 |
SELLERS Frank |
The William M Locke Collection
1973.
1st.
The Author.
East Point, Georgia, USA.
541 pages, 4to., illus throughout from photographs and drawings bound in the publishers simulated leather gilt design to upper and rear boards, a fine copy. A catalogue of one of the largest private collections of American firearms.
[20753] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
SELLERS Frank M & BAILEY De Witt |
Sharps Firearms Volume 3 Part 3 Model 1874 Rifles.
nd Circa 1969.
unpaginated, (22 pages) illus in b/w from photographs, personal inscription to the page signed De Witt, printed card covers, vg. This copy numbered 12 of an unspecified number, the preface notes there will be 4 booklets done, 1. PISTOLS, 2. PERCUSSION RIFLES, 3. CARTRIDGE RIFLES, 4. ADDENDA. This section is the first to be published.
[21308] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
SELLERS Frank M & BERYYMAN Robert B |
Colts From The William M. Locke Collection
1996.
1st Edn.
Andrew Mowbray Publishing.
Lincoln USA.
192 pages, 4to., illustrating the gun in b/w from photographs, a fine copy in dj.
[21297] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
SELLERS Frank M., SMITH Samuel E. |
American Percussion Revolvers
1971.
Museum Restoration Service.
Ottawa, Canada.
ix 231 pages, b/w plates, and numerous text illustrations from photographs and line drawings, a vg copy in worn put presentable dj now in a clear removable sleeve. A good reference book to the American revolver with excellent illustrations.
[22868] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
SELLERS Frank M., SMITH Samuel E. |
American Percussion Revolvers
1971.
Museum Restoration Service.
Ottawa, USA.
ix 231 pages, illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs and line.Review copy of the proof edition of 112 copies. Ownership stamp of H.J. Woodend to end papers and title page, Herbie Woodend MBE was custodian of the Pattern Room Museum and renowned world expert on firearms. Bound in the publisher's faux leather vg. Details Colt, Starr, Remington guns and many others with 700 illustrations.An excellent reference book to the American revolver. ?60
[23364] |
£60.00 |
|
 |
SENICH Peter R |
Limited War Sniping
1977.
Paladin Press.
Boulder Press.
143 pages, 4to., illus with b/w photographs throughout, pictorial end papers, vg in dj. A well researched account of the rifles, tactics etc.
[22987] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
SENICH Peter R |
Limited War Sniping
1977.
Paladin Press.
Boulder Press.
143 pages, 4to., illus with b/w photographs throughout, pictorial end papers, vg in dj, some chipping to dj. dj in protective removable sleeve. A well researched account of the rifles, tactics etc.
[21386] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
SERVEN James E. |
Colt Firearms 1836-1970
nd 1981.
rep Edn,.
Stackpole Books.
Harrisburg, USA.
ix + 398 + (3) pages, 4to. illus throughout in b/w from photographs, drawings etc., 2 slight offset marks from dj protection to FEP (8cm x 1cm) o/w a near fine copy in similar dj, simulated leather binding special deluxe edition, a fine copy.
[20137] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
SERVERN James E |
Colt Firearms From 1836
1980.
reprint.
Stackpole Books.
Harrisburg, USA.
ix 398 + (3) pages, 4to., illus throughout in b/w from photographs, line drawings, publishers orange cloth, title in gilt to upper cover, vg in dj. A few small chips to edge of dj.
[21768] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
SEVEN James E |
Colt Cartridge Pistols A Dedicated Study Of Coltand Arms From 1868 Caplocks Through Automatics
1952.
1st Edn.
Foundation Press.
USA.
126 pages, 4to., illus with b/w photographs of the guns + drawings and diagrams, pictorial limp cover, vg.
[20132] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
SHANNON Robert B. |
Colonial Autralian Gunsmiths With A List Of Convicts Associated With The Gunmaking Trade Transported To New South Wales, 1813-1842 And A List Of Propietary Firearms Advertised By Australian Dealers 1890-1914
1917.
1st Edn,.
The Wentworth Press.
Sydney, Austrailia.
45 pages, Armorial bookplate to inner front cover, some faint creasing to bottom blank outer corner of pages. Printed publishers yellow card covers with small mark to very part bottom edge vgt-. Include notes on gunsmiths Convicts associated with the English gunmaking trade transported to New South Wales 1813 -1842, Propriety Firearms. ?25
[22829] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
SHARP Henry |
Modern Sporting Gunnery, A Manual Of Practical Information For Shooters Of Today
1906.
1st Edn,.
Simpkin Marshall,.
x - 526 pages, advert leaf, illustrations from photographs, drawings etc, the contents are clean and free of foxing. Original burgundy cloth with paper overlay of a gun lock on front board and bullets on rear board, title printed in white, the overlay of a gun breech rubbed on spine a vg bright copy. A title often lacking the paper overlays on the cover and the white titling. A largely technical work giving the evolution of the shotgun, the progress of flint lock to hammerless ejector. Express rifles, ball and shot ? guns, sporting bullets shooting in Britain and abroad, ladies in the Field etc Riling 1627, Chute 572
[23144] |
£150.00 |
|
 |
SHARPE Philip B. |
The Rifle In America
1938.
1st Edn,.
New York.
XII 641 pages, illus, small 4to, fine copy in dj, signed on FEP by the author.
[8297] |
£55.00 |
|
 |
Shelton Lawrence P |
J P Clabrough: Birmingham Gunmaker
2013.
1st.
Far West Publishers.
Sacramento.
256 pages, 4o., over 190 illus in colour and b/w from photographs, line drawings, early adverts etc., signed on the title page by Lawrence Shelton. A fine copy in the publishers pictorial binding. The book follows the life of a successful English gunmaker and businessman John Clabrough who was born in Yorkshire, England. He learned the gunsmith trade from his father, travelled to the United States in 1857, worked as a gunsmith and opened his own shop in San Francisco. In 1873 he returned to England to produce guns for the American market. The book contains some excellent close-up photographs of the guns.
