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SHANNON Robert B. |
Colonial Autralian Gunsmiths With A List Of Convicts Associated With The Gunmaking Trade Transported To New South Wales, 1813-1842 And A List Of Propietary Firearms Advertised By Australian Dealers 1890-1914
1917.
1st Edn,.
The Wentworth Press.
Sydney, Austrailia.
45 pages, Armorial bookplate to inner front cover, some faint creasing to bottom blank outer corner of pages. Printed publishers yellow card covers with small mark to very part bottom edge vgt-. Include notes on gunsmiths Convicts associated with the English gunmaking trade transported to New South Wales 1813 -1842, Propriety Firearms. ?25
[22829] |
£25.00 |
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SHARP Henry |
Modern Sporting Gunnery, A Manual Of Practical Information For Shooters Of Today
1906.
1st Edn,.
Simpkin Marshall,.
x - 526 pages, advert leaf, illustrations from photographs, drawings etc, the contents are clean and free of foxing. Original burgundy cloth with paper overlay of a gun lock on front board and bullets on rear board, title printed in white, the overlay of a gun breech rubbed on spine a vg bright copy. A title often lacking the paper overlays on the cover and the white titling. A largely technical work giving the evolution of the shotgun, the progress of flint lock to hammerless ejector. Express rifles, ball and shot ? guns, sporting bullets shooting in Britain and abroad, ladies in the Field etc Riling 1627, Chute 572
[23144] |
£150.00 |
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SHARPE Philip B. |
The Rifle In America
1938.
1st Edn,.
New York.
XII 641 pages, illus, small 4to, fine copy in dj, signed on FEP by the author in original repaired card slipcase.
[8297] |
£100.00 |
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SHARPE Philip B. |
The Rifle In America
1953.
3rd and completely revised Edn,.
New York.
800 pages, 4to., illus from full page and text illus, original cloth, titles in silver, a vg+ copy in similar dj. A comprehensive and detailed work giving a history of every rifle commercially produced from the earliest time to 1953
[13198] |
£65.00 |
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Shelton Lawrence P |
J P Clabrough: Birmingham Gunmaker
2013.
1st.
Far West Publishers.
Sacramento.
256 pages, 4o., over 190 illus in colour and b/w from photographs, line drawings, early adverts etc., signed on the title page by Lawrence Shelton. A fine copy in the publishers pictorial binding. The book follows the life of a successful English gunmaker and businessman John Clabrough who was born in Yorkshire, England. He learned the gunsmith trade from his father, travelled to the United States in 1857, worked as a gunsmith and opened his own shop in San Francisco. In 1873 he returned to England to produce guns for the American market. The book contains some excellent close-up photographs of the guns.
[23598] |
£185.00 |
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Shideler Dan |
Standard Catalog of Remington Firearms
2008.
Krause Publications.
Lola USA.
208 pages, 4to illustrated with 700+ coloured photos, publishers pictorial laminated covers a fine copy. Gives more than 2,000 collector values. ?40
[22300] |
£40.00 |
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SHORTRIDGE Captain G.C. |
THE MAMMALS OF SOUTH WEST AFRICA. A BIOLOGICAL ACCOUNT OF THE FORMS OCCURRING IN THAT REGION. TWO VOLUMES
1934.
1st Edn,.
William Heinemann, Ltd,.
xxv-437 + ix -439 ? 779, top edge gilt 4to numerous full-page illustrations from photographs, drawings and maps including one folding light spotting to closed page edges. Bound in a fine ? green calf over green cloth covered boards the spine compartments with gilt tooling within ruled borders, with contrasting labels. A fine set, foreword by Viscount Allenby: a comprehensive & seminal biological account of the mammals in the region.
[23511] |
£220.00 |
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Shuey, Daniel L. |
W.R.A. Co. Headstamped Cartridges and Their Variations: Volume 1 and 2
1999-2003.
1st Edn.
WCF Publications.
Rockford USA.
364 - 351 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs line drawings etc showing boxes cartridges, headstamps etc. Pictorial end papers. Publishers pictorial laminate boards a fine set. An exhaustive study of cartridges produced by the W.R.A. Co. and their variants, with numerous colour & b/w photos
[23204] |
£150.00 |
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SHUMWAY, Geo |
Longrifles of Note
.
1st Edn.
Arms & Armour Press.
74 pages, full page and text b/w illus from photographs, pictorial card covers, a fine copy.
[20125] |
£20.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian |
.45 Thompson Sub Machine Gun
2003.
1st Edn,.
Ian D Skennerton.
Australia.
48 pages, 4to., illus, diagrams etc. pictorial card covers, vg+. Published in Small Arms Identification Series, details parts, stripping, assembly etc.,
[15807] |
£20.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian |
The British Sniper, British & Commonwealth Sniping & Equipments 1915-1983
1984.
1st Edn,.
Margate, Australia.
266 pages, 4to., b/w illus from photographs and drawings, publishers green binding, title in white to upper board and spine, fine in dj. An in depth study with detailed perspective on special models of sniper rifles, telescopic and optical sights, rifles and telescopic mounts, sniper training, field and battle tactics etc.
[21454] |
£85.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian |
The British Sniper, British & Commonwealth Sniping & Equipments 1915-1983
1984.
1st Edn,.
Margate, Australia.
266 pages, 4to., b/w illus from photographs and drawings, publishers green binding, title in white to upper board and spine, signed on the copywright page by Ian Skennerton, fine in dj. An in depth study with detailed perspective on special models of sniper rifles, telescopic and optical sights, rifles and telescopic mounts, sniper training, field and battle tactics etc.
[22033] |
£100.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian |
Lee-Enfield Story: A Complete Study of the Lee-Metford, Lee-Enfield, S.M.L.E. and No.4 Series
1993.
1st Edn,.
Ian Skennerton.
Ashmore City, Australia.
503 pages, 4to illustrated throughout with b/w photographs line drawings gun breakdowns, illustrated end papers. Publishers' pictorial laminated binding small chip to bottom spine corner, in DJ, DJ chipped at head tail of the spne 4cmm closed tear to front flap, DJ now in clear removable sleeve. A detailed history and illustrated inventory.
[23574] |
£75.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian |
List Of Changes In British War Material In Relation To Edged Weapons, Firearms And Associated Ammunition And Accoutrements Volume 1 1860-1886
1980.
1st thus.
Ian D Skennerton.
Margate, Australia.
170 pages, Illustrated with text drawings throughout, a fine copy in DJ. The List of Changes In British War Material constitutes the original text for articles introduced into the British military service.
[22812] |
£30.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian & LABUDDA Brian |
Accurizing & Shooting Lee-Enfields
2005.
1st Edn.
Ian Skennerton Publishing.
Labrador, Australia.
35 pages, 4to., illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, drawings etc, pictorial card covers, a fine copy.
[23576] |
£30.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian D |
7.62mm L42A1 Sniper L39A1 2A and Lee-Enfield Conversions
2004.
1st Edn.
Ian Skennerton.
Labrador, Australia.
48 pages, 4to illustrations throughout from photographs line drawings, gun breakdowns etc. Publishers cream printed laminated card covers, some even fading to the spine and edges. VG copy published in Small Arms Identification Series No 18.
[23563] |
£40.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian D. |
The British Service Lee. The Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Rifles And Carbines 1880-1980
1982.
1st Edn.
Ian Skennerton.
Margate, Queensland,.
410 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs, line drawings marks etc. A fine copy in DJ. The study of one of the most famous rifles covers the wide spectrum of nearly 100 different models over 100 years. And manufacture in five different countries.
[23134] |
£85.00 |
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Skennerton Ian D |
Lee Enfield Parts Catalogue (Small arms identification series No23)
2009.
the author.
Labrador, Australia.
48 pages, 4to illustrated throughout with photographs line drawings etc. Pictorial printed card covers a fine copy. Parts identification lists, Manufacturer notes, Exploded parts drawings, Armourers instructions, Parts view & inspection margins.
