Circa 1848-1869. This small publication traces Volcanic Firearms (an early bullet design) which became New Haven Arms, maker of the Henry Rifle. Publi...

Originally printed in 1862 with information on the small arms, swords, sabers, and accoutrements of the civil war. 60 pages, illustrated.

The author provides a detailed description of each rifle on a part by part basis. Includes markings, codes and inspection stamps that appear on each part.

Covers only the best known carbines which were produced by the United States Government for use by their troops during the Civil War. Includes patent ...

Details various types of old hand reloading tools, sights and telescopes. Many companies that produced these items, as well as custom makers, are identified.

This title covers the M14 rifle and its sniper variations. Includes a detailed history, current use info, repair/ restoration details and also discuss...

Now the standard weapon for British soldiers across the globe, the SA80's early years were surrounded in controversy after a series of dismal performa...

Collector Bookstore Notes Covers Swedish Mauser rifles, a part-by-part examination for every one of the 14 different models of this fine military and ...

The M16 has been the nation's military rifle since 1964, longer than any other military rifle. During those 36 years, it has been carried in combat an...

Hundreds of line drawings, charts, and indices make this book the world's most valuable proof mark reference for the collector.

This book provides a history of the M1 Carbine's development, manufacture and use during World War II, as well as through the Korean War and the war in Vietnam.

This is a complete analysis of the Communist Bloc's SKS Carbine - the first detailed study of this fine, collectible carbine in twenty-five years.

This hands-on guide examines the Model 1911 & Model 1911A1 Military & Commercial Pistols. Includes extensive data, such as photos, markings, measurements, etc.

Everything from the Trapdoor Springfield to the AK47 is included! 49 complete breakdowns PLUS 31 partial disassemblies of variations. This is by far the best book on this topic out there.

From the famed Winchester M97 to the Mossberg and beyond! It's all in here! Expanded and updated covereage of American combat shotguns with three time...

This reference book examines, identifies and describes the collectible Cold War pistol models produced in Czechoslovakia during the Communist period, 1948-1989.

Richard Wagner began collecting in the 1970s, at which time there were a great many more examples on the market than there are now, in the second deca...

Sturmgewehr means assault rifle in German, and that's the topic of this book available from Collector Bookstore. Learn about the German assault rifle's design and development, as well as its importance in World War II.

This handbook is invaluable to the collector, historian, museum curator and military enthusiast.

If it could be carried into battle it's in this book! Comprehensive, full-color guide to the American infantry weapons of WWII. 2100 Photos. Included are all the small arms and light weapons that saw combat with the Army, Navy and Marines.