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

This exact reprint of the Robert Klaas 1938 dagger catalog has been duplicated from the original copy that resides in the personal collection of Mr. H...

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...

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 ...

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

Covers the Pattern 1914 and US Model of 1917 Rifles. The author provides a detailed description of each rifle on a part by part basis and whether or n...

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

This collector's title covers the British Enfield No. 1 Rifle (SMLE, Mk1, MKIII, Short Magazine Lee Enfield), with an emphasis in dating and identific...

When did hunting weapons begin to be used against humans instead of animals? What is the difference between the Plains Indian War Club and the Fijian ...

An ancient design, emerging from Central Asia in the second millennium BC, the composite bow was adopted by a staggering variety of cultures, from nom...

Adopted in 1938 and remaining in British service until 1991, the popular and reliable Bren was an iconic light machine gun, and arguably the most reco...

An iconic medieval missile weapon, the deadly longbow made possible the English victories at Crecy and Poitiers at the height of the Hundred Years? Wa...

When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun. From World War I to the War on ...

Of all the infantry small arms developed during World War II, one that generated the most interest was the German "assault rifle", the StG 44 Sturmgew...

During World War I, the British adopted the US-designed Lewis gun as an infantry weapon, realizing that its light weight and the fact that it could be...

Nazi Germany's MP 38 and MP 40 submachine guns are among World War II's most recognizable weapons. Portable and with folding stocks, both were widely ...

The Fairbairn-Sykes Commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely recognized fighting knife in the world. The origins of the dagger can be trac...

The focus of this book is a weapon that has literally placed the power of fire in human hands - the man-portable flamethrower. This formidable weapon ...

Nazi Germany's MP 38 and MP 40 submachine guns are among World War II's most recognizable weapons. Portable and with folding stocks, both were widely ...

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...

The Mosin-Nagant is the world's longest-surviving and most widely distributed military rifle, having armed the forces of Russia and many other countri...

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 ...

Three new chapters have been added to this new 5th Edition: The Officer's Model Rifle, .45 Caliber; The Model 1886 "Experimental" Carbine, and The Mod...

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...

This is a complete, detailed, part-by-part study of the Communist Bloc's SKS Carbine, history & use. Includes assembly instructions and information on...

Collector Bookstore Notes Covers the Mosin-Nagant, the world-famous Russian military rifle. The guide examines part and provides dimensions, markings,...

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

Collector Bookstore Notes The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations provides a detailed examination of this famous military rifle on a part-...

The bayonet was originally developed in the 17th century in its early 'plug' form, probably as a hunting ancillary. From this starting point, it becam...

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