 |
COOLEY Graham, NEWTON John |
Cogswell & Harrison Two Centuries Of Gunmaking
2000.
1st Edn,.
Sportsman''s Press.
128 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs old adverts line drawings of gun breakdowns etc. A fine copy in DJ. An insight from their origins in 1770, through their bicentenary in 1970, and up to their restructuring in 1993. Details on the guns the factories shooting grounds and the family etc.
[23688] |
£30.00 |
|
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COOPER John S., WESTWOOD Kenneth J. |
John Dafte Gunsmith And The Horrid Conspiracy Of 1683
1989.
1st Edn,.
Cooper Westwood.
xi 80 pages, privately printed by the author, 4to., coloured frontis + b/w illus from photographs etc, folding plate of the Rye House. 1/2 dark red cloth over marbled boards, the book was limited to 100 copies of which 20 were leather bound, this being no 40, presentation inscription to Ed Bullan signed by both authors on 1/2 title. The book traces the conspiracy and describes the search for Daftes premises, his career from apprenticeship to apprentices and the various firearms he produced, includes a detailed illustrated catalogue of 19 located surviving specimens
[21837] |
£220.00 |
|
 |
COOPER John S., WESTWOOD Kenneth J. |
John Dafte Gunsmith And The Horrid Conspiracy Of 1683
1989.
1st Edn.
Cooper Westwood.
xi 80 pages, privately printed by the authors, 4to., coloured frontis + b/w illus from photographs and drawings, with a folding plate of the Rye House. Specially bound in ? dark brown calf over marbled covered boards in cloth covered slipcase. The book was limited to 100 copies of which 20 were leather bound, this being number 7 of the 20, a fine copy. The book traces the conspiracy and describes the search for Daftes premises, his career from apprenticeship to apprentices and the various firearms he produced, includes a detailed illustrated catalogue of 19 located surviving specimens.
[23459] |
£300.00 |
|
 |
COPE Kenneth L. |
Stevens Pistols And Pocket Rifles
1971.
Museum Restoration Service.
Ottawa, Ontario.
104 pages, sign of old ownership sticker to lower margin of title page, illustrated in b/w from photographs vg in dj.
[7861] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
CORCORAN J.E. |
The Target Rifle In Australia 1860-1900 With Notes on Competitive Shooting and some Rifles and Riflemen of the Time
1975.
1st Edn.
Dolphin Press.
Lane Cove, New South Wales.
223 pages, Illustrated with photographs drawings, old adverts etc. Limited edition of 1000 numbered copies. Publishers' green cloth with gilt gun vignette to upper cover, vg in dj
[22788] |
£40.00 |
|
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CORCORAN J.E. |
The Target Rifle In Australia 1860-1900 With Notes on Competitive Shooting and some Rifles and Riflemen of the Time
1975.
1st Edn.
Dolphin Press.
Lane Cove, New South Wales.
223 pages, illustrated with photographs drawings, old adverts etc. Limited edition of 1000 numbered copies signend on the title page by Corcoran. Publishers' green cloth with gilt gun vignette to upper cover, vg in dj
[23749] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
CRANZ Dr C., BECKER Captain K. |
handbook Of Ballistics, Volume 1 Exterior Ballistics Being A Theoretical Examination Of The Motion Of The Projectile From The Muzzle To The Target
1921.
1st English Edn,.
HMSO.
VIII 479 pages, 4 photographic plates + text diagrams, tables, etc., green cloth, title to upper board some white spotting to cloth. Single small ownership stamp of H.J.Woodend to front end papers and top title page blank margin. Herbie Woodend was curator of the Pattern room museum amd renowned firearms experts. Translated and reprinted from the 2nd German edition all published. Riling 1690
[18522] |
£60.00 |
|
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CROSSMAN E.C. |
The Book Of The Springfield A Textbook Covering All The Various Military And Sporting Rifles Chambered For The Caliber .30 Model 1906 Cartridge; Their Metallic And Telescopic Sights And The Ammunition Suited To Them
nd circa 1932.
1st Edn,.
Small-Arms Tech. Publishing Company.
Onslow County.
451 opages, 1pp adverts undated illustrated with full page and text illustration from photographs. Bookplate of Gale & Polden Limited to front paste down. Publishers red cloth gilt title to upper board and blind stamped rifleman. Title on spine a little dull. First edition as Smith 90.
[23290] |
£30.00 |
|
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CROSSMAN E.C. |
The Book Of The Springfield A Textbook Covering All The Various Military And Sporting Rifles Chambered For The Calibre .30 Model 1906 Cartridge; Their Metallic And Telescopic Sights And The Ammunition Suited To Them
1932.
1st Edn,.
Onslow County, USA.
451 pages, frontis, illus, red cloth with blind stamp of rifleman to upper book, vg in dj. The dj is from a later edition, the book is a first edition as Smith 5.
[7854] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
CRUDGINGTON I.M., BAKER D.J. |
The British Shotgun Volume I 1850-1870
1990.
reprint Edn,.
Ashford, Buchan and Enright.
256 pages, illus throughout from photographs and drawings, fine in dj, reprinted to match the format of Vol.II.
[16500] |
£30.00 |
|
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CRUM F.M. |
With Rifleman, Scouts And Snipers From 1914 to 1919
1920.
1st.
Printed For Private Circulation.
Oxford.
141 pages, illustrated with 22 photographs and 4 diagrams + xxxviii appendixes, rear blank end paper torn with loss. Recased in the original emerald, blue card covers printed title in black to upper cover with spine relayed some chipping to bottom of the spine crease mark to lower outer corner and the first few pages. Crum a veteran of the Boer War, an ardent supporter of the use of sniping returned to soldering in 1915 and going to France he recounts his experiences in 1916. He was invited by General Skinner to join his staff of the 41st Brigade to run the snipers and intelligence unit, later starting a brigade school for sniping. A keen supporter of the boy scout movement the 38page appendix, Appendix I relates a lecture on scouting to 150 officers at Aldershot "During the next few days is to bring it about that more Bosches maybe killed and more of good fellows spared", Appendix II Final results of experience 1918 with course syllabus. Appendix III works with boy scouts July 1918 to July 1919. A scarce booklet and more so in the original card covers.
[23510] |
£320.00 |
|
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CRUM F.M. |
With Rifleman, Scouts And Snipers From 1914 to 1919
1921.
1st Edn,.
Printed For Private Circulation.
Oxford.
141 pages, privately printed, illus with 22 photographs and 4 diagrams + xxxviii appendixes, bookplate to front paste down, publishers emerald blue cloth titles in red. Crum a veteran of the Boer War, an ardent supporter of the use of sniping returned to soldering in 1915 and going to France he recounts his experiences in 1916. He was invited by General Skinner to join his staff of the 41st Brigade to run the snipers and intelligence unit, later starting a brigade school for sniping. A keen supporter of the boy scout movement the 38page appendix, Appendix I relates a lecture on scouting to 150 officers at Aldershot "During the next few days is to bring it about that more Bosches maybe killed and more of good fellows spared", Appendix II Final results of experience 1918 with course syllabus. Appendix III works with boy scouts July 1918 to July 1919. A scarce booklet and more so in the original cloth.
[21069] |
£460.00 |
|
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CRUM Major F.M. |
Memoirs Of A Rifleman Scout Parts I to IV
nd 1950.
1st Edn,.
A Learmouth and Son.
Stirling.
359 pages, illustrated throughout from photographs, in the original 1/4 brown cloth spine over white printed paper covered boards, title and crests in black to upper cover light dust soiling. The book covers Part I South African War 1899 - 1902, Part II Malta 1903 To the Outbreak Of War 1914, Part III First World War To The Victory Camp 1914 - 1919, Part IV Scouting. Taken from his diary Crum recounts in Part III his 1st World War experiences and his sniping experiences "It was in Sanctuary Wood in July that I first made my debut as a sniping enthusiast" Crum was an ardent supporter of the use of sniping, he was also a supporter of Baden Powell and the scout movement and much of the book covers his continual support of scouting.
[23517] |
£80.00 |
|
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CRUM Major F.M. |
Memoirs Of A Rifleman Scout Parts I to IV
nd 1950.
1st.
A Learmouth and Son.
Stirling.