[23598] |
£185.00 |
|
 |
SHORTRIDGE Captain G.C. |
THE MAMMALS OF SOUTH WEST AFRICA. A BIOLOGICAL ACCOUNT OF THE FORMS OCCURRING IN THAT REGION. TWO VOLUMES
1934.
1st Edn,.
William Heinemann, Ltd,.
xxv-437 + ix -439 ? 779, top edge gilt 4to numerous full-page illustrations from photographs, drawings and maps including one folding light spotting to closed page edges. Bound in a fine ? green calf over green cloth covered boards the spine compartments with gilt tooling within ruled borders, with contrasting labels. A fine set, foreword by Viscount Allenby: a comprehensive & seminal biological account of the mammals in the region.
[23511] |
£220.00 |
|
 |
Shuey, Daniel L. |
W.R.A. Co. Headstamped Cartridges and Their Variations: Volume 1 and 2
1999-2003.
1st Edn.
WCF Publications.
Rockford USA.
364 - 351 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs line drawings etc showing boxes cartridges, headstamps etc. Pictorial end papers. Publishers pictorial laminate boards a fine set. An exhaustive study of cartridges produced by the W.R.A. Co. and their variants, with numerous colour & b/w photos
[23204] |
£150.00 |
|
 |
SHUMWAY, Geo |
Longrifles of Note
.
1st Edn.
Arms & Armour Press.
74 pages, full page and text b/w illus from photographs, pictorial card covers, a fine copy.
[20125] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian |
.45 Thompson Sub Machine Gun
2003.
1st Edn,.
Ian D Skennerton.
Australia.
48 pages, 4to., illus, diagrams etc. pictorial card covers, vg+. Published in Small Arms Identification Series, details parts, stripping, assembly etc.,
[15807] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian |
.577 Snider-Enfield Rifles & Carbines British Service Longarms 1866-C.1880
2003.
1st Edn,.
Ian Skennerton 2003.
Labrador, Australia..
242 pages, Royal 8vo., illustrated throughout in colour and b/w from photographs drawings gun break downs pictorial end papers. Pictorial laminated covers fine in DJ. The development, Manufacturer and Issue of the Snider-Enfield Rifles and Carbines.
[23794] |
£145.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian |
The British Sniper, British & Commonwealth Sniping & Equipments 1915-1983
1984.
1st Edn,.
Ian . D. Skennerton.
Margate, Australia.
266 pages, 4to., b/w illustrated from photographs and drawings, bookplate of William Reid to the front paste down. Publishers green binding, title in white to upper board and spine, in dj. An in-depth study with detailed perspective on special models of sniper rifles, telescopic and optical sights, rifles and telescopic mounts, sniper training, field and battle tactics etc.
[23963] |
£75.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian |
The British Sniper, British & Commonwealth Sniping & Equipments 1915-1983
1984.
1st Edn,.
Margate, Australia.
266 pages, 4to., b/w illus from photographs and drawings, publishers green binding, title in white to upper board and spine, fine in dj. An in depth study with detailed perspective on special models of sniper rifles, telescopic and optical sights, rifles and telescopic mounts, sniper training, field and battle tactics etc.
[21454] |
£85.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian |
The British Sniper, British & Commonwealth Sniping & Equipments 1915-1983
1984.
1st Edn,.
Margate, Australia.
266 pages, 4to., b/w illus from photographs and drawings, publishers green binding, title in white to upper board and spine, signed on the copywright page by Ian Skennerton, fine in dj. An in depth study with detailed perspective on special models of sniper rifles, telescopic and optical sights, rifles and telescopic mounts, sniper training, field and battle tactics etc.
[22033] |
£100.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian |
Lee-Enfield Story: A Complete Study of the Lee-Metford, Lee-Enfield, S.M.L.E. and No.4 Series
1993.
1st Edn,.
Ian Skennerton.
Ashmore City, Australia.
503 pages, 4to illustrated throughout with b/w photographs line drawings gun breakdowns, illustrated end papers. Publishers' pictorial laminated binding small chip to bottom spine corner, in DJ, DJ chipped at head tail of the spne 4cmm closed tear to front flap, DJ now in clear removable sleeve. A detailed history and illustrated inventory.
[23574] |
£75.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian |
Lee-Enfield Story: A Complete Study of the Lee-Metford, Lee-Enfield, S.M.L.E. and No.4 Series
1993.
1st Edn,.
Ian Skennerton.
Ashmore City, Australia.
503 pages, 4to illustrated throughout with b/w photographs line drawings gun breakdowns etc, illustrated end papers. Publishers' pictorial laminated binding, in DJ, DJ small chip at head of the spine. A detailed history and illustrated inventory.
[23996] |
£90.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian |
List Of Changes In British War Material In Relation To Edged Weapons, Firearms And Associated Ammunition And Accoutrements Volume 1 1860-1886
1980.
1st thus.
Ian D Skennerton.
Margate, Australia.
170 pages, Illustrated with text drawings throughout, a fine copy in DJ. The List of Changes In British War Material constitutes the original text for articles introduced into the British military service.
[22812] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian D |
7.62mm L42A1 Sniper L39A1 2A and Lee-Enfield Conversions
2004.
1st Edn.
Ian Skennerton.
Labrador, Australia.
48 pages, 4to illustrations throughout from photographs line drawings, gun breakdowns etc. Publishers cream printed laminated card covers, some even fading to the spine and edges. VG copy published in Small Arms Identification Series No 18.
[23563] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian D. |
The British Service Lee. The Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Rifles And Carbines 1880-1980
1982.
1st Edn.
Ian Skennerton.
Margate, Queensland,.
410 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs, line drawings marks etc. A fine copy in DJ. The study of one of the most famous rifles covers the wide spectrum of nearly 100 different models over 100 years. And manufacture in five different countries.
