British Artillery Ammunition: 1780
A.B. Caruana. This publication has been compiled from the notes and letters of 18th century artillerists and details all the forms of
artillery ammunition which were available during the American Revolution. Case shot, grape shot, shells, fuses, carcasses, smoke and
light balls, cartridges, quick match port fires and tubes all are included. 52 p. 50 illus. numerous charts, s/c
15.00
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 p., softcover
18.00
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, 12 ill., 8½x5½ inches.
35.00
An Elementary Treatise on Mounting Naval Ordnance
Sir William Congreve. London, 1811. Limited to 850 numbered copies. Written in 1811, this book describes and
illustrates a series of new designs for Naval guns, and compares the advantages with the old designs. His illustrations and text on the
techniques of breeching the guns on board ship with ropes is of considerable importance since it outlines the mathematics that were of
such concern to the gunner. He describes both his system and the one which was in service for guns and carronades. 72 p. 8 illus. 5 plates.
h/c Limited to 850 copies.
30.00
The Rocket System.
Sir William Congreve. With additional material by Captain E.M. Boxer and
others. London, 1814. 1860. Limited to 850 numbered copies. In 1804-05 Congreve perfected a system of rocket artillery that
was to be used by the British at Boulogne Copenhagen Baltimore. The original of the first part of the
book was printed in 1814 as the promotional text book for the rocket brigade that was formed to service the new “secret Weapon.” To this has
been added a retrospective appraisal by Captain E.M. Boxer who was in charge of British ammunition production in the 1850s, and a series of
photographs of a contemporary model of the rocket car and limber, the rocket tube and rockets that were in use during the 19th century. 85 p. 35 illus. h/c c Limited to 850 copies.
30.00
The Artillerist's Companion.
T. Fortune. With an introduction by Adrian B. Caruana. In the late 18th and 19th centuries there were published in England, a series of aide memoir for
gunners. This reprint of what was probably the first of the class published in 1778 is from what may be the only surviving copy found in
the library of the Royal Artillery Inst. 72 p. h/c
35.00
A Treatise of Artillery.
John Muller.London, 1780. This title went through four editions before 1800, one of which was published at Philadelphia in 1779. It became the textbook
for the schools of military studies and is still the text-book upon which all studies of the artillery of the Seven Years War and the
Revolutionary War period must begin. This is a reprint of the Third Edition published in 1780. 240 p. 28 plates. s/c
30.00
The Big Guns, Civil War Siege, Seacoast and Naval Cannon.
Edwin Olmstead, Wayne E. Stark and Spencer C. Tucker. When the Civil War broke out in April 1861 there were many classes of guns in the arsenal
of both the North and the South but with the developments which took place in the few years to follow, the variety was legion. The authors
have produced a book designed to identify and record the heavy guns available to both sides by the end of the war. Described as a classic by
the Council on Abandoned Military Posts (CAMP) it is truly that, recording the existence of over 5,000 survivors, their characteristics,
and in many cases, their history and their location. 360 p. 106 photo illus. and more than 100 scaled drawings.
80.00
Elementary Treatise on the Forms of Cannon & Various Systems of Artillery.
N. Persy. West Point, 1832. This book is a translation of an historical introduction written
for the students at the Royal Artillery School at Metz and then translated for the students at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point
in 1832. It records the guns in use in France before the beginning of the 16th century and brings the historical record up to about 1830 with detains on Vallier's system and the Ordinance of 1732, and Gribeauval's
system on 1769. 48 p. 19 illus. s/c
An Introduction to British Artillery in North America by S. James Gooding. This study records and illustrates the points necessary
to identify British artillery used during the 18th and 19th centuries. The guns, their marking, and their equipment are described in detail. 56
pp. 100 illustrations.
12.00
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The 9-Pdr. Muzzle Loading Rifle
by John D. Chown. The history of the 9-Pdr. muzzle loading rifle introduced in 1871 is covered. Illustrations have been selected to
show the carriage, limber, ammunition wagon, naval mount and gun sleigh. 32 p. 35 illustrations.
12.00
13
Gun Carriages: An Aide Memoire to the Military Sciences, 1846
by R.J. Nelson. Prepared as a manual for officers of the British Army in 1846 when there were more that 50 authorized descriptions of Ordnance. Each carriage is
illustrated with detailed, scaled, line drawings in both plan and elevation, and 18 tables of dimensions and weights. 64 p. 48 full page plates.
12.00
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The Light 6-Pounder Battalion Gun of 1776
by Adrian B. Caruana. This gun first appeared about 1764 and over the next 12 years was developed into the most versatile of all artillery.
The author has given a detailed introduction to the gun, its equipment and its use. He has reproduced specifications of the guns, drill for all
manner of movements and manoeuvres, and contemporary notes on safe handling. 76 p. 73 illustrations.
