 |
HAAS Frank de |
More Single Shot Rifles And Actions
1989.
1st.
the authotr.
Orange City USA.
146 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs, line drawings etc name written on rear blank end paper, pictorial card covers VG copy. A detailed account showing the guns, actions, parts etc of over 40 obsolete single shot rifles and actions. ?45
[23332] |
£45.00 |
|
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HADOKE Diggory |
The British Boxlock Gun & Rifle
2012.
1st Edn.
Merlin Unwin Books.
Ludlow.
224 pages, 4to, colour and b/w illustrations throughout from photographs, old adverts, pictorial end papers. A fine copy in fine dj. A detailed account on the development of the boxlock, owners guide etc.
[23696] |
£40.00 |
|
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HADOKE Diggory |
Hammer Guns In Theory and Practice
2016.
1st Edn.
Merlin Unwin Books.
Ludlow.
viii 316 pages, small 4to illustrated throughout in colour and b/w from photographs line drawings. Fine in DJ, "This is the fullest and most practical account of the development of the breech-loading center-fire hammer gun and its many variations".
[23691] |
£26.00 |
|
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HALE William |
Treatise The Comparative Merits Of A Rifle Gun And Rotary Rocket, Considered As A Mechanical Means Of Ensuring A Correct Line Of Flight To A Body Impelled Through Space
1861.
W Mitchell Military Booksellers.
39 pages, folding plate, contemporary inscription to title page F.H.Fletcher cap(?) Military House(?), new FEP in the style of the original, publishers red blind stamped cloth, gilt title to upper board. Hale outlined his views to improve a rocket to become an effective weapon, he details the laws of gunning rifles and smooth bore guns, mechanical construction on the rocket, the nature of its inefficiency as a weapon of war etc.,
[20550] |
£360.00 |
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HALFORD Col Sir H.StJohn |
The Art Of Shooting With The Rifle
1888.
1st Edn,.
83 pages, 12mo, advs, frontis, gilt title to upper board, vg. Riling 1222.
[5853] |
£120.00 |
|
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HALL Cyril |
Modern Weapons Of War By Land Sea And Air
1918.
1st Edn,.
Blackie and Son Ltd.
192 pages, coloured frontis + b/w full page illus from photographs, inscription on front paste down, pictorial cover showing a WWI battle scene to upper cover and spine, a vg+ copy in dj, dj has chipping to head and tail of spine aimed at the younger reader, chapters cover guns in the making, modern explosives and munitions, machine guns, the menace of aircraft etc.,
[16945] |
£32.00 |
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HALL Middleton |
Practical Rifle Shooting For Soldiers And Civilians
1906.
Dublin.
101 pages, illus and diagrams in text, folding diagram of Lee Enfield tipped onto rear EP, single worm hole to very lower margin of first 58 pages, original limp cloth, small chip in cloth to spine, a g+ copy of a scarce work, not in Riling.
[13063] |
£60.00 |
|
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HAMILTON JOSEPH |
Some short and Useful Reflections Upon Duelling Which Should Be In The Hands Of Every Person Who Is Liable To Receive A Challenge Of An Officer By A Christian Patriot
1823.
1st Edn.
The author.
Dublin.
ix (i) 106 pages, (ii) advert, 12mo., half title present, engraved frontis "the Duelist" bound in recent 1/4 tan calf, marbled boards, anti dueling essays which includes advice to seconds, advice to principles, dueling anecdotes to verso of pp ix advertisement note part of the profits will be appropriated towards paying for a press and types for printing such cheap tracts as are best calculated to abate dueling, suicide. An anti dueling assoc. was formed in Dublin 1823, Thimm 125
[20782] |
£550.00 |
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HARDIN Albert N Jr |
The American Bayonet 1776 - 1964 Albert N Hardin Jr
1964.
1st Edn.
Riling and Lentz..
Philadelphia U.S.A.
xii ? 234 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs and line drawings, pictorial end papers. Publishers blue cloth titled in silver with title and crossed bayonets to the upper cover. DJ present but has a clear film laminated over not removable, vg. Includes important variations of many standard models an in depth reference with detailed photographs..
[23182] |
£95.00 |
|
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HARDING C W |
The Birmingham Cartridge Manufacturers
2009.
1st Edn.
Quiller Press.
Shrewsbury.
282 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, line drawings throughout, fine copy in DJ. A guide to the munitions companies of Birmingham covering shotgun cartridges and metallic cartridge production.
[23213] |
£35.00 |
|
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HARDING C.W. |
British Cartridge Manufacturers, Loaders and Retailers Including Ironmongers and Gunsmiths
2012.
1st Edn.
Quiller Press.
Shrewsbury.
328 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, line drawings of head stamp, old adverts and documents etc. A fine copy in DJ, DJ chipped at the head of the spine. The book covers manufacturers who made the cases and primers and loaded the cartridges with powders as well as the powder companies who bought in cases and it includes the many gunsmiths, ironmongers, shops, and store owners who bought cases with their names printed on them.
[23005] |
£50.00 |
|
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HARDING C.W. |
Eley Cartridges, A History Of The Silversmiths And Ammunition Manufacturers
2006.
1st Edn,.
Quiller Press.
Shrewsbury.