359 pagesm, illustrated throughout from photographs, a vg copy in the original 1/4 cloth over white printed paper covered boards. The book covers Part I South African War 1899 - 1902, Part II Malta 1903 To the Outbreak Of War 1914, Part III First World War To The Victory Camp 1914 - 1919, Part IV Scouting. Taken from his diary Crum recounts in Part III his 1st World War experiences and his sniping experiences "It was in Sanctuary Wood in July that I first made my debut as a sniping enthusiast" Crum was an ardent supporter of the use of sniping, he was also a supporter of Baden Powell and the scout movement and much of the book covers his continual support of scouting
[23816] |
£120.00 |
|
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CRUM Major F.M. |
With The Mounted Infantry In South Africa Being Side Lights On The Boer Campaign 1899-1902
1903.
1st Edn,.
Macmillan and Bowes printed for private circulation.
Cambridge.
(8) - 223 pages, pages uncut, printed for private circulation, signed presentation inscription to front end paper by Crum. Publishers' emerald, green cloth with red tile label, small scruff mark to the label. a very good copy. Crum experiences in the Boer War which made him an ardent supporter of the use of sniping. He was invited by General Skinner to join his staff of the 41st Brigade to run the snipers and intelligence unit, later starting a brigade school for sniping. A keen supporter of the boy scout movement.
[23502] |
£220.00 |
|
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CRUM Major F.M. |
With The Mounted Infantry In South Africa Being Side Lights On The Boer Campaign 1899-1902
1903.
1st Edn,.
Macmillan and Bowes.
Cambridge.
(8) - 223 pages, pages uncut, printed for private circulation, the contents heavily foxed throughout. Publishers' emerald, green cloth with red tile label, old crease mark to rear lower outer corner a few mark to the cloth, a good + copy. Crum experiences in the Boer War which made him an ardent supporter of the use of sniping. He was invited by General Skinner to join his staff of the 41st Brigade to run the snipers and intelligence unit, later starting a brigade school for sniping. A keen supporter of the boy scout movement.
[23277] |
£120.00 |
|
 |
DAEHNHARDT Rainer |
The Bewitched Gun The Introduction Of The Firearm In The Far East By The Portuguese
1994.
1994 Edn,.
Texto Editora.
Portugal.
139 pages, 4to., illustrated in colour from photographs and drawings pictorial end papers, the text in Portuguese and English, a fine copy in dj. Bewitched Gun" was the first name that the Japanese gave to the gun introduced into their country by the Portuguese. A narrative the way in which the Portuguese introduced in the Far East a weapon which was unknown.
[23962] |
£80.00 |
|
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DALLAS Donald |
Boss & Co. Builders Of Best Guns Only
1995.
1st Edn,.
Quiller Press ltd.
262 pages, 4to., illus in colour and black and white, a fine copy in dj.
[21763] |
£30.00 |
|
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DALLAS Donald |
Boss & Co. Builders Of Best Guns Only
1995.
1st Edn,.
Quiller Press ltd.
262 pages, 4to., illus in colour and black and white, a fine copy in dj.
[21617] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
DALLAS Donald |
The British Sporting Gun And Rifle Pursuit Of Perfection 1850-1900
2008.
1st Edn.
Quiller.
Shrewsbury.
423 pages, 4to., illus in colour and b/w from photographs, drawings etc., a fine copy in dj. The book covers the changes that occurred over 50 years in the British Gun Trade.
[22309] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
DALLAS Donald |
David McKay Brown: Scotland's Gun and Rifle Manufacturer
2011.
1st Edn,.
Quiller Press ltd.
Shrewsbury.
232 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs and old adverts. A fine copy in DJ. A definitive history of the company the guns and their construction.
[23689] |
£250.00 |
|
 |
DALLAS Donald |
Holland & Holland The Royal Gunmaker The Complete History
2003.
1st Edn.
Quiller Press.
xv 301 pages, 4to., finely illustrated with 112 colour and 355 b/w from photographs, drawings etc fine in dj. A detailed history of the firm from the early beginnings in the 1830's, listing the patents, serial numbers, trade labels, manufacture etc.
[23972] |
£80.00 |
|
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DALLAS Donald |
Holland & Holland The Royal Gunmaker The Complete History
2014.
2nd revised.
Quiller Publishing Ltd.
Shrewsbury.
440 pages, large 4to., finely illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, gun labels old documents adverts etc, and numerous line drawings of the guns etc, pictorial end papers. A fine copy in dj. First published in 2003, now fully revised and updated. A major work and well researched on one of England's leading gunmakers.
[23288] |
£280.00 |
|
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DALLAS Donald |
Purdey Gun & Rifle Makers, the Definitive History
2000.
1st Edn.
Quiller Press.
vii 245 pages, large 4to, finely illustrated with over 130 colour plates and more than 300 and black and white plates and line drawings, old adverts documents etc. A fine in dj. Includes much information on the guns with appendices including serial numbers, production figures, patents etc. The first edition of a major work detailing the history etc.
[23695] |
£125.00 |
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 |
DALLAS Donald |
Purdey Gun & Rifle Makers, the Definitive History
2004.
reprint.
Quiller Press.
248 pages, large 4to, finely illus with over 130 colour plates and more than 300 and black and white plates and drawings, fine in dj. Includes much information on the guns with appendices including serial numbers, production figures, patents etc. A major work detailing the history etc.
[22729] |
£80.00 |
|
 |
Dallas, Donald |
Vintage British Shotguns: A Shooting Sportsman Guide
2008.
1st.
Countrysport Press.
Maine, U.S.A.
310 pages, Illustrated in colour and B/W from photographs. A fine copy. The purpose of the book is to provide some guidance to prospective buyers of British side beside guns.
[23680] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
DATIG Fred A. |
Cartridges For Collectors, Volume I Centerfire, Volume II Centerfire, Rimfire, Patent Ignition, Volume III Centerfire Rimfire Plastics
1963,Circa 1963, 1967.
rep rep 1st.
Borden Publishing Co.
Beverley Hills, Los Angeles.
3 Vols illus throughout with line drawings of the bullets etc. cg in likewise djs, Actual size illus with accurate dimension measurements, index, and bibliography.
[23208] |
£75.00 |
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 |
DATIG Fred A. |
Cartridges For Collectors, Volume II (Centerfire-Rimfire-Patent Ignition)
nd circa 1963.
rep.
Alabama, USA.
Border Publishing, Alabama.
176 pages, illus throughout with line drawings, publishers green faux leather vg in dj.
[22855] |
£25.00 |
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 |
DATIG Fred A.editor |
DWM Cartridges 1896-1956
1962.
1st Edn,.
Fadco Publishing.
Beverley Hills, California.
unpaginated, 4to., illustrated by Eugene L Scranton, loose 19 page typed index list, limited to 1000 copies this being numbered 45 signed by Datig, personal presentation inscription to Henk Visser signed April 1962, bookplate of Visser to FEP with his signature. Original blue simulated leather binding, title in silver.
[19681] |
£120.00 |
|
 |
Daubresse Alain |
LIEGE GUNMAKERS THROUGH THEIR WORK. 1800 - 1950. 4 Volumes
2014-2015 ? 2015 ? 2016.
1st.
Alain Daubresse.
232- 250 ? 251 ? 334 pages, 4 to each volume with fine colour illustrations from photographs showing the guns etc, the text is in French and English. Bound in matching pictorial bindings. The first 4 volumes. of an alphabetical listing of all Belgian Gunmakers from 1800 - 1950 with makers history and examples of their work., Vol; 1 A-C /vol 2 D ? F/ Vol 3 G- K/ vol 4 L ? N
[23999] |
£130.00 |
|
 |
Daubresse Alain |
LIEGE GUNMAKERS THROUGH THEIR WORK. 1800 ? 1950 VOLUME 6
2018.
1st Edn.
Alain Daubresse.
228 pages, 4to illustrated with fine colour illustrations from photographs showing the guns etc, the text is in French and English. Bound in the publishers pictorial binding. An alphabetical listing of all Belgian Gunmakers from 1800 - 1950 with makers history and examples of their work., this volume S to Z.
[23993] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
DE GHEYN Jacob |
The Exercise Of Armes
1971.
1st thus Edn,.
McGraw Hill.
New York.
folio, 117 full page illustrations, a vg copy in dj. A facsimile edition of the 1607 1st Dutch edition with a 46 page English commentary by J B Kist, separately bound, and loosely inserted at rear, one of the earliest and most famous manuals of Armes.
[15172] |
£60.00 |
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 |
de Vries, G,; Martens, B. J. |
GERMAN ANTI-TANK WEAPONS: PANZERB?CHSE, PANZERFAUST AND PANZERSCHRECK : (The Propaganda Photo Series)
2005.