[22332] |
£30.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian D |
Small Arms Identification Series .303 Magazine Lee-Mitford And Magazine Lee-Enfield, Parts Identification Lists, M.L.M. & M.L.E. Series Notes, Exploded Parts Drawings, Descriptions, Accessories & Fittings
1997.
1st Edn.
the author.
Ashmore City Australia.
4to., 49 pages, illus with drawings, diagrams, pictorial card covers.
[20539] |
£25.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian D |
Small Arms Identification Series .450 and .303 Martini Rifles And Carbines Parts Identification & Lists .....
2002.
Ian Skennerton.
48 pages, 4to., illus with drawings, diagrams, photographs etc., pictorial card covers, a fine copy.
[20541] |
£25.00 |
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SKERTCHLY Sydney B.J. |
The Manufacture Of Gun Flints
1984.
facsimile reprint.
Museum Restoration Service.
Bloomfield, USA.
x 80 pages, frontis and numerous text illus, facsimile edition of 1879 1st published 1/4 simulated leather binding, a fine copy limited to 450 copies, this being no 9 for review. Includes an update on the original by Seymour de Lotbiniere. A study of the manufacture of gun flints in England.
[22755] |
£80.00 |
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Smith Guy. N |
A Century Of The History Of Shotgun Cartridges
2019.
1st Edn.
Black Hill Books.
185 pages Well-illustrated throughout with colour photograph, showing, the boxes, cartridges etc. Pictorial laminated covers, a fine copy.
[23021] |
£35.00 |
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SMITH AND WESSON |
The Revolver For The Pocket For The Military And For Target Practice
nd Circa 1915.
. Edn,.
Smith & Wesson.
Springfield, Mass, USA.
45 pages, square 8vo., b/w illus from photographs, printed grey card covers, gilt title and revolver vignette to upper flap, vg. The first 9 pages covers a brief history of the revolver followed by the merits of Smith & Wesson Guns. "The catalogue contains illustrations of all makes of Smith & Wesson revolvers, now manufactured and outlines of ammunition best adapted for use in each."
[16965] |
£165.00 |
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Smith, Brian R. |
Samworth Books: A Descriptive Biography
1990.
1st Edn.
Marksman Bookshelf.
Luke, MD U.S.A.
320 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs, Limited to 1000 copies. Signed by the author to top blank of the title page. Publishers' blue cloth binding with gilt Samworth medallion to upper cover. A fine copy in DJ.
[23374] |
£25.00 |
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SMITH Loren W. |
Home Gunsmithing The Colt Single Action Revolvers
1995.
revised and updated Edn,.
Ray Riling.
Philadelphia, Pa, USA.
155 pages, illus throughout in b/w from photographs, vg in repaired dj.
[22028] |
£25.00 |
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SMITH Walter H B |
MANNLICHER RIFELS AND PISTOLS (An NRA Library Book)
1947.
1st Edn.
The Military Service Publishing Company.
Harrisburg USA.
239 pages, Illustrated throughout will line drawings of gun breakdowns. Ownership stamp to front end paper 2 small tape marks to paste downs from DJ. Publishers' tan cloth titled in blue. VG in worn DJ.
[23313] |
£30.00 |
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Smith Wesson |
3rd Generation Semiautomatics
.
nd Circa 1990.
Smith Wesson.
Springfield USA.
4to file issued by Smith Wesson for a conference of the unveiling of the Third Generation Smith Wesson Semiautomatics. The file divided in sections, Product Specification, Physical Plant, Presentation, Product Photographs. Includes type script introduction history descriptions etc Illustrated with numerous b/w loose photographs inserted in clear sleeves. Showing the guns, the factory and factory production some 68 photos some single page and some 2 to the page mostly with reference number which correspond with a page of text opposite describing the photo. In a company file with SW logo to upper cover, a very good copy of an unusual item.
[22151] |
£80.00 |
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SMITH W.H.B. |
A Basic Manual Of Military Small Arms
1945.
reprint Edn,.
Military Service Publishing Co.,.
Harrisburg, USA.
351 pages, 4to., well illustrated, bookplate of Henk Visser, publishers brown cloth letters in black. How to load, operate and strip small arms of every nation.
[15381] |
£25.00 |
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SMITH WHB |
Mauser Rifles And Pistols
.
reptint.
Wolfe Publishing Company.
Prescott USA.
232+ pages, illus from photographs and drawings, simulated green leather binding, title in gold.
[20178] |
£45.00 |
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SMITH W.H.B. |
Smith's Standard Encyclopedia of Gas, Air & Spring Guns of the World
1978.
rep Edn,.
Arms Armour Press.
vii 279 pages, 4to, illus in b/w from photographs, drawings, tables etc, vg in dj, Ist edition of a classic work on air guns.
[21779] |
£35.00 |
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SMITH W.H.B. |
Smith's Standard Encyclopedia of Gas, Air & Spring Guns of the World
1978.
rep Edn.
Arms and Armour Press.
vii 279 pages, 4to, illus in b/w from photographs, drawings, tables etc, vg in dj,
[21651] |
£20.00 |
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SOLC Vaclav |
Swords And Daggers Of Indonesia
nd circa 1960.
1st English Edn,.
Spring Books.
70+ pages, large 8vo., illus with numerous black and white and coloured plates showing weapons with accompanying text. Original ornate pictorial cloth with a metal fastener in the style of a sword, vg.
[7053] |
£55.00 |
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SOLC Vaclav |
Swords And Daggers Of Indonesia
nd circa 1960.
1st English Edn,.
Spring Books.
70+ pages, large 8vo., illus with numerous black and white and coloured plates showing weapons with accompanying text. Original ornate pictorial cloth with a metal fastener in the style of a sword, vg in card slipcase.
[14893] |
£55.00 |
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SOTHEBYS |
The Visser Collection Fine, rare And Important Arms Part II
1991.
4to., 199 Lots + index of makers illus in colour, green cloth gilt title to upper cover, fine in dj. Auction catalogue of 199 Lots which took place 3rd June 1991, Part I took place July 1990.
[20917] |
£40.00 |
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Speed, Jon. |
THE MAUSER ARCHIVE
2007.
1st edn.
Collector Grade,.
Cobourg Ontario.
xxvi ? 544 pp. 4to illustrated in b/w from photographs old documents etc pictorial map end papers. Publishers dark brown faux leather a fine copy in dj. Details on production and sales records etc, using details from company records.
[23368] |
£145.00 |
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SPENCER Michael G., PHILPOTT Fiona A. |
Early European Hand-Firearms In Liverpool Museum
1992.
1st English Edn,.
Alan Sutton.
107 pages, large 8vo., illus from photographs, fine in dj, includes a hand written letter to David (David Back) from Michael Spencer thanking David for his help and encouragement with the work, he also notes in ink on the contents page regarding referring to the Arms and Armour Society for amendments to this work. From the library of David Back.
[18338] |
£35.00 |
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STADT Ronald W. |
Winchester Shotguns And Shotshells,
1984.
1st Edn,.
Armory Publication.
Tacoma U.S.A.
184 pages, 4to., Coloured frontis with numerous illustrations in b/w from photographs, showing the guns and old adverts. Inscription to blank verso of the frontis, a fine copy in DJ.
[23320] |
£20.00 |
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Star Guns |
Star Automatic Pistols and Submachine Guns
.
Star Bonifacio Echeverria.
Spain.
A collection of 21 handbooks for automatic pistols and 3 for submachine guns + some leaflets. Mostly small 8vo no date but circa 1980s mostly illustrated with photographs and drawings all in vg condition English text.
[22153] |
£45.00 |
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STEBBINS Henry M. |
How To Select And Use Your Big Game Rifle
1912.
1st Edn,.
Washington, USA.
237 pages, illus, vg.