192 pages, 4to., illus in colour and b/w from photographs, drawings etc. A fine copy in dj. A detailed history of Eley with previously unpublished illustrations and a detailed appendix includes the headstamps used on Eley cartridges, a list of metallic cartridges made between 1855 and 1999 etc.
[20905] |
£180.00 |
|
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HARDING D.F. |
Smallarms Of The East India Company 1600-1856. Vol I: Procurement And Design, Vol II: Catalogue of Patterns, Vol III: Ammunition And Performance, Vol IV: The Users And Their Small Arms
1997, 1997, 1999, 1999.
1st Edn,.
Foresight Books.
xxx 416 + xvi 616 + xviii 596 + xxii 650 pages,m 4 Vols, 4to. Illustrated in b/w from photographs drawings, diagrams etc throughout. Bound in the publishers red cloth with gilt title to upper boards and gilt motif, contained in red cloth slipcases. A monumental and a definitive work on the subject on British colonial arms manufacture, deployment and designs etc. A fine clean set with no defects.
[22268] |
£600.00 |
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HARDING D.F. |
Smallarms Of The East India Company 1600-1856. Vol I: Procurement And Design, Vol II: Catalogue of Patterns, Vol III: Ammunition And Performance, Vol IV: The Users And Their Small Arms
1997, 1997, 1999, 1999.
1st Edn,.
Foresight Books.
xxx 416 + xvi 616 + xviii 596 + xxii 650 pages, 4 Vols, 4to. Illustrated in b/w from photographs drawings, diagrams etc throughout. Bound in the publishers red cloth with gilt title to upper boards and gilt motif, contained in red cloth slipcases. A monumental and a definitive work on the subject on British colonial arms manufacture, deployment and designs etc. A fine clean set with no defects. SIGNEND presentation on the front-end paper "To Alan Brett With my thanks for all your help, interest and encouragement. Best Wishes David Harding 27th September 1997" Brett is also thanks in the acknowledgments in the book.
[23762] |
£640.00 |
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HARRIS Clive |
The History Of The Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof House With Notes On The Birmingham Gun Trade
nd 1946.
1st Edn,.
Birmingham.
xiii 159 pages, advs, b/w illus from photographs, drawings etc., original red cloth binding, small bump to cloth on front board.
[21610] |
£20.00 |
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HARRIS Clive |
The History Of The Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof House With Notes On The Birmingham Gun Trade
nd 1946.
1st Edn,.
Birmingham.
XIII 159 pages, advs, illus, original red cloth in chipped and dust soiled dj, loose in the book is a prospectus for the publication.
[5887] |
£28.00 |
|
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HARRIS Clive |
The History Of The Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof House With Notes On The Birmingham Gun Trade
1949.
2nd Edn,.
Birmingham.
xiii 159 pages, advs, b/w illus from photographs, drawings etc., publishers dark blue cloth binding.
[21611] |
£20.00 |
|
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HARRISON W.M.B., STELLE J.P. |
The Gunsmith's Mannual A Complete Handbook For The American Gunsmith
1945.
rep of the 1883 Edn,.
Thomas G Samworth.
Plantersville, USA.
XV 376 pages, 7 pages advs, coloured frontis + full page and text b/w illus from drawings etc. Publishers green cloth, gilt title to upper cover. A reprint of the 1883, a practical guide to all branches of the trade.
[19734] |
£20.00 |
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HARTLEY Captain W.G. |
A Handy Book For The Rifle Volunteer Or A Compendium Of Instruction For Drill And The Rifle
1859.
1st Edn,.
VIII 248 pages, small 8vo., part coloured frontis of a rifle volunteer, various other plates and diagrams, some light spotting to contents, dark red publishers cloth, some old soiling and darkening, head and tail of spine rubbed, vg-. Includes drill exercises, bayonet exercises, instructions on musketry, government circulars etc. not in Riling
[13256] |
£95.00 |
|
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HASTINGS Macdonald |
English Sporting guns and accessories
1969.
1st Edn,.
95 pages, illus, vg in dj
[9016] |
£20.00 |
|
|
HATCHER J.S. |
Textbook For Pistols And Revolvers, Their Ammunition, Ballistics, And Use
1944.
rep Edn,.
Plantsville, USA.
VI 533 pages, illus throughout, original blind stamped black cloth, a fine copy in dj.
[13196] |
£42.00 |
|
 |
HATCHER Julian S. |
Hatcher's Notebook
1948.
second corrected Edn,.
The Telegraph Press.
Harrisburg, USA.
488 pages, illus, vg. A selection from 40 years work by one of the world's outstanding authority's on small arms.
[18240] |
£25.00 |
|
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HATCHER Julian S. |
Hatcher's Notebook
nd circa 1990.
reprint Edn,.
The Stackpole Company.
Harrisburg, USA.
640 pages, illus diagrams etc. bookplate on 1/2 title, vg in dj.
[10276] |
£20.00 |
|
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Hatier Didier |
FN 100 years The story of a great liege company 1889-1989
1989.
1st edn.
Didier Hatier.
Labarre Brussels.
198 pages, Large 4to illustrated throughout in colour and b/w from photographs drawings etc. Fine in publishers pictorial laminated binding.
[23380] |
£35.00 |
|
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HAVEN Charles T., BELDEN Frank A. |
A History Of The Colt Revolver And Other Arms Made By Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company From 1836 to 1940
1978.
reprint Edn,.
