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SAWYER Charles Winthrop |
US Single Shot Martial Pistols 1776-1945
1971.
1st Edn,.
Grenwich,USA.
X 99 pages, illus, vg in dj.
[9808] |
£20.00 |
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 |
Sayre Edward C. |
The Luger Snail Drum and Other Accessories for the Artillery Model Luger
2010.
1st.
Mowbray Incorporated Publishers.
USA.
144 pages, Illustrated with colour and b/w photographs line drawings early catalogue's etc. Publishers printed pictorial card covers. A fine copy
[23572] |
£25.00 |
|
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SCARLATA Paul S. |
Collecting Classic Bolt Action Military Rifles
2012.
1st Edn.
Andrew Mowbray Publisher.
Lincoln, USA.
278 pages 4to illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs line drawings. Publishers pictorial laminated covers, a fine copy. Includes some excellent photos of the guns a well-researched book.
[22092] |
£30.00 |
|
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SCARLATA Paul S. |
Collecting Classic Bolt Action Military Rifles
2012.
1st Edn.
Andrew Mowbray Publisher.
Lincoln, USA.
278 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs line drawings. Publishers pictorial laminated covers, a fine copy. Includes some excellent photos of the guns a well-researched book.
[22120] |
£30.00 |
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SCARLATA Paul S. |
Mannlicher Military Rifles Straight Pull And Turn Bolt Designs
2004.
1st Edn.
Andrew Mowbray Publisher.
USA.
167 pages, 4to Illustrated with b/w photographs, drawings diagrams of the guns bullets etc. publishers pictorial coloured laminated board, a fine copy A detailed study and examination of Mannlicher military rifles.
[22291] |
£45.00 |
|
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SCHREIER Jr Konrad F |
Remington Rolling Block Firearms
2000.
reprint.
Pioneer Press.
Union City USA.
61 pages, 4to, 80 illustrations from photographs drawings old prints gun break downs etc. Pictorial card covers. A fine copy. .
[22334] |
£20.00 |
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Schwartz, Wayne & Dell, Charles |
The Modern Schuetzen Rifle
1999.
2nd Edn.
Chuckan Industries,.
Christianburg U.S.A.
xxxvi ? 410 pages, 4to illustrated in b/w from photographs, line drawings etc. Publishers green cloth with gilt title to upper cover, there was no DJ produced. An authoritative guide to the building of a modern Schuetzen rifle.
[22848] |
£80.00 |
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SCOTT Sir Sibald David |
The British Army: Its Origin, Progress and Equipment
1868.
1st Edn,.
2 Vols, XV 563, XII 581 pages, appendix leaf, 8 pages of adverts, over 100 full page plates some foxing to contents, mark on front paste down from removal of bookplates, rear hinge paper cracked to Vol. I, overall a tight copy in the publishers plum coloured cloth, gilt crest to upper board. A history of the British army from Ceaser to Cromwell, many of the chapters cover armour and weapons, the illustrations chiefly relate to weapons and armour. Riling 867
[12149] |
£145.00 |
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SELLERS Frank |
Sharps Firearms
1988.
reprint.
Benfield Publishing Inc.
North Hollywood, USA.
358 pages, 4to., illustrations in b/w from photographs, drawings, diagrams etc, VG in DJ. DJ now in clear removable sleeve. An important book by an expert on Sharps Firearms., vg+ in dj.
[22858] |
£90.00 |
|
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SELLERS Frank |
The William M Locke Collection
1973.
1st.
The Author.
East Point, Georgia, USA.
541 pages, 4to., illus throughout from photographs and drawings bound in the publishers simulated leather gilt design to upper and rear boards, a fine copy. A catalogue of one of the largest private collections of American firearms.
[20753] |
£40.00 |
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SELLERS Frank M & BAILEY De Witt |
Sharps Firearms Volume 3 Part 3 Model 1874 Rifles.
nd Circa 1969.
unpaginated, (22 pages) illus in b/w from photographs, personal inscription to the page signed De Witt, printed card covers, vg. This copy numbered 12 of an unspecified number, the preface notes there will be 4 booklets done, 1. PISTOLS, 2. PERCUSSION RIFLES, 3. CARTRIDGE RIFLES, 4. ADDENDA. This section is the first to be published.
[21308] |
£30.00 |
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SELLERS Frank M & BERYYMAN Robert B |
Colts From The William M. Locke Collection
1996.
