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Bolt Action Military Rifles of the World
by Stuart C. Mowbray & Joe Puleo (2009). 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!
11"wide x 8.5"tall, Hardcover, 408 pages, too many illustrations to
count! ONLY
$69.95
NEW!
A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO MILITARY RIFLE DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
by Stuart C. Mowbray & Joe Puleo (2008). 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." FULL COLOR, 304 pages, deluxe coated paper, 1500+ color
photographs, softcover, ONLY $39.99
BOWSER: Rifles of the
White Death, a Collector's and Shooter's Guide to Finnish Military Rifles
1918-1944. Camellia, 2008 reprint. An extremely useful survey with many
line-drawings and so much practical information you'll be overwhelmed. 234
pages, spiral-bound card covers, each one AUTOGRAPHED
by the author. $24.95 
BOGDANOVIC:
Serbian and Yugoslav Mauser Rifles, 2006. Few realize it but an
obscure little Balkan country which had recently gained its independence from
the Ottoman Empire, played a profound role in the development of the Mauser
rifle. Serbia's purchase of the Model 1871 rifle came just in time to save the
Mauser company from bankruptcy. It became the Serbian Model 1880. Among other
innovations for which Serbian designers were responsible was the famous
"ring-of-steel" which provided complete support for the cartridge
base, and which was introduced into the Gew.M1898 rifle in 1905. Serbia, later
renamed Yugoslavia, also helped develop the "intermediate-ring" Mauser
action. Yugoslav Mausers - Models
1924-52C (C with an breve --"v" diacritical mark), Model 24/47 and
Model 1948 - are prized collectors items. Mr. Bogdanovic's book is the first in
English to provide a complete discussion of these, and every other
"Yugoslav" Mauser rifles from 1880 to the present, including all
sniper rifles, hunting and target rifles and .22 sporting rifles. In Serbian and
Yugoslav Mauser Rifles, each model is discussed in its own chapter. All serial
numbers are presented by year. All markings are presented and translated and all
finishes and changes to all models are described in text and charts and well
illustrated with both photographs and excellent drawings for clarity. 271
pages of text, heavily illustrated, cardcover. . .
$19.95
ADAMEK: PISTOLS
of WORLD WAR I.
The definitive work on sidearms used by 16 countries during WWI.
Illustrates over 90 pistols, with technical data, history, proof marks,
serial-number ranges and other useful statistics. Also has disassembly
instructions for most models. 298 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", cardcover, heavily
illustrated, $40.00
BALL, Mauser Military Rifles of the World. 3rd edition, 2003. An excellent photographic reference, arranged by
country. 367 pages (expanded from 265 pages in the first edition and 300
in the second), profusely illustrated with
over a thousand black & white and color photographs, hardbound
with dustjacket. $44.95
BOWSER, Neutrality Through Marksmanship, a
Collectors and Shooters Guide to Swedish Military Rifles
1867-1942. Carmellia, 1996. An invaluable survey
with much useful information. 160 pages, spiral-bound
card covers, autographed copies. $17.95
BACK
IN STOCK! FREY: Imported Military Rifles 1866-1899, Identification,
Shooting Tips, Making Ammunition, Parts & Supplies,
Values & Trivia. Third Printing, 1995. A
100-page spiral-bound book with much valuable information
available nowhere else. Autographed copy,
$14.95
GOLDSMITH:
The Devil's Paintbrush - Sir Hiram Maxim's Gun, Deluxe Expanded Edition,
2002, 584 pages, 819 illustrations. This celebrated study, which has been
hailed as "simply the best book ever written about machine guns" is
back in a brand-new expanded edition, containing 200 additional pages of text
and nearly 300 brand-new illustrations. The story of the world's first
true automatic machine gun begins right at the beginning (with the aid of rare
photos and patent drawings of Sir Hiram's original working models), and charts
the course to first adoption by the British Army in 1889. In World War I the
Maxim earned the dubious distinction of being used in virtually identical
versions by both sides. After extensive coverage of Maxim models as made and
used in other countries, and the myriad Maxim accessories, the book also
includes The Maxim in Depth and The Troubleshooter's Handbook, which explain how
the Maxim works while providing many expert tips on troubleshooting and
restoring the highly collectible Maxim today. . . $79.95
ONLY
TWO REMAINING!
HUON:
Proud Promise, French Autoloading
Rifles 1898-1979. 1995. A very detailed
standard reference for the MAS semiauto rifle family with
much technical information and data. 216 pages, 299 great illustrations, hardbound with dustjacket. . .