Bonanzo Books.
New York.
xxiii 711 pages, illus, 4to, slight offset mark to EP from dj protection approx 5.5 x 1cm, o/w vg in d,j dj chipped head of spine and even fading to spine.
[20140] |
£35.00 |
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HAYWARD J.F. |
The Art Of The Gunmaker: Vol 1. 1500-1660, Vol 2 Europe And America 1660-1830
1965, 1963.
2nd, 1st Edn,.
Barrie & Rockliff.
2 Vols, 332, 379 pages, lge 8vo, illus, vg in dj, the 2nd edition of Vol. 1 contains some revisions etc, vg in dj.
[8708] |
£65.00 |
|
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HEARD Brian J |
Handbook Of Firearms And Ballistics Examining And Interpreting Forensic Evidence
2007.
John Willey & Sons.
Chichester.
xvi 260 pages, advert leaf, b/w illus from photographs, drawings, diagrams etc, as new. The author traces the development of firearms and ammunition, he examines the ballistic marks on bullets, origin of bullets etc.
[19570] |
£35.00 |
|
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HEDLUND, Dale J. |
Kynoch; George Kynoch and The 100-Year History of the Company Bearing His Name from its Beginnings In 1862
2000.
Armory Publications.
Monticello, U.S.A.
xii -130 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs old prints, adverts, line drawings, showing cases cartridges, bullets head stamps etc. Publishers red cloth with gilt title to the upper cover in DJ a fine copy. The author has devoted many years to the study of the Kynoch company.
[23015] |
£200.00 |
|
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HEDLUND, Dale J. |
Kynoch; George Kynoch and The 100-Year History of the Company Bearing His Name from its Beginnings In 1862
2000.
Armory Publications.
Monticello, U.S.A.
xii -130 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs old prints, adverts, line drawings, showing cases cartridges, bullets head stamps etc. Publishers red cloth with gilt title to the upper cover in DJ. Includes a printed note relating the late appearance of the book, and the book label being issued. This copy has the label on the title page as the author suggested, with a handwritten note thanking the recipient (who is also thanked in the acknowledgements) for his help nd signed by Dale Hedlund. The author has devoted many years to the study of the Kynoch company.
[23056] |
£240.00 |
|
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HELLER Edmund |
The White Rhinoceros
1913.
1st Edn.
The Smithsonian Institute.
(ii) 77pages, 31 plates from photographs, occasional small circular stamp of Guildhall Library to blank, bound in plain paper wraps, contents clean and tight.
[21340] |
£40.00 |
|
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HELLSTROM Carl R |
Smith & Wesson, The Story Of The Revolver Includes Smith & Wesson Revolvers And Their Current Prices 100 Years Of Gunmaking.
1953.
1st.
Pioneer Press.
Harriman, USA.
139 pages, illus from photographs, drawings, printed two tone blue card covers.
[20749] |
£20.00 |
|
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HELMER William J. |
The Gun That Made The Twenties Roar
1969.
1st Edn,.
Macmillan Company.
Toronto Canada.
IX 286 pages, illus from photographs, vg in price clipped dj. An account of John T Thompson and his invention the famous Thompson submachine gun.
[17112] |
£60.00 |
|
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Her Majesty''s Stationary Office |
Treatise On Service, Ordnance Seventh Edition 1908 with Plate volume
2006.
Facsimile reprint of the 1908.
DP and G Military Publishing.
Doncaster.
x (i) 758 pages, 2 volumes 4to numerous line drawings throughout with 156 plates in the separate plate volume. Publishers' dark blue cloth with gilt royal crest to the upper covers a fine set. A well-produced facsimile of a detailed survey.
[23894] |
£100.00 |
|
 |
Her Majesty''s Stationary Office |
Treatise On Service, Ordnance Seventh Edition 1908 with Plate volume
2006.
Facsimile reprint of the 1908.
DP and G Military Publishing.
Doncaster.
x (i) 758 pages, 2 volumes 4to numerous line drawings throughout with 156 plates in the separate plate volume. Publishers' dark blue cloth with gilt royal crest to the upper covers a fine set. A well-produced facsimile of a detailed survey.
[23896] |
£100.00 |
|
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HESKETH PRITCHARD Major H. |
Sniping In France With Notes On The Scientific Training Of Scouts, Observers and Snipers
No date circa 1920.
1st Edn,.
Hutchinson & Co.
269 pages, frontis + 25 full page plates from photographs and drawings ownership stamp to ? title. Publishers dark red cloth some discoloration title on spine in black, lower outer corner of the front board some loss a good + copy . Hesketh Prichard developed and trained snipers during the latter half of the first World War. The book is a record of the successful training of snipers in the trenches. An important title on the subject and quite scarce. Riling 1899 "A desirable book"
[23516] |
£220.00 |
|
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HEWITT John |
Ancient Armour And Weapons In Europe From The Iron Period Of The Northern Nations To The End Of The 17th Century
1855.
1st Edn,.
John Henry and James Parker.
XXV 387 pages, TEG, Full page and text illus, bookplates of Frank Broomhead, decoration to upper covers, vg.
[15727] |
£60.00 |
|
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HEWITT John |
Ancient Armour And Weapons In Europe From The Iron Period Of The Northern Nations To The End Of The 17th Century
1860, 1860, 1860.
