everything you need to know about using and maintaining this type tent. $10.00

10319 TM10-7360-204-13 RANGE OUTFIT, FIELD GASOLINE M59 - and also burner unit, gasoline, M2, accessory outfit; gasoline, field range; and accessory outfit with baking rack. Dated January 1974, about 60 pages, excellent. $5.00 (View Picture)

10311 TM9-8030 (FORMERLY TM9-840) 3/4 TON M37 WEAPONS CARRIER - Operation and organizational maintenance 3/4 ton 4x4 Cargo Truck M37; 3/4 ton 4x4 Command Truck M42; 3/4 ton 4x4 Ambulance Truck M43 and 3/4 ton 4x4 Telephone Installation Light Maintenance and Cable Splicing Truck V-41()/GT dated May 1955. Everything you need to know to operate the classic old Korean war through Vietnam era "weapons carrier" and its many variants. Written in plain English so even Beetle Bailey can do it, with lots of good illustrations so it is easy to follow the instructions. Except for some soiling on the cover and edges it is a good collector copy, or a using copy, or great to display with your restored vehicle. This is original GI version, not some reprint. Also has USAF designation as TO 36A-1-411 on the cover so it is a joint Army AF manual. 466 pages 6" x 9". $55.00 (View Picture)

10309 TO 00-40-1 SILHOUETTE HANDBOOK OF USAAF AIRPLANES - Dated September 1942, with 48 pages of aircraft views- each with a photo, line drawings from side, front, top and bottom and perspective. Each page is for one of 48 different aircraft ranging from heavy bombers to training planes. "Restricted". Covers a little soiled otherwise about fine-excellent. $20.00 (View Picture)

10278 Ranger Handbook SH21-76 - Dated June 1988, prepared by the Ranger Training Brigade at Ft. Benning, this is the handy shirt pocket sized edition with about 250-300 pages of stuff that Rangers need to know. Excellent condition. $7.00 (View Picture)

10277 LOT OF 5 WEAPONS PUBLICATIONS FROM THE INFANTRY SCHOOL - Fort Benning produced items, total about 250-300 pages. Characteristics of Infantry Weapons dated February 1966 listing the table of allowance for infantry units and showing photos and details (size, weight, effective range, etc for weapons from hand grenades though tanks. Unit Training Program for 66mm HEAT Rocket M72A2 (LAW); Infantry subcourse 540-1 Individual Weapons, supplemental text for same; Infantry subcourse 544-2 Crew Served Weapons. Most VG-fine but some staining on one of the less interesting ones. The lot for $10.00 (View Picture)

10274 LOT OF 3 MANUALS ON EXPLOSIVES AND DEMOLITIONS - FM5-25 Explosives and Demolitions, dated February 1971 about 150-200 pages, VG, loaded with info on military techniques used to destroy bridges etc of all types. FM3-11 Flame Field Expedients dated September 1990 about 46 pages, excellent, discusses and gives examples of use of flame fuels and military explosives for varius applications. 6th US Army Pamphlet 75-1 Explosives- Explosive Ordnance Reconaissance, dated August 1959 about 60 pages excellent. Basically a "first responder" information source to identify various types of unexploded ordnance and some of the hazards associated with them and their clearance, and phone numbers of all EOD teams in the western US Army bases. The lot of 3 manuals for only $25.00 (View Picture)

10273 TM9-1015-200-12 MORTAR M29 AND M29A1 - dated April 1971, about 50 pages excellent. $12.00 (View Picture)

10272 TM3-4240-280-23&P MASK, CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL: - Aircraft ABC M24 and Tank M25, M25A1 dated March 1976, about 50 pages, excellent. $5.00 (View Picture)

10270 LOT OF 3 M60 MACHINE GUN MANUALS (1960S-70S) - FM23-67 Machine Gun 7.62mm, M60 dated October 1964, 227 pages, excellent. TM9-1005-224-24, MG M60 and Tripod M122 dated May 1971, about 100 pages, excellent with loose changes 1,4,5,6. TM9-1005-224-34P, dated April 1976, about 45 pages.- All three for $29.00 (View Picture)

10269 LOT OF 4 LAND MINE MANUALS - TM 43-0001-36 Army Ammunition Data Sheets for Land Mines (FSC 1345) dated February 1977 about 85 pages with loose changes 1 and 3 Infantry School "Land Mine Warfare Instructional Pamphlet" dated October 1955, 52 pages, good condition, with a lot of historical info and info on foreign mine types and employment. Infantry School Land Mine Warfare(?) book dated June 1967, about 154 pages. Cover sheet missing, but contents excellent. Much info on VC mines in Vietnam and some other foreign types. Infantry School supplemental text- Hasty protective mining, dated 1975, about 22 pages, fine-exc. All four publications for only $45.00 (View Picture)

10267 TM9-1010-221-24 LAUNCHER, GRENADE, 40MM, M203 - March 1972, about 50 pp, excellent $12.00 (View Picture)

10264 TM3-1055-456-12 LAUNCHER, ROCKET: 66MM, 4 TUBE M202A1 - March 1975, with changes 1 thru 4 entered when reprinted. About 90 pages, excellent $5.00 (View Picture)

9517 QUAD .50 MACHINE GUN TRAILER AIRBORNE DROP RIGGING - Army TB 10-561-1 dated May 1952, with changes 1, 2, and 3 dated thru 1955. About 35 pages 6" x 9". Heavy Drop Tedchniques: Rigging the Multiple .50 caliber Machine Gun Trailer Mount M55 for Aerial Delivery. For the dedicated class 3 collector. Loaded with details on how to rig all the straps and crush pads, etc to allow a vehicl epushed out the back of an airplane to survive and work when it arrives on the ground. Lots of photot. Pretty interesting stuff. 56 pages 8" x 10" dated February 1957. $25.00 (View Picture)

9516 M38A1 JEEP AIR DROP RIGGING TECHNIQUES - Army TB 10-564-2 dated February 1957. Aerial Delivery- Rigging the Truck, Utility, 1/4 Ton 4x4, M38A1. For the fanatical Jeep enthusiast. Loaded with details on how to rig all the straps and crush pads, etc to allow a vehicle pushed out the back of an airplane to survive and work when it arrives on the ground. Lots of photot. Pretty interesting stuff. 56 pages 8" x 10" $35.00 (View Picture)

9515 M38 JEEP AIR DROP RIGGING TECHNIQUES - Army TB-10-564-1; Air Force TO 19-75AAA-162 dated July 1952. Heavy Drop Techniques: Rigging Trucl, 1/4 ton 4x4, Utility, M38 for Aerial Delivery. For the fanatical Jeep enthusiast. Amaze your friends by showing up at the next military vehicle rally with your Jeep on a trailer, but fully rigged for air drop out the back of a C-82 or C-119. Pretty interesting stuff. 38 pages 8" x 10" Restricted. $35.00 (View Picture)