[23134] |
£85.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian D |
The Broad Arrow, British And Empire Factory Production, Proof, Inspection. Armourers, Unit & Issue Markings
2001.
1st Edn.
Ian D Skennerton.
Labrador Australia.
140+ pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs, drawings, marks etc. Publishers pictorial card covers, a fine copy. Includes service markings and their applications, a prime reference source.
[23954] |
£160.00 |
|
 |
Skennerton Ian D |
Lee Enfield Parts Catalogue (Small arms identification series No23)
2009.
the author.
Labrador, Australia.
48 pages, 4to illustrated throughout with photographs line drawings etc. Pictorial printed card covers a fine copy. Parts identification lists, Manufacturer notes, Exploded parts drawings, Armourers instructions, Parts view & inspection margins.
[22332] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian D |
Small Arms Identification Series .303 Magazine Lee-Mitford And Magazine Lee-Enfield, Parts Identification Lists, M.L.M. & M.L.E. Series Notes, Exploded Parts Drawings, Descriptions, Accessories & Fittings
1997.
1st Edn.
the author.
Ashmore City Australia.
4to., 49 pages, illus with drawings, diagrams, pictorial card covers.
[20539] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian D |
Small Arms Identification Series .450 and .303 Martini Rifles And Carbines Parts Identification & Lists .....
2002.
Ian Skennerton.
48 pages, 4to., illus with drawings, diagrams, photographs etc., pictorial card covers, a fine copy.
[20541] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian D. |
A Treatise On The Snider The British Soldier's Firearm 1866-c1880
nd circa 1977.
1st Edn,.
Margate, Australia.
(6) 181 Original pictorial yellow cloth hardcovers in matching price clipped dust wrapper. Full page and text illustrations from photographs and drawings, ownership bookplate to the front paste down. Original pictorial yellow cloth in matching dust wrapper VG. The development, Manufacture and Issue of the Snider Rifle and Carbines; from 1862-post 1900.
[23952] |
£50.00 |
|
 |
SKENNERTON Ian, RICHARDSON Robert |
British & Commonwealth Bayonets
1986.
1st thus Edn,.
Ian D Skennerton.
Margate, Australia.
404 pages, 4to, with over 1300 b/w illustrations from photographs and line drawings showing the bayonet, marks etc bookplate of William Reid to the front paste down. Publishers' pictorial laminated cover, a fine copy. An in-depth and comprehensive study of the subject. Listing countries, section on reproductions and fakes, makers, and suppliers listing, etc.
[23965] |
£145.00 |
|
 |
SKERTCHLY Sydney B.J. |
The Manufacture Of Gun Flints
1984.
facsimile reprint.
Museum Restoration Service.
Bloomfield, USA.
x 80 pages, frontis and numerous text illus, facsimile edition of 1879 1st published 1/4 simulated leather binding, a fine copy limited to 450 copies, this being no 9 for review. Includes an update on the original by Seymour de Lotbiniere. A study of the manufacture of gun flints in England.
[22755] |
£80.00 |
|
 |
Smith Guy. N |
A Century Of The History Of Shotgun Cartridges
2019.
1st Edn.
Black Hill Books.
185 pages Well-illustrated throughout with colour photograph, showing, the boxes, cartridges etc. Pictorial laminated covers, a fine copy.
[23021] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
Smith, Brian R. |
Samworth Books: A Descriptive Biography
1990.
1st Edn.
Marksman Bookshelf.
Luke, MD U.S.A.
320 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs, Limited to 1000 copies. Signed by the author to top blank of the title page. Publishers' blue cloth binding with gilt Samworth medallion to upper cover. A fine copy in DJ.
[23374] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
SMITH Loren W. |
Home Gunsmithing The Colt Single Action Revolvers
1995.
revised and updated Edn,.
Ray Riling.
Philadelphia, Pa, USA.
155 pages, illus throughout in b/w from photographs, vg in repaired dj.
[22028] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
SMITH Walter H B |
MANNLICHER RIFELS AND PISTOLS (An NRA Library Book)
1947.
1st Edn.
The Military Service Publishing Company.
Harrisburg USA.
239 pages, Illustrated throughout will line drawings of gun breakdowns. Ownership stamp to front end paper 2 small tape marks to paste downs from DJ. Publishers' tan cloth titled in blue. VG in worn DJ.
[23313] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
Smith Wesson |
3rd Generation Semiautomatics
.
nd Circa 1990.
Smith Wesson.
Springfield USA.
4to file issued by Smith Wesson for a conference of the unveiling of the Third Generation Smith Wesson Semiautomatics. The file divided in sections, Product Specification, Physical Plant, Presentation, Product Photographs. Includes type script introduction history descriptions etc Illustrated with numerous b/w loose photographs inserted in clear sleeves. Showing the guns, the factory and factory production some 68 photos some single page and some 2 to the page mostly with reference number which correspond with a page of text opposite describing the photo. In a company file with SW logo to upper cover, a very good copy of an unusual item.
[22151] |
£80.00 |
|
 |
SMITH W.H.B. |
A Basic Manual Of Military Small Arms
1945.
reprint Edn,.
Military Service Publishing Co.,.
Harrisburg, USA.
351 pages, 4to., well illustrated, bookplate of Henk Visser, publishers brown cloth letters in black. How to load, operate and strip small arms of every nation.
[15381] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
SMITH WHB |
Mauser Rifles And Pistols
.
reptint.
Wolfe Publishing Company.
Prescott USA.
232+ pages, illus from photographs and drawings, simulated green leather binding, title in gold.
[20178] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
SMITH W.H.B. |
Smith's Standard Encyclopedia of Gas, Air & Spring Guns of the World
1978.
rep Edn.
Arms and Armour Press.
vii 279 pages, 4to, illus in b/w from photographs, drawings, tables etc, vg in dj,
[21651] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
SMITH W.H.B. |
Smith's Standard Encyclopedia of Gas, Air & Spring Guns of the World
1978.
rep Edn,.
