 |
CARDEW G.V., CARDEW G.M., ELSOM E.R. |
The Air Gun From Trigger To Muzzle
1978.
reprint.
the authors.
Birmingham.
96 pages, Illustrated from photographs, graphs diagrams etc. Printed pictorial card covers vg. The internal ballistics of spring-operated weapons, the culmination of five years' work.
[22524] |
£30.00 |
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CAREY A.Merwyn |
English Irish and Scottish Firearm Makers
1954.
1st Edn.
Thomas Y Crowell Ltd.
New York.
xv -120 pages, illustrated in b/w from photographs, blank pages for notes armorial bookplate of Bill Curtis to front end paper. Publishers red cloth gilt title and crest to the upper cover vg. Numerous pencil notes to the blank pages and page margins listing gunmakers and makers references, Bill Curtis was a publisher and a well-respected authority on 19th century gunmakers and shooting. Also a 12page folding typed list of Birmingham Gunmakers 1767 -1800 compiled by Douglas Nie. Guns from the middle of the 16th century to the end of the 19th century.
[22881] |
£40.00 |
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CAREY A.Merwyn |
English Irish and Scottish Firearm Makers
1967.
2nd Edn,.
Arco Publishing Co.,.
New York.
120 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, publishers red cloth vg in dj. Guns from the middle of the 16th century to the end of the 19th century
[20120] |
£25.00 |
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Carr, James |
Savage Automatic Pistols
nd Circa 1969.
1st Edn.
Privately Printed U.S.A.
131 pages, Illustrated throughout from photographs line drawings, showing the guns parts, breakdowns old adverts etc. Publishers' brown cloth with gilt title to upper cover. VG in DJ, DJ evenly fading to the spine. A reference book on the variations, the.32 -.380 calibers the guns evolution.
[23311] |
£50.00 |
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CARRINGTON-PEIRCE P. |
A handbook Of Court And Hunting Swords 1660-1820
1937.
1st Edn.
Bernard Quaritch.
100 pages + appendix and blank pages for notes, errata slip, illus in b/w from photographs, publishers 1/4 cream cloth, black paper cover boards. A very good copy of a scarce work which may well be considered a modest continuation of Sir Guy Lakings European Armour and Arms which terminated with the 17th century.
[20998] |
£220.00 |
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CARTER Anthony |
German Ersatz Bayonets 1. A concise Illustrated History Of The Emergency All Metal Designs 1914-18
1976.
1st Edn.
The Lyon Press.
Brighton.
large 4to., 64 pages, illus in b/w from photographs and line drawings, personal presentation inscription on FEP to Tom Mason signed by Anthony Carter, publishers red cloth binding, a fine copy in dj, dj light rubbing to head of spine with some fading to spine. A detailed study on the subject.
[21488] |
£520.00 |
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CARTER Anthony |
Volume I The Models 98/02 and 98/05 Volume II The models 71/84, 69/98, 71/98, 98, KS98, 1914 and 84/98. Volume III The Ersatz, Requisitioned and Captured Bayonets. Volume IV The Regulation Pattern Sword Bayonets 1860-1900.
1984, 1991, 1992, 1994.
1st Edn.
Tharston Press.
Norwich.
124, 239, 303 384 pages, 4 volumes, large 8vo., numerous b/w illus from photographs and line drawings. Vol. I in the original pictorial card covers, the other volumes in publishers blue cloth, Vols III and IV have personal presentation inscription to Tom Mason and signed by Anthony Carter. A vg set of what must be the definitive work on the subject showing bayonets, variations, markings etc.
[21490] |
£520.00 |
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CARTER Anthony, WALTER John |
The Bayonet A History Of knife And Sword Bayonets 1850-1970
1974.
1st Edn,.
128 pages, lge 8vo, with over 300 illus in b/w with line drawings, vg in dj, dj chipped at head of spine.
[21794] |
£25.00 |
|
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Carter, Arthur Hazleton, and Arnold, Archibald Vincent |
Field Artillery Instruction: Complete Manual of Instruction for Prospective Field Artillery Officers.
1920.
G.P.Putnam & Sons.