1st Edn,.
Special Interest Publications BV.
netherlands.
152 pages, Illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs, line drawing gun break downs, showing the guns, ammunition, the guns in use etc. Pictorial laminated covers in DJ a fine copy.
[23305] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
de Vries, G,; Martens, B. J. |
The K98k Rifle (The Propaganda Photo Series)
2000.
1st Edn,.
Special Interest Publications BV.
netherlands.
152 pages, Illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs, showing the guns and variations, markings and codes, the guns in use etc. Pictorial laminated covers in DJ a fine copy.
[23303] |
£24.00 |
|
 |
de Vries, G,; Martens, B. J. |
THE MKB 42, MP43, MP44 AND THE STURMGEWEHR 44 (The Propaganda Photo Series)
2003.
1st Edn,.
Special Interest Publications BV.
netherlands.
152 pages, Illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs, line drawing gun break downs, showing the guns and variations, production codes and markings, ammunition, the guns in use etc. Pictorial laminated covers in DJ a fine copy.
[23306] |
£55.00 |
|
 |
de Vries, G,; Martens, B. J. |
(THE P08 LUGER PISTOL The Propaganda Photo Series)
2002.
1st Edn,.
Special Interest Publications BV.
netherlands.
152 pages, Illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs, line drawing gun break downs, showing the guns and variations, markings, ammunition, the guns in use etc. Pictorial laminated covers in DJ a fine copy.
[23304] |
£55.00 |
|
 |
DEANE |
Deanes' Manual Of The History And Science Of Fire-Arms
1858.
1st Edn,.
Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans & Roberts.
Huntingdon USA.
VIII 291 pages, 3 folding plates, errata slip, even browning to contents, recased in the original blind stamped cloth, spine relayed, gilt title to upper board, the covers are darkened and soiled, a g+ copy of a difficult title to find giving a history of firearms, a background of gunpowder and "modern" explosives. Riling 694.
[13580] |
£65.00 |
|
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DEANE |
Deanes' Manual Of The History And Science Of Fire-Arms
nd circa 1946.
facsimile reprint of the 1858 1st Edn,.
Huntingdon USA.
viii 291 pages, 3 folding plates, vg+.
[21795] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
DENZIG Edgar F. |
In Defence Of Lives And Property, the Weapons Used In Australia In The Wild Colonial Days
1981.
. Edn,.
Kangaroo Press.
Kenthurst Australia.
96 pages, 4to., illus in b/w from photographs. 1 of a special edition of 100 signed and numbered copies by the author bound in 1/4 leather, gilt title to upper cover in slipcase. A fine copy. The weapon was used in the period 1850 to 1880 by settlers, police, bushrangers etc.
[18581] |
£140.00 |
|
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DICKENS Bernard |
"M.B" - The Gunmakers Silversmith, A Question Of Attribution
1998.
1st Edn,.
privately published.
27 pages, 4to., b/w illus including marks etc. A fine copy bound in 1/4 dark red morroco, gilt title to upper board, printed limitation to verso of title page, "No 11 of 30 copies produced privately by the author and presented to Major David H.L.Back, M.A. whose work in conjunction with the late W.Keith Neale and alone, has imparted much knowledge and pleasure over the years, with thanks for assistance and encouragement generously given" signed in ink "with best wishes Bernard Dickens". Also a loose typed letter from Dickens to David noting his thanks to David and asking him to accept the book as the article will appear later in the spring of next year in The Journal Of The Arms And Armour Society. The article addressed the identity of MB. A scarce item with excellent association from the library of David Back.
[18416] |
£280.00 |
|
 |
DILL Keith R. |
London Gunmakers And The English Dueling Pistol 1770-1830
1995.
Museum Restoration Service.
New York.
36 pages, b/w illus, pictorial colour paper card covers.
[20885] |
£25.00 |
|
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DILLIN Capt John G.W. |
The Kentucky Rifle: A Study of the Origin and Development of a Purely American Type of Firearm Together with Accurate Historical Data Concerning Early Colonial Gunsmiths and Profusely Illustrated with Photographic Reproduction of Their Finest Work
1924.
1st Edn,.
National Rifle Association of America,.
Washington, USA.
viii - 124 ? (6) 4to portrait frontis and 126 full page plates. Publishers dark red cloth gilt title to the upper cover, with title and rifle vignette to the spine, light surface rubbing to the head and tail of the spine a very good clean tight copy. Riling notes 2 types of bindings one in buckram and " a scarce deluxe edition bound in red fabricated binding with rifle in gilt to back"." Riling 1959: "A standard reference work on the subject, not surpassed to date."
[7847] |
£95.00 |
|
 |
DILLIN John G W |
The Kentucky Rifle
1967.
5th Edn.
George Shumway Publishers.
York, PA, USA.
xx 202 pages, 4to., b/w illus from photographs, publishers pictorial gilt cover, vg in dj. This new edition uses all the information of the previous editions and now has supplementary footnotes added by George Shumway.
[21614] |
£38.00 |
|
|
Dince Hill (Holdings)Limited |
The .30-IN Browning Machine Gun M1919A4 - L3A3 -L3A4 Manual And Spare Parts List
No date circa 1980.
1st EDN.
Dince Hill (Holdings)Limited.
59 pages, 4to illustrated with drawings of the gun breakdowns, parts etc. Publishers black laminated binding very good copy. The manual produced to accompany weapons supplied by Dince Hill for the convenience of their clients and to facilitate the ordering of spares.
[24049] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
DOBSON William |
Kunopaedia A Practical Essay On Breaking Or Training The English Spaniel Or Pointer With Instructions For Attaining The Art Of Shooting Flying
1817.
2nd Edn,.
Sherwood, Neely and Jones.
xiiv 235 pages,vignette frontis of a sportsman and dog. pages uncut, 8 pages of publisher's adverts, the last page of adverts has 3cm x 2cm loss to inner blank margin just touching the text. Recased using the original paper covered boards with paper spine in the style of the original. The first part is on breaking the spaniel and the second deals with shooting flying. Both are as letterb to a friend, and although in a humorous vein gives sound advice. Chute 177
[20053] |
£185.00 |
|
 |
DOLINEK Vladimir, KARLICKY Vladimir, VACHA Pavel |
Czech Firearms And Ammunition
1995.
1st English Edn,.
Prague.
190 pages, oblong 4to., illustrated throughout in colour, a fine copy in dj. An authorative work on the subject.
[14973] |
£100.00 |
|
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DOLINEK Vladimir, KARLICKY Vladimir, VACHA Pavel |
Czech Firearms And Ammunition
1995.
1st English Edn,.
Prague.
190 pages, oblong 4to., illustrated throughout in colour, bookplate of Henk Visser to front paste down, a fine copy in dj. An authorative work on the subject.
[15379] |
£90.00 |
|
 |
Douglas, Howard Major Gen Sir |
A Treatise on Naval Gunnery
1829.
2nd edn.
John Murray.
xxiv-319 pages, includes 23 tables in the text single page and 5 folding 5 folding plates at end text illustrations, bound without ? title. Bookplate to front paste down of Graham Kinnard with his signature top end paper. Some browning and spotting to end papers and prelims, tide mark to part upper blank margins of 10 pages at end. Bound in a near contemporary ? tan calf over marbled paper boards surface rubbing. Spine ornate gilt tooling rubbing to the head of the spine. The first edition appeared in 1820, contents covers organization and training of naval gunners, theory and practice, equipment etc.
[23282] |
£200.00 |
|
 |
DOUGLAS Sir Howard |
A Treatise On Naval Gunnery
1851.
3rd rev and enlarged Edn,.
John Murray.
XXXV 638 pages, 32pp advs, frontis illus + 2 other full page plates + 2 folding plates at end, also text illus, some light dust soiling to contents. Original blue blind stamped blue cloth, 2 small chips to spine edge. A vg copy, first published in 1819 or 1820, 2nd in 1829, the third bringing the book up to date with recent developments. This edition in five parts covering the theory and practice of gunnery, ordnance, from heavy to guns to shells and rifle muskets, service of guns, drill, gunpowder and gun cotton, tactics etc. Riling 385
[15905] |
£350.00 |
|
 |
DOWELL William Chipchase |
The Webley Story, A History of Webley Pistols And Revolvers And The Development of The Pistol Cartridge
1962.
1st Edn,.
The Skyrac Press.