1st Edn.
Andrew Mowbray Publishing.
Lincoln USA.
192 pages, 4to., illustrating the gun in b/w from photographs, a fine copy in dj.
[21297] |
£40.00 |
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SELLERS Frank M., SMITH Samuel E. |
American Percussion Revolvers
1971.
Museum Restoration Service.
Ottawa, Canada.
ix 231 pages, b/w plates, and numerous text illustrations from photographs and line drawings, a vg copy in worn put presentable dj now in a clear removable sleeve. A good reference book to the American revolver with excellent illustrations.
[22868] |
£25.00 |
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SELLERS Frank M., SMITH Samuel E. |
American Percussion Revolvers
1971.
Museum Restoration Service.
Ottawa, USA.
ix 231 pages, illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs and line.Review copy of the proof edition of 112 copies. Ownership stamp of H.J. Woodend to end papers and title page, Herbie Woodend MBE was custodian of the Pattern Room Museum and renowned world expert on firearms. Bound in the publisher's faux leather vg. Details Colt, Starr, Remington guns and many others with 700 illustrations.An excellent reference book to the American revolver. ?60
[23364] |
£60.00 |
|
 |
SENICH Peter R |
Limited War Sniping
1977.
Paladin Press.
Boulder Press.
143 pages, 4to., illus with b/w photographs throughout, pictorial end papers, vg in dj. A well researched account of the rifles, tactics etc.
[22987] |
£30.00 |
|
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SENICH Peter R |
Limited War Sniping
1977.
Paladin Press.
Boulder Press.
143 pages, 4to., illus with b/w photographs throughout, pictorial end papers, vg in dj, some chipping to dj. dj in protective removable sleeve. A well researched account of the rifles, tactics etc.
[21386] |
£25.00 |
|
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SERVEN James E. |
Colt Firearms 1836-1970
nd 1981.
rep Edn,.
Stackpole Books.
Harrisburg, USA.
ix + 398 + (3) pages, 4to. illus throughout in b/w from photographs, drawings etc., 2 slight offset marks from dj protection to FEP (8cm x 1cm) o/w a near fine copy in similar dj, simulated leather binding special deluxe edition, a fine copy.
[20137] |
£35.00 |
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SERVEN James E. |
Conquering The Frontiers, Stories Of American Pioneers And The Guns Which Helped Them Establish A New Life
1974.
1st Edn,.
La Habra, California, USA.
256 pages, 4to., illus, vg in dj, neat repair.
[10296] |
£25.00 |
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SERVERN James E |
Colt Firearms From 1836
1980.
reprint.
Stackpole Books.
Harrisburg, USA.
ix 398 + (3) pages, 4to., illus throughout in b/w from photographs, line drawings, publishers orange cloth, title in gilt to upper cover, vg in dj. A few small chips to edge of dj.
[21768] |
£30.00 |
|
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Setter Cartridges |
Setter Cartridges Entirely Loaded in the Commonwealth
nd circa 1920.
USA?.
2 multi coloured 24 cm x 10.5 cm printed sheets with blank 10.5 cm x 6.5 cm to top and bottom edge. Presumably to be used for cartridge boxes for 12 gauge no 2 shot and no 4
[23164] |
£25.00 |
|
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SEVEN James E |
Colt Cartridge Pistols A Dedicated Study Of Coltand Arms From 1868 Caplocks Through Automatics
1952.
1st Edn.
Foundation Press.
USA.
126 pages, 4to., illus with b/w photographs of the guns + drawings and diagrams, pictorial limp cover, vg.
[20132] |
£20.00 |
|
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SHANNON Robert B. |
Colonial Autralian Gunsmiths With A List Of Convicts Associated With The Gunmaking Trade Transported To New South Wales, 1813-1842 And A List Of Propietary Firearms Advertised By Australian Dealers 1890-1914
1917.
1st Edn,.
The Wentworth Press.
Sydney, Austrailia.
45 pages, Armorial bookplate to inner front cover, some faint creasing to bottom blank outer corner of pages. Printed publishers yellow card covers with small mark to very part bottom edge vgt-. Include notes on gunsmiths Convicts associated with the English gunmaking trade transported to New South Wales 1813 -1842, Propriety Firearms. ?25
[22829] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
SHARP Henry |
Modern Sporting Gunnery, A Manual Of Practical Information For Shooters Of Today
1906.