New York.
v ? 631 pages, with 272 illustrations from photographs drawings and diagrams etc, bound in the publisher's blue cloth VG. An in-depth guide for the beginner in field artillery. Chapters include Materiel, Gun Drill, Fire Discipline, Field Gunnery, Reconnaissance Communications, Horse Care, Riding & Driving, Cleaning and Care etc.
[22046] |
£60.00 |
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CAVALRY, SWORD. CARBINE AND PISTOL EXERCISES |
A collection of 4 Pamphlets on Cavalry, Sword, and Gun related exercises All 1819
1819.
1/2/3 are Adjutant General s Office Horse Guards, Published by William Clowes . 1/ Regulations And Instructions For The Cavalry Sword Exercise xii- 94 pp large folding plate before title " Angelos Sword Exercises" + 1 other plate. Two copies located on Library Hub 2/ Instructions For The Carbine And Pistol For The Cavalry (viii) 56pp Two copies located on Library Hub 3/ Instructions In Military Equitation and In The Elements of Field Movements of Cavalry vii -155pp, 20 plate illustrative of "The Riding Lessons" includes practice with Sword, Pistol and Lance at the post. Instructions In Military Equitation and In The Elements of Field Movements of Cavalry. Two copies are located on the Library Hub. 4/ Adjutant Hackett 22nd Light Dragoons Explanation of the Review Man?uvres of a Regiment of Cavalry Particularly Intended For The Instructions of Young Officers New Edition, published T. Egerton 55 pp 19 folding plates18 numbered some occasional offset to the text. Armorial bookplate of T.R. Swinburne to the front paste down, one copy located on Library Hub at the B.L. Bound in a contemporary half tan calf, the upper board holding on the ties, the contents and binding tight.
[23594] |
£520.00 |
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Chamberlain R H & Quigley Tom |
Cartridge Reloading Tools Of The Past
.
the author.
Castle Rock, USA.
168 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, line drawings etc, publishers printed card covers includes a brief history of handloading + makers tools etc.
[21028] |
£20.00 |
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CHAMBERLAIN W.H.J., TAYLERSON A.W.F. |
Adams' Revolvers
1976.
1st Edn,.
Barrie Jenkins.
240 pages, 4to., illustrated from photographs and drawings, vg in dj dj evenly faded on spine and edges chipping to the head of the spine, dj now in clear removable sleeve . A major study on the design, evolution, manufacture, and use of the Adams Revolvers.
[23377] |
£185.00 |
|
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CHAPMAN Abel |
Bird Life Of The Borders On Moorland And Sea With Fauna Notes Extending Over Forty Years
1907.
2nd Edn,.
Gurney and Jackson.
xii 458 pages, top edge gilt pages uncut, coloured map and numerous full page and text illustrations bookplate to the front paste down, vg in the publisher's cloth. First published in 1889, the 2nd edition was greatly re-written and enlarged, including the seasons on the grouse moor. The second part of the book is wholly on wildfowl and fowling including punt gunning. Chute 089
[23348] |
£45.00 |
|
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CHAPMAN Abel |
On Safari Big Game Hunting in British East Africa
1908.
1st Edn,.
Edward Arnold.
xvi - 340 pages, adverts pages uncut, 170 illus by the author and E Caldwell and sketch maps and photographs. Foxing to the frontis, publishers' black cloth with pictorial elephant's head to the front board.1.5 cm split to the head of the spine and some rubbing to head tail of spine and corners, a good + copy. Hunting in British East Africa there are plentiful hunting experiences including elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo plains game etc. Czech 59/60
[23344] |
£150.00 |
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CHAPMAN Abel |
On Safari Big Game Hunting in British East Africa
1908.
1st Edn,.
Edward Arnold.
xvi 340 pages, 16 pages of adverts, 170 illus by the author and E Caldwell sketch maps and photographs. Armorial bookplate to front paste down of Hans Sauer (11 June 1857 - 28 August 1939) was a South African born medical doctor, lawyer, adventurer, author of Ex? Africa ( Czech 246). Publisher's black cloth with pictorial elephant's head to the front board. Avery good copy, . Hunting in British East Africa There are plentiful hunting experiences included waterbuck, rhino, elephant, gazelle, kudu, buffalo etc Czech 60
[23411] |
£340.00 |
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CHISNALL Barry & DAVIES Geoffrey |
British Cavalry Carbines & Pistols of The Napoleonic Period
2013.