Arms Armour Press.
vii 279 pages, 4to, illus in b/w from photographs, drawings, tables etc, vg in dj, Ist edition of a classic work on air guns.
[21779] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
SOLC Vaclav |
Swords And Daggers Of Indonesia
nd circa 1960.
1st English Edn,.
Spring Books.
70+ pages, large 8vo., illus with numerous black and white and coloured plates showing weapons with accompanying text. Original ornate pictorial cloth with a metal fastener in the style of a sword, vg in card slipcase.
[14893] |
£55.00 |
|
 |
SOLC Vaclav |
Swords And Daggers Of Indonesia
nd circa 1960.
1st English Edn,.
Spring Books.
70+ pages, large 8vo., illus with numerous black and white and coloured plates showing weapons with accompanying text. Original ornate pictorial cloth with a metal fastener in the style of a sword, vg.
[7053] |
£55.00 |
|
 |
SOTHEBYS |
The Visser Collection Fine, rare And Important Arms Part II
1991.
4to., 199 Lots + index of makers illus in colour, green cloth gilt title to upper cover, fine in dj. Auction catalogue of 199 Lots which took place 3rd June 1991, Part I took place July 1990.
[20917] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
SPENCER Michael G., PHILPOTT Fiona A. |
Early European Hand-Firearms In Liverpool Museum
1992.
1st English Edn,.
Alan Sutton.
107 pages, large 8vo., illus from photographs, fine in dj, includes a hand written letter to David (David Back) from Michael Spencer thanking David for his help and encouragement with the work, he also notes in ink on the contents page regarding referring to the Arms and Armour Society for amendments to this work. From the library of David Back.
[18338] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
STADT Ronald W. |
Winchester Shotguns And Shotshells,
1984.
1st Edn,.
Armory Publication.
Tacoma U.S.A.
184 pages, 4to., Coloured frontis with numerous illustrations in b/w from photographs, showing the guns and old adverts. Inscription to blank verso of the frontis, a fine copy in DJ.
[23320] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
Star Guns |
Star Automatic Pistols and Submachine Guns
.
Star Bonifacio Echeverria.
Spain.
A collection of 21 handbooks for automatic pistols and 3 for submachine guns + some leaflets. Mostly small 8vo no date but circa 1980s mostly illustrated with photographs and drawings all in vg condition English text.
[22153] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
STEELHOUSE GUN AND CYCLE CO |
Manufacturers Of Sporting Guns, Pigeon, Wildfowling and Long Range Guns
no date circa 1920.
Birmingham.
Large landscape 8vo, Illustrated in b/w the shotguns mostly one to the page with descriptions below. Red card covers printed in black, very good. The front cover states manufacturers of sporting guns. Pigeon, Wildfowling and Long rage guns. The first 11 shotguns are hammer followed by 10 boxlocks guns, a note below some guns "the gun may be fitted with the celebrated B.S.A. steel barrels." Also included are revolvers, B.S.A air rifles and miniature rifles a page of air rifle targets, bags etc, the last 2 pages are for 2 B.S.A. cycles.
[22519] |
£95.00 |
|
 |
STERN Daniel K. |
10 Shots Quick The Fascinating Story Of The Savage Pocket Automatics
1967.
1st Edn,.
Globe Printing Company.
San Jose, California.
XVI 153 pages, illus, diagrams etc., red cloth, gilt title to upper board, vg+ in dj.
[10196] |
£80.00 |
|
 |
STERN Daniel K. |
10 Shots Quick The Fascinating Story Of The Savage Pocket Automatics
1967.
1st Edn,.
Globe Printing Company.
San Jose, California.
XVI 153 pages, illus, diagrams etc., red cloth, gilt title to upper board, vg in dj. dj evenly faded to spine, small chip to head of spine.
[19820] |
£70.00 |
|
|
Stevens, R. Blake und Edward C. Ezell: |
Black Rifle: M16 Retrospective.
1987.
1st Edn,.
Collectors Grade Publications.
Toronto, Canada.
400 pages, Loose errata slip, 4to illustrated in b/w from photographs line drawings gun breakdowns. Pictorial end papers publishers faux black leather binding VG in good dj, the dj a few small chips along the top edge and loss to outer upper corner 4cm x 2cm. The development of the M16 rifle. "The enhanced grade of material used, hence the name Enhanced Second Printing".
[24050] |
£125.00 |
|
|
Stevens, R. Blake und Edward C. Ezell: |
Black Rifle: M16 Retrospective.
2004.
Enhanced Second Printing.
Collectors Grade Publications.
Toronto, Canada.
400 pages, 4to illustrated in b/w from photographs line drawings gun breakdowns. Pictorial end papers publishers faux black leather binding VG in dj The development of the M16 rifle. "The enhanced grade of material used, hence the name Enhanced Second Printing".
[24051] |
£160.00 |
|
 |
STEVENS R.Blake |
North American Fals: Nato's Search for a Standard Rifle
1979.
1st Edn.
Collections Grade Publications.
Toronto, Canada.
166 pages, 4to over 200 b/w illustrations from photographs line drawings etc. Publishers pictorial card covers a few small marks. a very good copy. Personal presentation inscription on the title page signed by Stevens.
[23381] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
STEVENS R.Blake, EZELL Edward C |
The Spiw The Deadliest Weapon That Never Was
1985.
1st Edn.
Collections Grade Publications.
Toronto, Canada.
ix + 138 pages, 4to illustrated in b/w from photographs and drawings, showing the guns bullets etc, Publisher green faux leather with gilt design to front board, fine in dj, 2cm single closed tear to the dj, dj now in clear removable sleave. Spiw an acronym standing for Special Purpose Individual Weapon. "The most fantastic gun story ever told."
[22980] |
£200.00 |
|
 |
STONEHENGE |
The Shotgun And Sporting Rifle And The Dogs, Ponies, Ferrets etc Used With Them In Their Various Kinds Of Shooting And Trapping
1859.