12.00
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Coast Artillery, 1815-1914
by Roger F. Sarty. The period 1815-1914 was the golden age in the history of British and American coast artillery.
Striking evidence is the great number of coast forts from that century—some preserved as historic monuments, many others
abandoned—still to be seen in both countries and in their former colonies. A primary purpose of this monograph is to help visitors to
these sites, whether in the United States, the Philippines,Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom, to more fully
appreciate and enjoy them. 48 p., more than 40 illustrations plus maps, charts and range tables.
12.00
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Sir William Congreve and the Rocket's Red Glare
by Donald E. Graves. War rockets had been in use for more than two centuries but it was not until 1805 that they were
improved by William Congreve and introduced into British service. Their use at Copenhagen, Leipzig and Baltimore, where they were
immortalized by Francis Scott Key, made them famous. This book outlines the history, construction and use of the rocket from its introduction
until about the middle of the 19th century and includes a biography and bibliography of its “inventor.”
32 p., 30 ill
12.00
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Tudor Artillery, 1485-1603
by Adrian B. Caruana. This introduction to early artillery is a most welcome addition to the very little that has been
written on artillery of the 15th and 16th century. It could be considered two books: The notebook of John Lad compiled in 1586 while he
was a student of artillery transcribed with his instructions, notes, recipes, and drawings. This is preceded by a scholarly overview of
English artillery design in the 16th century. 40 p., tables, 30 ill.
12.00
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Grasshoppers and Butterflies: The Light 3-Pounders of Pattison and Townshend
by Adrian B. Caruana. The Light 3 Pounder was the most versatile gun in use by England during the American
Revolution. This book provides documentation to identify the two guns which were known in
America as the Grasshopper and the Butterfly. Included are plans and drawings of the equipment and its side arms and a special section devoted to drill,
firing and safety as practised by the Royal Artillery in the 18th century. New in this format. 32 p., illus.
12.00
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Dr. Josephus Requa, Civil War Dentist and the Billinghurst-Requa Volley Gun
by Dr. John M. Hyson Jr. and Margaret Requa DeFrancisco. Josephus Requa, who from 1849 to 1853 served an
apprenticeship in the gunmaking trade under William Billinghurst of Rochester, N.Y.,
changed professions to become a successful Dentist. In 1862, along with Billinghurst, he patented the multi-barrel volley gun which bears his
name and offered it to President Lincoln. The Billinghurst-Requa battery gun predates the Gatling Gun and for this reason it is considered to be
the first practical machine gun used in the war. This is the story of the man, the gun, the Batteries raised to man it, and its use during the
Civil War. 36 p., 33 ill.,
This quarterly magazine published from 1963 to 2003, frequently contained
articles on artillery subjects not covered elsewhere. Back issues are available: the Old Series (10x7 inches),
the New Series (11x8½ inches), from Vol. 21, are all available at $6.00 per copy with quantity discounts from 11 or more with postage
charged at cost. See ordering assistance.
4-2
British Artillery. S.J. Gooding, (Expanded to become Historical Arms Series No. 4)
101-125
4-3
The Traversing Platform. S.J. Gooding
106-114
4-3
A Novel Gun Carriage. Whitakers Journal.
95
4-4
The Gun Sleigh. J.D. Chown
150-152
5-3
Artillery Sledges for Canada. (illustration). Illustrated London News.
90
5-4
The Gun Sleigh. (Additional Notes and Corrections). J.D. Chown
The Light 6-pdr. of the Eighteenth Century. S.J. Gooding
3-11
7-1
Sir Joseph Whitworth, 1803-1887. With catalog: Description of the Whitworth System of Rifling, also of Rifled Ordnance and Ammunition, published in Manchester, 1867. J.D. Chown
20-28
9-4
The Gun Sleigh Additional Notes. J.D. Chown
135-137
15-2
British Artillery Design in the 18th Century. A.B. Caruana
16-1
Artillery Sledges & Gun Sleighs in North America, 1778-1783. A.B. Caruana