1st Edn.
Maine Military.
218 pages, 4to finely illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, bound in the publishers pictorial laminated boards. A fine copy. There are some 98 pages of colour photographs covering 91 carbines and pistols of the period. A well-researched book on the subject.
[22714] |
£250.00 |
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CHISNALL Barry & DAVIES Geoffrey |
British Cavalry Carbines & Pistols of The Napoleonic Period
2013.
1st Edn.
Maine Military.
4to, 218 pages, finely illus in colour and b/w from photographs, bound in the publishers laminated boards. A fine copy signed on the title page by Geoffrey Davies. There are some 98 pages of colour photographs covering 91 carbines and pistols of the period. A well researched book on the subject.
[21835] |
£260.00 |
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Chisnall Barry C |
British Non-Ordnance Military Carbines 1750-1900
2011.
1st Edn.
Maine Business Solutions.
150 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs old adverts drawings etc. Publishers pictorial card covers, a fine copy
[22824] |
£85.00 |
|
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CHURCHILL R. |
Shooting "Flicker" No XXV
nd circa 1930.
a small booklet 7.5 x 5.5cms of photo illus where the top is flicked through fingers, Mr Churchill is seen loading, mounting and position for away birds, by reversing, Part 2 is showing stance footwork, gun mount and swing, printed green card covers, staples rusting with some marking, Inside the card cover to front cover an advert for Robert Churchill's How To Shoot 1930 edition, to rear adverts for The Gun Club Shooting Grounds, an unusual and difficult item to find in good condition
[21589] |
£80.00 |
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CLAWSON Charles W. |
Collector's Guide To Colt .45 Service Pistols Models of 1911 and 1911A1
2004.
3rd with new appendix.
Clawson Publication.
Fort Wayne, USA.
vi 146 pages, illustrated throughout with b/w photographs of the guns + drawings, marks etc, pictorial laminated covers, fine copy of a title much in demand covering the period from 1911 to the end of production in 1945, military identification including all contractors.
[23322] |
£360.00 |
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Clawson, Charles W. |
Colt .45 Government Models (Commercial Series) 1912-1970
2005.
2nd.
Clawson Publications.
Fort Wayne U.S.A.
x-230, large 8vo illustrated throughout in B/W from photographs showing the guns magazine breakdowns etc, also diagrams marks. Publishers pictorial laminated covers. A fine copy as new. A revised edition with new information as well as many amendments to the previous edition. An in-depth study on the guns and their history and development. Including Super.38 and .22models,plusNorwegian and Argentinian copies.
[23321] |
£350.00 |
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Cleveland, H.W.S. |
HINTS TO RIFLEMEN
1864.
1st.
D. Appleton and Company,.
New York, NY:.
260 pages, 4pp of adverts engraved frontis and numerous text illustrations of the guns, bullets, targets etc. Pencil inscription to the front end paper and ownership name to the inner blank. Publishers green pebbled cloth, light rubbing to the head of the spine, a very good copy. Information for both civilian and military marksmen, the merits and faults of contemporary guns including English rifles. Riling 808
[23744] |
£95.00 |
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COCHRAN Keith |
Colt Peacemaker British Model
1989.
1st.
Cochran Publishing, Co., USA.
160 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs old illustrations line drawings. A fine copy in fine dj. Includes list of guns shipped, serial numbers, bullets headstamps etc. A detailed survey.
[22023] |
£20.00 |
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COCHRAN Keith |
Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia
1986.
1st Edn,.
Rapid City, USA.
434 pages, 4to., numerous b/w illus showing the guns, parts, gun breakdowns. Publishers faux leather binding, title in silver to upper board and spine. A fine copy in dj, dj chipped at head and tail of the spine, now in clear removable sleeve.
[22565] |
£45.00 |
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COCHRAN Keith |
Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia
1986.
1st Edn,.
Keith Cochran.
Rapid City, USA.
434 pages, 4to., numerous b/w illus, publishers binding, title in silver to upper board and spine. A fine copy in dj.