[10191] |
£20.00 |
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Stephens, Frederick John |
Fighting Knives: An Illustrated Guide to Fighting Knives and Military Survival Weapons of the World
1985.
1st UK.
Arems & Armour Press.
195 pages, (2) large 8vo illustrated with over 600 illustrations from photographs and line drawings. A very good copy in DJ.
[22733] |
£35.00 |
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STERLING |
User Handbook Sterling Carbine 9-mm MK 6
1982.
Sterling Engineering Company Limited.
Dagenham.
23 pages, Landscape 8vo a staple bound booklet with numerous line drawings of the guns mechanism etc. Also, photo of the gun to inner front cover, and a brief history to inner rear cover. Pictorial laminated card covers printed in blue as issued.
[22122] |
£25.00 |
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STERN Daniel K. |
10 Shots Quick The Fascinating Story Of The Savage Pocket Automatics
1967.
1st Edn,.
Globe Printing Company.
San Jose, California.
XVI 153 pages, illus, diagrams etc., red cloth, gilt title to upper board, vg in dj. dj evenly faded to spine, small chip to head of spine.
[19820] |
£70.00 |
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STERN Daniel K. |
10 Shots Quick The Fascinating Story Of The Savage Pocket Automatics
1967.
1st Edn,.
Globe Printing Company.
San Jose, California.
XVI 153 pages, illus, diagrams etc., red cloth, gilt title to upper board, vg+ in dj.
[10196] |
£80.00 |
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Stevens, R. Blake. |
Full Circle: A Treatise on Roller Locking
2006.
1st Edn.
Collector Grade Publications.
Cobourg, Canada.
xix ? 514 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs, line drawings, gun breakdowns etc. Coloured pictorial end papers. Publishers brown faux leather binding a fine copy in fine dj. The in-depth story of the "half locked" roller action, developed for use in German assault rifles and machine guns during WWII.
[23346] |
£300.00 |
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STEVENS R.Blake |
The Browning High Power Automatic Pistol
1984.
1st Edn.
Collections Grade Publications.
Cobourg, Canada.
273 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs + drawings, diagrams etc, pictorial end papers, publishers' green cloth, vg in dj l rubbing to the head and tail of the dj. Inscription to title page "To Herb Woodend and all the Pattern Room people, with thanks for your kind assistance" signed R Blake Stevens. Herb Woodend was a highly respected authority on guns is also thanked on the acknowledgment page. A study of the high-power pistol, a chronology of the various types and models. ?75
[23420] |
£75.00 |
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STEVENS R.Blake |
North American Fals: Nato's Search for a Standard Rifle
1979.
1st Edn.
Collections Grade Publications.
Toronto, Canada.
166 pages, 4to over 200 b/w illustrations from photographs line drawings etc. Publishers pictorial card covers a few small marks. a very good copy. Personal presentation inscription on the title page signed by Stevens.
[23381] |
£45.00 |
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STEVENS R.Blake |
North American Fals: Nato's Search for a Standard Rifle
1979.
1st Edn.
Collections Grade Publications.
Toronto, Canada.
166 pages, 4to over 200 b/w illustrations from photographs line drawings etc. Publishers pictorial card covers a very good copy.
[22982] |
£45.00 |
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STEVENS R.Blake, EZELL Edward C |
The Spiw The Deadliest Weapon That Never Was
1985.
1st Edn.
Collections Grade Publications.
Toronto, Canada.
ix + 138 pages, 4to illustrated in b/w from photographs and drawings, showing the guns bullets etc, Publisher green faux leather with gilt design to front board, fine in dj, 2cm single closed tear to the dj, dj now in clear removable sleave. Spiw an acronym standing for Special Purpose Individual Weapon. "The most fantastic gun story ever told."
[22980] |
£200.00 |
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STOCKBRIDGE V.D. |
Digest Of U.S. Patents Relating To Breech Loading And magazine Small Arms (Except Revolvers) Granted In The United States From 1836 to 1873, Inclusive
1963.
facsimile rep of the 1874 Edn,.
176 pages, 4to., illus, vg in chipped dj.
[12355] |
£45.00 |
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STONE George Cameron |
A Glossary Of The Construction, Decoration And Use Of Arms And Armour In All Countries And In All Times
1961.
rep of the 1934 Edn,.
New York.
694 pages, large 4to, over 875 photo engravings, vg in chipped dj. An exhaustive study of arms and armour, a much superior reprint to those that appeared later.
[5718] |
£55.00 |
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STONEHENGE |
The Shotgun And Sporting Rifle And The Dogs,Ponies, Ferrets etc Used With Them In Their Various Kinds Of Shooting And Trapping
1859.
1st Edn,.
Routledge, Warne and Routledge.
XVI 448 pages, numerous full page and text illus, a vg copy in the publishers 1/4 red roan binding. The book is in 6 sections 1. Varieties of shooting; 2. The animals used by the shooter etc., 3. Elementary principles of gunnery etc; 4. The varieties of shotguns etc. 5. The sporting rifle; 6. The game preservers guide. A title often found in poor condition due to the cheap roan binding. Riling 727, Chute 612.
[11208] |
£120.00 |
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STORZ Dieter |
Rifle & Carbine 98. M 98 Firearms of the German Army 1898 to 1918.
2006.
1st English.
Verlag Militaria.
Vienna.
447 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs and drawings. Presentation inscription to front end paper signed by Diert Storz. A fine copy in DJ. The book deals in detail with the history of M 98 rifles and carbines in Germany between 1898 and 1918. With high quality photographs of the guns bullets equipment etc.
[22173] |
£145.00 |
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Summerfield, Stephen & Law, Susan |
THE BAKER RIFLE AND THE EARLY CAMPAIGNS OF THE 95TH RIFLES
2019.
Ken Trotman / Shorncliffe Trust,.
Godmanchester.
312 pages, Illustrated with 33 illustrations and 17 maps in b/w from photographs drawings old prints etc. Publishers' pictorial laminated covers a fine copy. a facsimile of the 1808 Military Lectures delivered to officers of the Regiment and other related material.
[22974] |
£25.00 |
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SUPICA Jim & NAHAS Richard |
Standard Catalogue Of Smith & Wesson
2001.
2nd edition.
Krause Publications.
Iola, USA.
4to., 318 pages, advert leaf, illus throughout in colour and b/w from photographs, publisher's pictorial laminated cover, a fine copy in dj. Covers over 770 models in six grades of condition.
[20733] |
£20.00 |
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SUPICA Jim & NAHAS Richard |
Standard Catalogue Of Smith & Wesson
2006.
3rd edition.
4to., 432 pages, illus throughout in colour from photographs, a fine copy in dj. Covers over 770 models in six grades of condition.
[20551] |
£30.00 |
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SUTHERLAND R.L., WILSON R.L. |
The Book Of Colt Firearms
1971.
1st Edn,.
The Author.
Kansas City, Missouri.
XV 604 pages, lge 4to., profusely illus, vg in chipped dj. A comprehensive study, difficult title to find, inscription on title page "for my old friend John Jarvis - one of Europe's foremost colt authorities - from the real author - Larry Wilson"
[9829] |
£140.00 |
|
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TATE Douglas |
Birmingham Gunmakers
1997.
2nd Edn,.
Safari Press.
Long Beach, USA.
xi 190 pages, 4to, finely illus in colour and b/w from photographs, fine in dj. A complete overview of the Birmingham gun trade and its history as well as a listing of the Birmingham Gunmakers
[21573] |
£60.00 |
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TATE Douglas |
British Gun Engraving
2000.
2nd Edn,.
Safari Press.
Long Beach, Ca, USA.
vii,274 pages Landscape 4to finely illustrated with colour photographs by David Grant. Publishers blue cloth, fine in dust-wrapper" "Douglas Tate and master photographer David Grant bring us the most opulent examples of British gun engraving in existence." The development of various house and regional styles is discussed and illustrated. The first edition was a limited edition.
