Written by T. Worthington. This 5 1/2"X 8 1/2" booklet is reproduced in part from the Volunteer Manual No. 1. Originally printed in 1861 with informat...

A concise illustrated history of US Military Small Arms from the Revolutionary War to 1903. Excerpts from Bannerman's Catalog 1949.

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

Well illustrated. Disassembling, assembling operation. Reprinted by Collector's Library / Antique Militaria of Eugene, OR

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

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

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 official, illustrated army ordnance manual on all army small arms ammunition, fuses, etc 128 pages of text and 25 full page line drawings.

Fully illustrated and drawing upon a range of sources, this is the absorbing story of the anti-tank rifle, the infantryman's anti-armour weapon during the world wars.

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...

An illustrated history of two rare and unusual Civil War cavalry carbines, their development, sales to the government, use in the field, capture and u...

Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this fascinating study investigates the rifled firearms employed by European and American forces in the 18th and early 19th centuries, from the American long rifle to the British Baker rifle and beyond.

This book defines the reasons why the M4/M4A1 achieved its ascendancy, but also analyzes the question marks that hang over the weapon's future.

This detailed dissertation on the Berdan Sharpshooters and their favorite weapon gives the reader some interesting information on this famous regiment.

Superb study of the German 88mm, 105mm, 128mm, 150mm Guns and Ballistic Directional Equipment. 250+ b/w photos.

The legendary British, World War II STEN submachine gun is featured in this concise, illustrated book. Famous for its use by British elite forces, as ...

Germany's World War I and II era submachine guns are all featured in this fully illustrated book. Early Bergmann models are presented first showing th...

The German MG 34, along with the later-war MG 42, was a recoil-operated, air-cooled machine gun and is considered the world's first general-purpose machine gun.

The M1 Carbine's design, construction, and variants - including the M1A1, M2, and M3 - are shown in superb period photography and clear, up-close color images.

This book covers the early history of French submachine gun design back to 1919 and then details all aspects of the MAT-49 itself, including variants, ammunition, accessories, and combat usage.

Over 300 military archive images documenting the Garand Rifle's origin, development, battlefield use, and postwar experimentation from WWI to the M14.

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

This monograph examines the Confederate system used to recover, clean and repair, inspect, and reissue over 200,000 small arms of all types.

A comprehensive history of the revolvers that collectors call "Artillery Models." These are the most historical of all S.A.A. Colts, and this new book...

The most extensive guide to French flintlock military long arms ever to appear in English. Concentrates on identification and service use, covering ev...

* More Than 2,000 Listings * Guns From 32 Countries * 1,700 Photos To Help Identification Now in its ninth edition, the Standard Catalog of Military F...

This monograph examines the specific markings found on British Pattern 1853 rifle-muskets and short rifle derivatives purchased by the Confederacy.

Includes the best articles from The GCA Journal Winter 1989 - Fall 1992.

Includes the best articles from The GCA Journal Winter 2001 - Fall 2004.

Includes the best articles from The GCA Journal Winter 1992 - Fall 1995.