The definitive study of the small arms equipment of warring nations from the end of World War II, through the Cold War to the current conflict in Afghanistan. Arranged chronologically and by theater of war, the book describes in depth the various models i
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McCrum has created a cultural portrait of women gun owners in America through photographs that are both beautiful & in a sense unexpected. Examines issues of self-image & gender through the visual conventions of portraiture & fashion, but the guns are pre
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A thorough survey of every model manufactured. Lavishly illus with 300 full-color & 165 B&W photos; 11.5x9 inches, 404 pgs.
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KeithVs boyhood mentors were Indian fighters, vigilantes, lawmen, & gun fighters. Contains his experiences, findings, & instructions on this gun.
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The only book ever published on the wide variety of historical images, product catalogs & brochures, & other important Colt ephemera spanning over 175 years. With 472 pages, 22 chapters, thousands of color images with identifying text, & two Indexes, this
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The definitive study of the small arms equipment of warring nations across both world wars. Organized by conflict & within each war by front; describes in-depth the various models in service with each force. 200 Color & B&W photos & illus; 8x10 inches, 19
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Details David McKay Browns history from his boyhood years right through to the present. The history & development of the round action & the new O/U gun are described in detail for the first time. Goes into great detail about the construction of his guns.
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We had over 70 changes including a new section in the Traveler's Checklist on "Duty to Inform a police officer of your permit status." Covers all the basics for armed travel: vehicles, the glove box, open carry, loaded or not, weapon types, more. Feature
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This significant tome covers the subject of portable firearms from muzzle-loaders to machine guns; from revolvers to machine pistols; from muskets to automatics; from derringers to submachine-guns. Compiled by experts whose hands-on knowledge & skill come
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This book is hot! Takes all the guesswork out of federal gun law, explaining clearly how the whole thing works. 6x9 inches, 384 pgs.
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A veritable explosion of brilliant color photography, showing some of the most beautiful guns ever made. More than a coffee-table book, it is an indispensable guide to the identification, authentication, categorization & historical legacy of these intrigu
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Step-by-step with complete photographic support for every detail of the art of working wood into rifle-stocks. Bible for those who appreciate custom rifles.
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Of Sporting Arms. Beautiful Reproduction. Text in English. Circa 1934. 4-color photos; 34 pgs.
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How-tos including the shop, stocking, actions, tuning, triggers, barrels, muzzleloaders, & more. 500+ pgs.
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Perfect copy of a very rare P-38 accessory. Text in German. Circa 1943. 2-color photos; 32 pgs.
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A practical reference for disassembling & reassembling a variety of rimfire rifles. Step-by-step high-resolution photography & clear, simple text makes it easy to disassemble an reassemble a wide-range of modern & vintage models. 1800 B&W photos; 8.5x11 i
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The horrific legacy of death & destruction in the gunmaking Colt family during the 19th Century, a legacy largely remembered for a lurid murder case that inspired Edgar Allan Poes story The Oblong Box but one that encompassed so much more...8 pg. B&W i
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A detailed & beautifully illustrated book that tells the full story of Remington Firearms model by model with more than 200 clear photos. 8.5x12 inches, 128 pgs.
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Celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War (18611865) with an elegant and richly detailed history of Colt, Henry, Manhattan, Remington, Sharps, Spencer, and S&W Firearms, & guns by many other rivals & contemporaries.
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Devoted to powder tins & kegs, shown in full color! Includes: duPont, Hazard, Kings, American Powder, Mass. Powder, Laflin & Rand & Austin. Also: a price guide, rarity scale, dimensions, company histories.
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By the time of WWII the armies of most nations were trying to standardize their weaponry but such were the innovations of the 193945 period that a huge variety of weapons were used. Infantry weapons from all the major combatants are covered including man
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Put the most important document in American history in your back pocket. 6x3 inches, 96 pgs.
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Tom Trolard, a leading authority, wrote this with one specific purpose in mind: to be a library reference guide. Volume II follows that tradition with each gun shown in full color & listing important info. It is a necessity for the casual collector or the
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This detailed exhibit offers an opportunity to see at close range many of the iconic (& many of the non-iconic rubber generics as well) by which movies captured something of the history, the heroism, the folly & the tragedy of the nation's love affair wit
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The most comprehensive, authoritative guide to identifying firearms. 7x5 inches; 464 pgs.
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A collector's guide to the pistols & longarms made between 1826 & 1840. This book will make identification easy. ALL the makers are covered! 354 detailed photos; 11x9 inches, 192 pgs.
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A beautiful volume with complete & authentic research, covering nearly 2 centuries of Remington, America's oldest firearms manufacturer. Color photos t/out.
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Sit back & enjoy as the Colonel recounts stories about the early days of IPSC & the evolution of practical shooting competition; great sergeants with whom he has had the privilege of serving & what made them masters of their vital job; rifle etiquette in
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Entertaining, thought-provoking & insightful. The rare combination of a man who can write superbly, has experienced & sought after both adventure & the finer things in life. 29 Illus; 6x9 inches, 208 pgs.
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The world's most extensive firearms, ammo & air guns reference guide. Our database of 41,000 guns & ammo is so extensive, we couldnt fit it in a book, so we put it on a double-layer DVD for your computer! Does not require installation and starts automati
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