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COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO IMPERIAL JAPANESES HANDGUNS 1893-1945 James D. Brown (Hardcover)

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An inexpensive guide to Japanese military handguns of the first half of the 20th Century. It is intended primarily for the collector who, upon encountering a new specimen, wants info to identify, classify & evaluate it for purchase (or not). 80+B&W illus; 8.5x11 inches, 144 pgs.

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This volume has been prepared as an inexpensive guide to Japanese military handguns of the first half of the 20th Century. It is intended primarily for the collector who, upon encountering a new specimen, wants information to identify, classify and evaluate it in order to make a decision on its purchase. It will also be useful to dealers in establishing values, and to firearms owners who simply want to know where an individual pistol or its accessories fit in the overall picture of Japanese military collectibles.

COLT SINGLE ACTION FROM PATERSONS TO PEACEMAKERS Dennis Adler (Hardcover)

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Chronicles the entire history of Sam Colt's developments in handguns from the first Paterson revolvers through the legendary 1860 Army, & from the time of death in 1862, the evolution of cap-and-ball revolvers into the cartridge models carried during the Western Expansion of the 1870s. Color & B&W photos & illus; 11x9 inches, 324 pgs.

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Colt Single Action chronicles the entire history of Sam Colt's developments in handguns from the first Paterson revolvers through the legendary 1860 Army, and from the time of death in 1862, the evolution of cap-and-ball revolvers into the cartridge models carried during the Western Expansion of the 1870s.

Author & photographer Dennis Adler takes you on a pictoral voyage through history with striking studio photography of the world's greatest Colt revolvers, factory archival images and original patent drawings, and tales of the soldiers, lawmen and lawbreakers who made Colt revolvers part of American history.

GUNFITTING QUEST FOR PERFECTION FOR SHOTGUNS & RIFLES Michael Yardley (Hardcover)

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In today's world, the margin of skill between one shooter & another is often very small. Examines gun stocks & gunfitting in depth, explains how a well-fitted & well-designed gun stock can make all the difference in a shot. B&W photos, illus thruout; 8x10 inches, 160 pgs.

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* Essential book for amateur and professional shooters

* Rifle fitting now included

Widely regarded as the definitive work on the design and fitting of gun stocks, the first edition covered the subject practically and theoretically, in terms of shooting vision and eye dominance, stocks for game and clay shooting, and pattern plates and the try-gun. Historical material explores how the modern gun stock evolved from the poles and planks of the first handheld firearms to the highly sophisticated designs of the modern era. The second edition includes fitting rifles, recoil, and making and finishing a gun stock.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Michael Yardley is one of the best known shooting instructors and shooting writers in England. He has been an active game shot for more than thirty years and has written and broadcast extensively on all aspects of firearms. He has hunted birds and larger game on four continents and has held height averages in various clay shooting disciplines.

HATCHER'S NOTEBOOK Julian S. Hatcher (Hardcover)

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The classic reference by a renowned expert. Includes invaluable information for shooters, gunsmiths, collectors, ballisticians, & hunters. Includes a new foreword. 75 B&W photos; 50 illus; 6x9 inches, 656 pgs.

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* Classic reference by a renowned expert
* Invaluable information for shooters, gunsmiths, collectors, ballisticians, & hunters
* Includes new foreword

In any field, certain books are recognized as classics. Serious riflemen/ experimenters have for two decades placed Hatcher's Notebook in this category . . . this extensive work is probably the most useful single volume available to riflemen." --Game News

Starting with the �03 Springfield & �17 Enfield, this authoritative guide describes the development of automatic & semiautomatic weapons, explaining how they work, barrels & experiments with obstructions, strengths & weaknesses of military rifles, receiver steels & heat treatment, headspace, recoil problems, gunpowder, corrosion, triggers, & the Pederson Device. It also covers noted gun makers, tips to match ammunition, interior & exterior ballistics, velocity variation, measuring methods, weights, overloads, & ranges.
A Stackpole Classic Gun Book

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Julian S. Hatcher was a U.S. Army major general, technical editor for American Rifleman, & director of the National Rifle Association from 1922�1946.

THE BEST OF BRITISH A CELEBRATION OF BRITISH GUN MAKING David Grant & Vic Venters (Hardcover)

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Internationally renowned photographer Grant has photographed the best examples of contemporary British gunmaking, along with choice historical examples. Venters provides detailed captions describing the guns & the craftsmen who built them. An appendix provides history & background on the various gunmakers & companies including contact information. 135 Color Photos; 11x9 inches, 176 pgs.

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# A glimpse at guns masterfully crafted & rarely seen
# Examples from the leading British gunmakers: David MacKay Brown, Purdey, Holland & Holland, Boss, Greener, Peter Nelson, Westley Richards,William Powell, David Sinnerton
# An exquisite presentation documents the renaissance of quality sporting guns & the revival of the gunmakers who craft them

Internationally renowned photographer David Grant has photographed the best examples of contemporary British gunmaking, along with choice historical examples. Vic Venters provides detailed captions describing the guns & the craftsmen who built them. An appendix provides history & background on the various gunmakers & companies including contact information.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
David Grant studied photography at Lanchester College. He has been commissioned to photograph guns for leading companies & he has also written reviews on guns for Shooting Times & The Shooting Gazette in the UK & Shooting Sportsman in the US.

Vic Venters is a lifelong shooter who attended London University. He lives in North Carolina. He is Senior Editor of Shooting Sportsman.

BASIC TRAP & SKEET SHOOTING ALL THE SKILLS & GEAR YOU NEED TO GET STA Sherrye Landrum, with editor Dick Rein (Spiral-Softcover)

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Includes instructions on how to safely handle firearms, load & unload shotguns, determine dominant eye, swing toward the target, follow through, & more. For the beginning or experienced shooter. 396 color photos by Alan Wycheck; 8.5x11 inches, 128 pgs.

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* Tips on gear, ammunition, safety, storage, shooting stance, and more
* Includes step-by-step instructions on how to clean a shotgun
* Hundreds of full-color photographs illustrate how to successfully participate in these traditional shotgun sports

The sport of trap and skeet shooting is described in detail for the beginning or experienced shooter. Includes instructions on how to safely handle firearms, load and unload shotguns, determine dominant eye, swing toward the target, follow through, and more. Complete with a chapter on gear to get started, this easy-to-use guide covers everything from choosing and transporting a shotgun to setting a stance and ultimately breaking the clays.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Dick Rein is a retired U.S. Navy civil servant who has participated in organized shooting since 1976. As an NRA-certified rifle and shotgun instructor, he now teaches youth classes at the Carlisle Fish and Game Association in Pennsylvania.

Sherrye Landrum is a shooter and freelance writer living in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

BOWHUNTING SKILLS & EQUIPMENT Dwight Schuh (Hardcover)

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Includes compound and traditional bows, proper shooting and practice techniques, sights vs. shooting instinctively, arrow trajectory and target panic, tuning compound, recurve and longbows, broadheads, accuracy, understanding kinetic energy & selftuning. Illus.; 8x11 inches, 128 pgs.

THE MAUSER ARCHIVE Jon Speed (Hardcover)

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Two miraculous discoveries helped creat this book: 1st, 100s of previously unpublished company documents have been located, which give unprecedented insight into the workings of Mauser from its inception through both World Wars & the French occupation period. Includes actual production & sales data, inventory lists, & cost & sale price calculations for all types of Mauser products - black powder arms, pistols, military arms (the Standard Modell, the K98k, the MG81 and MG151 and the Flak 38), centrefire hunting, sporting and target rifles, .22 sporting, target and training rifles, pressure test units, and more. 2nd, 300 fragile glass plate negatives have miraculously survived, many embodying features not often encountered. 870 illus; 576 pgs. MAX DISCOUNT: 35%.

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Deluxe First Edition, 2007. All the previously available information on Mauser sporting arms has already appeared in the author's two previous Collector Grade titles: Mauser: Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles (1997) and Mauser Smallbores: Sporting, Target & Training Rifles (1998). After their publication the author felt that no more significant discoveries remained to be made in this field, as any further factory documentation had presumably been lost or destroyed.

However, recently there have been two miraculous discoveries. First, hundreds of previously unpublished company documents have been located, which give us unprecedented insight into the workings of the Mauser firm almost from its inception right through both World Wars and the French occupation period. These include actual production and sales data, inventory lists, and cost and sale price calculations for all types of Mauser products - black powder arms, pistols, military arms (the Standard Modell, the K98k, the MG81 and MG151 and the Flak 38), centrefire hunting, sporting and target rifles, .22 sporting, target and training rifles, pressure test units, and more.

Secondly, some 300 fragile glass plate negatives have miraculously survived, which depict a variety of hitherto unknown Mauser sporting models in their original configurations. Many embody features not often encountered, and include rare prototypes and in-the-white or low-serial-numbered examples of most early and later Mauser .22 rifle models, Sch�tzen-style, Wehrmanns and Einheits target rifles, and some never-before-seen factory-engraved and custom rifles. The book ends with a selection of full-colour views of high-grade Mauser sporters, many with special features, from the world's finest collections

COLT AN AMERICAN LEGEND R.L. Wilson (Hardcover)

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A must-have for every collector & enthusiast, this official history of Colt firearms illustrates & describes every model in every variation, from 1836 to 1986. 410 illus, 305 in full color; 11x8.5 inches.

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No inventor in the history of American industry has captured the imagination the way Samuel Colt did. His revolving pistol became synonymous with American genius and invention, gave birth to a great manufacturing empire, and was legendary in the history of the Civil War, in the taming of the West, and in campaigns and adventures all over the world--wherever Colonel Colt's invention "made men equal."

Written by the leading authority on firearms, there has never been a bigger, more beautiful, or more extraordinary book in the firearms field. With more than 3300 color photographs and 115 in black-and-white (all taken especially for this book), Colt: An American Legend illustrates and describes every model Colt produced between 1836 and 1986.