1st Edn,.
Routledge, Warne and Routledge.
XVI 448 pages, numerous full page and text illus, a vg copy in the publishers 1/4 red roan binding. The book is in 6 sections 1. Varieties of shooting; 2. The animals used by the shooter etc., 3. Elementary principles of gunnery etc; 4. The varieties of shotguns etc. 5. The sporting rifle; 6. The game preservers guide. A title often found in poor condition due to the cheap roan binding. Riling 727, Chute 612.
[11208] |
£80.00 |
|
 |
Summerfield, Stephen & Law, Susan |
THE BAKER RIFLE AND THE EARLY CAMPAIGNS OF THE 95TH RIFLES
2019.
Ken Trotman / Shorncliffe Trust,.
Godmanchester.
312 pages, Illustrated with 33 illustrations and 17 maps in b/w from photographs drawings old prints etc. Publishers' pictorial laminated covers a fine copy. a facsimile of the 1808 Military Lectures delivered to officers of the Regiment and other related material.
[22974] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
SUPICA Jim & NAHAS Richard |
Standard Catalogue Of Smith & Wesson
2001.
2nd edition.
Krause Publications.
Iola, USA.
4to., 318 pages, advert leaf, illus throughout in colour and b/w from photographs, publisher's pictorial laminated cover, a fine copy in dj. Covers over 770 models in six grades of condition.
[20733] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
SUPICA Jim & NAHAS Richard |
Standard Catalogue Of Smith & Wesson
2006.
3rd edition.
4to., 432 pages, illus throughout in colour from photographs, a fine copy in dj. Covers over 770 models in six grades of condition.
[20551] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
SUTHERLAND R.L., WILSON R.L. |
The Book Of Colt Firearms
1971.
1st Edn,.
The Author.
Kansas City, Missouri.
XV 604 pages, lge 4to., profusely illus, vg in chipped dj. A comprehensive study, difficult title to find, inscription on title page "for my old friend John Jarvis - one of Europe's foremost colt authorities - from the real author - Larry Wilson"
[9829] |
£140.00 |
|
 |
TATE Douglas |
Birmingham Gunmakers
1997.
2nd Edn,.
Safari Press.
Long Beach, USA.
xi 190 pages, 4to, finely illus in colour and b/w from photographs, fine in dj. A complete overview of the Birmingham gun trade and its history as well as a listing of the Birmingham Gunmakers
[21573] |
£60.00 |
|
 |
TAYLERSON A.W.F. |
The Revolver 1865-1888
1966.
1st American.
Crown Publishers.
New York.
292 pages, illustrated in b/w with plates showing numerous guns from photographs, also text drawings and gun breakdowns throughout the text. VG in Dj the Dj small, closed tear and rubbing to the base of the spine. The second volume on Taylersons exhaustive study of the revolver. The American edition was published the same year as the 1st UK edition.
[23396] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
TAYLERSON A.W.F. |
The Revolver 1889-1914
1970.
1st Edn,.
Barrie and Jenkins.
324 pages, illus, inscription on FEP, vg in dj, dj faded on spine.
[18506] |
£40.00 |
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TAYLERSON A.W.F., ANDREWS R.A.N., FRITH J. |
The Revolver 1818-1865, 1865-1888, 1889-1914
1968, 1966, 1970.
1st.
Herbert Jenkins.
London.
3 volumes, 360, 292, 324 pages, well illus in b/w with 151 plates showing numerous guns from photographs, also text drawings and break downs throughout the text. Tape offset mark to end papers of volume 1 from dj protection, also offset mark to the spine from dj title. All vg in djs , two of the djs evenly faded to spines. The djs are now in clear removable sleeves. A vg set in dj of a comprehensive and well researched book taking over 4 years to complete. A major and exhaustive work on the subject.
[21998] |
£150.00 |
|
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TAYLERSON A.W.F., CHAMBERLAIN W.H.J. |
Revolvers Of The British Services 1854-1954
1989.
1st Edn.
USA Museum Restoration Service.
Alexandria Bay, New York.
xv 80 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w with photographs, line drawings, gun breakdowns etc. Publishers blue faux leather binding, gilt initial W D to upper board, a fine copy of an exhaustive work by two of the leading authors on the pistol.
[23992] |
£100.00 |
|
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TAYLOR Leslie B. |
A Brief History Of Westley Richards Firm 1812 - 1913
1913.
1st Edn,.
Shakespeare Head Press.
Stratford Upon Avon.
94 pages, uncut pages, 12 full page illus + text illus, original 1/4 cloth with paper covered boards, title in black with cloth spine recased with the spine relayed, paper title label to spine, label chipped at edge. A scarce title, Riling 1769
[6514] |
£120.00 |
|
 |
TAYLOR William M.A., DIACK Peter M.A. |
Student And Sniper-Sergeant, A Memoir Of J.K.Forbes MA, 4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders Who Died For His Country, 25 September 1915
1916.
1st Edn,.
Hodder Stoughton.
viii- 182 pages, frontis illustration of J.K. Forbes in uniform, original red cloth showing rubbing to head and tail of the spine, vg- copy of a scarce title. The book details Forbes life from University to France and the trenches and becoming a sniper sergeant and the formation and training of a section of crack shots. Forbes found that his experiences trekking through the highlands of Scotland when he was ordered to train the snipers in his battalion of the Gordon Highlands.
[23130] |
£220.00 |
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TAYLOR William M.A., DIACK Peter M.A. |
Student And Sniper-Sergeant, A Memoir Of J.K.Forbes MA, 4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders Who Died For His Country, 25 September 1915
1916.
1st Edn,.
Hodder Stoughton.
viii- 182 pages, frontis illustration of J.K. Forbes in uniform, original publishers red cloth showing rubbing to head and tail of the spine and lesser so to edges, vg- copy of a scarce title. The book details Forbes life from University to France and the trenches and becoming a sniper sergeant and the formation and training of a section of crack shots. Forbes found that his experiences trekking through the highlands of Scotland when he was ordered to train the snipers in his battalion of the Gordon Highlands.
