BOOKS
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02436 Price $ 100
Ceskoslovenske Pistols 1918 - 1985
The very best reference on Czech pistols! Writted 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.
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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!
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01169 Price $ 50
German Machineguns
A detailed history of German Machine Guns - from the beginning up through WWII.
Another remarkable volume that is the standard reference book on the subject.
586 pages with 650 illustrations. Excellent book! Add for shipping.
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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.
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02445 Price $ 30
Handguns of East Germany
"Handguns of the Armed Organizations of the Soviet Occupation Zone and German
Democratic Republic." Translated by Dieter and Warren Buxton. Despite a long
title, this great overview of handguns of East Germany 1945 to 1990 covers the
East German Luger, P.38, PP & PPK, Mararov, Soviet Tokarev, Stechkin, PSM, and
Czech, Roumanian, Hungarian, and several other pistols and holsters - along
with organizations that carried them. Many never before seen! Softbound, 110
pages. Shipping $3, Priority Mail $6.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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02354 Price $ 90
Mauser: Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles
Mauser: Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles, by Speed, Schmid & Herrmann. The
ultimate reference on Mauser Sporting Rifles. 508 pages, 983 illustrations, 114
in color. Contains the origin and history of the Model 98 Mauser and a
compresensive serial number index with date chart. Much detail on English
Mausers as well. An outstanding book which is a 'must' for any Mauser
collector. First Edition, published in 1997. Add for shipping.
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02440 Price $ 45
Revolver, 1865-1888
An early, excellent reference on revolvers.
Add for shipping.
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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.
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02442 Price $ 45
Russell M. Catron and His Pistols
Excellent book on a little known American firearms inventor in the 20th
Century. Catron developed a number of innovative pistols, including selective
fire and shoulder-stocked examples. Some were submitted to the U.S. Army for
evaluation. The book includes a chapter on Kimball pistols - information not
available elsewhere. Highly recommended! Add for shipping.
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01154 Price $ 115
Star Firearms
Star Firearms, written by my old friend and fellow collector, Len Antaris. This
outstanding book is oversize, weighs 7 pounds and contains 640 pages with 1147
photographs, including many in full color. A complete history of Star, the
pistols and the models, along with a short history of Spanish firearms. Len has
done a remarkable job with this book. Includes many firearms sold to the
Germans during WWII, as well as sales to Bulgaria and Switzerland. If you have
an interest in Star Firearms, it's well worth the investment. Add for shipping.
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02401 Price $ 80
The Lee Enfield
The Lee Enfield, A Century of Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles and Carbines by
Ian Skennerton. The ultimate account of these rifles. The result of 40 years of
research which contains model identification, Lee-Enfield hybrids, Serial
Number ranges, evolution of component parts, and a summary of ammunition. This
is the new improved revision of "The Lee-Enfield Story" with 100 more pages
(608), 1,400 illustrations. All countries are covered; Britian, United States,
India, Australasia, South Africa & the Far East. Great Book! Add for postage.
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02434 Price $ 10
Walther GSP/OSP Pistol Instruction Manual
Walther GSP/OSP Pistol Instruction Manual 48 pages.
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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.
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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.
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02435 Price $ 10
Walther OSP Pistol Manual
Walther OPS Pistol Instruction Manual. 20 pages.
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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.
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02345 Price $ 20
World of Beretta: An International Legend
Fabbrica d'Armi Pictro Beretta is the oldest industrial firm and the oldest
gunmaker in the world. This book was published to commemorate the company's
475th year! It is an unsurpassed tribute to the art, craftmanship, history,
mechanics, performance and romance unique to fine guns. Fully illustrated with
many never-before-published pictures. Full coverage of Beretta handguns,
(including the M9 U.S. Military, Shotguns, Rifles and Machine Guns.
A "Must Have" for gun collectors. 370 pages. Price Reduced! Add shipping.
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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.
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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.
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