[21756] |
£50.00 |
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COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD |
Guns Rifles Pistols Binoculars & Accessories
nd circa 1959.
120 pages, well illus, pictorial card covers, vg.
[20613] |
£25.00 |
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COLES Captain |
A Musketry Catechism For The Use Of Both Services And Rifle Clubs
1860.
2nd Edn,.
32 pages, 3 plates, 2 of gun locks 1 of a rifle, large folding plate of distance and trajectory, small split on 1 fold, light browning and dust soiling to contents, red cloth covered boards, gilt title to upper board, some darkening to edges, vg-. Covers the stripping of the rifle, principles of firing, aiming, distance etc. Riling 734, Riling does not mention the 1st edition.
[11488] |
£135.00 |
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COLES R.E. |
Illustrated Musketry Vade Mecum
1865.
W. Clowes And Sons.
158 pages, frontis diagram showing reproduction of cavalry and infantry at distances with a separate 1/2 moon paper scale showing the rifle and where the bullet descends, 3 other plates of the musket lock and parts, diagrams in text. Original blind stamped red cloth. A captain in the royal regiment and late instructor of musketry fleetwood. The book is layed out as a series of letters with questions and answers. Not in Riling.
[13118] |
£165.00 |
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COLT |
A Century Of Achievement 1836-1936
1937.
USA.
96 pages, illus, pictorial card covers, the weapons, manufacturing and shooting. "A concise well written promotional brochure." Riling 2217
[12298] |
£30.00 |
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COLT |
A Century Of Achievement 1836-1936
1937.
Colts Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co.
Connecticut, USA.
96 pages, b/w illus from photographs etc,. bookplate to blank verso of 1/2 title, deluxe edition, bound in full dark blue leather with raised title and sailor examining a pistol in silver, rarely found in this binding. There was a cloth and a paper edition. There is also a modern facsimile reprint. The book covers, the weapons, manufacturing and shooting. "A concise well written promotional brochure." Riling 2217
[19416] |
£75.00 |
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COLT |
Instructions For The Operation Of The Colt Aircraft Machine Gun - Caliber .50, Fixed Type With Alternate Feed (MG 53A) 'B' Type
nd Circa 1939.
Hertford, Connecticut, USA.
12 pages, 4to., illus + diagrams, large folding plate at rear showing gun and components, card covers stud binding.
[12214] |
£45.00 |
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COLT Samuel |
Armswear: The Home, The Arm And The Armoury Of Samuel Colt, A Memorial
1976.
facsimile rep in a limited Edn,.
399 pages, 1776 numbered copies, the original edition published in 1866, illus, lge 8vo., full brown morroco gilt, a fine copy.
[7863] |
£180.00 |
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Comfort Sim |
Naval Swords and Dirks; A Study of British, French and American Naval Swords, Cutlasses and Dirks During the Age of Fighting Sail
2008.
1st Edn.
Sim Comfort Associates.
2 volumes and supplement xvi- 540 ?(vi) Supplement (16) 4to illustrated with over 1750 photos in colour detail of the hilts and makers marks etc with commentary which describes each individual piece. A fine set in DJ in the blue cloth covered slipcase, limited to 750 numbered sets signed by Sim Comfort. Volume 1 covers British swords, hangers, cutlasses and dirks up to 1803. Volume 2 continues with British, American & French weapons. The card covered supplement covers The Relics of Captain Robert Cuthbert", "The Surviving Commander of HMS Majestic, under the command of Admiral Lord Nelson The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798.
[23121] |
£170.00 |
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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, signed by both authors on the title page. 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.
[23011] |
£30.00 |
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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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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.
[22402] |
£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 |
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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 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 |
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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 |
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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. 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 |
|
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Costanzo, Sam. |
World Of Lugers Proof Marks Volume I Complete Listing of Different Variations of Proof Marks on the Luger
1977.
1st Edn.
The author.
USA.
432 pages, 4to Signed by Sam Costanzo to front end paper Illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, line drawings of the marks etc. Publishers red faux leather binding, with circular gilt motif to the upper cover, a fine copy. definitive work on Luger proofs with special emphasis on Luger eagle proofs. Over 530 proofs are included for study, examination, and analysis. 297 proofs are eagle proofs, and the additional 238 are other rare and unusual Luger proofs. There are also numerous grip strap markings and a chapter containing a listing of Mauser Banner serial numbers.