[23478] |
£200.00 |
|
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TEASDALE BUCKELL G.T. |
Experts On Guns And Shooting
1900.
1st Edn,.
Samson, Low, Marston and Company.
xxvii 590 pages, illustrated throughout with drawings, diagrams, photos etc., brick red cloth with title in black to upper board, a vg+ clean copy rarely found in this condition. This is the second state binding, without the Record Game Register followed by several pages of adverts. An important work on the evolution of shooting over the 19th century; shooting schools, guns, game shooting, shotgun patterns, great shots, famous guns, gunmakers, loading cartridges etc. Riling 1510 "A meticulously detailed work on all aspects of guns and their use" Chute 622, Riling 1510
[22392] |
£120.00 |
|
 |
TEASDALE BUCKELL G.T. |
Experts On Guns And Shooting
1900.
1st Edn,.
Samson, Low, Marston and Company.
XXVII 590 pages, illustrated throughout with drawings, diagrams, photos etc., brick red cloth with title in black to upper board, a vg+ clean copy rarely found in this condition. An important work on the evolution of shooting over the 19th century; shooting schools, guns, game shooting, shotgun patterns, great shots, famous guns, gunmakers, loading cartridges etc. Riling 1510 "A meticulously detailed work on all aspects of guns and their use" Chute 622, Riling 1510
[18137] |
£150.00 |
|
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini, Manufacture, Training Arms & Accessories
1995.
1st.
B.A.Temple.
Kilcoy, Australia.
461-634 pages, 4to., illus from photographs + line drawings, publishers green pictorial laminated cover, a fine copy in dj small, closed tear to lower rear spine edge of the DJ. The last book in the series on the Martini.
[23783] |
£130.00 |
|
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini The .40 & .303 Martinis 1880-C1920
1989.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
xvii 247 to 460 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs and line drawings etc, publishers pictorial laminated binding a fine copy in a worn DJ. The progressive development of the .40 bore experimental and service Martinis from the Martini-Henry rifle.
[23791] |
£50.00 |
|
 |
TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini The .40 & .303 Martinis 1880-C1920
1989.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
xvii 247 to 460 pages, 4to., illus in b/w from photographs and drawings etc, pictorial laminated binding as issued in dj, a fine copy. The progressive development of the .40 bore experimental and service Martinis from the Martini-Henry rifle.
[21375] |
£60.00 |
|
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini The .40 & .303 Martinis 1880-C1920
1989.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
xvii 247 to 460 pages, 4to., illus in b/w from photographs and drawings etc, pictorial laminated binding as issued in dj, a fine copy. The progressive development of the .40 bore experimental and service Martinis from the Martini-Henry rifle.
[22040] |
£60.00 |
|
 |
TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini, The Martini-Henry 1869-C1900
1983.
1st Edn,.
B A Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
x 246 pages, 4to., illus with photographs and numerous line-drawings in the text, publishers' original cloth, pictorial covers title in black, vg+ in the pictorial dj, same illus on dj as on the covers, spine evenly faded.
[22840] |
£45.00 |
|
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TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini, The Martini-Henry 1869-C1900
1983.
1st Edn,.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
x 246 pages, 4to., illus with photographs and numerous line-drawings in the text, publishers original cloth, pictorial covers title in black, vg+ in the pictorial dj, same illus on dj as on the covers, spine evenly faded.
[21784] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
TEMPLE B.A., SKENNERTON I.D. |
A Treatise On The British Military Martini, The Martini-Henry 1869-C1900
1996.
reprint.
B.A.Temple.
Burbank, Australia.
x 246 pages, 4to., illus with photographs and numerous line-drawings in the text, publishers' original , pictorial covers titled in black, vg+ in the pictorial dj, same illus on dj as on the covers, a fine copy. The 1st volume in the trilogy on the gun.
[22828] |
£55.00 |
|
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TENNENT Sir J.Emerson |
The Story of the Guns
1864.
1st Edn,.
Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green.
xxii 364 pages, 3 full page and text illus. inscription "from the author" to half title, bookplate to front paste down, front hinge cracked, (binding tight), publishers green cloth, vg-. The book is split into 3 sections, The Rifles Musket, Rifles Ordnance. The Iron Navy. Riling 818 particularly notable for data on the development and approval of the Whitworth Rifle system.
[19737] |
£85.00 |
|
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The War Office. |
Training in Fieldcraft and Elementary Tactics. Military Training Pamphlet No. 33. 1940.
1940.
1st.
The War Office.
58 pages, Text line drawings staple bound in printed tan card covers lightly dust soiled. Includes field craft, camouflage, cover from fire, scout training, field firing etc.
[23198] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
Thiomas Dean |
Round Ball to Rimfire: History of Civil War Small Arms Ammunition. Part Four. Contribution to the History of the Confederate Ordnance Bureau.
2010.
1st EDN.
Thomas Publications.
Gettysburg, USA.
xii -312 (2) 4to illustrated in b/w from photographs line drawings. Signed by Dean Thomas on the title page. Publishers' pictorial laminated binding a fine copy. Excellent illustrations of the bullets loading equipment, cap tins etc.
[22774] |
£135.00 |
|
 |
Thompson, Jess; Dillon, C Ron; Hallock, Allen; Loos, Bill; and Rowe, Tom (compiler) |
Alte Scheibenwaffen Old German Target Arms 1860-1940 Volume 1
1990.
1st Edn.
Tom Rowe.
Rochester NY, USA.
388 Landscape 4to, illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, old prints, line drawings etc. Publisher green faux leather binding with gilt title to the upper cover, fine unmarked copy in DJ. The history of German target shooting from the Middle Ages to World War II the guns and people.
