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

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.

This book is in German Long Barrel Luger pistol, the detachable stock and snail drum magazine issued during the First World War. Published in 1917 thi...

Carl Eickhorn Waffenbabrik, a premier edged weapons manufacturers of Germany, exported swords and other cutlery in quantity to Central and South Ameri...

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 ...

This reference covers the pocket knives and cutlery made in Tidioute, Pennsylvania, cira 1900, by the firms of Tidioute Cutler and Union Razor & Cutle...

Socket Bayonets of the Great Powers is a heavily-illustrated collector's guide to socket or angular bayonets that highlights variations & features to ...

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...

In this book, Graham Priest uses clear, detailed images to guide the reader through the history of the bayonet, showing common examples and rarer versions, to provide a rounded introduction to the topic.

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

There are millions of knives in the world and hundreds of ways to get burned buying one. Jason Fry helps savvy knife consumers avoid these pitfalls.

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 detailed, concise look at World War I bayonets presents, in over 270 color images, their development and use throughout the war.

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

This book is a color celebration of the pocket knives of the United States military, and features both U.S. and foreign-made models.

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.

This comprehensive compendium covers all aspects of self-defense knives, including their history, development, and technology, as well as practice, tr...

Covers US portable flamethrowers models in detail, from WWI until they were discontinued by the military, with a CD that includes wartime manuals. Pub...

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...

More than 40 Civil War carbines. Well researched and superbly illustrated.

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.