8-13
16-2
British Artillery Drill of the 18th Century. A.B. Caruana
46-60
16-3
The Lancaster Shell Gun. Jeff. Paine
91-94
16-4
British Production of Brass Ordnance, 1780. A.B. Caruana
107-118
17-1
Canada's Armoured Train No. 1. C.J. Purdon
14-18
17-2
The Artillery Gin. A.B. Caruana,
35-40
17-3
A Royal Artillery Priming Horn Dated 1779. W.D. Coakley
95-96
19-1
The Introduction of the Block Trail Carriage. A.B. Caruana
3-16
18-1
The U.S. Ordnance Department Papers Part 1: Ordnance Memoranda, 1863-1885. J.L. Eaki
17-20
18-2
The Light 3 Pounder of William Congreve. A.B. Caruana
66-70
18-2
The U.S. Ordnance Department Papers Part 2: Ordnance Notes, 1873-1884. J.L. Eakin
57-65
18-3
On the Aiming of Artillery. A.B. Caruana
86-94
19-1
Case Shot for the 9-pdr. M.L.R. J.D. Chown
9-13
19-2
John Muller's Treatise on Artillery. A.B. Caruana
50-56
19-3
The Vandenburgh Volley Gun; A New System of Artillery. A.B. Caruana
71-79
20-3
Albert Borgard and British Artillery of 1675-1725. A.B. Caruana
77-94
20-4
A Note on British Field Artillery Equipments of the War of 1812. D.E. Graves
127-129
21-1
Dolphins and Mythical Monsters. Edwin H. Olmstead
22-25
21-2
Louis De Tousard and His “Artillerists Companion; An Investigation of Source Material for Napoleonic Period Ordnance. D.E. Graves
51-60
21-3
Sir Thomas Blomefield and the Blomefield System of Ordnance. A.B. Caruana
95-100
21-4
The Identification of British Muzzle Loading Artillery, Part 1: The Designers. A.B. Caruana
131-137
22-1
The Identification of British Muzzle Loading Artillery, Part 2: The Piece. A.B. Caruana
13-19
22-2
The Armstrong Battery at Halifax. D.E. Graves
46-48
22-3
An Introduction to British Artillery of the Late XVII and Early XVIII Century. A.B. Caruana
98-104
22-4
The British Board of Ordnance in the 17th Century. A.B. Caruana
141-142
23-1
The Parts of a Gun. A.B. Caruana
11-17
23-2
Russian Artillery: The Political and Commercial Background of the 18th Century Anglo-Russian Relationship and its Results. Jana L. Bara
43-49
23-4
The Carronade Gun. A.B. Caruana
129-146
23-4
The U.S. Ordnance Department Papers. Part 3: Construction Notes, 1882-1914. J.E. Gooding
125-128
24-3
The Armstrong/Blakely Controversy. A.B. Caruana
93-97
25-4
Iron Mortars in 1812. A.B. Caruana
125-130
26-2
The British 8-inch Howitzer. A.B. Caruana
65-68
26-4
The Cohorn Mortar. A.B. Caruana
123-125
27-1
Victorian Ordnance, Part I: The Smoothbore Gun. A.B. Caruana
13-16
27-2
Victorian Ordnance, Part II: The Rifled Tube Gun. A.B. Caruana
47-52
27-4
The U.S. Ordnance Department Papers, Part 4: Pamphlets, etc. Description of Guns, Carriages, etc. 1905-1924. J.E. Gooding
90-95
28-1
The Tin Case-Shot in the 18th Century. A.B. Caruana
11-17
27-4
The Congreve Naval Gunsight. A.B. Caruana
117-119
29-1
Bombproof Powder Magazines of the War of 1812 Period in Upper Canada. Carl Benn
3-11
29-2
The Gunners' Powder Ladle. A.B. Caruana
55-57
29-2
Canadian Gun Sleighs After 1861. J.D. Chown
75-84
29-2
The Gatling Gun in the Northwest Rebellion, 1885. Clive M. Law
49-54
29-4
Henry Shrapnel: His artillery, small arms, and spherical case shot. Timothy Dubé
123-131
30-2
Field Artillery of the War of 1812: Equipment, Organization, Tactics and Effectiveness. D.E. Graves
39-48
30-3
Artillery Cards of Sgt. R. Armour, Woolwich, c.1803. A.B. Caruana
89-92
30-4
Col. Edward Mounier Boxer, RA, FRS. C.J. Purdon
125-126
30-4
Some Notes on the Introduction of Cannon Locks in the Royal Navy. H.L. Blackmore
111-124
31-2
English Instrument Makers: Air Guns and Electric Guns. H.L. Blackmore
39-47
31-4
American Ordnance of the War of 1812; A Preliminary Investigation. D.E. Graves
111-120
32-1
Rifled Tube Gun in Canada. C.J. Purdon
18-20
33-4
The Gunner’s Caliper. David S. Weaver
111-125
34-2
The Oldest Dated Gun, H.L. Blackmore, (May, 1996)
39-47
34-3
Exercise for Two Light 6-pdrs. Mounted on Sleighs. Bruce W. Savage
83-86
35-3
The Study of Balistics, Part 1, Gunpowder & Early Instruments. C.J. Purdon
75-83
35-4
The Study of Balistics, Part 2, Pendulum Alternatives. C.J. Purdon
114-20
36-3
Enoch Hidden, Cannon Lock Maker Frederick C. Gaede, Vol. 36, No. 3,
111-120
37-4
The Congreve 12pdr. Rocket Cart, Limber & Harness Carl E. Franklin Vol. 37, No. 4,
111-119
39-2
Congreve Rockets of the War of 1812. Carl E. Franklin, Vol. 39-2,
49-56.
39-3
Questions Touching on the Theory of Artillery. Charles Hutton, Vol. 39-3,