1st thus Edn,.
John Henry and James Parker.
3 Vols, XXV 387, XVIII 343, VI 348 to 764 pages, TEG, numerous full page and text engravings, light spotting to title page, bookplate of Frank Broomhead, publishers blue cloth, gilt borders and corner pieces to upper board with gilt central decorative device. A very good clean set, primary a work on edge weapons and armour but includes early artillery incendiaries and gunpowder, pistols etc., Riling 657.
[15642] |
£135.00 |
|
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HICKS John W. |
The Theory Of The Rifle And Rifle Shooting An Elementary Treatise On The Scientific Principles Of The Small Arms And Its Function
1919.
1st Edn,.
Charles Griffin and Co Ltd.
135 pages, advs, frontis, illus + text drawings, publishers cloth, 2 small 1 cm splash marks? to rear boards. Riling 1877
[15968] |
£35.00 |
|
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HICKS John W. |
The Theory Of The Rifle And Rifle Shooting An Elementary Treatise On The Scientific Principles Of The Small Arms And Its Function
1919.
1st Edn,.
Charles Griffin and Co Ltd.
135 pages, advs, frontis, illus + text drawings, circular library stamp for Harrow School to FEP's, rubbing to spine edges. Riling 1877
[4706] |
£25.00 |
|
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HIGSON Daniel |
The Bullet Crossbow With An Extensive Bibliography on the "Arbalist". Notes on old guns, an ancient wheel lock, quaint french fowling, a hare poaching adventure, man traps, spring guns and dog spears
1923.
Chorley, Lancs.
47 pages, subscriber's list, 1 page advert, frontis, 6 plates, sml 8vo, still retaining the original printed card cover. A scarce title, the advert for Daniel Higson notes he is a violin maker, wood carver, repairer of articles of virtue, flint guns, crossbow. The book also includes notes on old guns, a description of French fowling with revolving lark mirrors. Riling 1945, Chute 295.
[4064] |
£230.00 |
|
 |
Hill Tony |
Guns And Gunners At Shoeburyness
1999.
1st Edn.
Baron.
Buckingham.
4to, 222 pages, illus in b/w from photographs and drawings, map end papers. A fine copy in dj. Limited edition number unspecified, this is copy 548. The story of the experimental establishment, the garrison, the gunners, the guns where British Ordnance we perfected over one hundred and fifty years.
[21934] |
£120.00 |
|
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HILL Tracie L. |
Thompson: The American Legend. The First Submachine Gun.
1996.
1st Edn,.
Collector Grade Publications Incorporated.
Coburg, Ontario, Canada.
xxiii ? 559 pages, landscape 4to 456 illustrations and 22 colour plates throughout from photographs, line drawings, gun breakdowns etc, pictorial end papers. Publishers black faux leather, a fine copy in dj. A compilation of the writings of several modern scholars, together with contemporary accounts of events as they took place, concerning the life and times of the Thompson. While not the first gun to fire pistol ammunition automatically, the term "Sub Machine Gun" was in fact coined to describe the Thompson.
[23438] |
£120.00 |
|
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HILLER Dennis |
Air Pistols
1982.
2nd revised edn.
The Author.
22.
187 pages, illustrations from photographs and line drawings, yellow printed card covers. VG , contains valuations, exploded diagrams, auction prices, and many other details.
[23753] |
£22.00 |
|
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HILLER Dennis |
The Collector's Guide To Air Rifles
nd Circa 1986.
1st Edn.
published by the author.
Chorley.
57+ pages, oblong 8vo, illus from photographs showing individual guns with details below. Pictorial card covers, vg. the 1st edition of a popular title. Signed on the dedication page by Hiller
[22513] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
HILLER Dennis |
The Collector's Guide To Airpistols
1982.
2nd revised and enlarged Edn,.
Dennis E Hiller.
Chorley.
187 pages, Illustrated throughout with photographs of the guns + drawings gun breakdowns adverts etc. Publishers pictorial card covers ownership blind stamp to the title page a fine copy.
[22348] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
HIMMELWRIGHT A.L.A. |
The Pistol And Revolver Shooting
1908.
1st.
The Macmillan Company.
New York.
xii 482 pages, full page and text illus from photographs and drawings + diagrams. Ownership stamp to the front-end paper and name to the bottom of the title page. Publishers' olive green cloth with title in gilt and vignette of a man taking aim with a pistol in gilt to the upper cover. Covering the pistols, revolvers for military, target and pocket use, cartridges etc. A vg+ copy and unusual to find in dj. Riling
[23743] |
£45.00 |
|
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HMSO |
Drill And Rifle Instruction For The Corps Of Rifle Volunteers
1859.
3rd Edn,.
III 68 pages, 9 plates folding, drill and targets sheet, blind stamped cloth with printed paper label for Fourteenth Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps. vg. Contains section on instruction of musketry, firing etc.,
[9796] |
£80.00 |
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HMSO |
Guide To the Explosives Act 1875
1955.
reprint Edn,.
297 pages, green cloth, small chip to rear boards o/w vg. Includes the amended 1923 act and the explosive substance act 1883.
[13178] |
£20.00 |
|
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HMSO |
Instruction of Musketry. Adjutant-General's Office, Horse Guards, 1st January 1856
1856.
revised.