$39.95
JONES, D.: Crown Jewels: The Mauser in
Sweden, A Century of Accuracy and Precision, Deluxe First Edition,
2003. Here is the first in-depth study of all the Swedish Mausers
- the 6.5mm m/94 carbines, m/96 long rifles, m/38 short rifles, Swedish K98Ks
(called the m/39 in 7.92x57mm, then, after rechambering to fire the 8x63mm
machinegun cartridge, the m/40); sniper rifles, and other military adaptations
such as grenade launchers and artillery simulators. Then the focus shifts to the
experimental prototypes and trial match rifles of the 1950s - some in .30-'06 -
and finally to the precision competition rifles which became famous around the
world. These include the CG 63 and its two military versions, the m/6 and m/7;
the folding-stock CG 62 and the CG 63S Biathlon rifles; the CG 63E, which was
approved by the British National Rifle Association; the CG 63 Junior Rifles in
.22LR; and the later match rifles such as the FFV 67 and CG 80. The Swedish
6.5x55mm m/94 cartridge, one of the most accurate military rounds ever designed,
was further improved in 1941 by the adoption of the excellent m/41 boat-tailed
"torpedo" bullet, and numerous loadings are depicted and discussed. It
also covers a wide variety of the micrometer-adjustment rear sight inserts and
"diopter" receiver sights which were produced in order to allow
shooters to take full advantage of the accuracy and precision of the Swedish
Mauser. Full chapters on bayonets and the many accessories, both military and
civilian, conclude. 312 pages, 691 illustrations, hardcover with
dustjacket. . . $49.95
KEHAYA & POYER:
The SKS Carbine. Expanded 2nd
edition, 2000. The first thorough study of this famed
Soviet-designed shoulder arm, which, with the AK47, armed hundreds of
thousands of "National Liberation Front" fighters from Vietnam to
Angola. Manufactured in seven countries, total production ran into the tens of
millions. Between 1986 and 1995, nearly 1,000,000 Russian, East German,
Chinese, North Vietnamese, North Korean and Yugoslav SKS carbines were
imported into the United States, and in 1998 several thousand C&E eligible
Romanian SKS carbines (not known before to even exist) were also
imported. This newest book in the For Collectors Only series
examines the SKS Carbine on a part-by-part basis so that you will know which
parts are original, in which country they were produced and which parts are
interchangeable, and which are not. Since the vast majority of SKS Carbines in
the U.S. are military surplus, you will learn how to examine and select an SKS
Carbine; also complete assembly/disassembly instructions, how to manufacture
most parts if you cannot find a commercial source and ammunition
characteristics and ballistic information as well as factory-codes and
information dating these rifles by serial number. 165 pages,
cardcover, with hundreds of illustrations. $16.95 
KEHAYA & POYER:
The Swedish Mauser Rifles. 1999. The
most accurate, precision-produced military arm in history is thoroughly
examined and described part-by-part. All models are covered including the
elusive 94 carbine, infantry rifle, sniper rifle and target rifles (and
their accessories). 251 pages, profusely illustrated, cardcover. . .
$16.95
LAW: Backbone
of the Wehrmacht: The German K98k Rifle, 1934 - 1945.
Revised Edition 2nd printing with Errata
Sheet, 384 Pages, 478 Illustrations. The most comprehensive study ever of
the 14,000,000 bolt-action K98k rifles produced from 1934 to 1945 in Nazi
Germany. Known as the "98k Bible",
this work contains extensive information on the military and commercial
background to the K98k; the materials and methods used in the manufacture,
inspection and acceptance of the components of the K98k; a year-by-year
chronology of K98k manufacture, with illustrations of markings and data sheets
on over 100 contractor/year variations; plus exhaustive data on quantities
produced, manufacturing times, personnel and costs; commercial and contract
K98ks, and many rare ‘one-offs’ and experimentals. Illustrates and describes
virtually every K98k accessory ever produced.
Hardbound with dustjacket, $69.95
NEW!
LABAR: Bayonets of Japan, a comprehensive reference on Japanese
Bayonets. 2008. A limited edition reference
and proudly printed in the USA. It has 480 heavy glossy pages in 8.5 x 11 inch
size with over 1150 color photographs, and it is printed with a sturdy side-sewn
binding that will ensure years of use. . . $120.00
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of this important work!
POYER: The SAFN-49. 1998. The first
complete overview of the FN-49 battle rifle ever written,
from its pre-World War II beginnings to its military
service in countries as diverse as the Belgian Congo and
Argentina. History, part-by-part description, the SAFN-49
sniper rifles, assembly/disassembly, maintenance and
repair and shooting tips. Details of each of the four
caliber rifles include a seven-page chart in which parts
from all models are compared side-by-side. The first
description and photos of the sniper scope and mount
published to date. Heavily illustrated with photos and
line drawings. $14.95
POYER: Swiss Magazine Loading Rifles 1869 to 1958,
Vetterli and Schmidt-Rubin Rifles and Carbines. 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. The Swiss rifles are not only extremely accurate and a great deal of
fun to shoot, but their wide range of variations makes them a great
collectible. 235 pages, profusely illustrated, the only book in English
on the subject. $19.95
BACK
IN STOCK!
POYER, REISCH & STODDARD: M1 Garand 1936 to
1957, a part by part examination of
the M1 Garand. 4th revised & expanded edition,
2005.