Leeds.
xii - 337 pages, 4to loose errata page, and presentation slip from the publishers, 81 plates showing the guns bullets + text illustrations of the gun and bullet breakdowns etc, Bookplate of William Reid to the front paste down. Publishers cream cloth, gilt title on blue background, to upper the cover DJ worn with loss now in clear removable sleeve. Webley pistols and revolvers and the development of the pistol cartridge.
[23951] |
£100.00 |
|
 |
DOWELL William Chipchase |
The Webley Story, A History of Webley Pistols And Revolvers And The Development of The Pistol Cartridge
1987.
rep.
Heritage Foundation.
Kirkland WA, USA Commonwealth.
337 pages, 4to, 81 plates + text illustration from photographs, line drawings etc, publishers small blue stamp with serial number to verso of title, Publishers grey cloth, title in gilt with blue background to upper cover, a fine copy. A reprint of the 1962 first edition of Dowell history of Webley pistols and revolvers and the development of the pistol cartridge. ?65
[23994] |
£65.00 |
|
 |
DRAIN James A. |
Stories Of Some Shoots Or the Chronicles Of A Gratified Gunner
1919.
1st Edn,.
Arms and the Man Publishing Co.
114 publishers' green cloth with maroon and gilt lettering and vignette of a stag and 3 pheasants on upper cover vg. Beside chapter 1 heading "The Chiff Tempts Me" a handwritten name Sir Charles Ross. The tale of an Americans shooting trip to Scotland and Norfolk in 1910. The author spends the winter stalking, partridge, pheasant, and finally duck shooting. Chute 181.
[22896] |
£150.00 |
|
 |
DUFFY Arthur Richard |
European Swords And Daggers In The Tower Of London
1974.
HMSO.
157 pages, 4to., includes some excellent illus in b/w from photographs + armourers marks, vg in worn dj in protective removable sleeve.
[21088] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
DUGELBY T.B. |
Modern Military Bullpup Rifles, The EM-2 Concept Comes Of Age
1984.
1st UK.
Arms & Armour.
97 pages, 4to illustrated with photographs and line drawings, showing the guns gun components breakdowns etc. Publishers' pictorial covers VG.
[22977] |
£110.00 |
|
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DUGELBY T.B. |
Modern Military Bullpup Rifles, The EM-2 Concept Comes Of Age
1984.
1st UK.
Arms & Armour.
97 pages, 4to illustrated with photographs and line drawings, showing the guns gun components breakdowns etc. Publishers' pictorial covers some light dust soiling in places to the binding
[24052] |
£85.00 |
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DUGELBY Thomas B. |
EM-2 Concept & Design, A Rifle Ahead Of Its Time
1980.
Collector Grade Publications.
Toronto, Ontario.
Xi 292 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs, line drawings, gun breakdowns etc. Publishers' maroon cloth binding with gilt title to the upper cover VG, A technical treatise on the British EM2 self-loading rifle.
[23345] |
£100.00 |
|
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DUNLOP John |
Anti-Duel Or A Plan For The Abrogation Of Duelling Which Has Been Tried And Found Successful
1843.
1st Edn,.
Holston Stoneman.
IV 88 pages, neat inscription to foot of title page in ink J Lee Hartwell Library, occasional pencil marking to margins, recased in the original 1/2 black leather board with matching spine and title label. Dunlop (1789 1868) founder of the Scottish Temperance Movement, recounts the history and consequences of duelling in history and modern times and its effects on society and its need to be stopped. "crape and cocked pistols are in the 19th century out of fashion even on Hounslow Heath. The duel exposed class should take a hint from the noticeable advance in civilisation and make a corresponding onward movement" Thimm 86, COPAC list 2 copies, the British Library and Oxford.
[18554] |
£340.00 |
|
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DUTCHER John T |
Ballard The Great American Single Shot Rifle
2002.
John T Dutcher.
USA.
landscape 4to, xx 380 pages, illus throughout in colour and b/w from photographs to pictorial end papers. Gilt stamped brown faux leather binding. A fine copy in dj. The models and specification, ammunition etc.
[21056] |
£230.00 |
|
 |
DYKE S.E. |
Thoughts On The American Flintlock Pistol
1974.
Geo Shumway Publisher.
York, USA.
61 pages, illus, pictorial yellow card covers, a fine copy. Originally published in 1959 as a supplement of Dillin's Kentucky Rifle
[20214] |
£30.00 |
|
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EASTMAN Matt |
Browning Sporting Arms Of Distinction 1903-1992
1984.
1st Edn.
Matt Eastman Publisher.
Fitzgerald Georgia U.S.A.
xiv ? 424to i poages, illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs old adverts, line drawings , gun breakdowns , including a folding plate etc. Publishers black faux leather binding titled in gilt to the upper cover, a fine copy in dj. A finely produced book on guns.
[23371] |
£130.00 |
|
 |
Edwards A .O |
British Secondary Small Arms, 1914-1919 Part 1 Arisaka Rifles & Carbines
2004.
1st.
Solo Publications.
Canterbury.
78 pages, 4to. illustrated throughout in colour and b/w from photographs line drawings breakdowns old. documents etc. Publishers' pictorial green laminated card ring bound covers VG. Self-published and a well-researched work.
[23582] |
£36.00 |
|
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Edwards A .O |
British Secondary Small Arms, 1914-1919 Part 1 Arisaka Rifles & Carbines Part 2 RFC and RNAS Small Arms, Part 3 Land Service Small Arms, Part 4 Royal Navy Small Arms. 4 volumes
2004/2005/2008/2009.
1st.
Solo Publications.
Canterbury.
78pp- 76pp -100pp -55pp 4to each volume illustrated throughout in colour and b/w from photographs line drawings breakdowns old. documents etc. Volumes 1 2 and 3 signed and dated by Edwards to verso of the title page. Publishers' pictorial green laminated card ring bound. A fine set of a self-published and well researched work.
[23445] |
£160.00 |
|
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EDWARDS William B. |
Civil War Guns, The Complete Story Of Federal And Confederate Small Arms: Design, Manafacture,Identifications,Procurement,Issue,Emplyment,Effectiveness and Postwar Disposal
1982.
rep Edn,.
Castle Books.
New Jersey, USA.
444 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, line drawings etc, 4to. vg in dj.
[21782] |
£20.00 |
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EGERTON The Hon Wilbraham |
An Illustrated Handbook Of Indian Arms Being A Classified And Descriptive Catalogue Of The Arms Exhibited At The Indian Museum With An Introduction Sketch Of The Military History Of India
1880.
William H Allen and Co.
VI 162 pages, AEG, 15 plates including folding map also 2 plates in colour, text illus, publishers blue cloth, gilt title and crest to upper board, vg.
[14023] |
£300.00 |
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EGGERTON OF TATTON The Right Hon Lord |
A Description Of Indian And Oriental Armour. Illustrated From The Collection Formerly In The India Office, Now Exhibited At South Kensington, And The Author's Private Collection
1968.
facsimile reprint.
Arms and Armour Press.
x-178 pages, small 4to, 2 colour plates + full page and folding black and white plates, and text illustrations, folding colour map. Some spotting to closed page edge. publishers' brick red cloth in Dj. A facsimile of the 1896 second edition vg. The second edition had considerable additions to illustrations and text, describes the styles, decoration, manufacture characteristics etc of Indian arms.
[23773] |
£60.00 |
|
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ELLIOT Andrew G. |
Shooting To Kill A Book Which May Save Your Life
1941.
1st Edn,.
95 pages, pictorial card covers printed in black and red, showing battle scene, with original dj, some wear to spine, "A manual for every home guard and soldier", chapters include shooting, moving soldiers and aircraft, snap shooting, concealment, ambush, tank destruction, the book notes using shotgun and a blanket to blind the tank!! I would imagine few of these titles have survived due to their cheap production. vg. Not in Riling.
[13478] |
£40.00 |
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ELLIOT Andrew G. |
Shooting To Kill A Book Which May Save Your Life
1942.
2nd large Edn,.
95 pages, pictorial card covers printed in black and red, showing battle scene, with original dj, some wear to spine, "A manual for every home guard and soldier", chapters include shooting, moving soldiers and aircraft, snap shooting, concealment, ambush, tank destruction, the book notes using shotgun and a blanket to blind the tank!! I would imagine few of these titles have survived due to their cheap production. vg. Not in Riling.
[13559] |
£40.00 |
|
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Elliott Robert (BOB) W |
Uncle Dan Lefever Master Gunmaker
2001.
1st.
A Priori Publishing Company.
Lindale Texas.