[22841] |
£70.00 |
|
 |
Thompson, Jess; Dillon, C Ron; Hallock, Allen; Loos, Bill; and Rowe, Tom (compiler) |
Alte Scheibenwaffen Old German Target Arms 1860-1940 Volume 3
2004.
Tom Rowe.
Rochster, NY, USA.
386 pages, Landscape 4to, illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, old prints, line drawings etc. Publisher green faux leather binding with gilt title to the upper cover, fine unmarked copy in DJ. The history of German target shooting from the Middle Ages to World War II the guns and people.
[22860] |
£70.00 |
|
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THRALE Christopher |
Webley Air Rifles 1925-2005
2010.
1st Edn,.
Robert Hale.
269 pages, 4to, illustrated with colour and b/w photographs, drawings and diagrams, a fine copy in dj. A comprehensive history of all the air rifles made by Webley between 1925 and 2005 including the advertising promotional material.
[23728] |
£200.00 |
|
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TOWNSHEND R.B. |
The Complete Air Gunner
1907.
1st English Edn,.
L Upcott Gill.
X - 88-page ,12+ pages of related adverts many illustrated, 16 full pages of full page plates from photographs + a folding plate at the rear of a gun breakdown of a "B.S.A" air rifle + text illustrations. Publisher's card covers printed in red and black priced at 1/- on front cover with some light marking to the red title block. A very good copy of what is an any early book on the subject and quite scarce not listed in Riling. Includes chapter on air guns of the past, the gun of the future, snap shooting and the running man, shooting from horseback telescopic sights etc.
[23193] |
£250.00 |
|
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TOWNSHEND R.B. |
The Complete Air-Gunner
1992.
3rd rep of the 1907 1st Edn,.
103 pages, advs, illus, card covers, vg+.
[17114] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
TRACY Captain C.D. |
The Service Revolver And How To Use It
nd circa 1918.
1st Edn,.
Harrison and Sons.
128 pages, 12mo., full page and text illustrations, original slate blue cloth with title and revolver in black to upper board, a vg+ copy of this scarce title. "An excellent treatise in the use of the revolver with special reference to Mark I, Mark 1* II III IV V & VI of the Webley Service Pistol" Riling 1870
[23742] |
£200.00 |
|
 |
TRUESDELL S.R. |
The Rifle Its Development For Big Game Hunting
1992.
reprint of the 1947 1st Edn.
Safari Press.
Long Beach, CA, USA.
274 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs, line drawings etc. A fine in dj, the development of the rifle from1834 to 1946, the author lists and analyzes 558 rifles used by 170 prominent big game hunters.
[22844] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
TWEEDALE Geoffrey |
The Sheffield Knife Book, A History And Collectors' Guide
1996.
1st.
The Hallamshire Press.
Sheffield.
320 pages, large 8vo., illus in colour and b/w from photographs, drawings old adverts etc., pictorial laminated cover. A fine copy covers profiles of Sheffield's leading knife manufacturers the history, the knives, identification and dating, leading manufacturers etc.
[22377] |
£120.00 |
|
 |
TWEEDALE Geoffrey |
Stan Shaw, Master Cutler: The Story of a Sheffield Craftsman
1993.
1st.
The Hallamshire Press.
Sheffield.
96 pages, Illustrate throughout wit photographs, old adverts, line drawings etc. Pictorial card covers a fine clean copy. Stan Shaw one of the most skilled and dedicated cutlers of any era.
[23100] |
£50.00 |
|
 |
UNSWORTH L.Patrick |
The Early Purdeys
1996.
1st Edn,.
Christies Books.
London.
278 pages, 4to, colour and b/w illustrations from photographs, a fine copy in dj. The book ".provides a comprehensive reference to Purdey's flintlock and percussion muzzle-loading arms and the earliest breech-loaders. A detailed biography of James Purdey. information. About his apprentices and the way his workshop operated. Individual descriptions of every known type of early weapon that Purdey's produced.".
[23978] |
£100.00 |
|
 |
Vanderlinden, Anthony |
The Belgian Browning Pistols, 1889-1949
2001.
Wet Dog Publications.
Greensboro, North Carolina.
243 (4) pages, Landscape 4to illustrated throughout in b/w from photographs showing the guns, holsters, the factory etc also line drawings. Signed by Anthony Vanderlinden on the title page. Publishers black cloth, a fine copy in DJ, dj has some crease marks along top and bottom rear edge.
[23309] |
£80.00 |
|
 |
VAUGHN Harold R |
Rifle Accuracy Facts
2011.
4th Edn.
Precision Shooting Inc.
Manchester, USA.
292 pages, b/w illus from photographs + drawings, diagrams etc. Pictorial card covers, fine copy. The definitive study made over a number of years, by a leading researcher on the subject of why some rifles shoot very well, some shoot fairly well, and others shoot poorly
[20546] |
£140.00 |
|
 |
VENTERS Vic |
Gun Craft: Fine Guns and Gunmakers in the 21st Century
2010.
1st Edn.
A Shooting Sportsman Book.
Rockport, USA.
x-270 pages, finely illustrated throughout in colour and b/w from photographs diagrams etc. A fine copy in DJ. The design and making of fine guns in Europe and the USA
[22287] |
£20.00 |
|
 |
Very, Lieut Edward W (United States Navy) |
The Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon : descriptions and illustrations of the systems as designed for Naval service, Field Artillery and flank defence, together with Firing Tables, Proving Ground Tests And Official Reports.
1888.
1st thus.
Printed for Private Circulation.
76 pp,. 4to 30 full page plates 16 are from photographs, also line drawings of gun breakdowns, targets, diagrams etc. Some foxing to the prelims and the last page. Bookplate of Henk Visser to front paste down with his signature to the front-end paper. Publishers blind stamped red cloth with gilt title to the upper cover, a Vg copy. 2 copies of the Paris publication of 1885 of this title located in the UK libraries at the National Maritime Library and the National Army Museum no copy located of this 1888 London printing. During 1873 until 1883 this gun was constantly under test at the French Navel Testing ground at Gavre, which may explain the early Paris publication. Details of the guns, mounts, ammunition, effects of shot, care, and cleaning etc, both for Military and Naval use. "a mass of information is presented from which the artillerist is enabled to form a true and exact judgement not only of the absolute value of the Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon but also of the comparative value of all other machine guns". Very much a promotional catalogue of the gun for presentation?