George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode.
58 pages, Large 8vo illustrated with 17 plates, all bar 4 linen backed and mostly folding some dust soiling to some blank margin edges the plates, the plates are of different sizes when folded, all the edges gilt. Handwritten note to the front paste down noting the book was presented to the Royal United Service Institution by Major. Longstaff May 1933, to front free end paper the Institutions book plate. Bound in a full dark red morroco with gilt tile to the upper board with a central large Royal Crest, within decorative rolled gilt frames, and repeated to the rear cover. The spine in 6 compartments with gilt title, compartments with ornate tooling. Some surface rubbing to corners and edges, the bottom of spine chipped. A very good copy with the provenance of the Royal Crest. The instructions cover the use of the The Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle-musket, Royal Small Arms Factory developed the Pattern 1853 Enfield in the 1850s. The 39 in (99 cm) barrel had three grooves, with a 1:78 rifling twist, and was fastened to the stock with three metal bands, so that the rifle was often called a "three band" model. The rifle's cartridges contained 2+1/2 drams, or 68 grains (4.4 g)[3] of gunpowder, and the ball was typically a 530-grain (34 g).
[22831] |
£450.00 |
|
 |
H.M.S.O. |
Instructions for the Service Of The Siege Artillery Engaged in Active Operations, Together With The Details of Stores to be Supplied in Connection Therewith. 188
1880.
HMSO.
131 pages Large 8vo 15 colour (1 folding) and 4 black and white plates showing breakdowns of the carriages, barrels, shells , fuses etc. Also 4 pages with 9 figures given projections, tables and instruments, there are also numerous drawings in the text. The lilac end papers are adverts for various H.M.S.O books and manuals. Contemporary ownership inscription of "Capt Lewis" to the title page. Bound in the original red blind stamped cloth with gilt title and crest to upper cover a vg copy. The contents include Drill for 25-Pr and 40-Pr and 6.3 M.L. Howitzer on travelling siege carriages, Clarks platforms, Mounting and dismounting, Ammunition stowage and preparation, Projectiles etc.
[22002] |
£200.00 |
|
 |
HMSO |
Patents And Inventions. Abridgments Of Specifications Class 9 Ammunition, Torpedoes, Explosives and Pyrotechnics Period A.D. 1893-1896
1899.
1st Edn,.
HMSO.
IX 71 pages, IV adverts, 4to., text illus, printed card covers bottom edge many chips with loss to first 10 pages, and top edge margin of last 20 pages chipped possible insects damage, not affecting text.
[17339] |
£50.00 |
|
 |
HMSO |
Patents And Inventions. Abridgments Of Specifications Class 9 Ammunition, Torpedoes, Explosives and Pyrotechnics Period A.D. 1897-1900
1902.
1st Edn,.
HMSO.
X 106 pages, IV adverts, 4to., text illus, printed card covers loss to lower corner rear flap, some loss to head and tail of spine, o/w a tight copy.
[17338] |
£75.00 |
|
 |
HMSO |
Patents And Inventions. Abridgments Of Specifications Class 9 Ammunition, Torpedoes, Explosives and Pyrotechnics Period A.D. 1901-1904
1906.
1st Edn,.
HMSO.
XI 112 pages, IV adverts, 4to., text illus, printed card covers, vg.
[17340] |
£95.00 |
|
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HMSO |
Record Book For All Arms Regular Army At Home Other Than R.A.C., A.D.G.B., and O.C.T. Units
1938.
1st Edn,.
51 pages, 12mo., illus with drawings and diagrams, i.e. firing position, targets etc. original printed green card covers. A guide to sighting and shooting rifles.
[13500] |
£20.00 |
|
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HMSO |
Secretary Of State For War, Drill And Rifle Instructions For The Corps Of Rifle Volunteers
1860.
7th Edn,.
80 pages, 1 page folding for target practice scores, small chip with loss on 1 fold, 8 plates + text illus, 2 showing the parts of the gun, original blind stamped cloth, small contemporary circular paper label to front board with index number corresponding with the bookplate number on FEP for the Hope Trust, Edinburgh. The 7th edition updated from the previous editions, dismantling the gun; target practice; volley fire etc.
[13194] |
£80.00 |
|
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HMSO |
Small Arms Training 1 Pamphlet No 6 Anti-Aircarft
1942.
HMSO.
59 pages, illus with text drawings, printed cream card covers, title in red, 3 punch holes to spine edge, some staple rust marking. Brining down a plane with a rifle or light machine gun!
[19802] |
£15.00 |
|
 |
HMSO |
Small Arms Training, Vol. I Pamphlet No 20 -303- Inch Lewis Machine Gun 1939
1939.
1st.
HMSO.
31 pages, illus with drawings and diagrams in the text, original cream card covers, printed in red, 3 punch holes to spine edge, staple rust marks.
[18888] |
£15.00 |
|
 |
HMSO |
Small Arms Training, Vol. I Pamphlet No 5 Anti Tank Rifle 1937
1939.
reprinted with amendments Edn,.
HMSO.
18 pages, illus with drawings in the text, original cream card covers, printed in red, dust soiling to rear cover,3 punch holes to spine edge, staple rust marks.
[18887] |
£15.00 |
|
 |
HMSO |
Small Arms Training, Vol. I Pamphlet No 7 .303-Inch Machine Gun Part II Training
1939.
