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.

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...

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 ...

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

Covers British Enfield rifles & Lee-Enfield No. 4, No. 5 rifles, including sniper, target, training, etc. Production from UK US, South Africa, and Pakistan.

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 ...

Every part and each change to that part of the .45-70 Springfield Rifle & Carbine made by the US Army's Ordnance Department is described in photos and drawings.

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...

Featuring specially commissioned color artwork and drawing upon a range of sources, this engaging study casts new light on the origins, development, construction, and use of the bayonet in warfare from the mid-17th century onwards.

This highly illustrated volume tells the inside story of the rifles carried by snipers of all the major powers during World War I.

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

Provides a part-by-part detailed analysis of each of the fifteen models of the American Krag rifle and carbine. Also includes a monthly serial number ...

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

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.