240 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in B/W from photographs line drawings, old adverts etc, pictorial end papers. Signed on inner blank by Robert Elliot, bound in full dark red faux leather with gilt title to the upper cover and spine, a fine copy. The author with the help of friends uncovered new information, and the book is written and designed as a reference handbook. A quality made double gun.
[23731] |
£160.00 |
|
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ERICKSON Wayner, PATE Charles E. |
The Broomhandle Pistol 1896-1936
2000.
1st thus Edn,.
Wayne Erickson Charles Pate.
San Antonio, Texas, USA.
298 pages, 4to illustrated throughout with colour and b/w photographs, line drawings, gun breakdowns, pictorial end papers. Some spotting to the blank front and rear end papers and the title page few white spots to the frontis. Publishers faux brown leather gilt title to the upper cover, small chip to lower bottom edge of spine. Covers the history and development of the broomhandle pistol and its impact on military and war topics.
[23997] |
£220.00 |
|
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EVANS R D C |
British Bayonet Letters Patents 1721-1961
1991.
1st Edn.
The Author.
Shipley.
332-vii pages, 130 full page plates from line drawings etc., pictorial laminated cover, vg. Patents dealing with bayonet designs and associates inventions will full details.
[21793] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
EZELL Edward Clinton |
The AK47 Story Evolution Of The Kalashnikov Weapons
1986.
1st Edn.
Stackpole Books.
Harrisburg, USA.
256 pages, Large 8vo b/w illustrations from photographs and drawings gun break downs, fine in dj.
[23224] |
£28.00 |
|
 |
EZELL Edward Clinton |
The Great Rifle Controversy Search For The Ultimate Infantry Weapon From World War II Through Vietnam And Beyond
1984.
1st Edn.
Stackpole Books.
Harrisburg, USA.
xxiv ? 344, Illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs and line drawings. Publishers' brown cloth with gilt title to upper cover in Dj. DJ light even fading to the spine VG. The development and problems of finding a lightweight military rifle.
[23229] |
£95.00 |
|
 |
FADALA Sam |
Winchester's 30-30, Model 94: The Rifle America Loves
1986.
1st Edn,.
Stackpole Books.
Harrisburg, Pa, USA.
223 pages, large 8vo., illus throughout in b/w from photographs. A fine copy in price clipped dj. The development of the most popular hunting rifle, discussing sights, ammunition etc
[23231] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
FAIRBAIRN W.E. |
All-in Fighting. Rifle Section by P. N. Walbridge.
1942.
1st Edn.
Faber and Faber Ltd.
132 pages, illustrated with line drawings by "Hary", publisher's orange cloth binding, lettered in red on the spine and with red title panel to the front board. In a vg Dj. Ownership signature of A St. H. Aubrey to the front-end paper, with a photo in card envelope of Aubrey in military uniform he was "Platoon CMDR Sheepbridge WKS. Home Guards" also a loose home guard pamphlet and a newspaper cutting. A very good copy of a scarce title and seldom found in this condition due to the "War Economy Standard" at the time. Faibairn spent over 30 years in the Shanghai Municipal Police where he oversaw the famous Riots Squads and was their Chief Instructor in self-defense" he was also co-designer of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, instructions for the use of are contained in the book. Walbridge a weapon training officer and well known for his prowess with the rifle, he details the use of the rifle and bayonet. Many of the drawings in the book show combat situations with British soldiers and German soldiers apart from hand-to-hand fighting Fairbairn details the use of the knife.
[23740] |
£365.00 |
|
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FFOULKES Charles |
The Gun Founders of England with a List of English and Continental Gun Founders from the XIV Centuries to the XIX Centuries
1937.
1st Edn,.
University Press.
Cambridge.
XVI 134 pages, 4to. illus, cloth slightly faded, o/w a vg+ copy in soiled dust jacket. Riling 2221
[8068] |
£40.00 |
|
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Figiel Leo S |
On Damascus Steel
1991.
1st.
Atlantis Arts Press.
New York.
145 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs and line drawings. Publishers pictorial card covers, a fine copy. The weapons, blades, barrels are illustrated.
[23747] |
£28.00 |
|
 |
FLEMING Bill |
British Sporting Rifle Cartridges A Summary Of Case Types, Headstamps, Bullets And Charge Variations
1993.
1st Edn,.
Armoury Publications.
Oceanside, California.
311 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs, drawings, diagrams etc. Publisher's green simulated leather, gilt title to upper cover. A fine copy in dj. A highly researched an important book on the subject.
[23207] |
£280.00 |
|
|
FLEMING Bill |
British Sporting Rifle Cartridges A Summary Of Cast Types, Headstamps, Bullets And Charge Variations
1993.
1st Edn,.
Armoury Publications.
Oceanside, California.
311 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs, drawings, diagrams etc. Ownership address stamp of Associated Ordnance Ltd to the front-end paper Publisher's green faux leather, gilt title to upper cover. A fine copy in dj the dj has a small chip to lower outer corner of the upper flap. A highly researched an important book on the subject.
[24054] |
£255.00 |
|
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FORSYTH Lieut James |
The Sporting Rifle And Its Projectiles
1863.
1st Edn.
Smith Elder and Co.
132 pages, 3 plates, 2 of which are folding, old owners signature to front end paper, publishers blind stamped red cloth, gilt title to upper board, vg. Chapters include military and sporting rifles, the effects of increased rifling, selection of a rifle, shell rifles etc. The 1st edition of a classic title about the rifle
[21536] |
£300.00 |
|
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FORSYTH REID Major General Sir Alexander John |
The Reverend Alexander John Forsyth M.A. LL.D. Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire 1768-1843 And The Invention Of The Percussion Lock
1909.
1st Edn,.
University Press.
Aberdeen.
32 pages, tall 8vo.,frontis and 10 full page illustrations, 2 related press clippings tipped onto the front-end papers. Presentation inscription to the top margin of the title page with the author's kindest regards signed by Reid and dated 1909. Publishers red cloth with gilt title to upper the cover. The original edition is difficult to find and not listed by Riling.
[24012] |
£150.00 |
|
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FORSYTH Rev Alexander John |
The Reverend Alexander John Forsyth M.A., LL.D. Inventor Of The Percussion Lock
1955.
rep Edn,.
University Press.
Aberdeen.
35 pages, frontis and 5 full page plates, publishers' grey cloth binding, titled in blue to upper cover a fine copy. Originally published in 1909. This reprint has a 2-page update on events which have occurred since 1909.
[22911] |
£25.00 |
|
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FRANCOTTE Auguste & GAIER Claude |
FN-Browning 100 Years Of Sport And Military Firearms
1989.
1st Edn.
Didier Hatier.
Brussels, Belgium.
198 pages, large 4to., illus in colour and b/w from photographs and drawings etc. A fine copy in dj. The history of the company with excellent illustrations.
[20316] |
£60.00 |
|
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FRANKLAND Sir Thomas |
Cautions To Young Sportsmen
1801.
second with additions Edn,.
41 pAGES, Faint tide mark to lower front edge of some pages. Bound in a recent grey paper covered boards titled in black to the spine small ownership bookplate to the front paste down. First published in 1800 with 24 pages the 1801 second edition with additions, "A series of letters cataloguing cautions with regards to the double-barrelled flintlocks recently imported from France including factual examples of shooting disasters in the shooting field. This is the first book to warn of the dangers of shooting." Chute 220 notes he is yet to see a first edition, Schwerdt vol 1 -187. A rare title in any edition.
[22780] |
£1350.00 |
|
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FREETH Captain C.J.D. |
Automatic Weapons
1912.
1st Edn,.
Pioneer Press.
Allahabad, India.
15 pages, presentation inscription to E.A.Reavill from the author 17/11/12 to top margin of front cover. Printed blue paper wraps, small chip to one corner and chipping to bottom of spine. Pamphlet contained in drop over cloth covered card case with leather title piece in red to upper cover. Rare not recorded by Riling, nor listed on Copac or Worldcat. The author argues for and against the introduction of automatic rifles, their capabilities, types of rifles etc.
[18332] |
£140.00 |
|
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FREMANTLE T.F. |
The Book Of The Rifle
1901.
1st Edn,.
Longmans Green and Co.
xvii- 558 pages, 32 pages of adverts, full page and numerous text illus and diagrams including a folding table, armorial bookplates to paste down and front-end paper. Publishers' green cloth with gilt title to upper board, a vg copy. Includes copies of letters to Lord Cottesloe from Bill Curtis and return handwritten letters on House of Lords letter heading from Cottesloe discussing the publication of facsimile copy of the book. The book contains a great deal of material on ballistics, sighting, range practice, also history and development of the rifle etc. A thoroughly excellent work Riling 1518 ?95
[22795] |
£95.00 |
|
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FREMANTLE T.F. |
Notes of the Rifle
1896.