The large format of the book allows many of the firearms to be shown full size, and the history, development, and importance of each model and variation are presented and described in authoritative detail. A unique appendix traces the complete serial numbers and year of manufacture of every Colt model--a remarkable and invaluable guide for every serious collector and dealer.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
R.L. Wilson is a collector, freelance consultant, and author in the arms field. His clients include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center (Winchester Gun Museum), the Remington Arms Company Museum, the Eli Whitney Museum, the U.S. Historical Society, the Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum, and Christie's.

STANDARD CATALOG OF COLT FIREARMS Rick Sapp (Hardcover)

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Make the most of a robust Colt collector firearms market with the historical & production details you gain in this one-of-a-kind gun guide. 500 color photos; 8x11 inches, 288 pgs.

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Make the most of a robust Colt collector firearms market with the historical & production details you gain in this one-of-a-kind gun guide. 500 color photos; 8x11 inches, 288 pgs.

STANDARD CATALOG OF BROWNING FIREARMS Joseph M. Cornell (Hardcover)

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2,500 current values of common & obscure guns are listed along with photos, accurate descriptions of every model & each gun is priced based on five condition grades. Browning is one of the largest manufacturer of military & civilian firearms in the world today producing the Browning, Winchester & FN line. 375 color photos; 8x11 inches, 288 pgs.

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John M. Browning (1855-1926) has long been considered the world�s greatest firearms designer. Most of today�s major gun designs can be traced back to his work. Collectors love his guns and are willing to pay up to $50,000 for old Brownings. Despite the popularity of his work and the fact that Browning is the largest manufacturer of guns today, books about Browning are scarce. That void has been filled with Standard Catalog of Browning, an attractive, hardcover book that enthusiasts will treasure. Approximately 2,500 current values of common and obscure guns are listed along with nearly 400 color photographs, accurate descriptions of every model and each gun is priced based on five condition grades.

Browning is one of the largest manufacturer of military and civilian firearms in the world today producing the Browning, Winchester and FN line.

This is the first comprehensive, full-color price guide to Browning. Many collectors are currently buying Brownings as investments and need a reference.

At a recent Gunbroker.com online fire-arms auction, several Brownings were selling for as much as $50,000 for an exhibition grade Superposed shotgun.

TUNING YOUR COMPOUND BOW NEW 4TH EDITION Larry Wise (Softcover)

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An archery classic - includes new chapters on tuning single cam & super cam bows, & on making, serving & repairing cables & bowstrings. A practical, easy-to-follow workbook, it belongs in every archer's tackle box. 5.5x8.5 inches, 122 pgs.

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The recently released third edition of this archery "classic" - more than 70,000 copies sold - includes new chapters on tuning single cam and super cam bows, and on making, serving and repairing cables and bowstrings. A practical, easy-to-follow workbook, it belongs in every archer's tackle box.

Illustrated with photos, drawings, forms and charts.
DETAILS ON:
* Fast Flite string/cable system
* Tuning cam and eccentric wheel bows
* Compound bow power stroke
* Understanding the force-draw curve, and making it work for you
* Wheel functions and tillering
* Finding and shooting from the bottom of the valley
* Arrow rest selection
* Adjusting draw weight
* Checking fletch clearance and arrow flight
* Shoot testing
* How to build and tune carbon and aluminum arrows.

THE GOVERNMENT MODELS - THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COLT MODEL OF 1911 William H.D. Goddard (Hardcover)

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Illustrated description & analysis of every variation from 1902 until the last issued example in 1924. Color & B&W photos; 8.5x11 inches, 296 pgs. MAX DISCOUNT: 35%.

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2nd printing. The most authoritative source on the development of the world's most popular military pistol. Includes an illustrated description and analysis of every variation from 1902 until the last issued example in 1924. A color section shows a wide selection of the most exciting Colt M1911s ever made. One hundred and ten pages of complete factory shipping records allow individual pistols to be researched by serial number! These records include all martial and thousands of commercial big frame Colt autos through the last Transition Government Model of 1924.

MILITARY KNIVES A REFERENCE BOOK Trzaska, Silvey, Windrum, et. al. (Softcover)

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67 of the best military knife articles from KNIFE WORLD's last 20 years - a complete reference book for knives of the U.S., British, & Allied Forces, 19th century to modern day. 256 pgs.

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Sixty-seven of the best military knife articles from KNIFE WORLD's last 20 years - a complete reference book for knives of the United States, British, and Allied Forces, 19th century to modern day. Authors include Frank Trzaska, Mike Silvey, William A. Windrum, Fred Bratmon, Steve Dick, Dennis Ellingsen, Bill Karsten, Don Lawrence, Dave Murphy, Harvey Reisberg, Eugene W. Stone, Richard White, and Bill Wright.

BRITISH SMALL ARMS OF W.W. 2 THE COMPLETE REFERENCE GUIDE TO WEAPONS, Skennerton (Hardcover)

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These WW2 manufacturers� codes & ontract details are an invaluable reference for the serious researcher & ollector, extracted from original Ministry of Supply handwritten ledgers. 36 illus; 10x6 inches, 110 pgs.

AUSTRALIAN MILITARY RIFLES & BAYONETS Skennerton (Hardcover)

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The comprehensive reference to the rifles and bayonets of the Australian Army. 200 years of service longarms and bayonets from colonial times through federation. From Brown Bess through percussion Enfield, Snider and Martini rifles, short rifles & carbines, through the long and short Lee-Enfields to 7.623mm L1A1 and current issue 5.56mm F88 Steyr AUG. Now a scarce book

AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MACHINE GUNS Skennerton (Softcover)

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100 years of issue machine & sub-machine guns, from 450 Gatling & Nordenfelt to today's 5.56mm Minimi. SAF Lithgow production of the Vickers, Bren & F1 rates special mention as does the 9mm Austen & Owen machine carbines made in Victoria & New South Wales during WW2. 150 illus; 10x6 inches, 122 pgs

.303 No. 4 (T) SNIPER RIFLE Laidler & Skennerton (Hardcover)

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An Armourer's Perspective of the British No.4 (T) & the Holland & Holland Connection, where conversions were effected, apart from initial Enfield RSAF work on the earlier trials models. 80 illus; 10x6 inches, 126 pgs. .

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An Armourer's Perspective of the British No.4 (T) and the Holland & Holland Connection, where conversions were effected, apart from initial Enfield RSAF work on the earlier trials models. Relevant telescopic sights, cases, slings and accessories are also detailed. The 7.62mm conversions which resulted in the L42A1 are also described in the final chapters

SMALL ARMS IDENTIFICATION SERIES #1 .303 RIFLE No. 1, S.M.L.E Skennerton (Softcover)

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Small Arms Identification Series #1. Components of the different Mk I, Mk III & III* models are compared, visually & in text. Ideal for the beginner & advanced collector alike. 60+ illus, photos, assembly & pattern drawings; 12x8 inches, 48 pgs.
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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.

Components of the different Mk I, Mk III & III* models are compared, visually & in text. Ideal for the beginner & advanced collector alike.

SMALL ARMS IDENTIFICATION SERIES #2 .303 RIFLE No. 4 Skennerton (Softcover)

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Small Arms Identification Series #2. Best ready reference & workshop guide for any restoration or identification along w/ the stripping & assembly details, accessories information & markings. Components drawings compare the different production & mark variations. 60+ illus, photos, assembly & pattern drawings; 12x8 inches, 48 pgs.

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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.

The best ready reference & workshop guide for any restoration or identification along with the stripping & assembly details, accessories information & markings. Components drawings compare the different production & mark variations. (SAIS #2)

SMALL ARMS IDENTIFICATION SERIES .303 RIFLE No. 5 Mk I Skennerton (Softcover)

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Small Arms Identification Series #4. Continuing the Lee-Enfield series of armourer service maintenance, this also details the various No.4 & No.5 serial number ranges so that a �fake� No.5 can be readily identified. Original lightened parts between the No.4 & No.5 are also compared. 60+ illus, photos, assembly & pattern drawings; 12x8 inches, 48 pgs. .

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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.

Continuing the Lee-Enfield series of armourer service maintenance, this also details the various No.4 & No.5 serial number ranges so that a �fake� No.5 can be readily identified. Original lightened parts between the No.4 & No.5 are also compared. (SAIS #4).

SMALL ARMS IDENTIFICATION SERIES #3 9mm AUSTEN Mk I & OWEN Mk I SMG Skennerton (Softcover)

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Small Arms Identification Series #3. Australia�s best known machine carbines detailed & stripped; full components lists & exploded parts drawings. Sections on armourer stripping & assembly details, accessories & markings and notes on the different models. 60+ illus, photos, assembly & pattern drawings; 12x8 inches, 48 pgs. .

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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.

Australia�s best known machine carbines detailed and stripped; full components lists & exploded parts drawings. Sections on armourer stripping & assembly details, accessories & markings and notes on the different models. (SAIS #3)

SMALL ARMS IDENTIFICATION SERIES #7 .303 LEE-METFORD & LEE-ENFIELD RI Skennerton (Softcover)

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Small Arms Identification Series #7. Using Enfield factory inspectorate drawings, the different models of �Long Lee� rifles & carbines w/ all components are laid bare, make this an invaluable reference. Accessories are also shown. 60+ illus, photos, assembly & pattern drawings; 12x8 inches, 48 pgs.
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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.

Using Enfield factory inspectorate drawings, the different models of �Long Lee� rifles & carbines with all components are laid bare, make this an invaluable reference. Accessories are also shown.

SMALL ARMS IDENTIFICATION SERIES #13 SPECIAL SERVICE LEE-ENFIELDS Skennerton (Softcover)

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Small Arms Identification Series #13. Historical & technical descriptions of the limited production De Lisle silenced commando carbine variants along w/ the assorted gas operated conversions of the Lee- Enfield rifle in England, New Zealand, South Africa & Australia, over 45 years. 60+ illus, photos, assembly & pattern drawings; 12x8 inches, 48 pgs. .

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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.

Historical & technical descriptions of the limited production De Lisle silenced commando carbine variants along with the assorted gas operated conversions of the Lee- Enfield rifle in England, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, over forty-year time frame. (SAIS #13).