[23709] |
£40.00 |
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TAYLERSON A.W.F. |
The Revolver 1865-1888
1966.
1st American.
Crown Publishers.
New York.
292 pages, illustrated in b/w with plates showing numerous guns from photographs, also text drawings and gun breakdowns throughout the text. VG in Dj the Dj small, closed tear and rubbing to the base of the spine. The second volume on Taylersons exhaustive study of the revolver. The American edition was published the same year as the 1st UK edition.
[23396] |
£45.00 |
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TAYLERSON A.W.F. |
The Revolver 1889-1914
1970.
1st Edn,.
Barrie and Jenkins.
324 pages, illus, inscription on FEP, vg in dj, dj faded on spine.
[18506] |
£40.00 |
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TAYLERSON A.W.F., ANDREWS R.A.N., FRITH J. |
The Revolver 1818-1865, 1865-1888, 1889-1914
1968, 1966, 1970.
1st Edn, the 1865 -1888 is 1st American.
Herbert Jenkins +Crown Publishing.
London & New York.
3 Vols, 360, 292, 324 pages, well illus in b/w with 151 plates showing numerous guns from photographs, also text drawings and break downs throughout the text. Some spotting to the closed page edge of vol 2 and spotting to blank margin of the frontis of volume 3. All vg in DJs the DJ of volume 1 has a chip to bottom edge of rear flap and a couple of closed tears. The DJs are now in a clear removable sleave. A very good set in dj, of a comprehensive and well researched book taking over 4 years to complete. A major and exhaustive work on the subject.
[21975] |
£165.00 |
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TAYLERSON A.W.F., ANDREWS R.A.N., FRITH J. |
The Revolver 1818-1865, 1865-1888, 1889-1914
1968, 1966, 1970.
1st.
Herbert Jenkins.
London.
3 volumes, 360, 292, 324 pages, well illus in b/w with 151 plates showing numerous guns from photographs, also text drawings and break downs throughout the text. Tape offset mark to end papers of volume 1 from dj protection, also offset mark to the spine from dj title. All vg in djs , two of the djs evenly faded to spines. The djs are now in clear removable sleeves. A vg set in dj of a comprehensive and well researched book taking over 4 years to complete. A major and exhaustive work on the subject.
[21998] |
£150.00 |
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TAYLERSON A.W.F., CHAMBERLAIN W.H.J. |
Revolvers Of The British Services 1854-1954
1989.
1st Edn,.
Museum Restoration Service.
Alexandria Bay, New York, USA.
xv 80 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w with photographs, line drawings, gun breakdowns etc. Publishers blue faux leather binding, gilt initial W D to upper board, a fine copy of an exhaustive work by two of the leading authors on the pistol.
[23365] |
£85.00 |
|
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TAYLOR John |
African Rifles and Cartridges. The Experiences and Opinions of a Professional Ivory Hunter
1952.
Small Arms Technical Publishing Company.
Harrisburg.
431 pages, adverts, drawings by E.Stanley Smith, grey cloth, title to upper cover and spine.
[18135] |
£35.00 |
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TAYLOR Leslie B. |
A Brief History Of Westley Richards Firm 1812 - 1913
1913.
1st Edn,.
Shakespeare Head Press.
Stratford Upon Avon.
94 pages, uncut pages, 12 full page illus + text illus, original 1/4 cloth with paper covered boards, title in black with cloth spine recased with the spine relayed, paper title label to spine, label chipped at edge. A scarce title, Riling 1769
[6514] |
£120.00 |
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TAYLOR Leslie B. |
A Brief History Of Westley Richards Firm 1812 - 1913
1913.
1st Edn.
Shakespeare Head Press.
Stratford Upon Avon.
94 pages, uncut pages, 12 full page illus + text illus, original 1/4 cloth with paper covered boards, titled in black to the upper board. Printed paper label to the spine. Ownership signature of Malcolm Lyell to front end paper Lyell was a director of W.R. An account of gun and rifle developments instituted by Westley Richards firm. Riling 1769
[22695] |
£140.00 |
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TAYLOR William M.A., DIACK Peter M.A. |
Student And Sniper-Sergeant, A Memoir Of J.K.Forbes MA, 4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders Who Died For His Country, 25 September 1915
1916.
1st Edn,.
Hodder Stoughton.
viii- 182 pages, frontis illustration of J.K. Forbes in uniform, original red cloth showing rubbing to head and tail of the spine, vg- copy of a scarce title. The book details Forbes life from University to France and the trenches and becoming a sniper sergeant and the formation and training of a section of crack shots. Forbes found that his experiences trekking through the highlands of Scotland when he was ordered to train the snipers in his battalion of the Gordon Highlands.
[23130] |
£220.00 |
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TAYLOR William M.A., DIACK Peter M.A. |
Student And Sniper-Sergeant, A Memoir Of J.K.Forbes MA, 4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders Who Died For His Country, 25 September 1915
1916.
1st Edn,.
Hodder Stoughton.
viii- 182 pages, frontis illustration of J.K. Forbes in uniform, original publishers red cloth showing rubbing to head and tail of the spine and lesser so to edges, vg- copy of a scarce title. The book details Forbes life from University to France and the trenches and becoming a sniper sergeant and the formation and training of a section of crack shots. Forbes found that his experiences trekking through the highlands of Scotland when he was ordered to train the snipers in his battalion of the Gordon Highlands.
[23478] |
£200.00 |
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TEASDALE BUCKELL G.T. |
Experts On Guns & Shooting
1900.
1st.
Samson, Low, Marston and Company.
xxvii 590 pages, + unpaginated page showing updates to the Record Game Register + xxxi related adverts. Large 8vo illustrated throughout with drawings, diagrams, photographs etc. Publishers' brown cloth with gilt title to upper board and tipped 2 portrait photographs, apart from foxing to the end papers a vg+ clean copy rarely found in this condition. The first issue later copies lack the game register page and in a dark red binding without the photo inserts. An important work on the evolution of shooting over the 19th century; covering shooting schools, guns, game shooting, shotgun patterns, great shots, famous guns, gunmakers, loading cartridges etc. Riling 1510 "A meticulously detailed work on all aspects of guns and their use" Chute 622, Riling 1510
[22391] |
£160.00 |
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TEASDALE BUCKELL G.T. |
Experts On Guns And Shooting
1900.
1st Edn,.
Samson, Low, Marston and Company.
xxvii 590 pages, illustrated throughout with drawings, diagrams, photos etc., brick red cloth with title in black to upper board, a vg+ clean copy rarely found in this condition. This is the second state binding, without the Record Game Register followed by several pages of adverts. An important work on the evolution of shooting over the 19th century; shooting schools, guns, game shooting, shotgun patterns, great shots, famous guns, gunmakers, loading cartridges etc. Riling 1510 "A meticulously detailed work on all aspects of guns and their use" Chute 622, Riling 1510
[22392] |
£120.00 |
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TEASDALE BUCKELL G.T. |
Experts On Guns And Shooting
1900.
1st Edn,.
Samson, Low, Marston and Company.
XXVII 590 pages, illustrated throughout with drawings, diagrams, photos etc., brick red cloth with title in black to upper board, a vg+ clean copy rarely found in this condition. An important work on the evolution of shooting over the 19th century; shooting schools, guns, game shooting, shotgun patterns, great shots, famous guns, gunmakers, loading cartridges etc. Riling 1510 "A meticulously detailed work on all aspects of guns and their use" Chute 622, Riling 1510
[18137] |
£150.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A. |
The Boxer Cartridge In The British Service
1977.
1st Edn,.
the author.
Wynnum Central, Australia.
200 pages, b/w line drawings and diagrams, pictorial green boards printed in white, vg in dj, light dust soiling and rubbing to edge of dj and chipping to head and tail of spine. The history of the cartridge as used by Britain and her colonies from 1860 to the 1930's with reference to colonial production.