1st Edn,.
Vinton and Co Ltd.
viii 178 pages, advert leaf, AEG, frontis + 11 other full page plates, 1/4 red roan cloth sides with gilt title to upper board, some discolouration to the cloth, light rubbing to edges and corners, vg-. The author covers early weapons, powders, spin of bullet velocities etc., Riling 1411
[20918] |
£120.00 |
|
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FULLER Claud E. |
The Breech-Loader In The Service 1816-1917 A History Of All Standard And Experimental US Breech-Loading And Magazine Shoulder Arms
1965.
revised Edn,.
N. Flayderman & Co,.
Conneticut USA.
381 pages, 4to, illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, gun breakdowns etc. Publishers' grey cloth binding titled in black to the upper cover and spine, vg id DJ. Originally published in a limited edition in 1933, this edition has new material added.
[23776] |
£42.00 |
|
 |
FULLER Derek |
The Definitive Guide To Shooting Muzzle Loading Pistols
2002.
1st Edn.
Crowland Press.
Ramsbury.
144 pages, colour and b/w illus from photographs + drawing vg. A fully illustrated guide
[21812] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
FULLER Derek |
The Definitive Guide To Shooting Muzzle Loading Pistols
2002.
1st Edn.
Crowland Press.
Ramsbury.
144 pages, colour and b/w illus from photographs + drawing, presentation inscription to FEP signed by Derek Fuller. A fully illustrated guide to the shooting of the muzzle loading pistol.
[22056] |
£34.00 |
|
 |
GAIER Claude |
Four Centuries Of Liege Gunmaking
1985.
2nd Edn.
Eugene Wahle.
Liege Belgium.
287 pages, 4to., finely illus with full page and text illus from photographs in colour and b/w, pictorial end papers, green simulated leather binding, gilt gun lock to upper board, a fine copy in dj. An exhaustive and scholarly work on one of the leading gunmaker centres of the world.
[19924] |
£180.00 |
|
 |
GANDER Terry & CHAMBERLAIN |
Small Arms Artillery And Special Weapons Of The Third Reich
1978.
1st Edn.
Macdonald And Janes.
4to., 371 pages, errata slip, profusely illus in b/w from photographs, fine copy in dj. An Encyclopedia survey of all standard issue impressed captured foreign equipment and experimental weapons of the German land forces 1939-1945.
[21792] |
£38.00 |
|
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GARAVAGLIA Louis A., WORMAN Charles G. |
Firearms Of The American West 1803 - 1865
1984.
1st Edn,.
University Of Mexico Press.
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
xiii 402 pages, 4to., well illus throughout in b/w from photographs, presentation inscription on 1/2 title signed by Charles Worman, fine in dj, dj chipped at head of spine. A detailed study on the subject.
[21287] |
£50.00 |
|
 |
GARDNER Robert E. |
Small Arms makers, A Directory of Fabrications of Firearms, Edged Weapons, Crossbows and Polearms
1963.
Bonanza Books.
New York.
378 pages, 4to. illus of armourers marks, grey cloth binding, vg. Over thirteen thousand entries.
[22220] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
GARRETT Richard J. |
Irish Gunmakers
2008.
1st.
Hong Kong.
66 pages, privately published, signed by Garrett on the half title, publishers pictorial card covers a fine copy. Includes an alphabetical directory of gunmakers, marks etc a scarce and sought-after title
[23118] |
£110.00 |
|
 |
GEORGE J.N. |
English Guns And Rifles, Being an Account of the Development, Design and Usage of English Sporting Rifles and Shotguns from their Introduction during the Fifteenth Century until the Advent of the Metallic Cartridges in the Nineteenth Century together with Notes on Muskets, Service Rifles, Blunderbusses and Other Arms
circa 1947.
small arm technical publishing and co.
Harrisburg, USA.
VII 344 pages, illus, vg.
[3811] |
£30.00 |
|
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GEORGE J.N. |
English Pistols And Revolvers An Historical Outline Of the Development And Design Of English Hand Firearms From The Seventeenth Century To The Present Day
1938.
1st Edn,.
Small Arms Technical Publishing and Co.
Onslow County USA.
256 pages, advert leaf dated 1938, pages uncut, illus with frontis + 28 full page plates + gtext drawings, armorial bookplate to front paste down. Publishers grey cloth title in gilt on red background to upper cover. vg copy of the first edn of George's classic work, a swell written history of English firearms, Riling 2247.
[22763] |
£35.00 |
|
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Gilchrist, M. M. |
Patrick Ferguson: a Man of Some Genius
2006.
1st Edn.
National Museums of Scotland,.
xii -84 pages, illustrated in b/w from photographs, publishers pictorial card covers, a fine copy. The development of Fergusons breech loading flintlock rifle.
[22801] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
GILKERSON, WILLIAM. |
Boarders Away II - With Fire. The Small Firearms and Combustibles of the Classical Age of Fighting Sail, 1626-1826 - Tracing Their Development in the Navies of England and Northern Europe Through That of the United States.
1993.
1st Edn.
Andrew Mowbray.
Lincoln RI U.S.A.
xvii - 331 pages. 4toIllustrated in B/W and colours with photos and line drawings. Publishers grey cloth binding with gilt vignette to upper board in dust wrapper, a fine copy. This volume is dedicated to pistols, muskets, grenades, hand-held artillery, and much swivel guns etc
[22839] |
£160.00 |
|
 |
GLENDENNING Ian |
British Pistols And Guns 1640-1840
1967.
2nd Edn,.
Arms And Armour Press.
viii 195 pages, lge oblong 8vo, well illus with text detailing descriptions and construction of the guns, vg in dj.
[21833] |
£20.00 |
|
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GLENDENNING Ian |
British Pistols And Guns 1640-1840
1967.
2nd Edn,.
Arms And Armour Press.
viii 195 pages, lge oblong 8vo, well illus with text detailing descriptions and construction of the guns, vg in dj.
[20946] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
GODDARD William H.D. |
The Government Models The Development Of The Colt Model of 1911
1998.
Andrew Mowbray Inc.
Lincoln, Rhode Island.
293 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w and colour from photographs showing individual pistols, gun breakdowns etc. Pictorial laminated covers a fine copy. A well-illustrated book giving details of the guns and a list of serial numbers were shipped to and shipment date.
[23785] |
£100.00 |
|
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GOLDSMITH Dolf L. |
The Devil's Paintbrush, Sir Hiram Maxim's Gun
1989.
1st.
Collectors Grade Publications.
Toronto, Canada.
(16) 367 pages, 4to numerous b/w illustrations from photographs, line drawings, diagrams etc. pictorial end papers. Bound in the publisher's green faux leather gilt machine gun vignette to the upper cover. A VG + copy in dj of the first edition of a much-reprinted title, a comprehensive treatise on the world's first automatic machine gun of Sir Hiram Maxim.
[23603] |
£160.00 |
|
 |
GOLDSMITH Dolf L. |
The Devil's Paintbrush, Sir Hiram Maxim's Gun
2002.
Deluxe Expanded 3rd.
Collectors Grade Publications.
Toronto, Canada.
(16) 568 pages, 4to numerous b/w illustrations from photographs, line drawings, diagrams etc. pictorial end papers. Bound in the publisher's brown faux leather, a fine copy in dj, first published in 1989 a comprehensive treatise on the world's first automatic machine gun of Sir Hiram Maxim.
[23590] |
£195.00 |
|
 |
GOODING S.James |
The Canadian Gunsmiths 1608 to 1900
1962.
1st Edn,.
Museum Restoration Service.
Ontario, Canada.
XVI 308 pages, 4to., numerous illus from photographs etc, vg in dj, dj chipped at head of spine.
[15087] |
£40.00 |
|
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GORDON Anthony |
A treatise on the science of defence for the sword, bayonet, and pike, in close action
1805.
1st Edn.
B McMillan printer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
66mpages, 4to 19 plates 1 folding of line drawings, some erratic browning and toning. Bookplate and bequeathed label and stamp to the front paste down. Recased in the contempoary ? calf boards with later matching spine. According to Hutton, as quoted in Thimm "This is the earliest known work giving any idea of attack and defence with the bayonet." The plates show the use of the bayonet in attack and defence as well as the sword in close action on foot and mounted.