This guide to the "greatest battle
implement ever" (General George Patton) describes
the entire range of MI Garand production in text and
quick-scan charts--dimensions, makings, finishes and
changes by serial number range. Using it anyone can
analyze any Garand in minutes for "as
manufactured" and replace or rebuild parts and
return it to its original condition to increase its
collector's value. Every part by each of the four
manufacturers, pre-World War II, World War II and
post-War is analyzed and described. The most complete
analysis yet of the M1C, M1D and MC52 sniper rifles, and
their telescopic sights and mounts. The U.S. Navy's 7.62
x 51mm NATO rifles are described and a classification
structure for National Match Rifles has been devised.
This book is the best way to determine if your M1 Garand
is original or to assist one in restoring a Garand to
original configuration. 223 pages, profusely illustrated.
$19.95
SCARLATA:
Collecting Classic Bolt Action Military Rifles. (2001). Bolt
Action Military Rifles are the hottest field in arms collecting today - and
it's easy to see why! While there are plenty of inexpensive examples out there
to entice beginning collectors, there are just as many great rarities and
exotic models for the experts. In this new book, the author covers all aspects
of this exciting field. He clearly describes all of the various bolt action
systems used by the different nations, and how they differ from each other.
Over 400 large photographs detail key features you will need to recognize in
order to identify guns for your collection. Learn the original military
configurations of these service rifles so that you can tell them apart from
altered guns and bad restorations. The historical sections are particularly
strong, giving readers a clear understanding of how and why these rifles were
developed, and which troops used them. Advanced collectors will be fascinated
by the countless historical photographs of these guns in the hands of troops.
And, in order to show which rifles were superior to others and why some armies
had an advantage over their rivals, Scarlata tests a selection of these rifles
on the range, giving you in-depth reports on their performance, not just for
accuracy, but for ease of use, durability, quality of ammunition and combat
effectiveness. During the era of the classic bolt action military
rifle, a soldier's rifle was his best friend, protecting him from danger and
serving him faithfully. Hardover, 280 pages 8.5 x 11, 400+ black and
white photos, $39.95
STRATTON: British Enfield Rifles, Volume
1, The SMLE Mk 1 and Mk III Rifles. 1998.
A systematic and thorough examination on a part-by-part
basis of the famous British battle rifle that endured for
nearly 70 years as the British Army’s number one
battle rifle. All parts, codes, markings, finishes and
changes identified in chronological order, covering
British, Australian and Indian manufacture.
$16.95
STRATTON: British Enfield Rifle, Volume
2, The No. 4 and 5. 1999. The
second in this new discussion of the famed No. 4 rifle
and No. 5 "jungle carbine" complete with a
part-by-part analysis including all codes and
manufacturers; history of development and use and
assembly/disassembly. $16.95
STRATTON: British Enfield Rifles, Volume 4, The Pattern 1914 and U.S.
Model of 1917 Rifles. published December 2000.
Often called the "American Enfield," the Pattern 1914 in .303
caliber was the only British military rifle ever built wholly in the United
States even though it was designed by the engineers at Enfield Arsenal. The
U.S. Model 1917 was the same rifle, but rechambered for the American .30-06
cartridge. Over 1.2 million Pattern 1914 rifles and 2.5 million Model 1917
rifles were built during World War I by three American companies, Winchester,
Remington and Eddystone. More American soldiers, including Sergeant Alvin
York, were armed with the Model 1917 Enfield than with the Model 1903
Springfield. The Model 1917 Enfield has long been a favorite American
collectible. Over the years, it has been sporterized for hunting and restored
for collecting by thousands of shooters. Parts are commonly available and many
P-14 parts are interchangeable with M1917 parts, making it quite easy to
return a given rifle to original condition. As in the previous two
volumes, Mr. Stratton has provided a detailed description of each rifle on a
part by part basis and noted whether or not the particular part is
interchangeable between the two models. He provides a series of charts and
explanations for the markings, codes and inspection stamps that appear on each
part and tells how to determine which were originally manufactured for the
P-14 or the M1917. He also provides a complete history of the rifle's
development and use in both World War I and World War II. Also a complete
description of the two sniper rifle variations of the P-14 that were fielded
in both wars, the Pedersen device developed for the M1917, and the accessories
that were issued with the rifle to soldiers of both countries, including
ammunition belts, bayonets, tools and cleaning equipment. Separate appendixes
provide an exploded view and nomenclature, production statistics, ammunition
descriptions and sporting rifle derivations. $16.95
Ancient
Coin Reference Reviews by Dennis
Kroh (1994). Over 100 pages listing hundreds of specialized and general references
covering ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins, including ALL those
utilized as standard works today. Arranged by 35 different topics, each
book or article is rated according to their usefulness, clarity, illustrations,
and availability (utilizing a five-star system similar to that used for
movies) with an outline of the essential information it contains. Availability
and accurate prices based on market values are also given, and
there is also a thorough index. The information in this book is available
nowhere else and it is a must-have for every numismatic library
and collector (or potential collector) of ancient coins. It is also STILL
currently
utilized as the STANDARD REFERENCE for many of the most important
dealers of ancient coin books worldwide!
$25.00 POSTPAID autographed upon request
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