[21832] |
£35.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A. |
Identification Manual On The .303 British Service Cartridge. No: 4 Dummy Cartridges (1)
1987.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
84 pages, illus in b/w of the cartridges, headstamps etc., printed card covers, vg.
[19980] |
£25.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini The .40 & .303 Martinis 1880-C1920
1989.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
xvii 247 to 460 pages, 4to., illus in b/w from photographs and drawings etc, pictorial laminated binding as issued in dj, a fine copy. The progressive development of the .40 bore experimental and service Martinis from the Martini-Henry rifle.
[22040] |
£60.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini The .40 & .303 Martinis 1880-C1920
1989.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
xvii 247 to 460 pages, 4to., illus in b/w from photographs and drawings etc, pictorial laminated binding as issued in dj, a fine copy. The progressive development of the .40 bore experimental and service Martinis from the Martini-Henry rifle.
[21375] |
£60.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini, The Martini-Henry 1869-C1900
1983.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
x 246 pages, 4to., illus with photographs and numerous line-drawings in the text, publishers original cloth, pictorial covers title in black, vg+ in the pictorial dj, same illus on dj as on the covers, spine evenly faded.
[21784] |
£45.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini, The Martini-Henry 1869-C1900
1983.
1st Edn,.
B A Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
x 246 pages, 4to., illus with photographs and numerous line-drawings in the text, publishers' original cloth, pictorial covers title in black, vg+ in the pictorial dj, same illus on dj as on the covers, spine evenly faded.
[22840] |
£45.00 |
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini, The Martini-Henry 1869-C1900
1996.
reprint.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
x 246 pages, 4to., illus with photographs and numerous line-drawings in the text, publishers' original , pictorial covers titled in black, vg+ in the pictorial dj, same illus on dj as on the covers, a fine copy. The 1st volume in the trilogy on the gun.
[22828] |
£55.00 |
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TENNENT Sir J.Emerson |
The Story of the Guns
1864.
1st Edn,.
Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green.
xxii 364 pages, 3 full page and text illus. inscription "from the author" to half title, bookplate to front paste down, front hinge cracked, (binding tight), publishers green cloth, vg-. The book is split into 3 sections, The Rifles Musket, Rifles Ordnance. The Iron Navy. Riling 818 particularly notable for data on the development and approval of the Whitworth Rifle system.
[19737] |
£85.00 |
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THE BREN LIGHT MACHINE GUN: |
Description, Use and Mechanism
nd cuirca 1940.
Gale & Polden Limited.
Aldershot.
Fold-out pamphlet, in concertina form, "showing a miniature reproduction of the Bren light machine gun instructional wall sheet" printed in colour. Other sections when unfolded numbered 1 to 9 showing b/w illustrations and text on operating the gun and mechanism. Grey printed card covers small, neat paper label to upper front corner. VG
[22461] |
£30.00 |
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The Kynoch Journal Concerning Guns And Ammunition |
Volume 5 1904 - Volume 6 1905 ? Volume 7 1906
1904, 1905, 1906.
The Kynoch Press.
Birmingham.
3 volumes, 227 + (iv) ? 212 ? 219 (iv) pp., All edges gilt Illustrated throughout from photographs and drawings. Each volume with a stamp of "Imperial Chemical Industries Limited Metal Divisions Division Library Kynoch works Witton Birmingham", to inner front blank. Bound in ? matching leather bindings. Each volume complete with the 4 quarterly issues with title pages. A technical short run periodical produced by Kynoch covering manufacture, development, modern Armour, the history of the cartridge. Also, shooting competitions, sporting episodes, game season, including shooting overseas. A difficult periodical to find, I believed only issued to the relevant trade, the publication ended in September 1907.
[23044] |
£600.00 |
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The Pneumatic Cartridge Co Ltd |
Pneumatic Cartridges When Split Second Count
No Date circa 1945.
Edinburgh.
8 pages Card covered stapled booklet the text printed in red and black, illustrated with drawings of the cartridges and sporting scenes. Pictorial green card covers vg.
[23064] |
£35.00 |
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THE STEELHOUSE GUN AND CYCLE CO |
Manufacturers Of Sporting Guns, Pigeon, Wildfowling and Long Range Guns
no date circa 1920.
Birmingham.
Large landscape 8vo, Illustrated in b/w the shotguns mostly one to the page with descriptions below. Red card covers printed in black, very good. The front cover states manufacturers of sporting guns. Pigeon, Wildfowling and Long rage guns. The first 11 shotguns are hammer followed by 10 boxlocks guns, a note below some guns "the gun may be fitted with the celebrated B.S.A. steel barrels." Also included are revolvers, B.S.A air rifles and miniature rifles a page of air rifle targets, bags etc, the last 2 pages are for 2 B.S.A. cycles.
[22519] |
£95.00 |
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THE WAR OFFICE |
Infantry Training Volume 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pamphlet No 4 the Sub-Machine Gun (all arms)
1955.
37 illus i b/w from photographs and drawings, printed card covers, punch holes to spine edges, vg.
[21711] |
£25.00 |
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The War Office |
Text Book Of Gun Carriages And Gun Mounting
1924.
His Majesty''s Stationary Office.
366 pages, Errata slip. With 140 full page illustrations from photographs and line drawings, 40 are folding plate 1 with repair to verso of a closed tear, + numerous text line drawings. Occasional ink stamp to blank margin or verso of a plates of "Captain D.A.D.O.S Deccan District". The last 10 pages have a small tide mark to blank margins in places and occasional faint color bleed from the red cloth binding, otherwise the contents clean. Rebound in red leather with gilt title on black leather to the spine. A very good copy The contents cover early types of ordnance, the evolution of the modern carriage and mounting. Modern artillery equipment up to 1914. Carriages and mountings introduced 1914 ? 1918, mounting for anti-aircraft guns, mobility, theory of recoil, sighting, railway guns etc, all with excellent detailed illustrations and drawings.
[22952] |
£320.00 |
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The War Office |
Training in Fieldcraft and Elementary Tactics. Military Training Pamphlet No. 33. 1940
1st.
The War Office.
58 pages, Text line drawings staple bound in printed tan card covers lightly dust soiled. Includes field craft, camouflage, cover from fire, scout training, field firing etc.
[23197] |
£20.00 |
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The War Office. |
Training in Fieldcraft and Elementary Tactics. Military Training Pamphlet No. 33. 1940.
1940.
1st.
The War Office.
58 pages, Text line drawings staple bound in printed tan card covers lightly dust soiled. Includes field craft, camouflage, cover from fire, scout training, field firing etc.
[23198] |
£20.00 |
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Thiomas Dean |
Round Ball to Rimfire: History of Civil War Small Arms Ammunition. Part Four. Contribution to the History of the Confederate Ordnance Bureau.
2010.
1st EDN.
Thomas Publications.
Gettysburg, USA.
xii -312 (2) 4to illustrated in b/w from photographs line drawings. Signed by Dean Thomas on the title page. Publishers' pictorial laminated binding a fine copy. Excellent illustrations of the bullets loading equipment, cap tins etc.
[22774] |
£135.00 |
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Thomas Bland & Sons Gun and Rile Makers |
Blands 12, 16, & 20 ? bore Sporting Shot ? Guns
nd Ciurca 1915.
Large folding advert 50 cm x 37.5 cm when unfolded, 11cm x 14 .5 cm folded. A large advert printed on one side showing iollustrated showing 6 shotguns with descriptions to the top two thirds. Along the bottom details of the Shooting school, Gun Cases, Cartridges, Clay Bird Trap. Wildfowling Guns showing "Blends special d.b 1 ? inch half pound Gun mounted for use in a punt" blue crayon marks to the advert border. Some small splits to some folds
[23161] |
£25.00 |
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THOMAS H.H. |
The Story Of Allen And Wheelock Firearms
1965.
1st Edn,.