[23111] |
£680.00 |
|
 |
GOULD A.C. |
Modern American Rifles
1946.
1st thus.
A, Samworth.
Plantersville USA.
338 pages, advert leaf, illus throughout with full page and text illus from photographs, drawings etc. Publishers green cloth with paper title to upper cover and spine, vg in dj. dj has loss to base oif spine, some chipping and closed tear to top edge. A reprint of the 1892 1st edition. Describes the process of manufacture appliances used by riflemen for hunting direction, for bullet marking, cartridges etc. Riling 1309, Smith 151.
[19735] |
£25.00 |
|
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GRANT David & VENTERS Vic |
The Best Of British, A Celebration Of British Gunmaking
2010.
1st Edn.
Quileer.
Wykey.
216 pages, landscape 4to., finely illus in colour from photographs by David Grant as new in dj. The best example of engraved gunmaking.
[19692] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
Greener Graham |
The Greener Collection , Collections of Guns, Animals, Birds and Memorabilia
2012.
1st.
W.W Greener( Sporting Guns) Ltd.
xix-209, 4to illustrated throughout from colour and b/w photographs. Presentation inscription to Bill Harriman signed by Graham Greener to the front-end paper. A fine copy in DJ. A detailed, and finely illustrated catalogue of the collections amassed by the Greener family mostly guns, of course, but also books, catalogues, an extensive collection of taxidermy etc.
[23805] |
£180.00 |
|
 |
GREENER Graham |
The Greener Story, The History Of The Greener Gunmakers And Their Guns
2000.
1st Edn,.
Quiller Press Ltd.
Shrewsbury.
xi 231 pages, 4to., well illus with b/w and colour plates from photographs old illustrations gun breakdowns marks etc. A fine in dj. An extensive company history including guns, projectiles, patents, dates of production etc.
[23804] |
£120.00 |
|
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GREENER Graham |
The Greener Story, The History Of The Greener Gunmakers And Their Guns
2000.
1st Edn,.
Quiller Press Ltd.
4to., well illustrated with b/w and colour photographs, line drawings old adverts etc. Special limited edition of 100 numbered copies this being No 41, signed on the half title page by Graham Greener, David Dryhurst, Richard Tandy, (co directors), the book bound in ? dark blue calf a fine copy. An extensive company history including guns, projectiles, patents, dates of production trade labels, serial numbers etc.
[23694] |
£180.00 |
|
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GREENER W.W. |
The Breech Loader And How To Use It
1893.
3rd Edn,.
Cassell and Co.
VIII 276 pages, VIII+ (15) advs, frontis illus of the Greener gun barrel works + full page and text illus, original light blue pictorial paper covered boards, head of spine and edges rubbed.
[13684] |
£30.00 |
|
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GREENER W.W. |
The Breech Loader And How To Use It
1893.
3rd Edn,.
VIII 276 pages, VIII+ (15) advs, frontis illus of the Greener gun barrel works + full page and text illus, original yellow pictorial paper covered boards, some rubbing to corners.
[3877] |
£40.00 |
|
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GREENER W.W. |
The Breech Loader And How To Use It
1899.
8th rewritten Edn,.
Cassell and Company Ltd.
XII 330 pages, 22pp of sporting adverts, woodcut frontis illus of the Greener works, numerous other illus throughout the text. Green cloth with gilt gun vignette to upper board, a clean copy. This edition and the 9th covers the history of the shotgun, modern guns etc., Riling 1310.
[10511] |
£40.00 |
|
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GREENER W.W. |
The Breech Loader And How To Use It
1899.
8th rewritten Edn,.
Cassell and Company Ltd.
XII 330 pages, 22pp of sporting adverts, woodcut frontis illus of the Greener works, numerous other illus throughout the text. Green cloth with gilt gun vignette to spine, vg-. This edition and the 9th covers the history of the shotgun, modern guns etc., Riling 1310.
[15269] |
£40.00 |
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GREENER W.W. |
The Breech Loader And How To Use It
1899.
8th rewritten Edn,.
Cassell and Company Ltd.
xii 330 pages, 26pp of sporting adverts may are for Greener, woodcut frontis illus of the Greener works, numerous other illus throughout the text, pencil ownership name to the front end paper. Publishers pictorial paper covered board maroon cloth spine titled in black with gun vignette, some dust soiling and rubbing to the boards. This edition and the 9th cover the history of the shotgun, modern guns etc., Riling 1310.
[22702] |
£55.00 |
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GREENER W.W. |
Choke Bore Guns And How To Load For All Kinds Of Game
No date circa 1876.
1st Edn,.
Cassell Petter and Galpin.
vii -215 pages, xv pp of gun related adverts some illustrated + 4pp book adverts. Full page and text illustrations, 3 folding plates bound in the text showing 6 pattern plates, 2 folding table, large folding target plates printed on both sides held in front and rear pockets. Armorial book plate of Atkins Roberts to front paste down with ink signature to upper blank of the front-end paper, below pasted on business card of Theophilus Murcott Manufacturer Of Breech Loading Guns. Inner end paper gutter pulled contents and binding remains tight. Some spotting to contents the large folding plates have no tears some of the corner of folds some small split. . Publishers brown pebbled cloth, gilt title, and gun breech vignette to upper board with gilt breech and target on spine. Chipping to head of the spine, light rubbing to spine edge and bottom of the spine a very good copy. Greener discusses the leading features, improvements and advantages of the choke bore with emphasis on the Greener choke bore system with reports, tests etc. Riling 996
[23503] |
£165.00 |
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GREENER W.W. |
The Gun and Its Development
1896.
6th rewritten with many additional illustrations.
Cassell & Co ltd.
xvi 768 pages, 1 + 14 pages of realetd adverts, small 4to., full page and text illus, diagrams etc. spotting to EP's, original brown cloth with gilt title, small target vignette in border to upper board, 2 small chips to cloth at bottom of spine, a vg+ copy. A book seldom found in good condition, the text is heavy and often pulls away from the binding. Greener's classic work 1st published in 1881 and ran to 9 editions. Riling 1088
[3242] |
£200.00 |
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GREENER W.W. |
The Gun And Its Development
1910.
9th Edn,.
Cassells and Co Ltd.
xx 804 pages, xxviii advs many illus of Greener guns etc., large 8vo., frontis illus of W.W.Greener, with full page and text illustrations throughout. Sporting book plate of "George Coats Parker" to front paste down. Publisher's light blue cloth with gilt title and gun motif to upper board, rear top 2cm corner of spine cloth chipped, some light rubbing to edge. The binding and contents tight, a title seldom found in vg condition, the text block is heavy which often pulls from the binding 1st published in 1881 it was subsequently brought up to date, the 9th was the last edition. Riling notes Greener in 1896 describes the 3rd edition as the best, this distinction now belongs properly to the ninth and last edition. A book of great importance to arms enthusiasts and gun book collectors alike. Riling 1088
[21052] |
£180.00 |
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GREENER W.W. |
The Gun and Its Development
1910.
9th.
Cassells and Co.
xx- 804 pages, xxviii adverts many for Greener guns etc., large 8vo., frontis illustration of W.W. Greener, full page and text illustrations throughout. Publisher's light blue cloth with gilt title and gun motif to theupper cover. A very good copy of the last and best edition seldom found in vg condition, the text block is heavy and often breaks from the binding. First published in 1881 it was subsequently brought up to date over many years, the 9th being the last and most up to date edition, Riling states Greener in 1896 describes the 3rd edition as the best, this distinction now belongs properly to the ninth and last edition. A book of great importance to arms enthusiasts and gun book collectors alike. Riling 1088
[24009] |
£200.00 |
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GREENER W.W. |
The Gun And Its Development With Notes On Shooting
nd 1881.
1st Edn.
Cassell, Peter, Galpin and Co.
674 pages, xxxi + 8pp adverts., AEG, large 8vo.Frontis and full page and text illustrations throughout. Foxing to prelims, frontis and title page and Leeser so to the first few pages and last few advert pages, otherwise the contents free of foxing. Contemporary ownership name to inner front blank and repeated on upper blank margin of preface Publishers emerald, blue binding with title in gilt and black with crossed guns vignette in gilt with a wildfowl scene to the upper cover, the spine with title soldier vignette, and gun breech, in gilt. Some light rubbing to corners small 1.5cm split to top rear edge of the spine. An attractive binding, a book seldom found in good condition, the text is heavy and often pulls away from the binding. The first edition of Greener's classic work on guns covering all aspects on the subject, the title ran to 9 editions over nearly 30 years. Riling 1088 Chute 253
[23482] |
£260.00 |
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GREENER W.W. |
The Gun And Its Development With Notes On Shooting
1888.