SMALL ARMS IDENTIFICATION SERIES #11 9mm STEN MACHINE CARBINE Mks 1, Skennerton (Softcover)

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Small Arms Identification Series #11. Comparative descriptions of the three earlier marks of Sten & the many contractors & sub-contractors who supplied parts. Ideal for restoration or identification; stripping & assembly details, the accessories & markings. 60+ illus, photos, assembly & pattern drawings; 12x8 inches, 48 pgs. .

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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.

Comparative descriptions of the three earlier marks of Sten and the many contractors & sub-contractors who supplied parts. Ideal for restoration or identification; stripping & assembly details, the accessories & markings. (SAIS #11)

SMALL ARMS IDENTIFICATION SERIES #10 .303 PATTERN 1914 RIFLE & SNIPIN Skennerton (Softcover)

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Small Arms Identification Series #10. Manufactured in the United States by Winchester, Remington & Eddystone factories, the P�14 is also compared part by part w/ its US Model 1917 cousin. WW1 & WW2 sniper conversions of the Pattern 1914 rifle are also described. 60+ illus, photos, assembly & pattern drawings; 12x8 inches, 48 pgs. .

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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information. Manufactured in the United States by Winchester, Remington & Eddystone factories, the P�14 is also compared part by part with its US Model 1917 cousin. WW1 & WW2 sniper conversions of the Pattern 1914 rifle are also described.

SMALL ARMS IDENTIFICATION SERIES #15 .450 & .303 MARTINI RIFLES & CAR Skennerton (Softcover)

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Small Arms Identification Series #15. The .450 Martini-Henry, .303 Martini-Metford & .303 Martini-Enfield conversions along w/ exploded detail drawings of all parts w/ armourer's maintenance & service manual stripping instructions. Many accessories are listed along w/ the appropriate List of Changes references. 60+ illus, photos, assembly & pattern drawings; 12x8 inches, 48 pgs.

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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.

The .450 Martini-Henry, .303 Martini-Metford and .303 Martini-Enfield conversions along with exploded detail drawings of all the parts with armourer's maintenance & service manual stripping instructions. Many accessories are listed along with the appropriate List of Changes references. (SAIS #15

SMALL ARMS IDENTIFICATION SERIES #16 BRITISH EMPIRE CADET TRAINING RI Skennerton (Softcover)

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Small Arms Identification Series #16. Martini & Magazine Lee Morris tubes, Cadet Martinis, War Office trainers, Ross, Mossberg & Cooey trainers embrace the British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand & South African issues w/ .22 Lee-Enfield variants. 60+ illus, photos, assembly & pattern drawings; 12x8 inches, 48 pgs.
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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.

Martini & Magazine Lee Morris tubes, Cadet Martinis, War Office trainers, Ross, Mossberg & Cooey trainers embrace the British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and South African issues with .22 Lee-Enfield variants. (SAIS #16).

.577 SNIDER-ENFIELD RIFLES & CARBINES BRITISH SERVICE LONGARMS, 1866- Skennerton (Hardcover)

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The definitive study of Britain's first breech-loading rifle. 100 illus, 8 colour plates; 10x6 inches, 240 pgs.

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The definitive study of Britain's first breech-loading rifle, at first converted from Enfield muskets, then newly made with Mk iii breech. The trials, development, rifle & carbine models are detailed; new information along with descriptions of the cartridges

7.62mm L42A1 SNIPER, L39A1, & 2A LEE-ENFIELD CONVERSIONS (SAIS #18) Skennerton (Softcover)

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Small Arms Identification Series #18. 7.62mm NATO ROF conversions & the trade as well as India's Ishapore recent variant of the Rifle No.1 (SMLE). Lithgow's conversion of the trials No.6 carbine is also described & illustrated. Also lists of serial numbers, manufacturer markings & inspection. 80+ illus, photos, assembly & pattern drawings; 12x8 inches, 48 pgs.
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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.

7.62mm NATO ROF conversions and the trade as well as India's Ishapore recent variant of the Rifle No.1 (SMLE). Lithgow's conversion of the trials No.6 carbine is also described and illustrated. This reference also lists of serial numbers, manufacturer markings and inspection. (SAIS #18).

SMALL ARMS IDENTIFICATION SERIES #19 AUSTRALIAN S.M.L.E. VARIATIONS Skennerton & Labudda (Softcover)

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Small Arms Identification Series #19. 75+ illus, photos, assembly & pattern drawings; 12x8 inches, 48 pgs.
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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.

Special Lithgow models of the No.1 Rifle are described, along with the Heavy barrels, sniper model and competition aperture sights and No.6 Jungle Carbine. Wartime OA, BA, FA and WA annex production details along with bayonets and the later 7.62mm trials and conversion of No.1 and No.6 models. (SAIS #19).

.577 PATTERN 1853 RIFLE MUSKET & SNIDER-ENFIELD Ian Skennerton (Softcover)

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ACCURIZING & SHOOTING LEE-ENFIELDS Skennerton & Labudda (Softcover)

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Tips & tricks for competition shooting of early Lee-Enfield, SMLE & No.4 series rifles. Comprehensive illustrated descriptions of the use of tools & gauges, aperture rear sights & range accessories. Standard military & accurized set-up, stock bedding & the fitting of heavy barrels are also described. Truly a Lee-Enfield shooter's guide to success! Well-illustrated in colour; 11x9 inches, 36 pgs.

THE LEE-ENFIELD Ian Skennerton (Hardcover)

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A century of Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines. The final, updated successor to "British Service Lee" and "Lee-Enfield Story." New chapters include Serical Numbers, Hybrids, Components Evolution, Ammo & index. 1200+ illus; 11x9 inches, 608 pgs. MAX DISCOUNT: 35%.

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A century of Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines. The final, updated successor to "British Service Lee" and "Lee-Enfield Story." New chapters include Serical Numbers, Hybrids, Components Evolution, Ammo& index.

Larger full A4 size, 608 pages (100+ more than LES)
♢ Heavy duty dust-jacket (210 gm)
♢ Original photos re-scanned & clarified with
grey backgrounds deep-etched or removed
♢ Some hundred more hi-resolution photos
♢ Nearly 1,400 photographs & drawings
♢ New models, items & manufacturers detailed
♢ Improved layouts on larger size pages
♢ Expanded index, abbreviations & bibliography lists
♢ 16 full colour pages on matte art paper
♢ Ribbon markers in red, white & blue
♢ Printed end-papers

The nett product of more than four decades of world-wide research and study, evolving through two prior editions and many other related titles. This is the ultimate account of a century�s development and issue of the Lee-Enfield series.

The Lee Enfield has proven itself as the finest battle rifle of all time. No other firearm has served for so long at home and abroad with such a proud record.

This study encompasses all aspects of Lee-Enfield development & production... Britain, America, India, Australasia, South Africa & the Far East. Rifles, carbines, bayonets, parts, tools, accessories & ammunition are arranged into specific groups & chapters.

There are five new chapters�
� Preview, Model Identification
� Lee-Enfield Hybrids
� Serial Number Production Ranges
� Component Parts Evolution
� An Ammunition Summary

The Pattern Room collection and library has been the primary source for samples and records. With the larger format, this presentation sets a new standard for collectors, students & shooters of the venerable Lee-Enfield... indeed, for all arms books.

While the 'Lee-Enfield Story' has long been accepted as the definitive tome on the Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield rifle series, this new volume increases the record from 504 to 608 pages and features improved photographic detail, larger illustrations and an improved layout. The best comparison is best made with the two editions side by side and checking page by page.

SMALL ARMS IDENTIFICATION SERIES #23 LEE-ENFIELD PARTS CATALOGUE Skennerton (Softcover)

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Part by part illustrated evolution from the Magazine Lee-Metford in 1889 to the final 7.62mm L39 & L42A1 models in the 1970s. Rifles, carbines & trainers, the development & progression of action bodies, bolts, barrels, sights, furniture & fittings. 12x8 inches, 48 pgs.

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The SAIS (Small Arms Identification Series) is an ongoing series of durable 48-pg., large format armorer's, service & instruction manuals. Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, contains exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.

Part by part illustrated evolution from the Magazine Lee-Metford in 1889 to the final 7.62mm L39 & L42A1 models in the 1970s. Rifles, carbines & trainers, the development & progression of action bodies, bolts, barrels, sights, furniture & fittings.

THE PATERSON COLT BOOK R. L. Wilson (Hardcover)

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The comprehensive technical history of the rarest of all Colt firearms: the Paterson, made in the pioneer industrial city of the same name, in New Jersey, c. 1836 to 1842. 400+ color & 50 B&W photos, lmtd to 3000 signed by author and publisher; 8.5x11 inches, 322 pgs.

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The Paterson Colt Book presents text and illustrations based on over forty years of research and study, and is a joint effort of collector Dennis LeVett and the author. The photographs feature important examples of all models, as represented in the LeVett Collection, as well as from other collectors, museums and historical societies, augmented by data from the files of the late James E. Serven, and with technical notes from collector Robert Pershing, based on his own extensive research.

This detailed work is an amalgamation of the American tradition of fine gunmaking, the romance and adventure of pioneer America, the mechanical intricacies of the first marketable revolver, and the unique role of Samuel Colt in early industrial America.Included are cased sets, finely engraved pieces (some of them made for crowned heads and other dignitaries), and the full range of variations of all Paterson-built firearms - handguns and longarms.

Over 50 private collectors, dealers, auction houses, and museums cooperated in the far-reaching researches required to create this detailed work. The scarcity of published information on the Paterson Colt has long been a challenge to the collector and researcher. In The Paterson Colt Book virtually every question one could wish answered has been dealt with.

Included in the illustrations is the extraordinary Paterson collection of The Paterson Museum, Paterson, New Jersey, as well as selections from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and numerous other institutions. Also detailed is the full range of accessories, augmented by documents and period photographs - most never previously published.

The book presents most firearms - many never previously reproduced - in exquisite close-ups, accompanied by details of their history and significance. The book's organization provides a unique overview of the subject matter, augmented by a detailed bibliography and index.

Serial number tabulations, production data, and details on all variations are presented in a style that makes this book the ideal source for any devotee of Paterson Colt firearms.