1st Edn,.
Simpkin Marshall,.
x - 526 pages, advert leaf, illustrations from photographs, drawings etc, the contents are clean and free of foxing. Original burgundy cloth with paper overlay of a gun lock on front board and bullets on rear board, title printed in white, the overlay of a gun breech rubbed on spine a vg bright copy. A title often lacking the paper overlays on the cover and the white titling. A largely technical work giving the evolution of the shotgun, the progress of flint lock to hammerless ejector. Express rifles, ball and shot ? guns, sporting bullets shooting in Britain and abroad, ladies in the Field etc Riling 1627, Chute 572
[23144] |
£150.00 |
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SHARPE Philip B. |
The Rifle In America
1938.
1st Edn,.
New York.
XII 641 pages, illus, small 4to, fine copy in dj, signed on FEP by the author in original repaired card slipcase.
[8297] |
£100.00 |
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SHARPE Philip B. |
The Rifle In America
1953.
3rd and completely revised Edn,.
New York.
800 pages, 4to., illus from full page and text illus, original cloth, titles in silver, a vg+ copy in similar dj. A comprehensive and detailed work giving a history of every rifle commercially produced from the earliest time to 1953
[13198] |
£65.00 |
|
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Shelton Lawrence P |
J P Clabrough: Birmingham Gunmaker
2013.
1st.
Far West Publishers.
Sacramento.
256 pages, 4o., over 190 illus in colour and b/w from photographs, line drawings, early adverts etc., signed on the title page by Lawrence Shelton. A fine copy in the publishers pictorial binding. The book follows the life of a successful English gunmaker and businessman John Clabrough who was born in Yorkshire, England. He learned the gunsmith trade from his father, travelled to the United States in 1857, worked as a gunsmith and opened his own shop in San Francisco. In 1873 he returned to England to produce guns for the American market. The book contains some excellent close-up photographs of the guns.
[23598] |
£185.00 |
|
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SHORTRIDGE Captain G.C. |
THE MAMMALS OF SOUTH WEST AFRICA. A BIOLOGICAL ACCOUNT OF THE FORMS OCCURRING IN THAT REGION. TWO VOLUMES
1934.
1st Edn,.
William Heinemann, Ltd,.
xxv-437 + ix -439 ? 779, top edge gilt 4to numerous full-page illustrations from photographs, drawings and maps including one folding light spotting to closed page edges. Bound in a fine ? green calf over green cloth covered boards the spine compartments with gilt tooling within ruled borders, with contrasting labels. A fine set, foreword by Viscount Allenby: a comprehensive & seminal biological account of the mammals in the region.
[23511] |
£220.00 |
|
 |
Shuey, Daniel L. |
W.R.A. Co. Headstamped Cartridges and Their Variations: Volume 1 and 2
1999-2003.
1st Edn.
WCF Publications.
Rockford USA.
364 - 351 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs line drawings etc showing boxes cartridges, headstamps etc. Pictorial end papers. Publishers pictorial laminate boards a fine set. An exhaustive study of cartridges produced by the W.R.A. Co. and their variants, with numerous colour & b/w photos
[23204] |
£150.00 |
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SHUMWAY, Geo |
Longrifles of Note
.
1st Edn.
Arms & Armour Press.
74 pages, full page and text b/w illus from photographs, pictorial card covers, a fine copy.
[20125] |
£20.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian |
.45 Thompson Sub Machine Gun
2003.
1st Edn,.
Ian D Skennerton.
Australia.
48 pages, 4to., illus, diagrams etc. pictorial card covers, vg+. Published in Small Arms Identification Series, details parts, stripping, assembly etc.,
[15807] |
£20.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian |
.577 Snider-Enfield Rifles & Carbines British Service Longarms 1866-C.1880
2003.
1st Edn,.
Ian Skennerton 2003.
Labrador, Australia..
242 pages, Royal 8vo., illustrated throughout in colour and b/w from photographs drawings gun break downs pictorial end papers. Pictorial laminated covers fine in DJ. The development, Manufacturer and Issue of the Snider-Enfield Rifles and Carbines.
[23794] |
£145.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian |
The British Sniper, British & Commonwealth Sniping & Equipments 1915-1983
1984.
1st Edn,.
Margate, Australia.