HMSO.
110 pages, illus with drawings and diagrams in the text, original cream card covers, printed in red, 3 punch holes to spine edge, staple rust marks.
[18897] |
£18.00 |
|
 |
HMSO |
Small Arms Training Vol. III .303 inch Vickers Machine Gun 1931
1931.
240 pages, full page and text illus from photographs and drawings, includes the loose amendment page dated 1933, bound in the publishers dark red cloth covered boards, title in black, vg. Covers training, assembly, firing etc.
[20552] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
HMSO |
Small Arms Training, volume 1, Pamphlet No. 12 Bayonet
1942.
HMSO.
15 pages, illus with text drawings, printed cream card cover, title in red, 4 punch holes in edge of spine.
[18890] |
£15.00 |
|
 |
HMSO |
Small Arms Training, volume 1, Pamphlet No. 21 The Machine Carbine
1944.
The War Office.
28 pages, 17 illustrations from photographs showing the guns and parts + text drawings. Card covers printed in red staple bound, 3 punch holes in edge of spine. VG Covers Thompson Machine Gun calibre .45in, Sten Machine Carbine calibre 9mm.
[22545] |
£25.00 |
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HMSO |
Text Book Of Ammunition
1936.
1st Edn,.
His Majesty Stationery Office.
322 pages, numerous illus with diagrams etc., some folding many in colour, in original red cloth, light rubbing to spine edges, o/w a vg copy, showing cross sections of shells, fuses etc.,
[18435] |
£160.00 |
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HMSO |
Text Book Of Small Arms 1904
1904.
HMSO.
327 pages, advs, end papers, 71 plates and diagrams some folding + folding ballistic tables, 2 circular stamps of ordinance factory to title page blank and FEP, publishers blind stamped red cloth, light rubbing to head and tail of spine and edges, remains of paper label to upper cover vg-. The preface notes this edition takes into account the new rifles that have been adopted and improvements in automatic rifle and pistols that have been developed and the effects that emerged using small bore rifles in the late South African War.
[16174] |
£120.00 |
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HMSO |
Textbook Of Small Arms
1929.
1st Edn,.
HMSO.
427 pages, lge 8vo, full page illus, folding plates from photographs, drawings etc, also numerous text illus. Publishers red cloth clean, small chip to head of spine. Includes chapter on the historical development of small arms including swords, lances, bayonets etc., current small arms, ammunition and ballistics taking into account development since the 1909 edition and the development of weapons from WWI. A title rarely found in good condition.
[4969] |
£95.00 |
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HMSO |
Textbook Of Small Arms
1929.
1st Edn,.
HMSO.
427 pages, lge 8vo, full page illus, folding plates from photographs, drawings etc, also numerous text illus. Publishers red cloth clean. Includes chapter on the historical development of small arms including swords, lances, bayonets etc., current small arms, ammunition and ballistics taking into account development since the 1909 edition and the development of weapons from WWI. A title rarely found in good condition.
[18133] |
£95.00 |
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HMSO |
TREATISE ON AMMUNITION
1897.
6th edition.
HMSO.
x 628 pages + end papers listing H.M.S.O tiles. 21 full page plates, some coloured numerous text illustrations throughout, folding tables etc. Publishers red blind stamp cloth some darkening VG. A major survey on ammunition in use by the British Army detailing powders, ballistics, the shells, fuses, detonation, etc.
[23591] |
£300.00 |
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H.M.S.O |
Treatise On Military Carriages (Including Sights) And Stores Connected With Them 2 volumes
1911.
Seventh.
HMSO.
Ix -751 pp., The text volume with line drawings to the text, military bookplate of Pat Murray to the front paste down. Publishers blind stamped red cloth some fading to rear upper inner corner. Plate volume has 7pp + plates, the plate volume calls for 261 colour plates of which some are folding, lacking plate 143 (possibly never bound in) there are also 2 A plates not numbered. Closed tear to one plate some spotting to closed page edges. Royal Military Artillery Academy oval stamp 1912 to the front-end paper some pencil notes to rear blank end paper, recased in the original blind stamped red cloth a couple of fade spots to the binding. The colour plates showing the guns ,carriages mechanisms, firing gear, sights etc in detail.
[23937] |
£300.00 |
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HMSO |
Treatise On Military Small Arms And Ammunition With Theory Of The Motion Of A Rifle Bullet
1971.
facsimile reprint of the 1888.
Arms & Armour Press.
142+vi pages, Illustrated throughout with line drawings etc and 4 plates of photographs added for this edition, vg in dj, dj has 2 1cm closed tears to the top edge.
[22817] |
£25.00 |
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HOBART F.W.A. |
Pictorial History Of The Sub Machine Gun
1972.
1st Edn,.
224 pages, 4to.illus vg in dj.
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£20.00 |
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HOFF Arne |
Airguns and Other Pneumatic Arms
1972.
1st Edn,.
Barrie and Jenkins.
xvii, 99 pages, 86 illustrations in black and white from photographs , vg in dj. An authoritative account on the development of air guns and pistols, with a short chapter on blowpipes
[23761] |
£35.00 |
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HOFF Arne, SCHEPELERN H.D., BOSEN Gudmund |
Royal Arms At Rosenborg
1956.
