2017. First printing. HC. 586pp, hundreds of full color photos, 8.5X12; first detailed chronological biography & timeline of development of firearms bearing the Mauser name; based on historical informatiom from Mauser archive; hard cover w/dust jacket; book is heavy, shipping at cost;. More about PAUL MAUSER, HIS LIFE, COMPANY, AND HANDGUN DEVELOPMENT 1838-1914
(Used) San Jose: R. James Bender Pub. 1986,Vol.5 - 1982. Vol. 5 1st ed.,other 4 are may 1986 printings. Hard Cover. Vols 1.2.3.4 are Exc. Condition;Vol. 5 is Very Good. More about UNIFORMS,ORGANIZATION AND HISTORY OF THE WAFFEN -SS VOLUMES 1,2,3,4,5
1998. R&R Printing. HC. 205pp, 500+ illus/photos, 8pp in full color, 8.5x11; covers 24 nations that produced military holsters for their military weapons used in World War II by military forces involved;. More about MILITARY HOLSTERS OF WORLD WAR II
(Used) Aledo: World-Wide Gun Report, Inc., 1985. Softcover. 63 pages, pictires/illus, old price on top right front cover. More about COLT NEW SEVICE REVOLVERS
1967, 2009. First printing. HC. 287pp, hundreds of photos/illus, & extensive tabulated data, 7.5x10; comprehensive, chronological exposition of Mauser Model 1896 pistols, "Mauser "Broomhandles", with service record extending from Boer War through World War 2 & covering the many variations; factory photographs & manuals as well as early books &... More about SYSTEM MAUSER, A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE MODEL 1896 SELF-LOADING PISTOL
2002. HC. 335pp, many line drawings/illus., some photos, 8.75x11.875; consolidates Cole's four books into one usable text that includes drawings & information about all significant United States issue & private purchase knives, bayonets, & machetes used or tested by U.S. servicemen throughout our 200+ year history; NET. More about BEST OF U.S. MILITARY KNIVES, BAYONETS AND MACHETES, THE
(Used) Cobourg: Collector Grade Pub. 1994. Hard Cover. 568 pages,pictures/illus, More about THE GRAND OLD LADY OF NO MAN'S LAND; The Vickers Machine Gun
(Used) Moline: Richard Ellis Publications, 1993. Hard Cover. 558 pages, pictures/illus, some color. More about U.S. MILITARY AUTOMATIC PISTOLS VOLUME 1 1894-1920
(Used) Washington DC: Dept of Navy / RAMP, various. First and second printings. Hard Cover. Over 2900 pages,pictures/illus,No DJ issued,bottom 1/4 of title pageof volume has been removed, vols 2,3,and 5 are new Ramp printings. More about THE MACHINE GUN VOLUMES 1,2,3,4 AND 5; History,evolution, and Development of Manual,Automatic...
(Used) Washington DC: Dept of Navy / Ramp, various. first and second printings. Hard Cover. Over 2900 pages,pictures/illus,No DJ issued,covers spotted,vols.3 & 5 are new RAMP printings. More about THE MACHINE GUN VOLUMES 1,2,3,4,AND 5; History,evolution, and Development of Manual,Automatic and...
(Used) Lausanne: Published by the author, 1972. Hard Cover. 254 pages,1170 pictures of shooting medals. More about SWISS SHOOTING MEDALS 1612 -1939 (WITH PRICE LIST); Les Medailles de Tir Suisses/Le Medaglie di...
(Used) Tulsa: Published by the author, 1987. Hard Cover. 253 pages,illus, special hardbond presentation copy that is signed and inscribed by author. More about BAYONETS FROM JANZEN'S NOTEBOOK
1991. HC. 192pp, 64 full page color compositions, over 200 b/w photos, 8.5x11; outstanding pictorial overview along with clear & concise descriptions & text of the worldwide presence of the Luger; each color composition portrays a near perfect Luger specimen with historically correct memorabilia & accoutrements; Lugers photographed are from... More about LUGER: THE MULTI-NATIONAL PISTOL
2008. 2008 Printing. HC. 420pp, 400 photos, 11.25x8.875, Revised Format to open on short end of book; identification guide & catalog of many variations of Luger pistol that will be of value to general collector & dealer as well as to both beginning & advanced Luger specialist; material presented in... More about LUGERS AT RANDOM
(Used) Biringham: Self-published, 1971. Second Printing 1981. Hard Cover. 220 pages,pictures/illus, More about U.S. MILITARY KNIVES BAYONETS & MACHETES BOOK III
1998. HC. 320pp, over 400 color & b/w photos, 8.5x11, definitive study of all Remington firearms & ammunition, as well as a clear look into the company & its distinguished history. More about REMINGTON--AMERICA'S OLDEST GUNMAKER
(Used) Zaandam: Military Collectors Service. Hard Cover. 3 Volumes, others show minor wear/tear to DJ. More about BAYONETS OF THE WORLD VOLUMES 1,2 AND 3
Vol. 1-1998, Vol. 2-2000. First printing. HC. 1,044pp, over 1,500 photos/illus. mostly in color, 9x12; contains everything one ever wanted to know about The Parker Brothers Shotgun--its 75 year history & evolution, manufacture, & stories of those who made it; contains production statistics by grade, gauge, & barrel length, serial... More about PARKER STORY, 2 VOLS. WITH SLIP CASE
(Used) Dusseldorf: Rheinischen Metallwarren- und Maschinenfabrik, May 1914. Hard Cover. 113 pages including 80 pages of picture plates, many pages have two pictures on them,shoesartillery,small arms & factory, one plat has tear but does not go into picture. More about ZUM 25JAHRIGEN BESTEHEN DER RHEINISCHEN METALLWARREN- UND MASCHINENFABRIK DUSSELDORF-DERENDORF
(Used) Loma Mar: Darrow M. Watt, 2000. Hard Cover. 301 pages,pictures-color and some b/w, with Summary book,DJ not issued for book. More about COLT'S POCKET '49, ITS EVOLUTION INCLUDING THE BABY DRAGOON & WELLS FARGO AND SUMMARY BOOK
1999. HC. 250pp, 240 full page color plates, 8.5x11, focuses on knives & their history, includes standard issue knives plus those with very limited issue to Marine Raiders, First Special Service Force, or OSS, also are knives issued by Allies as well as those privately purchased by servicemen & those... More about KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II
2017. First printing. Hard Cover w/Dust Jacket. 704pp, 9x12, over 750 full color photos; most comprehensive book about guns of Germany's rearmament; 30 year project with histories, technical information, & markings of world's largest collection of .22 training rifles; these guns brought back by veterans were the guns that taught... More about TRAINING RIFLES OF THIRD REICH GERMANY
(Used) London: War Office, May 1912. Stiff Covers. 192 pages,illus.,16 large size pullout plates, sunned spine. More about INSTRUCTION FOR ARMOURERS IN THE CARE, REPAIR,BROWNING, &C. OF SMALL ARMS, MACHINE...
2016. Enhanced Volume. HC with dustjacket. 168pp, 350+ almost all color illus./photos, 8.5x11; Italian Vetterli in service for over 40 years, author describes development as long rifle, short rifle, cavalry & police carbine, single-shot form & later adapted for variety of magazine feeds--Vetterli-Vitali, Vetterli-Bertoldo & Vetterli-Ferracciù; conversions from 10.35 mm... More about THE ITALIAN VETTERLI RIFLE: DEVELOPMENT, VARIANTS AND HISTORY IN SERVICE