[23375] |
£160.00 |
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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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CREALOCK Gen Henry Hope |
Among The Red Deer The Stalking Portfolios of Henry Hope Crealock
1983.
1sr.
Anthony Atha Publications.
Diss.
144 pages, Top edge gilt landscape 4to, illus throughout from drawings by Crealock, wit a forward by Colonel Sir Donald Cameron of Lochiel, the stalking portfolios were published from 1870 to 1874 and most of the engravings have been reproduced in this volume. Limited to 525 numbered copies this being No 182 bound in 1/4 dark blue calf over grey cloth gilt title and vignette to the upper board vg.
[23284] |
£200.00 |
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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] |
£65.00 |
|
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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 |
|
 |
Daisy Manufacturing Co |
The Spring Type. 15 Foot Range Daisy Air Rifle Instruction Program
nd circa 1959.
Daisy Manufacturing Co.
Preston Canada.
12 pages, 12mo illustrated throughout. Printed pictorial covers staple bound. A very good copy of what is a fragile item presumambly supplied with the gun.
[22591] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
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 |
Boss & Co. Builders Of Best Guns Only
2005.
2nd revised..
Quiller Press ltd.
Shrewsbury.
2nd Edn, 352 pages, 4to., illus in colour and black and white from photographs old documents adverts etc. Fine in dj., the second edition brings the history of the firm right up to date, with over 100 new photographs included and much fresh material added.
[23687] |
£60.00 |
|
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DALLAS Donald |
British Gunmakers of the 21st Century
2018.
1st Edn,.
Quiller Press ltd.
Shrewsbury.
136 pages, Landscape 4to illustration of the guns using colour photographs. A fine copy in DJ, the book was written in association with Holts Auctioneers. 2This book shows the great variety of guns and rifles on offer entirely built in Great Britain today and how British gunmakers still continue to lead the world in best quality guns and rifles".
[23690] |
£50.00 |
|
 |
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
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 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
DATIG Fred A. |
The Luger Pistol (Pistol Parabellum) Its History And Development from 1893-1945
1958.
4th revised Edn,.
USA.
328 pages, advs, b/w illus from photographs, bookplate and signature of Henk Visser, vg in dj.
[6352] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
DAVIES-LANGDON John |
The Home Guard Training Manual Based By Permission On War Office Instruction Books
1940.
1st Edn,.
John Murray.
156 pages, 12mo, b/w illus, limp printed cloth covers, vg. Includes chapters on rifle and rifle shooting, automatic weapons and training, hand grenades, village defence and street fighting etc.
[16820] |
£125.00 |
|
 |
DAW G.H. |
Daws Gun Patents Comprising A Descriptive Account Of The Patent Central Fire Breech Loader and Its Cartridge The Daw Jacob Rifle Sight, The Improved Double Action Revolvers, Etc
1973.
Facsimile reprint of the 1864 Edn,.
Kingsmead.
Bath.
viii - 125 pages, full page and text illustrations of the guns, bullets etc. Very good in dj, dj rubbed at head of the spine.
[23748] |
£22.00 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
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] |
£180.00 |
|
 |
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, inscription to FEP, vg+.
[13371] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FIELD MANUAL |
Carbine Cliber .30 M1, M1A1, M2, and M3
..
382 pages, illus, drawings etc, printed paper covers, 1" split along front edge of spine, vg.
[15810] |
£40.00 |
|
|
DEXTER F.Theodore |
Forty Two Years' Scrapbook Of Rare Ancient Firearms
1954.
limited Edn,.
Los Angeles, USA.
320 pages, 4to., 2,000 numbered and signed copies, illus, vg in chipped dj.
[7848] |
£75.00 |
|
 |
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 |
|
|
DILLIN Capt John G.W. |
The Kentucky Rifle, A Study Of The Origin And Development Of A Purely American Type Of Firearm
1924.
1st Edn,.
Washington, USA.
VIII, 124 pages, frontis, illus, 4to., publisher's maroon cloth, spine & corners rubbed. Riling 1959
[7847] |
£160.00 |
|
|
DILLIN Captain John G.W. |
The Kentucky Rifle, A Study Of The Origin And Development Of A Purely American Type Of Firearm
1946.
