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British Duelling Pistols
by John A. Atkinson traces the origin and development of the English dueling pistol from 1770 until 1850. Described as the best book
published on the British dueller. 112 pp., 88 illustrations |
35.00 |
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British Board of Ordnance Contractors 1689-1840
by D.W. Bailey is a comprehensive listing
of the names and dates when contractors supplied military arms or guns
for Indian Allies to the Ordnance, and the components they supplied. 96 pp. |
18.00 |
28 |
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Instructions for Volunteer Sharp-Shooters
by Capt. Barber: Reprint of 1804 edition containing detailed instructions on the use and handling of the rifle, the
bugle call for riflemen and tactics. 143 pp., 5 pates. (LEMS, 700 No. copies) |
40.00 |
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Digest of Cartridges
by W.A. Bartlett, & D.B. Gallatin: A most important source of American,
English, and French cartridge development, included also are
British patents. More than 750 patents are illustrated from the 1878 edition. (soft cover)
(Proof edition) |
15.00
30.00 |
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British Artillery Ammunition 1780
by A.B. Caruana is a compilation of text and illustrations
detailing all the forms of ammunition available during the 18th
century. Included are case, grape, shells, fuses, carcasses, smoke and light balls, cartridges, quickmatch,
portfires and tubes. 52 pp., 50ills, numerous charts. s/c |
15.00 |
12 |
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Revolvers of the British Services, 1854-1954
by W.H.J. Chamberlain, & A.W.F. Taylerson: This detailed survey of the revolvers issued to British and Colonial
Troops between 1854 and 1954 records the trials and the acceptances, the issue arms, their service
use, and the variations within the models. 96 pp., 111 ill. |
35.00 |
25 |
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An Elementary Treatise on the Mounting of Naval Ordnance
by Sir William Congreve, A description with illustrations of a series of new designs for Naval
cannon developed in 1811. He describes his system and compares it with that in use at the time. 72
pp., 8 ill., 5 plates. leather-like binding. |
30.00 |
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The Rocket System
by Sir William Congreve. A reprint of his 1814 treatise which resulted in the
formation of the Rocket Troop. With additional material by E.M.
Boxer. leather-like binding. |
30.00 |
23 |
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A Rebounding Lock for the Side-hammer Gun
by Louis S. Cherepy, Sr. The first patent for a rebounding lock was issued in England in 1866. This was followed
by a more practical English design in 1867 and
a similar American design early in 1868. The rebounding lock quickly
became an essential feature of all breech-loading hammer guns. The author has traced the
rebounding lock by illustrating all of the American and English patents and he has included a
photographic catalog of specimen. 116 pp., 11x81/2 inches, 91 ill. |
35.00 |
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Naval Percussion Locks and Primers
by J.A. Dahlgren: This part-history, part-technical study
by Lieut. (later Rear Admiral) Dahlgren when he was Asst. Director
of Ordnance and in charge of the Experimental Department, is the finest existing study of percussion
cannon locks. Printed in a limited, 650 copy, numbered edition with editorial notes by S. J.
Gooding. 140 pp., 12 ill., 81/2x51/2 inches. |
35.00 |
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The Artillerists Companion
by T. Fortune, Intro. by A.B. Caruana. This reprint of the first of a series of British Aide Memoire
was published in 1778. It contains notes on countless aspects of the artillerist.s daily business. 72 pp., leather-like binding. |
35.00 |
23 |
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Gunmakers of London Supplement 1350-1850
by Howard L. Blackmore. By 1986, Howard Blackmore had compiled his
monumental record of London gunmakers. It was published in England under the title A
Dictionary of London Gunmakers 1350-1850 and in America with the title
Gunmakers of London 1350-1850.
This Supplement begins with a new introductory chapter on the .Foreign. gunmakers followed by
records of all of the new information found about previously unidentified armorers, gunmakers and
gunsmiths. Where new information has been located about those who appeared in the
Dictionary, they too have been included in an updated entry.
Specifications: 160 pp., 11x8½ inches, 100 new ill. + 299 makers. marks, hardcover jacketed en
suite with the original edition. Limited to 1000 copies. |
60.00 |
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A LIMITED NUMBER of the original edition Gunmakers of London 1350-1850
We have been able to acquire the available stock of the first American edition (the English edition
which had a £70.00 list was out of print many years ago). These will be sold with the Supplement
as a pair, (in slipcase, while they last) |
135.00 |
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Patents, Abridgements of Specifications, Class 9, Ammunition
Great Britain. Patent Office. A seven volume reprint covering all British cartridge patents in
the period 1855-1900. 860 pages, with more than 5,000 illustrations. (550 numbered sets) |
150.00 |
128 |
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The Fraser Highlanders
By Col. J. R. Harper: The Fraser Highlanders were first raised in 1757 by Simon
Fraser, Master of Lovat for service in North America
where it was named the 78th Regiment of Foot. In 1775 he again raised 2,340 Highlanders who became
the First and Second Battalions of the 71st Highland Regiment in
April 1776. In 1964, Col. Harper, again raised the 78th Fraser Highlanders to be stationed at
the Old Fort on Ste. Helen.s Island, Montreal have paraded in Canada,
the United States and Great Britain. This book is the story of the Frasers from their
very beginnings: their service in the Seven Years War, The American Revolution, The South African War, and
World War One and Two. A comprehensive index (500 col. inches) included. 256 pp., 29 ill. (case
bound)(paper) |
35.00
25.00 |
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From The Kingdom of Lilliput: The Miniature Firearms of David Kucer
by K Cory Keeble, and The Making of a Miniature by David Kucer: This book, produced in both English and French, provides an
overview of the subject of miniature firearms in general and David Kucer.s miniatures in particular. This is combined with
an outline by the artist himself on the way he makes a miniature firearm. 64 pp. 5½x8½ inches, 51 ill., (18 in color) |
30.00 |
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Canadian Military Handguns 1855-1985
by Clive M. Law: A history, from the unravelling of the story of the Colt Model 1851 Navy revolvers purchased in 1856 for
which considerable new documentation has been found, to the development and history of the
Inglis Browning pistol. And between, the Allan & Wheelock, Colt DA Frontier, Savage, Luger, Webley &
Scott, New Service, Colt M.1911, S&W, Bergmann, etc. 124 pp., 183 ill., 81/2x11 inches. |
40.00 |
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American Handgun Patents
by J.J. Macewicz: A listing of each of the patents which relate to
handguns that were issued between 1802 and 1924 in chronological
order and cross-indexed to the inventor. A brief summary of the more important patents is included. 44pp. (s/c) |
15.00 |
12 |
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Line Clear for Up Trains; A History of No. 1 Canadian Railway Operating Group, R.C.E.