4th.
Cassell & Company Ltd.
768 pages, + 26 pages of adverts. The fourth updated edition, full page, and text illustrations throughout from woodcuts, line drawings gun breakdowns, shot tables. Neatly recased in the original decorated blue covers, with gilt title to the upper board, gilt ruled with decorative borders in dark red, gilt title and gunner to spine with dark red lines and decorated borders. A book seldom found in good condition, the text block is heavy and often pulls away from the binding. A very good copy of an attractively produced binding. First published in 1881 and the last in 1910, each edition being updated with new material. A book of great importance to arms enthusiasts and gun book collectors. Riling 1088.
[23104] |
£200.00 |
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GREENER W.W. |
Gunnery In 1858, Being A Treatise Of Rifles, Cannon And Sporting Arms, Explaining The Principles Of The Science Of Gunnery And Describing The Newest Improvements in Firearms
1858.
1st Edn,.
XVI 439 pages, 16 pages of related advs and 16 page publishers catalogue, foxing to frontis illus, even browning to contents, recased in the original cloth, spine relayed, bookplate of Howard L Blackmore to front paste down. This is the third and last of Greener's books includes material from his earlier works with criticism on new inventions and much controversial matter. Riling 698.
[15808] |
£280.00 |
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GREENER W.W. |
The Science Of Gunnery, As Applied to the Use and Construction of Firearms
1841.
1st Edn,.
Longman & Co.,.
xv 324 pages, AEG, 8 engraved plates + text illustrations, the plates and title page have offset marks presumably from early tissue guard? although no tissues present or signs of removal. Armorial bookplate to front paste down with the name in ink Arthur W Conway with a later name below S O Mopayn? this name again repeated on inner blank and again on ? title. Occasional pen underlining or note relating to the text in the preface. Bound in later but not recent full brown Morrocco in a french style binding by F Loraine, signed to inner rear cover front edge. With gilt tooled patterned boards and decorated spine, light rubbing to edges. A vg ? copy of the william Greeners second book. A work on ancient guns and arms, gunpowder, artillery, iron for gun barrels, proof of barrels , gun making and the science of gunnery barrels, its application to rifle and musket, shot, caps and wadding, with a final chapter on whale shooting with Greeners harpoon guns.
[13955] |
£150.00 |
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GREENER W.W. |
The Science Of Gunnery, As Applied to the Use and Construction of Firearms
1841.
1st Edn,.
Longman & Co.,.
xv 324 pages, frontis and 7 engraved plates + text illustrations pages uncut. Bound in the publishers brown blind stamped cloth some discoloration vg copy of the william Greeners second book, which has the advertisement before the ? title which is often removed offering the authors services and dated 1831. A work on ancient guns and arms, gunpowder, artillery, iron for gun barrels, proof of barrels, gun making and the science of gunnery barrels, its application to rifle and musket, shot, caps and wadding, with a final chapter on whale shooting with Greeners harpoon guns. Riling 511
[23479] |
£230.00 |
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GREENER W.W. |
Sharpshooting For War And Defence
1914.
fully illustrated emergency Edn,.
Simpkin Marshall.
227 pages, full page and text illus, pictorial card covers, front cover showing the Union Jack and lower border of soldiers, paper spine worn with loss, dust soiling to rear flap. Riling 1783 notes this title often confused with Sharpshooting for Sport and War 1919. This work must be considered separately since parts of the material is based on the earliest work, it has been hugely revised with the addition of much new data the whole slanted for the benefit of the military rifleman. Scarce title.
[14965] |
£75.00 |
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GREENWOOD Colin |
The Classic British Rook & Rabbit Rifle
2006.
1st Edn,.
Charwood Press.
Marlborough.
176 pages, large 8vo., illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs and drawings, a fine copy in dj. The book traces the history from the beginnings in the late 1860's to they're heyday between 1880's - 1910 and considers their decline between 1910-1930.
[23678] |
£75.00 |
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GRIFFIN Eric |
Griffin Of Bond Street
1993.
1st Edn,.
Wilson Hunt.
Gillingham.
xii 260 pages, small 4to illustrated with 50 plates and text illustrations from photographs line drawings old documents etc. Bookplate to front paste down, a fine copy in DJ. Account of the gun making family Griffin who manufactured top quality guns, military & sporting, during the reigns of George 11 & George 111 from their premises in the West end of London. A scarce title and believed to have been printed in limited edition. ?165
[23462] |
£165.00 |
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GRIFFITHS Major F.A. |
The Artillerists Manual And British Soldiers Compendium
1873.
11th wholly revised and re-written Edn,.
W.Clowes & Sons.
XVII 310 pages, 8 full page plates + folding table, occasional blue pencil margin marks, re-cased in the original full leather binding retaining original boards, blind stamped cannon to upper board, horse to rear, later spine, rubbing to board edges, ownership stamp to FEP. Dr A.J.Stanford "this 11th edition is the first to be edited and brought up to date by the authors son Major L Griffiths and Captain F Duncan," contents covers small arms and ammunition in the British service, ordinance, carriages (over 120 pages) etc., tactics, soldiers service records, the horse etc., not listed by Riling.
[18471] |
£240.00 |
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G?rtz, Joachim und Don L. Bryans |
German Small Arms Markings from authentic sources
1997.
1st EDN.
Walsworth Publishing Co.
Marceline U.S.A.
148 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs and line drawings. Bound in the publishers pictorial laminated boards, a fine copy. Imperial Era Army & Navy Markings; Imperial colonial markings; Weimar Army unit markings; police unit markings; inspection and acceptance of pistols 08; and miscellaneous military and police markings; Includes five appendices and a glossary of German terms.
[23575] |
£55.00 |
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Gunmakers Business Card |
B Norman Breech Loading Gun Maker Framlingham
Nd date circa 1900.
Engraved business card 9cm x 6cm the card notes "Agents For Eley Bros Ammunition Curtis & Harvey & J Halls Gunpowders Chilled And Patent Shot Etc. B.N was many years with J. Purdey 314 ? Oxford St London". Benjamin Norman was the son of William Norman Jnr (a butcher) and Ann. He was born in 1833 in Eye in Suffolk. In about 1847 he was apprenticed to a gun maker, but whether it was a local gunmaker or not is not known. but it may well be that he was apprenticed to James Purdey, he reportedly worked for Purdey (amongst others?), possibly as an outworker His business in Framlingham was recorded as a gunmaker in Castle Street only from 1878. In the 1881 census he described himself as a master gun maker,
[23057] |
£35.00 |
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GUSLER Wallace B., LAVIN James D. |
Decorated Firearms 1540-1870 From The Collection Of Clay P Bedford
1977.
1st Edn,.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, USA.
xi 242 pages, oblong 4to, colour and black and white illus, black 2 tone cloth, silver gunlock to upper board , vg
[21371] |
£40.00 |
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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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HACKLEY F.W., WOODWIN W.H., SCRANTON E.L. |
History Of Modern U.S. Military Small Arms Ammunition Vol. 2 1940-1945
1978.
1st Edn,.
The Gunroom Press.
New York.
xv - 297 pages, illustrations in b/w from photographs, and drawings by Eugene L. Scranton, very good in DJ DJ now in a clear removable sleeve. A monumental work which Includes exact scale drawings, cartridge box labels, conventional and experimental and unidentified ammunition etc. Volume 1 printed a year earlier covered 1880 -1939 volume 2 also contains a 37-page addendum to volume one.
[24048] |
£175.00 |
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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,.
Land and Water Ltd.
83 pages, 12mo, advs, frontis, gilt title to upper board, ownershiop stamp of A.G.Foulkes to front blank. vg. Riling 1222.
[5853] |
£60.00 |
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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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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
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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HARRIS Lynn H. |
Webley's .455 Auto Pistol cartridges
1994.
1st Edn,.
The author.
Wellington, New Zealand.
34 pages, 4to., printed illustrated with line drawings, head stamps. Grey card covers, A fine copy.
[23995] |
£30.00 |
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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,.
Saunders Otley & Co.
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, spotting to contents, head and tail of spine rubbed, vg-. Includes drill exercises, bayonet exercises, instructions on musketry, government circulars etc. not in Riling
[13256] |
£45.00 |
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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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