266 pages, 4to., b/w illus from photographs and drawings, publishers green binding, title in white to upper board and spine, fine in dj. An in depth study with detailed perspective on special models of sniper rifles, telescopic and optical sights, rifles and telescopic mounts, sniper training, field and battle tactics etc.
[21454] |
£85.00 |
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SKENNERTON Ian |
The British Sniper, British & Commonwealth Sniping & Equipments 1915-1983
1984.
1st Edn,.
Margate, Australia.
266 pages, 4to., b/w illus from photographs and drawings, publishers green binding, title in white to upper board and spine, signed on the copywright page by Ian Skennerton, fine in dj. An in depth study with detailed perspective on special models of sniper rifles, telescopic and optical sights, rifles and telescopic mounts, sniper training, field and battle tactics etc.
[22033] |
£100.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian |
Lee-Enfield Story: A Complete Study of the Lee-Metford, Lee-Enfield, S.M.L.E. and No.4 Series
1993.
1st Edn,.
Ian Skennerton.
Ashmore City, Australia.
503 pages, 4to illustrated throughout with b/w photographs line drawings gun breakdowns, illustrated end papers. Publishers' pictorial laminated binding small chip to bottom spine corner, in DJ, DJ chipped at head tail of the spne 4cmm closed tear to front flap, DJ now in clear removable sleeve. A detailed history and illustrated inventory.
[23574] |
£75.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian |
List Of Changes In British War Material In Relation To Edged Weapons, Firearms And Associated Ammunition And Accoutrements Volume 1 1860-1886
1980.
1st thus.
Ian D Skennerton.
Margate, Australia.
170 pages, Illustrated with text drawings throughout, a fine copy in DJ. The List of Changes In British War Material constitutes the original text for articles introduced into the British military service.
[22812] |
£30.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian D |
7.62mm L42A1 Sniper L39A1 2A and Lee-Enfield Conversions
2004.
1st Edn.
Ian Skennerton.
Labrador, Australia.
48 pages, 4to illustrations throughout from photographs line drawings, gun breakdowns etc. Publishers cream printed laminated card covers, some even fading to the spine and edges. VG copy published in Small Arms Identification Series No 18.
[23563] |
£40.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian D. |
The British Service Lee. The Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Rifles And Carbines 1880-1980
1982.
1st Edn.
Ian Skennerton.
Margate, Queensland,.
410 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs, line drawings marks etc. A fine copy in DJ. The study of one of the most famous rifles covers the wide spectrum of nearly 100 different models over 100 years. And manufacture in five different countries.
[23134] |
£85.00 |
|
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Skennerton Ian D |
Lee Enfield Parts Catalogue (Small arms identification series No23)
2009.
the author.
Labrador, Australia.
48 pages, 4to illustrated throughout with photographs line drawings etc. Pictorial printed card covers a fine copy. Parts identification lists, Manufacturer notes, Exploded parts drawings, Armourers instructions, Parts view & inspection margins.
[22332] |
£30.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian D |
Small Arms Identification Series .303 Magazine Lee-Mitford And Magazine Lee-Enfield, Parts Identification Lists, M.L.M. & M.L.E. Series Notes, Exploded Parts Drawings, Descriptions, Accessories & Fittings
1997.
1st Edn.
the author.
Ashmore City Australia.
4to., 49 pages, illus with drawings, diagrams, pictorial card covers.
[20539] |
£25.00 |
|
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SKENNERTON Ian D |
Small Arms Identification Series .450 and .303 Martini Rifles And Carbines Parts Identification & Lists .....
2002.
Ian Skennerton.
48 pages, 4to., illus with drawings, diagrams, photographs etc., pictorial card covers, a fine copy.
[20541] |
£25.00 |
|
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SKERTCHLY Sydney B.J. |
The Manufacture Of Gun Flints
1984.
facsimile reprint.
Museum Restoration Service.
Bloomfield, USA.
x 80 pages, frontis and numerous text illus, facsimile edition of 1879 1st published 1/4 simulated leather binding, a fine copy limited to 450 copies, this being no 9 for review. Includes an update on the original by Seymour de Lotbiniere. A study of the manufacture of gun flints in England.
[22755] |
£80.00 |
|
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Smith Guy. N |
A Century Of The History Of Shotgun Cartridges
2019.
1st Edn.
Black Hill Books.
185 pages Well-illustrated throughout with colour photograph, showing, the boxes, cartridges etc. Pictorial laminated covers, a fine copy.