3rd Edn,.
New York.
136 pages, index, 4to., 131 plates, blue cloth with gilt title and rifle to upper boards, vg in worn and repaired slipcase. The 3rd edition contains a chapter on the Kentucky pistol. Riling 1959
[11477] |
£42.00 |
|
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DILLIN Captain John G.W. |
The Kentucky Rifle, A Study Of The Origin And Development Of A Purely American Type Of Firearm
1959.
4th Edn,.
Trimmer Printing.
New York.
154+ pages, index, 4to., 167 full page illus, vg in publishers slipcase, a highly respected work on the subject also includes Kentucky pistols.
[13517] |
£40.00 |
|
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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 |
|
 |
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] |
£180.00 |
|
 |
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.
[15378] |
£180.00 |
|
 |
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] |
£180.00 |
|
 |
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 Lieut H. |
Automatic Pistols and Revolvers
nd Circa 1915.
Harrison and Son.
32 pages, 12mo includes text illus of the revolvers and pistols. Staple bound printed green card covers some browning to edges of the covers, vg. Brief instructions in handgun shooting with concise specifications of each arm accompanied by an illustration. Includes Webley, Colt, Smith & Wesson. A scarce booklet published during WW1, Douglas notes" In these days, when a map has to select a weapon upon which his life may sooner or later depend it is only fair to him that he should have some opportunity of saying which and what he prefers." Riling 1781
[22130] |
£85.00 |
|
 |
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, loose errata page 4to, 81 plates showing the guns bullets + text illustrations gun and bullet breakdowns etc. publishers cream cloth, gilt title on blue background, to upper the cover, rubbing and chipping to the cloth at the base of the spine. A history of Webley pistols and revolvers and the development of the pistol cartridge.
[22515] |
£75.00 |
|
 |
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 |
|
|
DUFF GRANT L.G. |
Smokeless Powder, Its Appliance, Practice, and Purpose Part 1, Lecture in Two Parts Illustrated With Lime-Light Views Delivered at The Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street, London W
1896.
1st Edn,.
18 pages, oblong 4to., printed card covers, some dust soiling, vg, not in Riling or British Library Catalogue. This part appears to be complete, I would assume Part II was the illustrations if published. Grant was general manager of the Smokeless Powder Company.
[12342] |
£50.00 |
|
 |
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] |
£160.00 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
DUNHAM Keith |
The Gun Trade Of Birmingham
1955.
1st Edn,.
Birmingham Museum.
Birmingham.
43 pages, oblong 8vo., illus, card covers, vg. A short historical note of some of the more interesting features of a long established local industry.
[21648] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
DUNHAM Keith |
The Gun Trade Of Birmingham
1955.
1st Edn,.
Birmingham Museum.
Birmingham.
43 pages, oblong 8vo., illus, card covers, vg. A short historical note of some of the more interesting features of a long established local industry.
[21649] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
EARLE Joe |
Lethal Elegance The Art Of Samurai Sword Fittings
2004.
M.F.A. Publication.
Boston, USA.
256 pages, 4to., finely illus in colour from photographs. A fine copy in fine dj. A catalogue of 150 sword fittings, styles, techniques, the evolution of the fittings etc.
[20752] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
 |
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 |
|
 |
ELEY & KYNOCH. |
Sporting Ammunition. Home Price List No17
March 1935.
Kynoch Press.
Birmingham.
40 pages, Publishers grey card covers printed in black, 2 punch hole to spine edge string bound. Stamp to upper cover for "I.C.I Metals Division Ammunition Sales Dept Library". lists gauge, name, price etc for cartridges also cases. In some case length of case. Paper and solid and thin brass cartridges, wads, caps, ammunition for cattle killers air rifle pellets. With a 4-page detailed index at the end.
[22501] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
ELEY BROTHERS LTD AND KYNOCH Ltd. |
Sporting Ammunition. Price List No 7
April 1926.
Kynoch Press.
Birmingham.