Cincinnati USA.
XIV 125 pages, Illus. Pictorial covers.
[3491] |
£36.00 |
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Thompson, Jess; Dillon, C Ron; Hallock, Allen; Loos, Bill; and Rowe, Tom (compiler) |
Alte Scheibenwaffen Old German Target Arms 1860-1940 Volume 1
1990.
1st Edn.
Tom Rowe.
Rochester NY, USA.
388 Landscape 4to, illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, old prints, line drawings etc. Publisher green faux leather binding with gilt title to the upper cover, fine unmarked copy in DJ. The history of German target shooting from the Middle Ages to World War II the guns and people.
[22841] |
£70.00 |
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Thompson, Jess; Dillon, C Ron; Hallock, Allen; Loos, Bill; and Rowe, Tom (compiler) |
Alte Scheibenwaffen Old German Target Arms 1860-1940 Volume 3
2004.
Tom Rowe.
Rochster, NY, USA.
386 pages, Landscape 4to, illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, old prints, line drawings etc. Publisher green faux leather binding with gilt title to the upper cover, fine unmarked copy in DJ. The history of German target shooting from the Middle Ages to World War II the guns and people.
[22860] |
£70.00 |
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TOWNSHEND R.B. |
The Complete Air Gunner
1907.
1st English Edn,.
L Upcott Gill.
X - 88-page ,12+ pages of related adverts many illustrated, 16 full pages of full page plates from photographs + a folding plate at the rear of a gun breakdown of a "B.S.A" air rifle + text illustrations. Publisher's card covers printed in red and black priced at 1/- on front cover with some light marking to the red title block. A very good copy of what is an any early book on the subject and quite scarce not listed in Riling. Includes chapter on air guns of the past, the gun of the future, snap shooting and the running man, shooting from horseback telescopic sights etc.
[23193] |
£250.00 |
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TOWNSHEND R.B. |
The Complete Air-Gunner
1992.
3rd rep of the 1907 1st Edn,.
103 pages, advs, illus, card covers, vg+.
[17114] |
£20.00 |
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TRUESDELL S.R. |
The Rifle Its Development For Big Game Hunting
1992.
reprint of the 1947 1st Edn.
Safari Press.
Long Beach, CA, USA.
274 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs, line drawings etc. A fine in dj, the development of the rifle from1834 to 1946, the author lists and analyzes 558 rifles used by 170 prominent big game hunters.
[22844] |
£25.00 |
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TWEEDALE Geoffrey |
The Sheffield Knife Book, A History And Collectors' Guide
1996.
1st.
The Hallamshire Press.
Sheffield.
320 pages, large 8vo., illus in colour and b/w from photographs, drawings old adverts etc., pictorial laminated cover. A fine copy covers profiles of Sheffield's leading knife manufacturers the history, the knives, identification and dating, leading manufacturers etc.
[22377] |
£120.00 |
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TWEEDALE Geoffrey |
Stan Shaw, Master Cutler: The Story of a Sheffield Craftsman
1993.
1st.
The Hallamshire Press.
Sheffield.
96 pages, Illustrate throughout wit photographs, old adverts, line drawings etc. Pictorial card covers a fine clean copy. Stan Shaw one of the most skilled and dedicated cutlers of any era.
[23100] |
£50.00 |
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T.W.Murray & Co Ltd |
Gun Makers And Cartridge Specialist
1934.
T.W.Murray & Co Ltd.
Cork.
Folding promotional list for the 1934-35 season 6.25 inches x 4 inches, when unfolded 23.5 inches, printed on both sides. Showing the company's cartridges and gund also other makes, shooting equipment etc., illustrated with prices, a vg example.
[23082] |
£30.00 |
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UNSWORTH L.Patrick |
The Early Purdeys
1996.
1st Edn,.
Christies Books.
London.
278 pages, 4to, colour and b/w illus from photographs, a fine copy in dj. Includes a list of every recorded weapon by serial number.
[22015] |
£85.00 |
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VAN RENSSELAER Stephen |
American Firearms An Histology Of American Gunsmiths, Arms Manufacturers & Patents With Detailed Description Of Their Arms
1947.
1st Edn,.
Century.
Watkins Glen, New York.
228 pages, illus, slight mark on front and rear EP o/w vg in publisher's brick red cloth.
[3504] |
£25.00 |
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Vanderlinden, Anthony |
The Belgian Browning Pistols, 1889-1949
2001.
Wet Dog Publications.
Greensboro, North Carolina.
243 (4) pages, Landscape 4to illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs showing the guns, holsters, the factory etc also line drawings. Signed by Anthony Vanderlinden on the title page. Publishers black cloth, a fine copy in DJ, dj has some crease marks along top and bottom rear edge.
[23309] |
£80.00 |
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VAUGHN Harold R |
Rifle Accuracy Facts
2011.
4th Edn.
Precision Shooting Inc.
Manchester, USA.
292 pages, b/w illus from photographs + drawings, diagrams etc. Pictorial card covers, fine copy. The definitive study made over a number of years, by a leading researcher on the subject of why some rifles shoot very well, some shoot fairly well, and others shoot poorly
[20546] |
£140.00 |
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VENTERS Vic |
Gun Craft: Fine Guns and Gunmakers in the 21st Century
2010.
1st Edn.
A Shooting Sportsman Book.
Rockport, USA.
x-270 pages, finely illustrated throughout in colour and b/w from photographs diagrams etc. A fine copy in DJ. The design and making of fine guns in Europe and the USA
[22287] |
£20.00 |
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Very, Lieut Edward W (United States Navy) |
The Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon : descriptions and illustrations of the systems as designed for Naval service, Field Artillery and flank defence, together with Firing Tables, Proving Ground Tests And Official Reports.
1888.
1st thus.
Printed for Private Circulation.
76 pp,. 4to 30 full page plates 16 are from photographs, also line drawings of gun breakdowns, targets, diagrams etc. Some foxing to the prelims and the last page. Bookplate of Henk Visser to front paste down with his signature to the front-end paper. Publishers blind stamped red cloth with gilt title to the upper cover, a Vg copy. 2 copies of the Paris publication of 1885 of this title located in the UK libraries at the National Maritime Library and the National Army Museum no copy located of this 1888 London printing. During 1873 until 1883 this gun was constantly under test at the French Navel Testing ground at Gavre, which may explain the early Paris publication. Details of the guns, mounts, ammunition, effects of shot, care, and cleaning etc, both for Military and Naval use. "a mass of information is presented from which the artillerist is enabled to form a true and exact judgement not only of the absolute value of the Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon but also of the comparative value of all other machine guns". Very much a promotional catalogue of the gun for presentation?
[23586] |
£850.00 |
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VILLAMIL Richard de |
Resistance Of Air
1917.
1st English,.
E.F.N. Spon Ltd.
x 192 pages, adverts, 22 illus and 35 tables, publishers blue cloth, chapters on the resistance of shot, ballistics, resistance of bullets etc.
[19140] |
£28.00 |
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W. J. George Gunmaker The Armouries |
The Special Continental Gun Most Extraordinary Value for The Money
nd circa 1910.
W J George Gunmaker.
Dover.
Single advert 22 cm x 19 cm printed on one side. Showing the gun illustrated and specification below.
[23163] |
£20.00 |
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W. Jeffery & Co Ltd |
Jeffereys "Sharpshooter" Cartridge
nd circa 1950.
W. Jeffery & Co Ltd.
Promotionalfolding card order sheet 20cm x 9.5cm folded, unfolded 28.5cm x 20cm. Printed in red and balck, one side devoted to the Jeffereys "Sharpshooter" cartridge. The reverse alternative Jeffery cartridges in Ley branded cases, company order card etc.
[23086] |
£20.00 |
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W W GREENER |
The Greener Empire Gun
Circa 1920.
7+ pages, booklet, illus of the gun and parts, card covers printed in red and green.