[23021] |
£35.00 |
|
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SMITH AND WESSON |
The Revolver For The Pocket For The Military And For Target Practice
nd Circa 1915.
. Edn,.
Smith & Wesson.
Springfield, Mass, USA.
45 pages, square 8vo., b/w illus from photographs, printed grey card covers, gilt title and revolver vignette to upper flap, vg. The first 9 pages covers a brief history of the revolver followed by the merits of Smith & Wesson Guns. "The catalogue contains illustrations of all makes of Smith & Wesson revolvers, now manufactured and outlines of ammunition best adapted for use in each."
[16965] |
£165.00 |
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Smith, Brian R. |
Samworth Books: A Descriptive Biography
1990.
1st Edn.
Marksman Bookshelf.
Luke, MD U.S.A.
320 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs, Limited to 1000 copies. Signed by the author to top blank of the title page. Publishers' blue cloth binding with gilt Samworth medallion to upper cover. A fine copy in DJ.
[23374] |
£25.00 |
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SMITH Loren W. |
Home Gunsmithing The Colt Single Action Revolvers
1995.
revised and updated Edn,.
Ray Riling.
Philadelphia, Pa, USA.
155 pages, illus throughout in b/w from photographs, vg in repaired dj.
[22028] |
£25.00 |
|
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SMITH Walter H B |
MANNLICHER RIFELS AND PISTOLS (An NRA Library Book)
1947.
1st Edn.
The Military Service Publishing Company.
Harrisburg USA.
239 pages, Illustrated throughout will line drawings of gun breakdowns. Ownership stamp to front end paper 2 small tape marks to paste downs from DJ. Publishers' tan cloth titled in blue. VG in worn DJ.
[23313] |
£30.00 |
|
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Smith Wesson |
3rd Generation Semiautomatics
.
nd Circa 1990.
Smith Wesson.
Springfield USA.
4to file issued by Smith Wesson for a conference of the unveiling of the Third Generation Smith Wesson Semiautomatics. The file divided in sections, Product Specification, Physical Plant, Presentation, Product Photographs. Includes type script introduction history descriptions etc Illustrated with numerous b/w loose photographs inserted in clear sleeves. Showing the guns, the factory and factory production some 68 photos some single page and some 2 to the page mostly with reference number which correspond with a page of text opposite describing the photo. In a company file with SW logo to upper cover, a very good copy of an unusual item.
[22151] |
£80.00 |
|
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SMITH W.H.B. |
A Basic Manual Of Military Small Arms
1945.
reprint Edn,.
Military Service Publishing Co.,.
Harrisburg, USA.
351 pages, 4to., well illustrated, bookplate of Henk Visser, publishers brown cloth letters in black. How to load, operate and strip small arms of every nation.
[15381] |
£25.00 |
|
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SMITH WHB |
Mauser Rifles And Pistols
.
reptint.
Wolfe Publishing Company.
Prescott USA.
232+ pages, illus from photographs and drawings, simulated green leather binding, title in gold.
[20178] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
SMITH W.H.B. |
Smith's Standard Encyclopedia of Gas, Air & Spring Guns of the World
1978.
rep Edn.
Arms and Armour Press.
vii 279 pages, 4to, illus in b/w from photographs, drawings, tables etc, vg in dj,
[21651] |
£20.00 |
|
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SMITH W.H.B. |
Smith's Standard Encyclopedia of Gas, Air & Spring Guns of the World
1978.
rep Edn,.
Arms Armour Press.
vii 279 pages, 4to, illus in b/w from photographs, drawings, tables etc, vg in dj, Ist edition of a classic work on air guns.
[21779] |
£35.00 |
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SOLC Vaclav |
Swords And Daggers Of Indonesia
nd circa 1960.
1st English Edn,.
Spring Books.
70+ pages, large 8vo., illus with numerous black and white and coloured plates showing weapons with accompanying text. Original ornate pictorial cloth with a metal fastener in the style of a sword, vg.
[7053] |
£55.00 |
|
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SOLC Vaclav |
Swords And Daggers Of Indonesia
nd circa 1960.
1st English Edn,.
Spring Books.
70+ pages, large 8vo., illus with numerous black and white and coloured plates showing weapons with accompanying text. Original ornate pictorial cloth with a metal fastener in the style of a sword, vg in card slipcase.