SLINGS AND THINGS Glen D. Zediker (Softcover)

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A guide to all things worn, carried, dragged behind, & attached to an NRA High Power shooter & his rifle. 300+ photos, 5x8 inches, 182 pgs.

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The title might sound a little obscure, but here�s what it means. This book is about slings and all the other things we need to function as competitive NRA High Power Rifle shooters. That�s spotting scopes, coats, mats, hats, gloves, kit, and more.

I started my Basics & Beyond Series with this one because it will answer the most common questions experienced shooters get from beginners, and also from other experienced shooters. It�s the same questions I ask folks like David Tubb, Middleton Tompkins, and all those at the top level. We can all learn from all, if we listen. I�ve been asking and listening for a whopping lot of years now, and I�ve been learning. I learned a few new things writing this book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
GLEN ZEDIKER has worked professionally with some of the greatest shooters on the planet, as well as leading industry "insider" rifle builders, manufacturers, and proven authorities on gunsmithing, barrelmaking, parts design and manufacture, and handloading. And he does pretty well on his own: Glen is a card-carrying NRA High Master and earned that classification using an AR15 Service Rifle (and the information he puts into his books). He's also had dozens of articles published in magazines like American Rifleman, Guns & Ammo, The Rifle Shooter, and Precision Shooting. He currently does a department on AR15s for GUNS Magazine.

HANDLOADING FOR COMPETITION Glen Zediker (Softcover)

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Covers all aspects of developing & producing ammo for High Power Rifle, Silhouette Rifle, or serious varminting. Tools, methods, & processes for sizing, seating, case preparation are examined. If you liked "The Competitive AR15", you'll love this one! 350+ photos, charts & graphs; 7x10 inches, 450 pgs.

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Handloading for Competition is a brand new book by the author and publisher of The Competitive AR15. It's a guide to "practical precision" in producing high-performance ammunition. Ten major sections and one hundred separate segments detail all aspects of developing and producing ammunition for High Power Rifle, Silhouette Rifle, or serious varminting. Tools, methods, and processes for sizing, seating, case preparation are examined. Fixing "primer problems" like pierces and blow outs (and what really causes them). Bullet selection, real world accuracy and ballistic performance, and proven (because they win) loads for all popular competitive cartridges, plus "both sides" of bullet coating. Testing and development have their own sections, and there's also a special Long Range chapter by Scott Medesha, U.S. Palma� Team member. This book is a very large collection of information, ideas, and essays on the production of high-performance ammunition for use in competition rifles. We promise you've never read a loading book before like this one!

This book details every nuance of realizing maximum ammunition performance, and finding out why if it's not working like it should. Unlike reloading manuals, Handloading for Competition discusses the integration of the loaded round into the shooting system (which includes the shooter). Confused? You won't be for long! Learn to make the right choices custom tailored to the unique needs of shooter, rifle, and course of fire.

Handloading For Competition has an extremely "readable" format. Just like The Competitive AR15, this book is designed for easy access and clear identification of each topic. Open the book to any spread and there's something there to enjoy, whether you've read everything preceding it or not. The unique format features a blend of fact and opinion, each presented separate from the other. We do our publications that way because we understand that not all experiences are shared, and that it's a big mistake to ever assume that what works for one will work the same for all. Within these pages, however, are answers!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Glen Zediker has worked professionally with some of the greatest shooters on the planet, as well as leading industry "insider" rifle builders, manufacturers, and proven authorities on gunsmithing, barrelmaking, parts design and manufacture, and handloading. And he does pretty well on his own: Glen is a card carrying High Master and earned that classification using an AR15 Service Rifle (and the information he put into this book). He's also had dozens of articles published in magazines like American Rifleman, Shooting Sports USA, and Precision Shooting. He also caught a snake once, big snake, and still talks about it. Won't shut up. Goes on and on. Okay. Yes, it was big. Yes, it could have bitten you. Okay?

PRECISION SHOOTING AT 1,000 YARDS Dave Brennan (Softcover)

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How-to at the 1,000 yard marker for various accuracy disciplines. Highpower, benchrest, military sniping, live varmint shooting, F-Class, plus gunsmithing & handloading for the yardage. In-depth interviews with famous long range shooters. Full size book.

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13 chapters discuss how-to at the 1,000 yard marker for various accuracy disciplines. Highpower, benchrest, military sniping, live varmint shooting, F-Class, plus gunsmithing & handloading for the yardage. In-depth interviews with famous long range shooters. Full size book.

HOW-TO RE-BARREL & BLUEPRINT MILITARY BOLT ACTION RIFLES DVD American Gun Institute (DVD)

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How to: remove the old barrel, fit firing pin tips & repair over-sized firing pin holes for higher pressure calibers, squaring & truing the action, laping the lugs, bolt stop modifications for a smoother action, how-to open up magazines for full length cartridges & more. DVD.
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Here is How-to information you need to re-barrel & tune (blueprint) Mauser Military Bolt Action Rifles. The techniques shown are also applicable to most military bolt action rifles. Ken Brooks, Professional Gunsmith & Instructor at Lassen College Gunsmithing School teaches you everything you need to know.

You will learn how to remove the old barrel, fit firing pin tips & repair over-sized firing pin holes for higher pressure calibers, squaring & truing the action, laping the lugs, bolt stop modifications for a smoother action, how-to open up magazines for full length cartridges, how to fit a pre-threaded (short chambered) barrel, installing shoulders to prevent bullet nose damage, converting from standard cartridges to Magnum, opening the bolt face & fitting the rails, discussion of action heat-treating, improving the safety of the action. Applicable to Mauser 91, 92, 93, 94, 96, & 98s, Enfields 1914/17, Springfield 03s, Arisakas, etc.

A HISTORY OF BROWNING GUNS FROM 1831 Firing Pin Enterprises (Softcover)

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The legend of John Moses Browning is larger than life. This book contains many interesting & historical photos & illus of the Browning family, Browning firearms & various gunshops/factories in which the legendary arms were designed & manufactured. Photos & illus; 8.5x5.5 inches, 62 pgs.

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By J.M. & M.S. Browning Co. 1942. A quality book with felt cover, gloss-coated paper and crystal clear photographs.

RADOCY TAKEDOWN GUIDES COLT AUTO .25 HAMMERLESS Radocy Products (Spiral-Softcover)

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These takedown guides are great for anyone wanting to clean their own weapon. Includes clear concise photos for easy disassembly & reassembly. Step-by-step instructions. 8.5x11 inches, pages vary by weapon

THE TARGET RIFLE IN AUSTRALIA J.E. Corcoran (Hardcover)

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Evolution of the long range target rifle with emphasis on Australia, where mostly British arms were used. Info on some of the muzzleloading match rifles such as Gibbs, Whitworth, Rigby, etc. that is available no where else. Covers muzzleloaders through the Lee Enfield. 223 pgs.

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Evolution of the long range target rifle with emphasis on Australia, where mostly British arms were used. Has information on some of the muzzleloading match rifles such as Gibbs, Whitworth, Rigby, etc. that is available no where else. Covers muzzleloaders through the Lee Enfield.

BASIC RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP FOR THE HUNTER Luther E. Johnson (Softcover)

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Learn how to be a better shooter. In simple, easy terms, find out how the bullet moves from chamber to target. Discover how forces in nature affect bullet flight so you can improve your shooting without investing a lot of time reading. 5x8 inches, 84 pgs.

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This book is one of the few books on the market that explains the bullet flight from chamber to target in simple, easy terms & explains how to be a better shooter. Ballistics can be a tough subject for persons not trained in ballistic science. Most rifle sportsmen & hunters have interest in improving their shooting accuracy, but don�t want to read all those technical manuals. This handbook explains in enough detail the basic principles of marksmanship & the forces in nature affecting bullet flight so the reader can improve his shooting without investing a lot of time reading. Good luck, be safe & enjoy this book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Luther Johnson began learning about guns around age 10 while hunting rabbits with his father in their home state of Kentucky. After completing high school, Luther joined the Army & graduated from the US Army Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. There he was taught basic ballistics & rifle Marksmanship. During his seven-year stretch in the Army he taught rifle marksmanship both in the classroom & in the field. He also commanded several heavy artillery companies in the United States & Southeast Asia. After leaving the military service, he re-joined the hunting sport & became interested in deer hunting & the sporting rifle. Today, rifle marksmanship is a hobby & great pastime for him. He currently resides in the state of South Carolina, which offers plenty of opportunities for varmint hunting & one has one of the longest deer seasons in the United States.

BLADE'S GUIDE TO KNIVES & THEIR VALUES, 7TH EDITION THE COMPLETE HAN Steve Shackleford (Softcover)

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Includes up-to-date pricing, lists of custom knifemakers & companies, photos to assist with I.D., a basic guide to buying, selling & trading knives, & an expanded history of pioneer knife makers of the 1960s, '70s, & '80s. 2000+ B&W photos; 8.5x11 inches, 576 pgs.

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The knife hobby continues to grow in popularity with the annual Blade and Blade West Shows drawing crowds of over 11,000 people.

Pricing information for tens of thousands of collectible knives along with full length feature articles.

Currently there are over 2,600 knife-collecting clubs in existence with thousands of members.

* Features updated values & new articles & more chapters

* Contains in-depth history of pioneer knife makers

The most trusted name in knife references delivers a must-have resource for any knife enthusiast in BLADE'S Guide to Knives & Their Values. A format collectors know & rely on helps creates a strong foundation for this book's expanded coverage of collectible custom knives & modern production models.

BLADE'S Guide to Knives & Their Values includes up-to-date pricing, lists of custom knifemakers & companies, 2000+ photos to assist with I.D., a basic guide to buying, selling & trading knives, & an expanded history of pioneer knife makers of the 1960s, '70s, & '80s. Feature articles highlight the history of knives & recent trends within the industry, while updated reference sections outline the best in company-made collectibles & the impact the internet has had on the hobby. From antique knife collectors to custom knifemakers, everyone with any interest in knives will appreciate the revival of this industry leader.

WINCHESTER MODEL 94 A CENTURY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP - 2ND EDITION Robert C. Renneberg (Softcover)

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A tribute to the most important & colorful firearm that the Winchester Firearms Company ever produced. 184 B&W photos; 8x11 inches, 256 pgs.

