Recommended Books
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System Mauser, by John Breathed & Joseph Schroeder
Description: 1967, 2009 First printing. 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 & periodicals in several languages were consulted; presents number of Mauser experimental weapons, Model 1896 accessors, & competitive pistols from other manufacturers; Hard Cover.
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The Mauser Self-Loading Pistol, by James Belford and Jack Dunlap
The history of Mauser pistols, begins with a survey of the original inventors and carries the perfection of the weapon into the production era. The variations of the M96 are covered as well as the numerous experimental models which got little beyond the experimental state. The Spanish and Chinese copies as well as the pocket models are described, including the carbines with pistol mechanisms. A concise book of the Mauser. Harbound, well illustrated, 20 pages, 8 1/2X11.
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Savage Pistols, by Bailey Brower
Well-organized charts and tables with specific information on each model, make, issue, and modification. Detailed information for collectors on:
Finishes,
Grips,
Serial numbers,
Inspector marks, and
Barrel specifications.
Savage automatic pistols are hidden treasures of gun collecting. These well-designed, superbly crafted, high-quality American firearms were mostly ignored for the last 40 years, with little new information available - until now.
Author Bailey Brower Jr. tells the remarkable story of Savage Arms, from its humble beginnings with Arthur Savage in the late 1880s to the creation of the last pistol in the late 1920s. Bailey explains the evolution of the Savage pistol, the role of Savage pistols in World War I, and the pistol's connection to such historical figures as Buffalo Bill Cody, Bat Masterson, and William Pinkerton.
This information-packed book includes hundreds of photographs of Savage pistols and rifles, cartridges, holsters, and other Savage products, as well as fascinating advertisements and illustrations touting the wonders of "the pistol that almost was." Savage Pistols is an indispensable resource for any collector, and an intriguing look into the history of American firearms.
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Mauser Military Rifles of the World, by Robert Ball
More than 100 million Mauser rifles were produced, making it the most successful rifle of all time.
Covers 75 years of Mauser military rifle history.
Crossover appeal for historians and gunsmiths alike.
The ultimate Mauser military rifle reference, this superior guide is packed with more models, all-color photos and Mauser history tailored to the interests and needs of firearms collectors. With more than 50 countries represented, 75 years of Mauser military rifle production is meticulously cataloged with descriptions, historical details, model specifications and markings, for easy identification by collectors. Includes:
* 1,300+ compelling color photos, including new never-before-published photos of very rare Mausers, helpful in measuring collectibility
* Data about how and where the rifles were in employed in conflict
* Alphabetical format gives readers easy access to information
Historical data, coupled with detailed color photos make this guide educational and entertaining!
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The Book of Colt Firearms, by R. L. Wilson
This is a newer edition of the landmark 1971 work, universally acclaimed as one of the finest firearms books ever published. It's an essential item for collectors, historians, shooters and hunters, and dealers of fine firearms. This mammoth volume tells the facinating story of the gunmakers, engravers, inventors and industrialists who made Colt firearms great; and the cowboys, explorers, lawmen and soldiers who made the guns famous. 616 pages, 1250 black and white illustations, 67 color plates, 9" x 12".
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