BOB ADAMS
COLLECTOR FIREARMS
P.O. BOX 23010, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87192 U.S.A.
(505 255-6868

Go To Home Page
BOOKS
Click on any picture to view FULL page and all pictures
02791 Price $ 120
C96 Geschichte & Modelle, Volume I, 1893 - 1903, by Kersten, Moll & Schmid

C96 Geschichte & Modelle, Volume I, 1893 - 1903, by Kersten, Moll & Schmid. First volume of a series on the history and the various models of the famous "Broomhandle" C96 Mauser pistol. The historical and technical development is documented in detail by words and images. Extensive color and some black & white photographs showing serial numbers. Large format, 190 pages. German language.
02825 Price $ 480
C96 Geschichte & Modelle, Volume I, II, III & IV by Kersten, Moll & Schmid

C96 Geschichte & Modelle, Volume I, 1893 - 1903, II, 1904-1915, III, 1915-1922, and IV, 1923-1945 by Kersten, Moll & Schmid. All four volumes of a series on the history and the various models of the famous "Broomhandle" C96 Mauser pistol. The historical and technical development is documented in detail by words and images. Extensive color and some black & white photographs with serial numbers. Large format, each volume is 190 pages. German language. All copies autographed by the author.
02792 Price $ 120
C96 Geschichte & Modelle, Volume II, 1904 - 1915, by Kersten, Moll & Schmid

C96 Geschichte & Modelle, Volume II, 1904 - 1915, by Kersten, Moll & Schmid. Second volume of a series on the history and the various models of the famous "Broomhandle" C96 Mauser pistol. The historical and technical development is documented in detail by words and images. Extensive color and some black & white photographs showing serial numbers. Large format, 190 pages. German language.
02793 Price $ 120
C96 Geschichte & Modelle, Volume III, 1915 - 1922, by Kersten, Moll & Schmid

C96 Geschichte & Modelle, Volume III, 1915 - 1922, by Kersten, Moll & Schmid. Third volume of a series on the history and the various models of the famous "Broomhandle" C96 Mauser pistol. The historical and technical development is documented in detail by words and images. Extensive color and some black & white photographs showing serial numbers. Large format, 190 pages. German language.
02885 Price $ 120
C96 Geschichte & Modelle, Volume IV, 1923-1945, by Kersten, Moll & Schmid

C96 Geschichte & Modelle, Volume IV, 1923 - 1945, by Kersten, Moll & Schmid. Just Released! Fourth volume of a series on the history and the various models of the famous"Broomhandle" C96 Mauser pistol. The historical and technical development isdocumented in detail by words and images. Extensive color and some black & white photographs showing serial numbers. Large format, 190 pages. Germanlanguage.
02436 Price $ 100
Ceskoslovenske Pistols 1918 - 1985

The very best reference on Czech pistols! Written in Czech, with English and German chapter summaries. Excellent book with much data not seen elsewhere. Much serial number and year information! Out of print for some years. Only a couple of copies remaining. Add for shipping.
01819 Price $ 70
Das Tankgewehr Mauser M1918 (Mauser Anti-Tank Rifle, Model 1918)

Das Tankgewehr Mauser M 1918. The Mauser Anti-Tank Rifle, Model 1918. Recently published in Germany (in German) showing all models of the Mauser Anti-Tank Rifle as made by Mauser during WWI. Little has previously been published on this subject, and this book is a welcome addition to a collectors library! I recently acquired a few copies from the author, and each is autographed! 176 pages and dozens of photographs - including combat photos, and photos of a unique sniper version! Pictures alone are worth the price. Autographed Copy!
02828 Price $ 100
German Military Rifles - From the Werder Rifle to the M71/84.

German Military Rifles - From the Werder Rifle to the M71/84 by Dieter Storz. Excellent German language reference on early German military rifles. 392 pages and over 900 color photographs with many old B/W troop photos. Includes development of the early Mauser M1871 and 71/84 rifles, details on needle-fire rifles, Jaeger, Carbines, German-used Chassepot rifles, experimentals, Turkish model, police and Gendarmerie rifles. Also covered is ammunition and accoutrements. A comprehensive reference!
02437 Price $ 25
Guncraft

This is an original high quality catalog circa 1910 from G. & S. Holloway, British gunmakers. 28 pages of fine quality double-barrel shotguns and double rifles with wonderful illustrations. Condition is excellent - near new. I bought these in England some 30 years ago. Add for shipping.
02402 Price $ 85
Hayes Handgun Omnibus

Hayes Handgun Omnibus, by Ian Skennerton. A Catalogued Encyclopedia of Collectible Revolvers and Pistols from an outstanding handgun collection located in Australia. 592 pages with 3,550+ illustrations all in color. This encyclopedia of handguns covers a wide range of makes and models from antique to modern. Includes many models not seen in the United States and many obscure and rare models. Great Webley section! Full technical details for all guns. A remarkable collection fully cross-referenced!
02438 Price $ 45
Inglis Diamond - The Canadian High Power Pistol

The best reference on the Canadian Inglis HP pistol. Clive is a personal friend of mine and has written an outstanding book! Highly recommended! Add for shipping. $6 for Book Rate, $12 Priority Mail.
02272 Price $ 90
Mauser Archive

A wonderful book by Jon Speed containing discoveries from Mauser factory documents and photos of Sporting Rifles, Pistols, Military Rifles and other data. All new material supplementing his previous books on Sporting Rifles and Small Bore Rifles. Includes photos of prototypes and early production rifles, factory engraved rifles, special target rifles, production reports, sales legers, inventory lists and much other material. If you have either of his previous books, this is a "must have" addition to your library. Add shipping.
02330 Price $ 70
Mauser Pistolen