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The Winchester 94 is the best-selling rifle in the history with more the 7 million produced from 1893-2005.

Collector values for the 94 have increased by 75%since the factory ceased production in 2006.

The 1991 book Winchester 94: The First 100 Years has been long out-of-print and commands prices of $100 or more at used bookstores

You'll enjoy Robert C. Renneberg's tribute to "The Gun That Won The West" as you follow the evolution of the Model 94 and the major changes that led to its perfection.

STANDARD CATALOG OF MILITARY FIREARMS THE COLLECTOR'S PRICE & REFEREN Phillip Peterson (DVD-R)

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Available for the first time in digital format. Disc contains easy-to-use, fully search�able PDFs. An integral part of your gun collection. Find info with fully searchable PDFs. Values for 2,000 military firearms produced from 1870 to today. 1,600 pictures.

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PC & MAC Compatible

All military firearm enthusiasts need a reliable, easy-to-use source of information to guide their collecting. The Standard Catalog of Military Firearms has been that source for years. Now in its fifth edition, the Standard Catalog of Military Firearms arrives for the first time in digital format. This disc contains easy-to-use, fully search�able PDFs. From research to a casual read, you'll consider the Standard Catalog of Military Firearms an integral part of your gun collection.

* Find information with fully searchable PDFs
* Values for 2,000 military firearms produced from 1870 to today
* 1,600 pictures
* New to this edition: collectible clips/magazine
* Detailed descriptions

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ned Schwing is a respected firearms expert and author of several books, including the Standard Catalog of Firearms. He is also firearms contributor to the Standard Catalog of Winchester. His articles have appeared in the American Rifleman, Guns Illustrated, Shooting Sportsman, Waffen Digest, Double Gun Journal, and other popular firearms publications. He resides in Fredericksburg, Texas.

SPIRIT OF THE SWORD A CELEBRATION OF ARTISTRY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP Steve Shackleford (Softcover)

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Sheckleford succeeds in bringing historical perspectives, exotic styles & worldwide appeal to swords, their use, collecting & making of swords. Profiles 50 of the world's top, modern, custom sword makers. 240 pgs.

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Spirit of the Sword succeeds in bringing historical perspectives, exotic styles & worldwide appeal to swords, their use, collecting & making of swords. Shackleford profiles 50 of the world's top, modern, custom sword makers, all of whom he has a close, personal relationship with, as well as a dozen manufacturers of swords.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Steve Shackleford, editor of BLADE Magazine for 25 years & editor of the semi-annual BLADE's Guide to Knives & Their Values. He knows, personally, the top swordsmiths & manufacturers & has access to information & photos that make a most entertaining, exclusive & attractive sword book.

FINE EUROPEAN GUNMAKERS Marco Nobili (Hardcover)

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Showcases the skills of the best craftsmen from continental Europe, brought to life in words & pics. Marvel at the best engraved guns ever made in Europe. Note how the engravings of game birds, hunting dogs, big game, & even erotica are masterly crafted in amazing detail. Color illus; 10.5x8.5 inches, 285 pgs.

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Hundreds of books have been published about the British gun trade, but English speakers and publishers have largely ignored the European trade in fine guns until now! Many experts argue that Continental gunmakers produce guns equally as good or better than British makers. Marco Nobili's new work, Fine European Gunmakers, showcases the skills of the best craftsmen from continental Europe, and the author brings to life in words and pictures their finest sporting guns. The book covers the histories of the individual firms and looks at the guns they currently build, tracing the developments of their most influential models. Marvel at the best engraved guns ever made in Europe, and note how the engravings of game birds, hunting dogs, big game, and even erotica are masterly crafted in amazing detail. You will also see some of the most expensive guns in the world like those with hinged "gull wing" sidelocks and three or even four barrels! The images are amazing, and no book has ever brought so many fine guns together under one cover. All the greatest names are here: Piotti, Beretta, Kreighoff, Connecticut Shotgun, Perazzi, Hartmann & Weiss, Peter Hofer, Gamba, Fanzoj, Lebeau-Courally, Fabbri, and many others. This exciting and valuable new reference work, profusely illustrated in color, will be an important addition to the bookshelf of any serious collector, or anyone who is simply enamored of fine sporting guns.

THE STANDARD KNIFE COLLECTOR'S GUIDE, 6TH ED. Ron Stewart (Softcover)

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Lists 100s of manufacturers of cutlery from all over the world. Old as well as new brands are included. The easy-to-use format allows the collector to become an expert in evaluating or appraising knives by using the RBR evaluation scales. A must for the experienced as well as the new knife collector. Color photos; 6x9 inches, 752 pgs.

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There are overviews describing the histories of major knife companies, a section on commemoratives & limited editions, clubs & organizations, numbering systems, & a section on identifying knife patterns. The handle materials section contains full-color photographs showcasing the variety of handle materials used in the manufacture of knives.

This book is a must for the experienced as well as the new knife collector. A thorough pricing update & an expansion of the RBR scales are highlights of this sixth edition.

RIFLE AMMUNITION Arthur B. Hawes (Softcover)

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A retypeset version of the extremely rare, 1859 edition, covering all aspects of the manufacture of "Enfield" rifle ammo at the Royal Laboratory in Woolwich, England. Photos; 6x9 inches, 104 pgs.

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The full title is Rifle Ammunition, being notes on the manufactures connected therewith as conducted in the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich.

Includes bullets, cartridges, packaging, crating, percussion caps, & engravings of the machinery. Also included is a ten-page photographic supplement!

WIND BOOK FOR RIFLE SHOOTERS Linda Miller & Keith Cunningham (Softcover)

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The better you understand the behavior of the wind, the better you will understand the behavior of your bullet. Let these champions show you how to put together a simple wind-reading "toolbox" for calculating wind speed, direction, deflection & drift. Photos & illus; 8.5 x11inches; 146 pgs.

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WIND BOOK FOR RIFLE SHOOTERS

by Linda Miller & Keith Cunningham

All other factors being equal, it is your ability to read the wind that will make the most difference in your shooting accuracy. The better you understand the behavior of the wind, the better you will understand the behavior of your bullet. Now, champion shooters Linda K. Miller & Keith A. Cunningham reveal everything they wish they�d known about reading the wind before they started shooting � instead of having to learn as they went along � in concise, easy-to-read terms. The Wind Book for Rifle Shooters contains straightforward guidance on the simple thought process they use to read the wind, the techniques & tactics they use to win matches & the underlying skills that support both. Let these champions show you how to put together a simple wind-reading "toolbox" for calculating wind speed, direction, deflection & drift. Then learn how to use these tools to read flags & mirage, record & interpret your observations, & time your shots to compensate for wind. The essential wind-reading basics taught in this book will absolutely improve your shooting skills, whether you�re a target shooter, a plinker, a hunter or a shooting professional.

Photos & illus; 8.5 x11inches; 146 pgs.

Linda Miller has considerable experience in international smallbore target shooting as a member of Canada�s Shooting Team. She won medals at the 1993 Mexico World Cup, the 1994 Commonwealth Games & the 1995 Cuba World Cup. In 1999, Linda became the first woman to win the Ontario Lieutenant Governor�s Medal for fullbore shooting.

Capt. Keith Cunningham (Ret.) is a career military officer with more than 25 years� experience with the Canadian Forces & the U.S. Army. He has taught marksmanship courses at the Canadian Forces Infantry School & at several police forces in Ontario. An internationally certified shooting coach, he has successfully coached numerous teams to national & international excellence.

SHOOTING J. Henry FitzGerald (Softcover)

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John Henry ("Fitz") FitzGerald worked for Colt from 1918 till 1944. Originally published in 1930, this is the culmination of Fitz's work in the firearms field. In it he discusses his work with law enforcement & the courts, his theories & practices about practical shooting of the "one hand gun" and his thoughts about target & exhibition shooting, hunting & home defense. Photos; 6x9 inches, 456 pgs.

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John Henry ("Fitz") FitzGerald worked for Colt from 1918 till 1944. Shooting, originally published in 1930, was the culmination of Fitz's work in the firearms field. In it he discusses his work with law enforcement and the courts, his theories and practices about practical shooting of the "one hand gun" and his thoughts about target and exhibition shooting, hunting and home defense. This was the only book FitzGerald ever wrote, but his life was clearly dedicated to all aspects of handgun shooting. While his written work might be unfamiliar to some of you, those who are reading this work for the first time should be very familiar with the writings of Elmer Keith, Charles Askins Jr., Ashley Haines and Chauncey Thomas. All these men were friends of FitzGerald and thought highly of his methods and approach. After reading this book, you will feel the same way.

Paladin is pleased to add this long-out-of-print volume by one of America's most renowned and colorful shooters to its Combat Classics library. The new forewords by FitzGerald scholars Timothy J. Mullin and Kevin Williams, as well as the addition of a number of never-before published photos, shed new light on FitzGerald the man and the shooter.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
John Henry ("Fitz") FitzGerald worked in Colt's firearms testing department, and in this position he fired 1,000 shots or more every day for 10 years. By the mid-1930s, he was traveling 30,000 miles each year to give exhibitions, train police departments, hunt big game and appear as an expert witness in forensic ballistics, eventually testifying in more than 400 trials. For the premier shooting competitions of the era, especially the National Matches held at Camp Perry, Fitz was in charge of the Colt tent, where shooters came to see the latest offerings from Colt, have their handguns fixed and hear Fitz regale them with stories.

BOWHUNTER'S GUIDE TO ACCURATE SHOOTING Lon E. Lauber (Hardcover)

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Most hunters agree that bowhunting is a low-percentage affair. It's crucial that you choose the right equipment and set it up properly-whether compound bow, recurve or longbow. Then, practicing good shooting form will help you dramatically increase your odds of harvesting an animal. Full color, 150 ilus; 8.5x11 inches, 128 pgs.

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Tune your bow - be more accurate!