37 pages, Interleaved with blank pages4to Publishers grey card covers printed in red and black. Stamp to upper cover for "I.C.I Metals Division Ammunition Sales Dept Library". Prices adjusted in ink in places occasional notes to opposite blank pages all neatly done there is also a selection of loose price lists printed letters etc presumably a copy used to update and revised by Kynoch hence the interleaved blank pages. A vg copy, lists gauge, name, colour price etc for cartridges also in some case length of case. Includes paper and brass cartridges wads, "Paradox", and ball cartridges. Central-Fire metallic cartridge's listing calibre and description charge patterns supplied weight price, rim fire, black powder, pistol and revolver cartridges.
[22505] |
£125.00 |
|
 |
ELEY BROTHERS LTD AND KYNOCH Ltd. |
Sporting Ammunition. Export Price List No 8
April 1927.
Kynoch Press.
Birmingham.
56 pages, (4) page index. Publishers green card covers printed in red and black. Small paper label to upper corner of the front cover, chip to the bottom of the spine. A vg copy, lists gauge, name, price, length of case, in some cases colours, lead bullets and ball. Also, cases, wads, slugs black and smokeless powders. Central-fire metallic cartridge, types of bullets supplied etc. Ammunition for Rifles and revolvers including pin fire with a 4-page detailed index at the end.
[22504] |
£75.00 |
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ELEY BROTHERS LTD AND KYNOCH Ltd. |
Sporting Ammunition. Price List No1
August 1920.
Kynoch Press.
Birmingham.
18 pages, 4to Publishers grey card covers printed in black recent paper spine. Stamp to upper cover for "I.C.I Metals Division Ammunition Sales Dept Library". Some marginal notes, price adjustments and crossing out in pen etc A vg copy. Includes shotgun cartridges sporting and black powder cases including pin fire.. Cartridges for ball and shot, wads, caps, rim fire ammunition rook and rabbit rifle and revolver ammunition, ammunition for express rifles etc.
[22612] |
£85.00 |
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ELEY BROTHERS LTD AND KYNOCH Ltd. |
Sporting Ammunition. Price List No10
April 1920.
62 pages, Printed in red and black, Publishers brown card covers printed in red and black with recent spine. A vg copy, lists gauge, name, price etc for cartridges also in some case length of case. Includes paper and solid brass cartridges wads. Central-Fire metallic cartridge's listing calibre and description charge patterns supplied weight price, pin fire and rim fire. Also ammunition for saloon rifle and pistols, air rifles etc.
[22611] |
£85.00 |
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ELEY BROTHERS LTD AND KYNOCH Ltd. |
Sporting Ammunition. Price List No.6
February 1925.
Kynoch Press.
Birmingham.
31 pages, 4to Publishers grey card covers printed in red and black. Stamp to upper cover for "I.C.I Metals Division Ammunition Sales Dept Library". A vg copy, lists gauge, name, colour price etc for cartridges also in some case length of case. Includes paper and solid brass cartridges wads, "Paradox". Central-Fire metallic cartridge's listing calibre and description charge patterns supplied weight price, pin fire and rim fire. Also 3 loose page terms of sale, prices etc
[22503] |
£100.00 |
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ELEY BROTHERS LTD AND KYNOCH LTD |
Sporting Ammunition. Price List No.6
February 1925.
Kynoch Press.
Birmingham.
27 pages interleaved with blank pages 4to Publishers green card covers printed in red and black. Stamp to upper cover for "I.C.I Metals Division Ammunition Sales Dept Library". A vg copy, lists gauge, name, colour price etc for cartridges also in some case length of case. Includes caps wads, "Paradox" etc. Central-Fire metallic cartridge's listing calibre and description charge patterns supplied weight price, pin fire and rim fire. We have also handled the same date and title in grey card covers this copy differs in format to pages
[22500] |
£100.00 |
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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] |
£85.00 |
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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] |
£60.00 |
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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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ESTEY Paul C. |
The Woodchuck Hunter
1936.
Onslow County, USA.
135 pages, illus, cloth rubbed, vg-.
[7857] |
£25.00 |
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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 |
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EZELL Edward C. |
Handguns of the World. Military Revolvers and Self-Loaders from 1870 - 1945
1981.