[14893] |
£55.00 |
|
 |
SOTHEBYS |
The Visser Collection Fine, rare And Important Arms Part II
1991.
4to., 199 Lots + index of makers illus in colour, green cloth gilt title to upper cover, fine in dj. Auction catalogue of 199 Lots which took place 3rd June 1991, Part I took place July 1990.
[20917] |
£40.00 |
|
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Speed, Jon. |
THE MAUSER ARCHIVE
2007.
1st edn.
Collector Grade,.
Cobourg Ontario.
xxvi ? 544 pp. 4to illustrated in b/w from photographs old documents etc pictorial map end papers. Publishers dark brown faux leather a fine copy in dj. Details on production and sales records etc, using details from company records.
[23368] |
£145.00 |
|
 |
SPENCER Michael G., PHILPOTT Fiona A. |
Early European Hand-Firearms In Liverpool Museum
1992.
1st English Edn,.
Alan Sutton.
107 pages, large 8vo., illus from photographs, fine in dj, includes a hand written letter to David (David Back) from Michael Spencer thanking David for his help and encouragement with the work, he also notes in ink on the contents page regarding referring to the Arms and Armour Society for amendments to this work. From the library of David Back.
[18338] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
STADT Ronald W. |
Winchester Shotguns And Shotshells,
1984.
1st Edn,.
Armory Publication.
Tacoma U.S.A.
184 pages, 4to., Coloured frontis with numerous illustrations in b/w from photographs, showing the guns and old adverts. Inscription to blank verso of the frontis, a fine copy in DJ.
[23320] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
Star Guns |
Star Automatic Pistols and Submachine Guns
.
Star Bonifacio Echeverria.
Spain.
A collection of 21 handbooks for automatic pistols and 3 for submachine guns + some leaflets. Mostly small 8vo no date but circa 1980s mostly illustrated with photographs and drawings all in vg condition English text.
[22153] |
£45.00 |
|
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STEBBINS Henry M. |
How To Select And Use Your Big Game Rifle
1912.
1st Edn,.
Washington, USA.
237 pages, illus, vg.
[10191] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
Stephens, Frederick John |
Fighting Knives: An Illustrated Guide to Fighting Knives and Military Survival Weapons of the World
1985.
1st UK.
Arems & Armour Press.
195 pages, (2) large 8vo illustrated with over 600 illustrations from photographs and line drawings. A very good copy in DJ.
[22733] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
STERLING |
User Handbook Sterling Carbine 9-mm MK 6
1982.
Sterling Engineering Company Limited.
Dagenham.
23 pages, Landscape 8vo a staple bound booklet with numerous line drawings of the guns mechanism etc. Also, photo of the gun to inner front cover, and a brief history to inner rear cover. Pictorial laminated card covers printed in blue as issued.
[22122] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
STERN Daniel K. |
10 Shots Quick The Fascinating Story Of The Savage Pocket Automatics
1967.
1st Edn,.
Globe Printing Company.
San Jose, California.
XVI 153 pages, illus, diagrams etc., red cloth, gilt title to upper board, vg+ in dj.
[10196] |
£80.00 |
|
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STERN Daniel K. |
10 Shots Quick The Fascinating Story Of The Savage Pocket Automatics
1967.
1st Edn,.
Globe Printing Company.
San Jose, California.
XVI 153 pages, illus, diagrams etc., red cloth, gilt title to upper board, vg in dj. dj evenly faded to spine, small chip to head of spine.
[19820] |
£70.00 |
|
 |
Stevens, R. Blake. |
Full Circle: A Treatise on Roller Locking
2006.
1st Edn.
Collector Grade Publications.
Cobourg, Canada.
xix ? 514 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs, line drawings, gun breakdowns etc. Coloured pictorial end papers. Publishers brown faux leather binding a fine copy in fine dj. The in-depth story of the "half locked" roller action, developed for use in German assault rifles and machine guns during WWII.
[23346] |
£300.00 |
|
 |
STEVENS R.Blake |
The Browning High Power Automatic Pistol
1984.
1st Edn.
Collections Grade Publications.
Cobourg, Canada.
273 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs + drawings, diagrams etc, pictorial end papers, publishers' green cloth, vg in dj l rubbing to the head and tail of the dj. Inscription to title page "To Herb Woodend and all the Pattern Room people, with thanks for your kind assistance" signed R Blake Stevens. Herb Woodend was a highly respected authority on guns is also thanked on the acknowledgment page. A study of the high-power pistol, a chronology of the various types and models. ?75
[23420] |
£75.00 |
|
 |
STEVENS R.Blake |
North American Fals: Nato's Search for a Standard Rifle
1979.