1st Edn,.
Danish Arms And Armour Society.
Copenhagen.
2 Vols, 222 pages, 4to., 1 volume of text + volume of 93 plates with description. Both volumes bound in red calf, gilt crest to upper cover, slight rubbing to bottom of spine, dj chipped on spine of volume 1, volume 2's dj vg., both volumes contained in card slipcase. A near fine copy of the de-luxe edition. 48 plates of guns, 44 of edges weapons.
[15586] |
£185.00 |
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HOFFMAN Richard A & SCOTT Noel D |
HANDBOOK OF MILITARY RIFLE MARKS 1866-1950, AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING MILITARY RIFLES AND MARKS
1998.
2nd.
St Louis USA.
Mapleleaf Militaria Publications.
60 pages, 4to illustrated throughout showing the mark, numbers etcs. SIGNED by both authors on the copyright page. Publishers printed card covers VG.
[22888] |
£25.00 |
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Hoffschmidt E.J |
Know Your Walther PP & PPk Pistol
No date circa 1975.
Blacksmith Corp.
Conn, U.S.A.
897 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs and line drawings. Publishers pictorial green card covers VG. Covers models P.P/P.P. K/K.P. K/P.P Super/ T.P.H/Copies
[23570] |
£30.00 |
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HOGG Ian V. |
German Pistols and Revolvers 1871-1971
1971.
1st Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
160 pages, 4to. b/w illus from photographs of the guns and bullets with line drawings includes manufacturers codes and proof marks, vg. Publishers black cloth, dj showing wear and closed tear to edges and chipping.
[21785] |
£25.00 |
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HOGG Ian V., WEEKS John |
Military Smallarms Of The Twentieth Century A Comprehensive Encyclopedia Of The Worlds Small Calibre Fire Arms 1900-1973
1977.
1st Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
284 pages, 4to, illus throughout in b/w with over 600 photographs over 800 weapons. A fine copy in fine dj.
[21838] |
£25.00 |
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HOGG O.F.G. |
Artillery: Its Origin Heyday And Decline
1970.
1st Edn,.
C Hurst & Company.
xi 330 pages, illus, vg in rubbed dj. A comprehensive and informative title on the subject detailing carriages, mountings notable gun foundries ammunition etc.
[20265] |
£22.00 |
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Holland Henry W |
Life Of A Plus Four Gun
Circa 1880.
4to Single page printed promotional letter giving the benefits of buying a best London made gun. Henry Holland the nephew of Harris Holland the founder was an apprentice in 1861. In 1867 Henry became a partner and in 1876 the name changed to Holland & Holland. Although Henry was a full partner, Harris kept strict control and was the only one who could sign a cheque
[22628] |
£28.00 |
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Honeycutt Fred- Anthony F. Patt |
Military Rifles of Japan
1989.
Revised and expanded..
Julin Books.
Palm Beach USA.
207 pages, landscape 4to., illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs, line drawings marks etc. Publishers red binding, gilt title to upper cover, fine in dj.
[23292] |
£45.00 |
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Horace Middleton Vernon, Horace |
The Health and Efficiency of Munition Workers
1940.
1st.
Oxford University Press.
(6) 138 pages, Stamp of the "Medical Department" to front end papers. Publishers maroon pebbled cloth titled in black to the upper cover, a very good copy. The problems of the munitions workers during WW2 mostly women worked in the factories.
[23051] |
£35.00 |
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HOUZE Herbert G |
The Winchester Model 1876 "Centennial" Rifle
2001.
Andrew Mowbray Publishers.
Lincoln R.I. USA.
4to, 191 pages, illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs drawings etc. Bound in the publisher's ice blue cloth titled in silver in DJ. A fine copy with no defects. The first authoritative study of the Winchester Model 1876 written using the company's own records. The specifics of the model ? such as the numbers made in its standard calibers, barrel lengths, finishes and special-order features ? are fully listed here for the first time.
[21899] |
£200.00 |
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HOUZE Herbert G |
The Winchester Model 1876 "Centennial" Rifle
2001.
Andrew Mowbray Publishers.
Lincoln R.I. USA.
4to, 191 pages, illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs drawings etc. Bound in the publisher's ice blue cloth titled in silver in DJ. A fine copy with no defects. The first authoritative study of the Winchester Model 1876 written using the company's own records. The specifics of the model? such as the numbers made in its standard calibre's, barrel lengths, finishes and special-order features? are fully listed here for the first time
[22324] |
£200.00 |
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HOUZE Herbert G |
Winchester Repeating Arms Company Its History & Development from 1865 to 1981
1994.
1st Edn.
Krause Publications.
Iola USA.
512 pages, illus in colour and b/w from photographs, pictorial laminated cover, fine in dj, dj chipped at head of spine. Includes some excellent photographs of the guns, the factory etc.
[21270] |
£25.00 |
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HOWE Walter |
Professional Gunsmithing A Textbook On The Repair And Alterations Of Firearms With Detailed Notes And Suggestions Relative To The Equipment And Operation Of A Commercial Gunshop
nd circa 1950.
rep Edn,.
Harrisburg, Pa, USA.
IX 518 pages, illus, vg in dj
[6067] |
£28.00 |
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HOYEM George A |
THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION, VOLUME THREE (BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE CARTRIDGES)
1985.