A. J. Mandar, The history of a unit formed in 1940 from men with
previous experience working for Canadian railroads. Chapters include organization in Canada,
training in England and operations on the Continent following Operation Overlord. The author has provided a
first hand and documented history of the activities of this group. 108 pp., 43 ill., maps & charts. |
30.00 |
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Ethan Allen: Gunmaker
by Harold L. Mouillesseaux: This book provides complete details on Allen, the pepperbox revolver for which he is best known and the
other arms which he and his companies manufactured. 184 pp., over 270 illustrations. |
35.00 |
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The Big Guns. Civil War Siege, Seacoast, and Naval Cannon
by Olmstead, Stark and Tucker. A classic book designed to identify the ordnance of both North and
South, with 360 pp., 106 photo ill., more than 100 scaled drawings, and a record of more than 5000 survivors. |
80.00 |
64 |
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A Treatise on Artillery
by John Muller, 1780. The text book for students at the Royal Military
Academy at Woolwich and historians of the Indian Wars and
Revolution. 240 pp., 28 plates, s/c |
24.00 |
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Elementary Treatise on the Forms of Cannon
by N. Persy. A study of French artillery translated
for the students at West Point in 1832.
It covers from the 16th century through Vallier.s system of
1734 and Gribeauval.s system of 1769. Much of the material in this book
has a direct relationship with the study of American artillery. 48 pp., 19 ill., soft cover. |
15.00 |
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Arms & Accoutrements of The RCMP, 1873-1973
by R. F. Phillips, & D. J. Klancher: A definitive history of the arms and accoutrements used by the North West
Mounted Police, the Royal North West Mounted Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. It includes
an appendix which lists the serial numbers of many of the weapons used by the Force. 224
pp., over 400 ill. also available in Soft cover |
49.95
30.00 |
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The Art & Science of War in America, A Bibliography of American Military Imprints,1690-1800
by Joseph L. Riling: Limited to 650 numbered copies, this book provides the historian
and researcher with a listing of all the known military publications printed in America before the year
1800. Introductory chapters set the publications in historical perspective and outlines the problems of
acquiring information for the training of the troops. 74 pp., 32 ill. (650 No. copies) |
35.00 |
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Illustrated Handbook of Rifle Shooting
by A.L. Russell: A new printing of the 1869 edition by
one of the leading military marksmen of his day. In 12 chapters he
covered details on shooting the muzzle loading Enfield
and the new Snider-Enfield breech loading rifle which were important to
the both the beginner and the expert, a history of the sport in Canada,
positions, dress and training, care of the rifle, ammunition and powder, loading, sights and aiming, all of
which are of importance to the shooter of today. 194 pp., 55 ill. |
30.00 |
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1885: Experiences of the Halifax Battalion in the North-West
by R.A. Sherlock: This book is a chronicle of a military unit which came close to attaining glory;
first published in the rebellion year of 1885, it is reprinted here and augmented by an historic introduction
and photographs. 28 pp., 21 illustrations. (paper) |
15.00 |
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The Manufacture of Gunflints
by S.B.J. Skertchley: With an introduction by Seymour de Lotbiniere.
This is the classic work on the subject. Written in 1879, Skertchley described the manufacture of
gunflints in England and illustrated the tools and techniques of the trade. This new printing
will be of considerable use to the historian and the archaeologist who must
identify gunflints. 110 pp., 116 illustrations. also available in Soft cover |
35.00
24.00 |
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Tangled Web; Canadian Infantry Equipments, 1855-1985
by Jack L. Summers: An extensive, well illustrated survey of load carrying accoutrements: the belts,
pouches and bags, of the armies of Canada from the purchases made between 1855 and 1985.
Canadian Museum Historical Publication No. 26. 160 pp., 400+ illustrations. |
54.50 |
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Military Bolt Action Rifles, 1841-1918
by Donald B. Webster: A photographic survey of theprincipal rifles and carbines of the European and Asiatic powers of
the last half of the 19th century and first years of the 20th century. Twenty-eight countries and more
than 300 illustrations of their arms have been included with a comprehensive description designed to aid
identification. 150 pp. 300+ ill. |
40.00 |
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