1st Edn.
Collections Grade Publications.
Toronto, Canada.
166 pages, 4to over 200 b/w illustrations from photographs line drawings etc. Publishers pictorial card covers a few small marks. a very good copy. Personal presentation inscription on the title page signed by Stevens.
[23381] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
STEVENS R.Blake |
North American Fals: Nato's Search for a Standard Rifle
1979.
1st Edn.
Collections Grade Publications.
Toronto, Canada.
166 pages, 4to over 200 b/w illustrations from photographs line drawings etc. Publishers pictorial card covers a very good copy.
[22982] |
£45.00 |
|
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STEVENS R.Blake, EZELL Edward C |
The Spiw The Deadliest Weapon That Never Was
1985.
1st Edn.
Collections Grade Publications.
Toronto, Canada.
ix + 138 pages, 4to illustrated in b/w from photographs and drawings, showing the guns bullets etc, Publisher green faux leather with gilt design to front board, fine in dj, 2cm single closed tear to the dj, dj now in clear removable sleave. Spiw an acronym standing for Special Purpose Individual Weapon. "The most fantastic gun story ever told."
[22980] |
£200.00 |
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STOCKBRIDGE V.D. |
Digest Of U.S. Patents Relating To Breech Loading And magazine Small Arms (Except Revolvers) Granted In The United States From 1836 to 1873, Inclusive
1963.
facsimile rep of the 1874 Edn,.
176 pages, 4to., illus, vg in chipped dj.
[12355] |
£45.00 |
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STONE George Cameron |
A Glossary Of The Construction, Decoration And Use Of Arms And Armour In All Countries And In All Times
1961.
rep of the 1934 Edn,.
New York.
694 pages, large 4to, over 875 photo engravings, vg in chipped dj. An exhaustive study of arms and armour, a much superior reprint to those that appeared later.
[5718] |
£55.00 |
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STONEHENGE |
The Shotgun And Sporting Rifle And The Dogs,Ponies, Ferrets etc Used With Them In Their Various Kinds Of Shooting And Trapping
1859.
1st Edn,.
Routledge, Warne and Routledge.
XVI 448 pages, numerous full page and text illus, a vg copy in the publishers 1/4 red roan binding. The book is in 6 sections 1. Varieties of shooting; 2. The animals used by the shooter etc., 3. Elementary principles of gunnery etc; 4. The varieties of shotguns etc. 5. The sporting rifle; 6. The game preservers guide. A title often found in poor condition due to the cheap roan binding. Riling 727, Chute 612.
[11208] |
£120.00 |
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Summerfield, Stephen & Law, Susan |
THE BAKER RIFLE AND THE EARLY CAMPAIGNS OF THE 95TH RIFLES
2019.
Ken Trotman / Shorncliffe Trust,.
Godmanchester.
312 pages, Illustrated with 33 illustrations and 17 maps in b/w from photographs drawings old prints etc. Publishers' pictorial laminated covers a fine copy. a facsimile of the 1808 Military Lectures delivered to officers of the Regiment and other related material.
[22974] |
£25.00 |
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SUPICA Jim & NAHAS Richard |
Standard Catalogue Of Smith & Wesson
2001.
2nd edition.
Krause Publications.
Iola, USA.
4to., 318 pages, advert leaf, illus throughout in colour and b/w from photographs, publisher's pictorial laminated cover, a fine copy in dj. Covers over 770 models in six grades of condition.
[20733] |
£20.00 |
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SUPICA Jim & NAHAS Richard |
Standard Catalogue Of Smith & Wesson
2006.
3rd edition.
4to., 432 pages, illus throughout in colour from photographs, a fine copy in dj. Covers over 770 models in six grades of condition.
[20551] |
£30.00 |
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SUTHERLAND R.L., WILSON R.L. |
The Book Of Colt Firearms
1971.
1st Edn,.
The Author.
Kansas City, Missouri.
XV 604 pages, lge 4to., profusely illus, vg in chipped dj. A comprehensive study, difficult title to find, inscription on title page "for my old friend John Jarvis - one of Europe's foremost colt authorities - from the real author - Larry Wilson"
[9829] |
£140.00 |
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