1st Edn.
Armory Publications.
Missoula, USA.
xvi -220, 4to colour frontis with numerous b/w illustrations from photographs line drawings etc, showing the bullets boxes early adverts etc. Publishers simulated green leather binding gilt title to upper board. A fine copy in DJ. The Book covers British Sporting Rifle Cartridges. British Centerfire Hunting & Target Cartridges from 1866 to middle of the 20th century. Four hundred thirty-six items illustrated and described,
[23262] |
£75.00 |
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HOYEM GeorgeA. |
The History And Development Of Small Arms And Ammunition, Vol.I Martial Longarms, Flintlocks Through Rimfire, Vol.II Centerfire Primitive and Martial Longarms, Vol.III British Sporting Rifle, Vol.IV Percussion And Centerfire American Sporting Rifle And Primitive
1981,1982,1985,1999.
1st Edn.
Armory Press.
Washington, USA.
4 Vols, 230, 303, 220, 220 pages, 4to., Vol. 1 limited to 500 copies signed and numbered by the author with presentation inscription to Ellis Dodd signed George 1981. A later inscription from Herbie Woodend (ex proof house); Vol. 2 presentation inscription to Woodend signed by George Hoyem. A vg set in dj of the 1st edition. well illus, near fine in dj's.
[20455] |
£340.00 |
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HUFF Rolland |
The Sten Submachine Gun
.
Combast Bookshelf.
Cornville USA.
iv 34 pages, illus with photographs, line drawings of gun breakdowns etc. pictorial yellow printed card covers, vg.
[22101] |
£25.00 |
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HUGHES D.R. |
Handbook for The Model 25D, 27, 35 & 50 Air Rifles
1973.
1st Edn,.
the author.
77 pages, illus in b/w from photographs and drawings, 3 folding notes, 1 page has notes written to margin also to inner flap and written notes "services dates and part changes", publishers printed blue card cover, covers dust soiled.
[21643] |
£30.00 |
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Hughes, James B |
Mexican Military Arms, the Cartridge Period, 1866-1967
1968.
1st.
Deep River Armory.
Houston Texas.
viii -135 pages, illustrated with b/w pphotographs line drawings marks, old adverts etc. Publishers pictorial printed card covers A fine copy.
[23735] |
£25.00 |
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HUMPHRY A.P., FREEMANTLE Lt Col The Hon T.F. |
History Of The National Rifle Association During Its First 50 Years 1859 - 1909
1914.
1st Edn,.
Bowes and Bowes.
Cambridge.
495 pages, coloured frontis of Wimbledon Camp, newspaper cutting tipped onto front end paper relating to Bill Curtis's rifle victory with a loose NRA receipt for membership for Bill Curtis. Pubisher's blue cloth with gilt vignette to upper board, a vg copy still retaining the original dj, dj has some repairs to verso and rubbing to dj. scarce with dj. Gives some account of the guns and ammunition, their progressive improvements in the rifles and shooting. Riling 1784
[22789] |
£100.00 |
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HUON Jean |
Military Rifle and Machine Gun Cartridges
nd circa 1986.
1st English Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
xii 378 pages, illustrated in b/w from photographs showing individual bullets guns, line drawings throughout, fine in dj.
[23566] |
£25.00 |
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HUON Jean |
Proud Promise French Autoloading Rifles 1898-1979
1995.
1st Edn,.
Ontario Collectors Grove Publication.
Cobourg, Ontario.
199 pages, 4to illustrated throughout from photographs, drawings, gun breakdowns etc. Pictorial colored end paper end papers small bookseller sticker to upper corner of the front-end paper. Publishers green faux leather binding, fine in dj.
[23347] |
£85.00 |
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HUON Jean |
Proud Promise French Autoloading Rifles 1898-1979
1995.
1st Edn,.
Collectors Grove Publication.
Cobourg, Ontario.
99 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs, drawings, diagrams, etc, pictorial end papers. A fine copy in dj.
[23738] |
£100.00 |
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HUTCHINS John |
The Conquest Of Empire Defence Of The Realm The British Soldiers 1800 to 2014
.
1st Edn.
Tommy Atkins Media Ltd.
Bisley Camp.
408 pages, 4to., illus in colour from photographs and drawings, signed on half title by John Kitchen. A fine copy in dj. A detailed and well researched book with excellent illus.
[21381] |
£85.00 |
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HUTCHINSON Lieut Col G.S. |
Machine Guns, Their History And Tactical Employment (Being Also A History Of The Machine Gun Corps 1916-1922)
1938.
1st Edn,.
Macmillan Co Ltd.
xvi 349 pages, adv leaf, illus, red cloth some fading to boards
[20919] |
£85.00 |
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HUTCHINSON Lieut Col G.S. |
Machine Guns, Their History And Tactical Employment (Being Also A History Of The Machine Gun Corps 1916-1922)
1938.
1st Edn,.
Macmillan Co Ltd.
XVI 349 pages, adv leaf, illus, red cloth light fading to edges.
[15789] |
£80.00 |
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HUTSLAR Donald A |
Gunsmiths of Ohio 18th & 19th Centuries Volume I Biographical Data
.
George Shumway Publisher.
York, USA.
444 pages, 4to., illus in b/w + maps, fine in dj.
[20201] |
£50.00 |
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