[20957] |
£35.00 |
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W W GREENER |
W.W.Greeners Sporting Guns And Accessories Catalogue No 51
Circa 1926.
Birmingham.
64 pages, illus throughout, green pictorial card covers showing sportsman and loader at a grouse butt, some light dust soiling. Notes on the guns, loads, mechanisms etc., the gun with testimonials including "combined punt and shoulder gun", cartridge + related equipment, a section on Greener knives, gun cases etc.
[20955] |
£95.00 |
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WALLACK L.R. |
American Shotgun Design And Performance
1977.
1st Edn,.
New York.
184 pages, illus, 4to. vg in dj.
[6506] |
£22.00 |
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WALSH J.H. ("Stonehenge") |
The Modern Sportsman's Gun And Rifle, Including Game And Wildfowl Guns, Sporting And Match Rifles, And Revolvers 2 volumes
1882,1884.
1st Edn,.
Horace Cox.
xvi 504, xvi-584 pages, each volume with numerous related adverts some with illustrations. Frontis to each volume, illustrated throughout with full page plates including folding plates, and numerous text illustrations including line drawings, targets, guns, gun parts, bullets etc. Bound in the publishers matching dark green cloth, gilt title within ruled borders to upper covers some light rubbing to head and tail of the spines. A vg clean set so often found in a poor condition. Volume 2 appeared 2 years after Volume 1. A major work on the subject, Walsh was editor of The Field for 25 years, he details all aspects of construction, powder, ammunition etc in detail. "The most detailed and up to date description of the guns used for sporting since Greeners Gunnery in 1858". Chute 654, Riling 1114
[23483] |
£250.00 |
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WALTER John |
Central Powers Small Arms of World War One
1999.
1st Edn,.
Crowood Press.
Ramsbury.
208 pages, Large 8vo illustrated throughout from photographs diagrams maps etc. A fine copy in DJ. A detailed study covering all weapons from pistols to heavy machine guns.
[22279] |
£25.00 |
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WALTER John |
The German Bayonet, A Comprehensive Illustrated History Of Regulation Patterns 1871-1945
1976.
1st Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
128 pages, small 4to., illuys in b/w from photograph and line drawig, makers marks etc, vg in dj. A detailed and well illustrated book on the subject.
[22576] |
£40.00 |
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WALTER John |
The German Rifle A Comprehensive Illustrated History Of The Standard Bolt-Action Designs, 1871 - 1945
1979.
1st English Edn,.
Arms and Armour.
160 pages, illus., from photographs and line-drawings, lge 8vo, vg in dj.
[22109] |
£30.00 |
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Walter John |
Guns Of The Gurkhas The Lost Arsenal: Pistols, Rifles and Machine-Guns of the Royal Nepalese Army, 1816-1945
2005.
1st Edn.
Tharston Press.
Godstone.
128 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in colour from photographs, publishers pictorial laminated cover, fine. A comprehensive coverage of the military equipment of Nepal from the early 19th Century to after the second world war.
[22748] |
£80.00 |
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WALTER John |
Luger, An Illustrated History Of The Handguns Of Hugo Borchardt and Georg Luger 1875 to the present day
1977.
1st English Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
256 pages, numerous b/w illus showing the guns etc from photographs + drawings, inscription to FEP, 4to, vg in dj.
[22100] |
£20.00 |
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WALTER John |
Luger, An Illustrated History Of The Handguns Of Hugo Borchardt and Georg Luger 1875 to the present day
1977.
1st English Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
256 pages, numerous b/w illus showing the guns etc from photographs + drawings, 4to, vg in dj.
[18518] |
£35.00 |
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WALTER John |
The Luger book The Encyclopedia Of The Borchardt And Borchardt-Luger Handguns 1885 - 1985
1986.
1st Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
287 pages, 4to illustrated throughout from photographs, drawings, gun breakdown's armourers' marks maps etc. VG in DJ. A classic work on the pistol.
[23564] |
£35.00 |
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Walter, John editor |
Guns of the First World War: Rifles, Handguns and Ammunitions from the text Book of Small Arms, 1909
1988.
1st thus.
Greenhill Books.
xii 295, 65 full page plates and drawings in the text. A fine copy in DJ. A facsimile reprint of the Text Book Of Small Arms 1909, with an introduction and bibliography by John Walter.
[23230] |
£22.00 |
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WALTHER |
Selbstlade-Pistole P38 Kaliber 9mm Parabellum
nd 1960.
21 pages, landscape 8vo., illus in colour and b/w from photographs and drawings showing the guns, gun breakdown etc., printed paper covers, some creasing to cover, text in German.
[20045] |
£30.00 |
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WAR DEPARTMENT |
Description And Rules For The Management Of The United States Rifle Caliber .30, Model Of 1917
1918.
revised Edn,.
Washington War Publications.
USA.
80 pages, full page and text illus + 3 folding plates, browning to title pages, small brown stain? to top margin on first 36 pages 1" x 1/4", bound in recent green buckram, gilt title to upper board.
[5406] |
£25.00 |
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WAR DEPARTMENT |
Description And Rules For The Management Of The United States Rifle Caliber .30, Model of 1917.
May 1918.
revised Edn,.
Washington USA.
80 pages, 2 large folding plates and full page and text illus of the gun compartments, original printed paper covers. Riling 1846 notes the earlier 1918 edition of January with 62 pages
[13509] |
£35.00 |
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WAR DEPTARTMENT |
Shotguns All Types
.
Washington USA.
illus throughout in b/w from photographs, publishers printed card covers, vg. The repeating shotgun, Winchester, Remington, Ithala, savage assembly, operation, cleaning, use etc.
[21382] |
£25.00 |
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WAR OFFICE |
Infantry Training Volume 1, Infantry Platoon Weapons pamphlet No. 6, The Light Machine Gun (all Arms 1948)
1948.
70 pages, illus, card covers, 3 punch holes to spine edge.
[12085] |
£15.00 |
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WARD Donovan M. |
The Other Battle, Being a History Of The Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ltd., With Special Referance To The War Achievments Of BSA Guns Ltd. BSA Cycles Lts., And Three Other Subsidiary Companies Directly Administered From the Head Office Of The Parent Company At Small Heath Birmingham
1946.
1st edn.
Ben Johnson And Co, York.
179 pages, Illustrated in colour and b/w 2 are folding. Publishers' blue cloth with title in red with crossed guns vignette to upper board and spine.
[23324] |
£45.00 |
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WARLOW T.A. |
Firearms, The Law And Forensic Ballistics
1996.
1st Edn.
Taylor and Francis.
XIV 298 pages, b/w illus from photographs + proof marks, pictorial laminated covers, fine copy. Includes a history of firearms, mechanism and design, ballistics, cartridge loadings, proof marks and proof of firearms etc., An important and well researched book.
[18947] |
£40.00 |
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WASHER Richard |
The Sheffield Bowie & Pocket Knife Makers, 1825 - 1925
1974.
1st Edn,.
T A Vinall.
Nottingham.
v 144 pages, illus in throughout in b/w from photographs + makers marks, signed and dated at the bottom of preface page by Richard Washer, vg in worn but presentable dj. An essential book for the collector of Sheffield knives particularly the Bowie knife.
[23101] |
£120.00 |
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WATTS John, WHITE, Peter |
The Bayonet Book
1975.
1st Edn,.
The authors.
504 pages, 4to., 1052 b/w illustrations of the bayonets from photographs, with details of sizes etc. Publishers red cloth, gilt title, bayonet vignette to spine in dj. dj shows some loss to the head of the spine rubbing to edges and corners now in removable clear sleeve. A vg copy of a detailed guide to the bayonets past and present used by the major countries of the world. A major reference book on the subject.
[22582] |
£270.00 |
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WEBLEY & SCOTT LIMITED |
Automatic Pistol 8 Shot MP Model
..
. Edn,.