Chapters Include:
Bows, Strings & Arrows
Bow Tuning
Torque Control
Shooting Form
Range Estimation
Speed vs Accuracy
Adverse Conditions
Release Options

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lon E. Lauber has been an outdoor author for the past 18 years. His work has been published by National Geographic and Audubon, and most outdoor magazines including Bow & Arrow, Bowhunter, Bowhunting World, Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Petersen's Hunting and Sports Afield. Lon is a 9-time Alaska State archery champion. He has bagged 39 official Pope and Young-class trophies. He lives in Spokane, Washington.

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE .22 A GUIDE TO THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR GUNS Wayne van Zwoll (Hardcover)

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Takes aficionados & beginners alike through the history, variety, & use of the classic .22. He writes about his first .22, & the ones he bought for later competitive use. He describes hunting with the .22, target shooting, & details the care & upkeep of the weapon. 100+ B&W photos; 6x9 inches, 336 pgs.

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A must-have for the collection of every gun enthusiast.

This is the perfect companion to that most popular starter rifle, the venerable .22. The best isn�t always the biggest�and the .22 is not only the perfect first rifle, but one that many hunters and shooters come back to and use throughout their days afield.

Wayne van Zwoll, a longtime expert on the subject, takes aficionados and beginners alike through the history, variety, and use of the classic .22. He writes appealingly about his first .22, and the ones he bought for later competitive use. He describes hunting with the .22, target shooting, and details the care and upkeep of the weapon. He discusses the evolution of the gun, and the refinements of the ammo that go with it.

Other chapters cover:, The .17, Squirrel Rifles, Browning, Winchester, Remington, Cooper, Ruger, Savage, Real Gunstocks, Better Sights, Practical Scopes, Supports, Getting to Zero, Holding a Rifle Still, The Sling, Prepping for the Field, A Bullet�s Way Through the Wind, Cleaning, Ballistics, and more The .22�s accuracy, economy, and versatility have made it an all-time best-seller. Now there�s a book to go with every one.

WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING:

�In 1972, I wrote a book called The .22 Rifle that was a modest, bare-bones guide for kids and new shooters. If my little volume was a dish of plain vanilla, Wayne van Zwoll�s new .22 book is a 7,500- calorie banana split. If there is something even remotely connected to the use of our most popular firearm that he has omitted, I can�t think what the hell it might be. There are perhaps half a dozen books that every serious shooter must have. This is one.�
�David E. Petzal, Deputy Editor, Field & Stream
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
WAYNE VAN ZWOLL has written a number of books on guns and hunting, including The Hunter�s Guide to Ballistics and The Hunter�s Guide to Accurate Shooting. He is a magazine contributor, professional photographer, elk hunting guide, and ballistics expert. He earned his doctorate studying recent changes in hunting and how they affect wildlife policy. He lives in Bridgeport, Washington.

THE HISTORY OF BROWNING FIREARMS THE HISTORY OF ONE OF THE WORLD'S MO David Miller (Hardcover)

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Discover the fascinating story of the Browning firearms, complete w/ 250+ stunning full-color photos. 9x12 inches, 128256 pgs.

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John M. Browning was born in Ogden, Utah, in 1855, into a world of gunsmithing. His father was a gunsmith who was already well known for a number of innovations in the field. As a young boy, John spent hours in his father's shop and allegedly knew the name of every part of a gun before he could read. Hardly surprising that at age twenty-three, he was filing his first patent for the "J. M. Browning Single-Shot Rifle."

He inherited his father's business, and with funds of less than a thousand dollars turned it into a thriving gun-making workshop with seven employees. One of Browning's guns was chanced upon by a representative of Winchester, who admired the design so well that the Winchester managing director made the six-day journey to Utah to conclude several lucrative commercial deals that would endure for the next few years. Browning's designs for Colt and the manufacture of many familiar Colt guns also helped boost his company's reputation as a premier gun-maker.

Complete with more than 250 full-color photographs of the guns, this stunning book describes the Browning history, and covers its full range of inventions and designs, from frontier weapons such as the Colt Peacemaker to military arms, shotguns, and hunting rifles. Also shown are various gun-making artifacts, copies of designers' drawings, and interesting photographs of the weapons in the hands of users. The History of Browning Firearms makes a perfect addition to the libraries of Wild West buffs, amateur historians, and firearms enthusiasts.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
David Miller is a former officer in the British armed forces, who served in England, the Falkland Islands, Germany, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Singapore. He subsequently worked as a freelance author and for three years as a journalist for Jane�s Information Group,. He worked on the staff of the authoritative International Defense Review, is the Editor of the two-volume Jane�s Major Warships, and has written more than fifty other works relating to guns and warfare including Illustrated Directory of Guns published by Colin Gower Enterprises.

VINTAGE GUNS COLLECTING, RESTORING & SHOOTING CLASSIC FIREARMS Diggory Hadoke (Hardcover)

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Expert advice on collecting guns & restoring them to firing condition � on a reasonable budget. Includes: safety, servicing & maintenance, ribs & chokes, sidelocks & boxlocks, proofing, ejectors, ammo, & much more. 50 B&W photos; 8.75x11 inches, 224 pgs.

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At the back of many a gun cabinet lurks a neglected old shotgun. This book will encourage its owner to bring it back into service. A beautiful, fully-illustrated volume, Vintage Guns offers expert advice on collecting guns and restoring them to firing condition�on a reasonable budget. It provides practical tips on buying the right gun for restoration, and gives an honest description of the steps�and potential pitfalls�on the path to renovation.

Written for the shooter rather than the historian or engineer, it covers the subject in a lively, informative manner, always with an eye toward heading to the field. Topics covered include safety, servicing and maintenance, ribs and chokes, sidelocks and boxlocks, proofing, ejectors, ammunition, and much more.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
DIGGORY HADOKE is a regular contributor to Double Gun Shooter, Sporting Shooter, and Gun Mart, and is a registered firearms dealer.

JOHN WAYNE'S WILD WEST AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF COWBOYS, GUNFIGHTERS Bruce Wexler (Hardcover)

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John Wayne is the most iconic cowboy actor of all time. His style brought to life a whole troupe of western characters. Learn about the equip, weapons, clothes, & other paraphernalia featured in Wayne's Westerns, including his personal favorite gun, the Winchester carbine. 100 Color & 100 B&W Photos; 8x10 inches; 192 pgs.

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John Wayne is the most iconic cowboy actor of all time. His style brought to life a whole troupe of western characters, from rancher to cowboy to sheriff to scout. During his long career�in which he starred in over 175 films�Wayne's work became fundamental to our understanding of the Old West. But how much of what we saw in his movies was "real?"

In John Wayne's Wild West, you will learn about the equipment, weapons, clothes, tack, boots, & other paraphernalia featured in Wayne's Westerns, including his personal favorite gun, the Winchester carbine. John Wayne's Wild West is the book for fans of John Wayne movies & for history buffs alike.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bruce Wexler is a Western enthusiast & a passionate fan of The Duke & his movies. He is the author of The Wild West Catalog & The Wild, Wild West of Louis L'Amour. He lives in London.

GUN TRADER'S GUIDE 32TH EDITION Todd Woodard, Editor (Softcover)

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This is the original reference guide for gun values. It is the definitive source for making informed decisions on firearms purchases. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, & rifles from some of the most popular brands, such as Remington, Colt, Browning, Winchester, Beretta, & many more! 100 Color Illus.; 8x10.5 inches, 592 pgs.

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A Complete Fully Illustrated Guide to Modern Firearms with Current Market Values

Gun Trader's Guide, now in its 32nd edition, is the original reference guide for gun values. For more than half a century, this book has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, & gun enthusiasts. It is the definitive source for making informed decisions on firearms purchases. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, & rifles from some of the most popular brands, such as Remington, Colt, Browning, Winchester, Beretta, & many more!

Also included in this fully updated edition are a complete index & a guide on how to properly & effectively use this book in order to find the perfect firearm type & model. No matter what kind of firearm you choose to shoot, whether you are a hunter or a collector, whether you have a lifetime of experience with firearms or are just being introduced to collecting, Gun Trader's Guide belongs on your bookshelf or next to your gun case.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Stephen D. Carpenteri was editor at Game & Fish for twenty years & has written & edited a variety of gun books, guides & sporting references. He lives in Dallas, Georgia.

BRITISH GUNMAKERS VOL. 3 Nigel Brown (Hardcover)

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Index, Appendices & Additional London, Birmingham, Regional, & Scottish Records. Final volume of the British Gunmakers series compiles the records of old & new gunmakers & expands the factual info highlighted in the first two volumes. Color photos t/out; 8.5x12 inches, 304 pgs.

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� Final installment of the series
� Best source for history of British gunmakers
� New records of gunmaking firms from throughout the south of England and Scotland

The final volume of the British Gunmakers series compiles the records of old and new gunmakers and expands the factual information highlighted in the first two volumes. It is illustrated throughout and offers new research on records of an additional 190 Scottish and English gunmaking firms, particularly from Birmingham and London.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Nigel Brown is the author of volumes one and two of the British Gunmakers series. He lives in England.

MACHINE GUN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MACHINE GUN FROM THE NINETEENTH CE Maxim Popenker (Hardcover)

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The development of the machine gun from the earliest models to the present day. Includes a country-by-country breakdown of machine guns, including gun & ammo data, along with 100s of photos; a comprehensive study of a most effective battlefield weapon. 600 Color photos; 7.5x10 inches, 352 pgs.

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The machine gun had a dramatic effect on the conduct of warfare; one or two men operating a single machine could produce the same weight of fire as a squadron of rifles, & when used against an inferior enemy, the effect could be devastating. During the First World War, the use of the machine gun in conjunction with massed barbed wire & other obstacles put an end to battlefield mobility until new weapons & tactics could be devised.

This book describes the development of the machine gun from the earliest models to the present day. The focus is very much on portable infantry weapons used in the support role, so automatic cannon of 20mm & larger calibers are excluded.

The categories of weapon included are, therefore, Light Machine Guns [LMGs], a term which includes the Squad Automatic Weapon [SAW] & Light Support Weapon [LSW]; Medium Machine Guns [MMGs]; Heavy Machine Guns [HMGs] & General Purpose Machine Guns [GPMGs]. One specialist variety of machine guns is included in a separate chapter: the grenade machine gun [GMG], also known as the automatic grenade launcher [AGL].