1st English Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
704 pages, Sml 4to. illus with photographs, gun breakdown showing components etc. bookplate and ownership name to FEP, publishers 1/4 blue cloth over white cloth binding, few light marks to closed page edges.
[21858] |
£26.00 |
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EZELL Edward C. |
Small Arms of the World, A Basic Manual On Small Arms
1977.
11th Edn,.
Stackpole Books.
Harrisburg, USA.
671 pages, 4to, illus throughout, brown simulated leather binding, vg in dj, closed tear repaired, bookplate of Henk Visser to front plate down presentation inscription to Visser on title page signed by Ezell.
[15295] |
£20.00 |
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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 |
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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 |
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FABRIQUE NATIONALE |
F.N. Bolt Action Rifles Model 1926
nd Circa 1928.
Liege, Belgium.
13 pages, illus, card covers, vg. The guns, components, uses etc.
[12313] |
£36.00 |
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FABRIQUE NATIONALE |
F.N. Bolt Action Rifles Model 1926
nd Circa 1928.
Liege, Belgium.
13 pages, illus, card covers, vg. The guns, components, uses etc.
[12314] |
£36.00 |
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FABRIQUE NATIONALE |
F.N. Bolt Action Rifles Model 1926
nd Circa 1928.
Liege, Belgium.
13 pages, illus, card covers, vg. The guns, components, uses etc.
[12312] |
£36.00 |
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Fabrique Nationale D Armes De Guerre |
Legia Star High Speed
nd circa 1960.
FN.
Herstal Belgium.
folding promotional page 16 cm x 24cm when folded, printed in multi colour detail the FN cartridges with description English text. When unfolded 31cm x 48cm . "A complete Range of First-Class Shotgun Cartridges."
[23159] |
£20.00 |
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Fabrique Nationale D Armes De Guerre |
Promotional booklet, poster For Cartridges
nd curca 1960.
FN.
Herstal Belgium.
folding promotional page 16 cm x 23cm when folded, printed in multi colour one side detail the cartridges English text. When unfolded 31cm x 45cm showing a display of various cartridges.
[23160] |
£25.00 |
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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 |
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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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FAIRBAIRN W.E., SYKES E.A. |
Shooting To Live With The One Hand Gun
1942.
1st Edn,.
Oliver and Boyd.
xi- 96 pages, illustrated with full page, and text illustrations from drawings. Small ownership stamp of Ian J Linn to the front paste down and the title page. ". Bound in the original green cloth titled in gilt.DJ present showing two police officer in a firing position. The DJ has small chip with loss to the centre of the spine. A difficult title to find, particularly in the DJ. Both authors were members of the Shanghai Police Force. The book "describes methods developed and practiced during an eventful quarter of a century", the author's choice of pistol is cut down .45 Colt new service double action revolver. Fairbairn was also co-designer of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, not in Riling.
[23741] |
£180.00 |
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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,.
Cambridge.
133 pages, 4to. illus, vg in worn dj, dj showing loss to head and tail of spine.
[12237] |
£40.00 |
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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,.
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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FFOULKES Charles |
The Gun Founders Of England With A List Of English And Continental Gun Founders From The XIV To The XIX Centuries
1937.
1st Edn,.
Cambridge.
XVI 133 pages, illus, 4to, vg, "An authentic history of English gun founding" Riling 2221
[5502] |
£30.00 |
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FFOULKES Charles J. |
European Arms And Armour In The University Of Oxford
1912.
1st Edn,.
The Claredon Press.
Oxford.
64 pages, small folio, 29 full page plates + text illus, blue cloth gilt ruled borders and gilt title and crest to upper board, wear to head and tail of spine.
[16805] |
£85.00 |
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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 |
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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. 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 |
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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 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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FRAZER Perry D. |
Elementary Gunsmithing A Manual Of Instruction For Amateurs In The Alteration And Repair Of Firearms
1938.
1st Edn,.
Onslow County.
208 pages, illus, vg in chipped dj
[2922] |
£30.00 |
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FRAZER Perry D. |
Elementary Gunsmithing, A Manual Of Instruction For Amateurs In The Alteration And Repair Of Firearms
1953.
rep Edn,.
Harrisburg, Pensylvania, USA.
208 pages, illus, vg.
[10162] |
£20.00 |
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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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