This title covers all periods and is especially rich in its presentation weapons of the Civil War. 7"x10".

Swords from Public Collections in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: With New Information Regarding Swordmakers of the Philadelphia Area

History

Bruce S. Bazelon

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Andrew Mowbray, Inc., Publishers

This book is a must-have for connoisseurs of the Winchester Single-Shot and avid students of all things Winchester! In this incredibly researched sequel to John Campbell's original work, The Winchester Single-Shot, collectors of the Model 1885 will uncover a trove of new information - much of it never before published. What's more, all Winchester collectors will find amazing knowledge and insights that have been buried for over a century. Learn the human side of Winchester through detailed biographies of the men who made Winchester a legend. Probe the surprising secrets of Winchester's model room. Revisit the art and precision of the W.R.A. Co. drafting rooms and manufacturing shops that helped forge American history. And tour the dark but revealing recesses of the Cody Firearms Museum vaults. Its all here between the covers of The Winchester Single-Shot, Volume II. Ê282 pp., 350+ photos, 8.5"x11". Hardcover w/dustjacket

The Winchester Single-Shot, Vol. 2: Old Secrets and New Discoveries

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

John, Campbell

Antiques & Collectibles

"My friends and I grew up covered in grease. We loved cars - old ones, new ones, disassembled ones...it didn't matter to us. But our favorites were the vintage autos from before World War II. And the amazing thing is that in the late 1960s and '70s you could actually afford to buy a Rolls Royce or a classic Cadillac on a teenager's budget. But we didn't just collect them. They were our only cars and we drove them literally everywhere - from school to social events, and in all kinds of weather." "Those were the days when you could still find great classic cars in barns and farm fields. We didn't have a trailer, we didn't have proper tools and we didn't always know how the engines worked. But young and foolish, we somehow got them running and drove them home - trying not to get killed or arrested along the way. No brakes, no headlights, 60-year old tires - 'Let's take the Interstate!' Our adventures were terrifying, but in retrospect they were also pretty funny. And we sure did meet some odd and interesting people." "So if you, too, have some grease under your fingernails, sit back and listen to this. I've got a story to tell about how I survived being a car nut in the old days."

Getting Home Alive! Memories of Car Collecting Before It Got Civilized

Puleo, Joe

Heavily illustrated with over 160 photographs and superb technical drawings by Rainer Dethloff. Documented by a decade's worth of research and Colt factory records, including production quantities and extensive serial number data! 
Be prepared for some surprises...this field of collecting will be changed forever! This landmark book on Colt's New Model Pocket and Police Revolvers permits the reader to finally understand these interesting and diverse early cartridge pistols. Until now, most authors and collectors have labeled these guns "Small Frame Conversions" and declared them confusing. As it happens, there are seven basic variations which are documented and described with production programs and quantities given for each. As the authors of this book point out, most of these guns were actually made as cartridge pistols and were not converted from percussion, although the conversions form a key part of this book and are described in detail. 
The three authors are all long-time Colt collectors and, independently, each has been collecting data for over ten years. Their research permitted them to understand and interpret previously unexamined Colt factory records and to locate key documents in the Connecticut State Library.

Variations of Colt's New Model Police and Pocket Breech Loading Pistols: Type-By-Type Guide to What Collectors Call Small Frame Conversions

John D. Breslin

William Q. Pirie

David E. Price

Samuel Colt was a generous man. He also used gifts to influence government decision makers. But after Congress investigated him in 1854, Colt needed to hide the gifts from prying eyes, which makes it very difficult for today's collectors to document the many revolvers presented by Colt and the factory. Using the original account journals of the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co., renowned arms authority Herbert G. Houze finally gives us the full details behind hundreds of the most exciting Colts ever made. A stunning new primary source documenting hundreds of Colt Presentations.

Colt Presentations from the Factory Ledgers 1856-1869

Herbert G. Houze

The level of detail in these original catalog images will surprise you. Dealers who sold Ames swords used this catalog in their stores, and every feature is clearly shown. Reproduced directly from the incredibly rare originals...Military, Fraternal and more! The key to identifying hundreds of Ames Swords! Shows the whole Ames line, including swords from the Civil War and even earlier. A total of 541 swords are illustrated with original prices and descriptions. Lots of related military items like belts, bayonets, etc. A "Must-Have" resource for all American sword collectors.

The Ames Sword Company Catalog: An Exact Reprint of the Original 19th Century Military and Fraternal Sword Catalog

Stuart C. Mowbray

Reference

Your hands-on guide to exciting, accurate .22 pistols including honest opinions resulting from months of testing. Mr. Geiger provides useful resources that you will turn to again and again, comparing today's most popular .22 pistols by: Colt, Ruger, Smith &amp; Wesson, Hammerli, Browning, Beretta and classics like High Standard. Each pistol is reviewed in depth and you will find accuracy test results, including optimum ammo for each handgun. Learn how to test your own guns and select the best one to purchase. The author includes crisp illustrations &amp; pictures on almost every page as well as assorted tables and charts. Book is well organized, easy to navigate and printed on coated paper. You won't be disappointed!

.22 Caliber Handguns; A Shooter's Guide

Geiger, D.F.

For decades, one of the most tantalizing guns in America has been the Darling Pepperbox. The Darling brothers filed their patent for a revolver mechanism just seven weeks after Colt did. While Colt went on to riches and fame, the Darlings died in poverty, and their unique revolving pepperbox is one of the rarest guns known to collectors. Many have claimed that it was the Darlings, not Colt, who were the real inventors of the revolver, but is this true? This inexpensive new book explores the Darling story, answering questions that have plagued collectors for generations.

The Darling Pepperbox: The Story of Samuel Colt's Forgotten Competitors in Bellingham, Mass. and Woonsocket, R.I.

Mowbray, Stuart C.

Your Ultimate Reference for U.S. Cavalry Weapons! From the Little Big Horn to San Juan Hill...and Everything In Between. From the end of the Civil War through the Indian Wars and the Spanish American Conflict. If They Carried It, It's In Here! Comprehensive Beyond Belief. Illustrated Throughout. It's Huge! 600 pages!!! And 775 photos!!! Simply packed with serial numbers, issue information, reports from the field and more! Meticulously researched and absolutely up-to-date. A complete reference to all the arms and accoutrements. And at a bargain price to boot! Hardcover. 8.5" x 11".

Arming & Equipping the United States Cavalry, 1865-1902

Farrington, Dusan P.

Profusely illustrated with close-up photos, drawings and diagrams, this book is the most detailed examination of Mannlicher military rifles ever produced in the English language. Includes all the information you need! 
· Model-by-Model Specifications · Modern Test Firing Results · Exciting Service Histories · Ammunition Details · Rare Combat Photos · Useful Technical Drawings · Discussion of Mannlicher's Imitators 
Ferdinand von Mannlicher was history's most prolific military firearms designer, with over 150 patents to his credit. During his years at Steyr, they produced more military rifles than any other manufacturer in the world! But most American collectors know very little about these advanced weapons that were the workhorse of the Austro-Hungarian army. Mannlichers saw extensive combat around the world from 1886 to 1952, yet most models are quite reasonably priced today. 
Inside these pages, you will understand the genius behind Mannlicher's magazine systems, straight-pull and turn bolt military rifles. And you will learn why they became the standard by which all others were judged. 
8.5" x 11" and filled with black &amp; white photos!!!

Mannlicher Military Rifles: Straight Pull and Turn Bolt Designs

Scarlata, Paul S.

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