With a country-by-country breakdown of machine guns, including comprehensive appendices of gun & ammunition data, along with hundreds of photographs, this is a comprehensive study of a most effective battlefield weapon.

THE COMPLETE VICTORIA CROSS A FULL CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD OF ALL HOLDER Kevin Brazier (Hardcover)

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The extraordinary exploits recounted in this fascinating book make unforgettable reading. Each entry gives the name & rank of the VC holder & the date & location of the action in which the VC was earned. The episodes themselves are described, in vivid detail. This remarkable reference book should appeal to anyone who is interested in tales of the extraordinary heroism exhibited by men under fire. 40 Illus.; 6x9 inches, 320 pgs.

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This complete chronological record of VC holders is an essential work of reference for every student of military history. All the British & Commonwealth servicemen who have been awarded the highest honor for exceptional acts of bravery & self-sacrifice are commemorated here. The first VCs awarded for the Crimean War & in the nineteenth-century colonial wars are described, as are the VCs awarded in the World Wars of the twentieth century & the most recent VCs awarded during present-day conflicts in Iraq & Afghanistan.

The extraordinary exploits recounted in this fascinating book make unforgettable reading. Each entry gives the name & rank of the VC holder & the date & location of the action in which the VC was earned. The episodes themselves are described, in vivid detail. Some information is also provided on the subsequent career of the VC recipients, the location of their medals & their place of burial. This remarkable reference book should appeal to anyone who is interested in British military history & in the history of medals, & in tales of the extraordinary heroism exhibited by men under fire.

SAM COLT'S OWN RECORD, 1847 Samuel Colt (Softcover)

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Chronologically presented, the correspondence published in this volume completes the account of the manufacture in 1847 of the Walker Model Colt Revolver. A most unusual & rare look at firearms & early industrial history. Illus; 6x9 inches.

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Chronologically presented, the correspondence published in this volume completes the account of the manufacture in 1847 of the Walker Model Colt Revolver. This book is a most unusual & rare look at firearms & early industrial history.

WINCHESTER LEVER ACTION REPEATING FIREARMS VOL. 3, THE MODELS OF 1894 Arthur Pirkle (Softcover)

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Models of 1894 & 1895 are examined & described on a part-by-part by serial number basis. All dimensions, markings, finishes & any changes to a part are listed complete with its serial number range of use.

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This is the third volume in Arthur Pirkle's major new study of the Winchester Lever Action Repeating Rifles, the first in more than 25 years. As in the two previous volumes, the Models of 1894 and 1895 are examined and described on a part-by-part by serial number basis. All dimensions, markings, finishes and any changes to a part are listed complete with its serial number range of use. The Model 1894 has 66 parts, the Model 1895, 62. With very few exceptions, each part was changed at least once during its manufacturing life, and sometimes, more often. These changes make it easy to determine the authenticity of a Winchester Lever Action Rifle. Parts are described so thoroughly that you will be able to differentiate between "Winchester-manufactured," after-market or reproduction parts.

Winchester Lever Action Repeating Rifles, Vol. 3, The Models of 1894 and 1895 provides a complete and detailed description of every one of these changes. Experienced collectors know that the value of the firearms in their collection depends in large part on their authenticity. Know that your Winchester lever action repeating rifle is correct; if it isn't, let Arthur Pirkle show you how to replace incorrect, or worse, reproduction parts.

SWISS MAGAZINE LOADING RIFLES 1869-1958 VETTERLI & SCHMIDT-RUBIN RIFL Joe Poyer (Softcover)

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Swiss rifles are not only extremely accurate & a great deal of fun to shoot, but their wide range of variations makes them a great collectible.

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In 1869, the Swiss government adopted the world's first successful magazine loading rifle for their army. In the latter half of the 19th Century, Prussia was the military power to be feared and the Swiss, living right next door, were determined to guarantee the integrity of their borders.

The Vetterli rifle was a clever Swiss design that combined the spring-loaded magazine tube and cartridge elevator of the Winchester Model 1866 and the bolt action of the Dreyse needle-fire rifle. It provided the Swiss infantryman with eleven shots as fast as he could work the bolt.

By the end of the 1880s, the Vetterli had been made obsolete by the march of technology. A new rifle design using a straight pull system was developed. The Model 1889 underwent major redesigns ending in the K-31, one of the finest, most accurate bolt action infantry rifles ever developed. The promise of the magazine loading rifle was fulfilled: the Swiss were able to avoid invasion and involvement in two world wars and one cold one.

Swiss Magazine Loading Rifles, 1869 to 1958 by Joe Poyer is the newest book in the "For Collectors Only" series. It describes, on a part-by-part basis, all the models of both the Vetterli and Schmidt-Rubin rifles including infantry rifles, short (Stutzer) rifles, carbines and cadet models. All markings and codes are explained and tied to models and serial number ranges. Also included are exploded views, ammunition details, assemble/disassembly instructions, maintenance and trouble shooting

UNITED STATES RIFLE MODEL OF 1917 C. S. Ferris (Softcover)

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Provides both the beginning & advanced collector of the Model 1917 rifle with a depth of info heretofore unavailable. Includes finish, dates of manufacture & serial number correlation, markings, & differences in parts between the 3 manufacturers. Foreword by Scott A. Duff.

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The very existence of the Model 1917 rifle was almost accidental. When America entered World War One it had but 600,000 Model 1903 rifles with which to arm a growing military. Government armories were unable to supply the additional millions of rifles required. Because three American firms were already making rifles for Britain it was possible that an American version of the British Pattern 14 rifle could be produced quickly in significant numbers. It saved the day generations ago, but is little understood as a collectable military item or in historic significance.

The purpose of this book is to inform the collector of details to be expected of an original, or �correct�, Model 1917 rifle. Such details include finish, dates of manufacture and serial number correlation, manufacturer and inspection markings, rebuild marks, and differences in parts between the three manufacturers: Winchester, Remington, and Eddystone. The accoutrements chapter includes information on bayonets and scabbards, slings, grenade launchers, cleaning equipment, and much more. Additionally, this book provides a historic background leading up to manufacture of the rifle. Total quantities of rifles made by each manufacturer are given, as are dates of first shipment to the Government and dates of last manufacture. Finally, the rifle�s use after World War One by the U.S. and several foreign countries is addressed.

If you are interested in the study of the United States Rifle Model of 1917 and have been disappointed by the lack of information available, then this book is for you!

THE M1911 COMPLETE OWNER'S GUIDE Walt Kuleck (Softcover)

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The Guide provides extensive detail on the history, selection, operation, disassembly, assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, magazines, upgrades, shooting & more for the M1911. You will gain an understanding of the principles involved in selecting holsters & ammunition. You will also find an overview of the basics involved in shooting the M1911. In short, you�ll know your M1911 inside & out. 400+ Photos; 6x9 inches, 302 pgs.

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NEW!! The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide - This book is the latest volume in the Scott A. Duff Publications� Guide series. Like the other Guides, its purpose is to give the new M1911 owner a in-depth understanding of his or her pistol, while providing the experienced owner knowledge that they don�t yet have, & with the intent of giving even the expert new insights into the M1911.

The Guide provides extensive detail on the history, selection, operation, disassembly, assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, magazines, upgrades, shooting & more for the M1911. You will gain an understanding of the principles involved in selecting holsters & ammunition. You will also find an overview of the basics involved in shooting the M1911. As bonuses, the Guide includes a comprehensive Colt Model Number list & a compilation of trainers & shooting academies that we feel are worth your time & money.

In short, you�ll know your M1911 inside & out.

As bonuses, the Guide includes a comprehensive Colt Model Number list & a compilation of trainers & shooting academies that we feel are worth your time & money.

As a youth, the author marveled at the mind that could conceive such a wondrous mechanism; how could John Browning have created it without X-ray vision? It comes apart without tools, it goes together without tools, it is the lightning you hold in your fist. It has endured for a century, & if Robert Heinlein�s vision is true, it will endure for centuries more. Slim, powerful, elegant of line, capable of great beauty & brutish minimalism in turn, a tabla rasa for an owner�s imagination, the jumping-off point for a horde of manufacturers. In all of history, two handguns stand out as innovative, enduring, & widely emulated, & both happen to be Colts: the Model 1873 �Peacemaker,� & the M1911 pistol. No handguns as practical have captured the imagination as have these two American classics.

Capable of great accuracy, the power & simplicity of the M1911 make it a most useful defensive tool. The The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide is designed to help the reader make the most of that tool.

The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide gives you a look into the history & development of the M1911, as well as giving you everything you need to know to use & maintain your M1911.

The Owner�s Guide goes far beyond the military manuals in both scope & depth. It�s a �must have� for every M1911 owner! The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide is 6" x 9", is Perfect bound with a laminated soft cover, & has 304 pages & over 400 photographs. All copies are signed by Walt Kuleck!

BREAKING CLAYS Chris Batha (Hardcover)

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Comprehensive & practical; in-depth advice & instruction for shooters of all disciplines. Begins with basics & advances to proven tournament techniques; packed with invaluable tips on how to break more clays in your chosen game. 50 B&W photos & 30 illus; 8x10 inches, 192 pgs.

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* A book to transform the performance of all clay shooters
* Proven tournament techniques
* Written by one of the world's leading instructors

Breaking Clays is a comprehensive and practical book that presents in- depth advice and instruction for shooters of all disciplines. Beginning with the basics and advancing to proven tournament techniques, the book is packed with invaluable tips on how to break more clays in your chosen game.

Chris Batha has worked with some of the top competitors and shooting coaches in the world today. While every top shot has his own approach to shooting and teaching, Chris recognizes that what works for one person will not necessarily work for another. This clear and concise book offers a distillation of the best tips and techniques that really work to improve your scores and give you the knowledge to develop to your full shooting potential.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Chris Batha is the senior shooting instructor and gunfitter for London Gunmakers E. J. Churchill. He has over thirty years' wing and clay shooting experience and a lifelong passion for fine guns. He has written extensively on all aspects of shooting techniques as well as shotguns and their use.