Mauser Pistolen. A great book by W. Darin Weaver, Jon Speed and Walter Schmid, with new discoveries from Mauser factory documents and photos of Mauser Pistols and other data. Includes details on prototypes, early production pistols, C96 pistols, HSc, Lugers, P.38s, and French production after the factory was captured. If you have any of Darin's or Jon's previous books, or if you collect Mauser Pistols, this is a "must have" addition to your library. 368 pages with 461 illustrations. Order Now! In stock - ready to ship.
02440 Price $ 45
Revolver, 1865-1888

An early, excellent reference on revolvers. Add for shipping.
02441 Price $ 50
Rifle in America

Used 1947 revised edition. Excellent early reference on rifles. Includes much data from Sharpe's experience with Ordnance Technical Intelligence during WWII. No dust jacket. Ex-Library copy. Add for shipping.
02827 Price $ 100
Sauer & Sohn - Suhl - Handguns by Manfred Kersten

Sauer & Sohn - Suhl - Handguns, by Manfred Kersten. Excellent German language reference on Sauer handguns privately published by the author. 188 pages filled with color photographs. Includes many rare engraved and presentation examples along with prototypes and experimentals - such as the Model 36, 41, and the rare 38(h) Jaeger model in .22. The pictures alone are worth the price! Autographed by the author!
02806 Price $ 85
The Parabellum is Back! 1945 - 2000

The Parabellum is Back! - 1945-2000 is the most authoritative study on post WWII Luger pistols. A significant amount of data, including descriptions, serial numbers and photos of postwar Lugers along with Mauser history. Earlier models compared. Research was based on Mauser archives, the people involved and the guns. Included are the French postwar pistols, rare East German manufacture, and the more common 1970 Interarms models. 560 pages and 700+ photos. A remarkable book and a valuable resource for collectors and dealers.
01354 Price $ 100
The Reichsrevolver and It's Variations (Der Reichsrevolver und seine Varianten)

The Reichsrevolver and It's Variations, by Heinrich E. Harder. German language with English summaries and photo captions. 464 pages, 500 illustrations - all in full color! A definitive, well researched reference on Reichsrevolvers, beginning with Model 1873 through all 1879 & 1883 models. Officers models, experimentals and European copies included. Holsters, accessories, ammunition, cartridge boxes and markings. If you collect Reichsrevolvers (or Lugers!), this is an essential reference. Add for shipping - $6 book rate, $10 Priority Mail.
02807 Price $ 30
Veteran Bring Backs Volume II, by Edward B. Tinker

Veteran Bring Backs Volume II, by Edward B. Tinker. Just published in 2011, 206 pages in full color with pictures and the stories of war souvenirs and the soldiers who brought them home. From WWI to the Middle East. A great book for the collector and student.
02813 Price $ 58
VIS Radom: A Study and Photographic Album of Poland's Finest Pistol

VIS Radom: A Study and Photographic Album of Poland's Finest Pistol. A new comprehensive collectors book detailing the variations of the Radom Pistol. 255 pages with many photographs covering prototypes, prewar examples and wartime production. Highly recommended.
02434 Price $ 10
Walther GSP/OSP Pistol Instruction Manual

Walther GSP/OSP Pistol Instruction Manual 48 pages.
02432 Price $ 10
Walther LG Air Rifle Instruction Manual

Walther LG Air Rifle Instruction Manual - 40 pages. Appears to be from the 1950's, 1960's or 1970's.
02433 Price $ 10
Walther LP3 Air Pistol Instruction Manual

Walther LP3 Air Pistol Instruction Manual - 20 pages. Appears to be from the 1950's, 1960's or 1970's.
02435 Price $ 10
Walther OSP Pistol Manual

Walther OPS Pistol Instruction Manual. 20 pages.
01879 Price $ 30
Without Warning, Canadian Sniper Equipment of the 20th Century

This book examines the many styles of sniper rifles and optics used by the Canadian Army from WWI up to the present time - Starting with the Ross Rifle with Warner & Swayze telescopic sight, right up to the incredible MacMillan Brothers .50 Caliber Tac50. An excellent study of Canadian sniper rifles. Canadian troops served in large numbers in WWI and WWII, and their equipment was part of the Allied Arsenal. Add for shipping.
02443 Price $ 35
Zbrane Divokeho Zapadu (U.S. Western Guns)

Czech language book on American guns used in the early West. Great photos. Add for shipping.
02534 Price $ 595
Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) Aktiengesellschaft, 50 Jahre

Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitionsfabriken Aktiengesellschaft, 50 Jahre. The 50 year German language history of DWM. A very rare soft-bound book ususally found only in advanced collections. Published in 1939 by VDI-Verlag in Berlin. 143 pages plus 81 additional pages of large-format photographs of different factories, manufacturing processes, workers and Nazi activities. Also has illustrations of Borchardt and Luger pistols, machine guns, ammunition and portraits of notable engineers & managers. Every Luger collector should have one.
02756 Price $ 85
The Parabellum is Back, 1945-2000

The Parabellum is Back! 1945-2000, by Mauro Baudino and Gerben van Vlimmeren is the result of more than five years of research. Pistols, accessories, archives, and blueprints. A huge amount of data has been sorted and analyzed. The result is a 560 page book with more than 700 photographs, printed in full color with some vintage black & white images. The most authorative study on post WWII Lugers, including Interarms, Mauser, Kreighoff, and East German Lugers! An excellent resource for these little-known pistols. Excellent Reference!