1 pages, 38cm x 51cm, large single folio printed advertising sheet. 1st side shows title with large illus of the gun and notes of police force who use it beneath a column description of the pistol and its advantages in English and 5 other languages. to rear to edge illustration of stripping and assembling, with text column for directions for use and assembly repeated in 5 different languages. To the lower 1/2 illustrations of components with text description of component parts also in 5 different languages. A rare ephemeral item of which few could survive due to size and the paper.
[18535] |
£65.00 |
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Webster |
Catalogue of Sporting Guns, Fishing Tackle And Accessories
.
Newington Causeway, London.
landscape 8vo., illus throughout, printed orange card covers, title in black and shotgun to upper flap, light dust soiling. the first 50 pages list the guns and cartridges, field sports requisites etc., blank sheets for notes, includes shotguns, rifles, pistols, a good section on air weapons. the remaining pages cover fishing and other sports.
[21223] |
£50.00 |
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WEBSTER Donald B. |
Military Bolt Action Rifles 1841-1918
1993.
1st Edn,.
Museum Restoration Services.
Alexandria Bay, USA.
142 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs and drawings showing the guns bullets etc, a fine copy in dj. A comprehensive identification guide with the guns illustrated with a bibliographical guide.
[23373] |
£40.00 |
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Webster, Donald B , Jr |
Suicide Specials
1958.
Stackpole.
Harrisburg PA..
192 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs drawings, old adverts etc. VG in DJ the DJ faded along the spine.
[23353] |
£25.00 |
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WERLING Tim |
Jim Corbett Master Of The Jungle
1998.
1st Edn.
Safari Press.
Long Beach California.
xvi 244 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, drawings + maps, as new in dj. A biography of Corbett, his family, hunting experiences etc.
[21714] |
£25.00 |
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WESLEY L. |
Air Guns and Air Pistols
1955.
1st Edn,.
Cassell.
XIII 178 pages, 16 pages of half tone illus, vg in dj, cover the gun, care and repair, history and development, the 1st edition of a much reprinted title.
[19725] |
£24.00 |
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WESLEY L. |
Air Guns and Air Pistols
1965.
revised and enlarged Edn,.
Cassell.
210 pages, full page plates showing numerous guns and requisites etc. Publishers black cloth titled in silver vg+ in dj pencil notes ton inner blank flap on ballistics ?. Wesley's classic title often revised and updated.
[23209] |
£25.00 |
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Wesson, Douglas B. |
Bullet Holes A Record of Records
No date circa 1980.
Facsimile reprint.
USA.
79 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs and line drawings. Green cloth gilt title an revolver vignette in black to upper cover a fine copy. No indication to publishers or date, an excellent facsimile of the 1915 edition published by Smith & Wesson., A history of the development of the Smith & Wesson firearm.
[23429] |
£40.00 |
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West, Bill |
Browning Arms & History (West arms library)
1972.
1st.
the author.
Azusa, USA.
350 + pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs line drawings gun breakdowns etc. Personal presentation inscription from West to inner blank. Publishers black faux leather binding gilt title to upper cover, a fine copy.
[23390] |
£35.00 |
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West, Bill |
Marlin and Ballard Firearms & History
1968.
1st.
the author.
USA.
Unpaginated , llustrated in b/w from photographs line drawings gun breakdowns etc. Publishers blue faux leather binding gilt title to upper cover, a fine copy.
[23383] |
£38.00 |
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West, Bill |
Remington arms & history
1970.
1st.
the author.
Azusa, USA.
Unpaginated, Illustrated in b/w from photographs line drawings gun breakdowns etc. Publishers green faux leather binding, gilt title to upper cover. Stamp to rear inner blank "From Bill West 536 E. Ada Ave. Glendora . C.A. 9174", a fine copy.
[23389] |
£40.00 |
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West, Bill |
Remington arms & history
1970.
1st.
the author.
Azusa, USA.
Unpaginatedm, Illustrated in b/w from photographs line drawings gun breakdowns etc. Publishers green faux leather binding, gilt title to upper cover, a fine copy.
[23393] |
£40.00 |
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WEST, Bill |
Winchester For Over A Century Volume The Winchesters I Have Owned Or Have Come To My Attention Complete Reference 1848 ? 1945 All Models Volume 1 Know Your Winchesters
1964.
1st Edn.
the author.
100 + pages, Full page b/w illustrations from photographs of the guns. The last page an advert for volumes 1 to 4, ink cross out to 1 word with" encyclopedia" written in the margin. Publisher red simulated leather binding with title in gilt to upper cover with gun vignettes. A vg copy of the first in the series.
[22229] |
£70.00 |
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Western |
Western Has Made The .22 A More Powerful Cartridge SUPER -X Long Range .22s
No date circa 1920.
Western.
USA.
Promotional folding advert sheet when folder 16 cm x 9 cm when unfolded 33 cm x 16 cm. Printed in colour on both sides inner sheet shows the bullet with details of the cartridge, specification, performance etc. The upper side in 3 sections Double action powder the bullet. Shock Tests, upper flap when folded the bullet on a yellow background with surrounding text. A very good example.
[23083] |
£25.00 |
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WESTLEY RICHARD |
Westley Rishards Guns And Rifles A Century Of Gun And Rifle Manufacture 1812-1912
1988.
facsimile rep of the 1912 catalogue Edn,.
Armoury Publications.
Oceanside, California.
210 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in b/w. Publishers green cloth with gilt title to the upper cover fine copy A facsimile of the 1912 centenary catalogue.
[23286] |
£45.00 |
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Westley Richards |
Sporting Guns And Rifles
1952.
17 pages, + 4 pages + price list, oblong 4to., well-illustrated, includes the best quality sidelock, double rifle, magazine rifle. Stud bound in the original cream card covers, crease mark to the centre, the price list dated 1952.
[23050] |
£50.00 |
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WHELEN Colonel Townsend |
Small Arms And Design Ballistics. Vol 1, Design. Vol 2, Ballistics
1945/46.
1st Edn,.
Small Arms Technical Publishing Company.
Plantsville, USA.
2 Vols, 352 + 314 pages, b/w illus from photographs, 5 folding plates 10 tables in rear pocket of Vol. 2, stamp for Parker Hale to front end papers, and bookplates to paste down, publishers blue cloth,vg in dj. dj has some occasional chipping to edge of dj and 1 closed tear.
[19573] |
£80.00 |
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WHISKER James |
Arms Makers Of Pennsyvania
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1st Edn.
Assoc. University Press.
218 pages, 4to., illus in colour and b/w from photographs, drawings etc, fine copy in dj. From the early years of gunmaking to the 1900's.
[20212] |
£36.00 |
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WHISKER James B |
Guinsmith Of West Virginia
1983.
1st Edn.
West Virginia Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.
West Virginia U.S.A.
Unpaginated, 4to illustrations from sepia photographs, line drawings etc. Old adverts to inner covers publishers' pictorial yellow card cover, some light dust soiling to the covers.
[23597] |
£38.00 |
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WHISKER James B |
Guinsmith Of West Virginia
1987.
2nd Edn.
Bedford, PA, USA.
128 pages, 4to., b/w illus from photographs, publishers pictorial binding, personal presentation inscription to FEP signed by James Whisker, vg.
[20199] |
£35.00 |
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WHITELAW Charles E. |
Scottish Arms Makers A Biographical Dictionary Of Makers Of Firearms, Edged Weapons And Armour Working In Scotland From The 15th Century To 1870
1977.
1st Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
339 pages, lge 8vo, illus, 2 closed tear to dj, dj now in clear removable sleeve, vg in dj
[20991] |
£20.00 |
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WHITELAW Charles E. |
Scottish Arms Makers A Biographical Dictionary Of Makers Of Firearms, Edged Weapons And Armour Working In Scotland From The 15th Century To 1870
1977.
1st Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
339 pages, lge 8vo, illus, vg in dj
[21572] |
£25.00 |
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