BRITISH GUNMAKERS VOL. 2 BIRMINGHAM, SC OTLAND & THE REGIONS Nigel Brown (Hardcover)

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An invaluable & definitive reference for any collector, shooting enthusiast, historian, or gunmaker. 29 color photos, 31 B&W photos, illus; 8.5x12 inches, 432 pgs.

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* Individual histories of 60 businesses with details of the serial number records

* An invaluable and definitive reference for any collector, shooting enthusiast, historian, or gunmaker

This all-new volume sets out the history of Birmingham, Scottish, and regional gunmakers and specialist trade workers through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The book contains an alphabetical listing of the businesses and individuals with their dates and addresses. Separate listings identify the brand names used by them and the patents they registered along with additional information on proof marks.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Nigel Brown has been involved with the British gun trade, especially the London trade, for many years. For 13 years, until 1991, he was legal advisor to, and subsequently secretary of, the Gun Trade Association. In addition, he sat on the legal and education team of WAGBI, now the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER STUDY NEW DISCOVERIES C. Kenneth Moore (Hardcover)

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Decades in the making, brings us entirely up to date; packed with useful info about the Single Action - nearly all from primary, archival sources & presented here for the very first time. The serial number data alone will astound you. Includes: automatic ejector models, low serial numbers, U.S. Army testing dada, cartridge info, & more. 8x11 inches, 200 pgs.
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It has been over a quarter of a century since the publication of A Study of the Colt Single Action Revolver, the classic, definitive guide to the Colt Single Action, the world's most famous and popular pistol. Now C. Kenneth Moore, one of the original authors, is back to fill in the gaps and set the record straight. Decades in the making, this impressive new study brings us entirely up to date, including all the new research that the author has painstakingly gathered over the years. Inside these covers, each page is just packed with useful information about the Single Action - nearly all from primary, archival sources and presented here for the very first time. The serial number data alone will astound you. This is the kind of detailed knowledge that Colt collectors demand, and no collector of Colt revolvers can afford to go without this valuable new resource.

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* Automatic Ejector Models
* Special section on low serial numbers
* U.S. Army testing data
* New details about militia S.A.A.s
* A true wealth of cartridge info

THE BRITISH BULLDOG REVOLVER THE FORGOTTEN GUN THAT REALLY WON THE WE George Layman (Hardcover)

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Layman tells us the true story behind these diminutive, yet devastating, weapons. How to id rarities & valuable variations, including prices that should be expected for each type. 300+ illus; 6x9 inches, 191 pgs.
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Generations of Hollywood Westerns have led us to believe that the Colt Single Action Army was the "Gun That Won the West." But could the real honors belong to an inexpensive, yet powerful pocket revolver that is only now beginning to be appreciated by historians and collectors?

In this long-awaited new collector's guide, noted author George Layman tells us the true story behind these diminutive, yet devastating, weapons. Perhaps ten times as popular as the Colt and Smith & Wesson combined, "British Bull Dog" revolvers were first introduced by Philip Webley & Co., but were soon duplicated by the American gun manufacturing giant Forehand & Wadsworth and countless Belgian copyists.

Far from being uninteresting and identical, these pistols exist today in almost limitless variety. Learn how to identify rarities and valuable variations, including prices that should be expected for each type. Also, learn which models were carried most in the West by riverboat gamblers, soiled doves and gold miners. Even "Billy the Kid" might have packed one! So while the gun may have "British" in its name, the story is all American - and one that has remained untold until now.

A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO MILITARY RIFLE ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY Stuart C. Mowbray & Joe Puleo (Hardcover)

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Your comprehensive guide to disassembly & reassembly steps for cartridge military rifles. Everything from the Trapdoor Springfield to the AK47 is included! 49 complete breakdowns PLUS 31 partial disassemblies of variations. 1500+ full color photos; 304 pgs.
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Your comprehensive guide to disassembly and reassembly steps for cartridge military rifles. Everything from the Trapdoor Springfield to the AK47 is included! 49 complete breakdowns PLUS 31 partial disassemblies of variations. This is by far the best book on this topic out there. You won't find any sporterized rifles or pieces of junk here. All the guns are collectible classics. The amazing part, given the price, is that every single picture in this book is printed in FULL COLOR on coated paper. You won't find a better value...that's for sure. Find out why the editor of American Rifleman calls this "an invaluable reference...and a must buy for all gun enthusiasts." Just check out the sample pages and illustrated Table of Contents to get a small idea of what you will get with this exciting new resource.

BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLES OF THE WORLD Stuart C. Mowbray & Joe Puleo (Hardcover)

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Takes you on a country-by-country tour of these fascinating weapons. Never before has this subject been covered in such detail. All confusing proofs, serial numbers & markings are explained. Handy tables list key specs for each rifle, making iding rifles in your collection easy. Straight-forward text covers manufacture of the weapon & its issue to the troops. 2,431 color photos & many illus; 11x8.5 inches, 408 pgs.

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Discover a whole world of bolt action military rifles as your authors take you on a country-by-country tour of these fascinating weapons. Never before has this subject been covered in such detail -- including an astounding 2,431 professional color photographs. Each rifle is shown in a number of large overall and close-up views, including serial numbers and mechanical variations. Small features like proof marks are blown up in massive, clear enlargements so every detail can be observed. Translations are provided when rifles are marked in another language and all confusing proofs, serial numbers and markings are explained. Handy tables list key specifications for each rifle, making identifying rifles in your collection easy, while the straight-forward text covers manufacture of the weapon and its issue to the troops. Special attention is given to identifying valuable rarities while avoiding rebuilds and fakes. Find out why the editor of the "American Rifleman" calls this new guide, "absolutely the finest single volume on the subject to date...invaluable" and says "if you are at all interested in military bolt-action rifles, you must buy this book." And since it is written by the editors of Gun Collector magazine, you know you can trust the information. Whether you are interested in Mausers, Mosin-Nagants, Enfields, Springfields, Lebels or Arisakas or any other military bolt action, this "must have" reference guide will quickly become a trusted tool in your reference arsenal. Printed to the highest standards in full color, it might just be the most beautiful gun book ever produced...so don't hesitate. You are going to love it. Too many illustrations to count!!!

STORY OF THE WINCHESTER 1 of 1000 AND 1 of 100 RIFLES Edmund E. Lewis, M.D. (Hardcover)

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A comprehensive guide to Winchester's dream rifles. No Winchester enthusiast can afford to do without this essential new reference! Includes critical info that will help identify valuable rarities & avoid fakes. 500+ full color photos t/out; 8.5x11 inches, 176 pgs.

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A comprehensive guide to Winchester's dream rifles. No Winchester enthusiast can afford to do without this essential new reference!

� Learn what makes these Model 1873 and Model 1876 rifles special and why they were made.
� Enjoy the colorful stories behind these premium weapons, which were often the prized possessions of Western characters like cowboys, cattlemen, trick shooters, rustlers, state coach drivers and outlaws.
� Serial number tables

U.S. MILITARY BOLT ACTION RIFLES Bruce N. Canfield (Hardcover)

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Covers all the U.S. Military Bolt Action rifles, carbines & sniper rifles. It's HUGE! No other book gives you this level of detail & comprehensive coverage. 700+ photos; 8.5x11 inches, 432 pgs.

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Best-selling author, Bruce Canfield, brings you U.S. Bolt Action Military Rifles! Over 700 detailed photographs AND full collector notes and valuable serial number tables. This book covers all the U.S. Military Bolt Action rifles, carbines and sniper rifles. It's HUGE! Included you'll find everything from the Civil War through the Indian Wars, Korea and beyond! So whether you are into the Hotchkiss, Krags, '03 Springfields, the Lee Navy, Mosin-Nagants or Winchester Model 70s, this book is for you!

Rifles & Carbines Covered

� Civil War Palmer & Greene
� Ward-Burton
� Hotchkiss Rifles & Carbines
� Remington-Keene
� Chaffee-Reece
� Remington-Lee
� Krag Rifles & Carbines
� Lee Navy
� Model 1903 Springfield
� Model 1917 Enfield
� Mosin-Nagant
� Mark II Ross
� Model 1907-15 Berthier
� Winchester Model 70
� Remington Model 720
� Remington Model 700/M40
� Scoped Sniper Variations
� and much, much, more!

Also including bayonets, slings, web equipment, manuals, on, scopes, trench periscopes and other accessories!

FACTS AND FUNDAMENTALS OF JAPANESE SWORDS A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE Nobuo Nakahara (Hardcover)

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A practical, comprehensive volume that offers info enabling collectors to evaluate the veracity & quality of swords that they are considering acquiring or already have in their collections. Provides very specific, useful lessons by the author that serve as virtual hands-on experiences. 300+ B&W Photos & Illus; 7.5x10 inches, 192 pgs.

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Translated and adapted by Paul Martin.

Facts & Fundamentals of Japanese Swords is a practical, comprehensive volume that offers information, along with 300 photos & illustrations, enabling collectors to evaluate the veracity & quality of swords that they are considering acquiring or already have in their collections.

The book is divided into three sections: An Overview of the Japanese Sword , The Forged Sword , & Consequences of Modification & Wear . Each section provides very specific, useful lessons by the author that serve as virtual hands-on experiences. With easily understandable examples, the author precisely instructs readers on how to discern & obtain a "healthy" blade, while avoiding fakes or potentially problematic blades. In addition, he shows not only the difference in styles & shapes of blades, but explains what the differences mean & how to interpret them from a buyer's/collector's point of view.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S):
Nobuo Nakahara was the apprentice of a leading Japanese sword specialist, until 1978, when he went out on his own. He publishes a bi-monthly Japanese sword journal, lectures frequently, & is the author of several books in Japanese.

Paul Martin, a Japanese sword researcher & curator, is a former member of the Department of Japanese Antiquities at the British Museum, London. He has translated the text, & drawn on his extensive experience & expertise in the field to adapt the author's theories & discussions, making them more accessible to Western readers.

JAPANESE SWORDS CULTURAL ICONS OF A NATION Colin M. Roach (Book & DVD Set)

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GERMAN SNIPER RIFLES Albrecht Wacker (Hardcover)

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