Written by Larry Hacker. This handy, shirt pocket size reference book list first year serial numbers in chronological order. Major design variations a...

Written by Larry Hacker. This handy, shirt pocket size reference book list first year serial numbers in chronological order. Major design variations a...

Written by Larry Hacker. This handy, shirt pocket size reference book list first year serial numbers in chronological order. Major design variations a...

This one hour documentary covers in-depth the history of the M1 rifle that served the US Armed Forces from 1936 to 1957 and beyond. It was the standar...

Cartridge Carbines of the British Army traces Britain's use of breechloading cartridge carbines from the development of the first Snider artillery & c...

The US Army teamed up with cartoonist and graphic artist Will Eisner to produce teaching tools for US soldiers in a medium that they could easily unde...

British Service Rifles & Carbines - 1888-1900 provides a complete review of the Lee-Metfor & Lee-Enfield rifles & carbines, which were to carry their ...

A historical reference for more than one hundred handguns. "United States Martial Pistols and Revolvers," first published in 1939, provides firearm co...

If you're looking for an all-in-one reference for state concealed carry laws, this book is a must-have. The newly updated 4th edition of Legally Armed...

Patents which relate to handguns issued between 1802 & 1924 are in chronological order & cross-indexed to the inventor. A brief summary of the more im...

The latter third of the 19th century was one of great power & responsibility for the British Empire, and with that power came wars that necessitated t...

The first complete, fully illustrated English-language translation of the Soviet service manual for Mosin-Nagant rifles and carbines. If you have any ...

A study of the early flint muskets in this country. The author examines the relics found at numerous archaeological sites as well as many surviving Du...

The Lee Arms Company, Bridgeport, Conn., U.S.A. Patent Magazine Arms and Ammunition, New York Office, 177 Broadway. Reprinted by Collector's Library /...

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By using original High Standard literature, the author illustrates the technical details & marketing features of every production model High Standard pistol & revolver made between 1951 & 1984. The book also contains model listings for the pistols made prior to 1951. There are 100 pages reproduced directly from 33 years of High Standard catalogs, parts diagrams, instruction manuals & other advertisements. The author has created 14 pages of new model charts & 10 pages of descriptive text. There are two pages of the most accurate serial number information available only through the original serial number logs now held by the BATF. This book is a must for anyone interested in High Standard pistols or revolvers. Collectors will now have the most accurate information available in one place on all of the High Standard models made during the time period. Shooters of all brands of firearms will find this an invaluable guide to what High Standard manufactured & marketed during the time period in review. Gunsmiths will find this book an invaluable guide to researching the correct parts for their customer's guns.

This thoroughly documented, authoritative, and highly readable book not only details the weapons used during the settlement and westward expansion of ...

A much-needed reference work on the Vis (also called the "Radom" and the "P.35(p)"): a superb Polish military semiautomatic pistol of great historical...

Japanese Rifles of World War II is a sweeping view of the rifles & carbines that made up Japan's arsenal during that conflict. Chapters include Arisak...

The Kalashnikov AK-47 is the most ubiquitous assault rifle in the world, with more AK-47s and its variants in use than any other individual small arm....

The Uzi submachine gun is one of the most recognizable weapons in history. Its familiarity stems in part from the sheer diversity of its users. Uzis h...

The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the British Army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increas...

The M16 was first introduced in 1958 and was revolutionary for its time as it was made of lightweight materials including special aluminum and plastic...

A thorough guide, Varmint Rifles and Cartridges provides detailed information about getting started in varmint hunting, selecting the best rifles for ...

To date, there has been no single research source for information about the post-Civil War small arms that led to the selection of the .45-70 Springfi...

Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry.

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This book provides valuable historical and collectible data on the Vis pistol produced in Radom, Poland.

You'll Love This Book If: You're new to rifle shooting and want rifle shooting tips You want advanced ideas on shooting a rifle You want insights on h...

The Barrett M82A1 and its derivatives are among the most successful sniping rifles ever manufactured. Now entering its fourth decade of service, the s...

The emergence of the tank in World War I led to the development of the first infantry weapons to defend against tanks. Anti-tank rifles became commonp...

At a time when most handguns were limited to six rounds, the ten-shot Mauser caught the attention of the world for its unprecedented firepower and for...

At the outset of the American Civil War, the Union Army's sharpshooters were initially equipped with the M1855 Colt revolving rifle, but it was prone ...