[23586] |
£850.00 |
|
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VILLAMIL Richard de |
Resistance Of Air
1917.
1st English,.
E.F.N. Spon Ltd.
x 192 pages, adverts, 22 illus and 35 tables, publishers blue cloth, chapters on the resistance of shot, ballistics, resistance of bullets etc.
[19140] |
£28.00 |
|
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WALSH J.H. ("Stonehenge") |
The Modern Sportsman's Gun And Rifle, Including Game And Wildfowl Guns, Sporting And Match Rifles, And Revolvers 2 volumes
1882,1884.
1st Edn,.
Horace Cox.
xvi 504, xvi-584 pages, each volume with numerous related adverts some with illustrations. Frontis to each volume, illustrated throughout with full page plates including folding plates, and numerous text illustrations including line drawings, targets, guns, gun parts, bullets etc. Bound in the publishers matching dark green cloth, gilt title within ruled borders to upper covers some light rubbing to head and tail of the spines. A vg clean set so often found in a poor condition. Volume 2 appeared 2 years after Volume 1. A major work on the subject, Walsh was editor of The Field for 25 years, he details all aspects of construction, powder, ammunition etc in detail. "The most detailed and up to date description of the guns used for sporting since Greeners Gunnery in 1858". Chute 654, Riling 1114
[23483] |
£250.00 |
|
 |
WALTER John |
The German Bayonet, A Comprehensive Illustrated History Of Regulation Patterns 1871-1945
1976.
1st Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
128 pages, small 4to., illuys in b/w from photograph and line drawig, makers marks etc, vg in dj. A detailed and well illustrated book on the subject.
[22576] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
WALTER John |
The German Rifle A Comprehensive Illustrated History Of The Standard Bolt-Action Designs, 1871 - 1945
1979.
1st English Edn,.
Arms and Armour.
160 pages, illus., from photographs and line-drawings, lge 8vo, vg in dj.
[22109] |
£30.00 |
|
 |
Walter John |
Guns Of The Gurkhas The Lost Arsenal: Pistols, Rifles and Machine-Guns of the Royal Nepalese Army, 1816-1945
2005.
1st Edn.
Tharston Press.
Godstone.
128 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in colour from photographs, publishers pictorial laminated cover, fine. A comprehensive coverage of the military equipment of Nepal from the early 19th Century to after the second world war.
[22748] |
£80.00 |
|
 |
WALTER John |
Luger, An Illustrated History Of The Handguns Of Hugo Borchardt and Georg Luger 1875 to the present day
1977.
1st English Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
256 pages, numerous b/w illus showing the guns etc from photographs + drawings, 4to, vg in dj.
[18518] |
£35.00 |
|
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WALTER John |
The Luger book The Encyclopedia Of The Borchardt And Borchardt-Luger Handguns 1885 - 1985
1986.
1st Edn,.
Arms and Armour Press.
287 pages, 4to illustrated throughout from photographs, drawings, gun breakdown's armourers' marks maps etc. VG in DJ. A classic work on the pistol.
[23564] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
Walter, John editor |
Guns of the First World War: Rifles, Handguns and Ammunitions from the text Book of Small Arms, 1909
1988.
1st thus.
Greenhill Books.
xii 295, 65 full page plates and drawings in the text. A fine copy in DJ. A facsimile reprint of the Text Book Of Small Arms 1909, with an introduction and bibliography by John Walter.
[23230] |
£22.00 |
|
 |
WAR DEPARTMENT |
Description And Rules For The Management Of The United States Rifle Caliber .30, Model Of 1917
1918.
revised Edn,.
Washington War Publications.
USA.
80 pages, full page and text illus + 3 folding plates, browning to title pages, small brown stain? to top margin on first 36 pages 1" x 1/4", bound in recent green buckram, gilt title to upper board.
[5406] |
£25.00 |
|
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WAR DEPTARTMENT |
Shotguns All Types
.
Washington USA.
illus throughout in b/w from photographs, publishers printed card covers, vg. The repeating shotgun, Winchester, Remington, Ithala, savage assembly, operation, cleaning, use etc.
[21382] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
WARLOW T.A. |
Firearms, The Law And Forensic Ballistics
1996.
1st Edn.
Taylor and Francis.
XIV 298 pages, b/w illus from photographs + proof marks, pictorial laminated covers, fine copy. Includes a history of firearms, mechanism and design, ballistics, cartridge loadings, proof marks and proof of firearms etc., An important and well researched book.
[18947] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
WASHER Richard |
The Sheffield Bowie & Pocket Knife Makers, 1825 - 1925
1974.
1st Edn,.
T A Vinall.
Nottingham.
v 144 pages, illus in throughout in b/w from photographs + makers marks, signed and dated at the bottom of preface page by Richard Washer, vg in worn but presentable dj. An essential book for the collector of Sheffield knives particularly the Bowie knife.
[23101] |
£65.00 |
|
 |
WATTS John, WHITE, Peter |
The Bayonet Book
1975.
1st Edn,.
The authors.
504 pages, 4to., 1052 b/w illustrations of the bayonets from photographs, with details of sizes etc. Publishers red cloth, gilt title, bayonet vignette to spine in dj. dj shows some loss to the head of the spine rubbing to edges and corners now in removable clear sleeve. A vg copy of a detailed guide to the bayonets past and present used by the major countries of the world. A major reference book on the subject.
[22582] |
£200.00 |
|
 |
WATTS John, WHITE, Peter |
The Bayonet Book
1975.
1st Edn,.
The authors.
504 pages, 4to., 1052 b/w illustrations of the bayonets from photographs, with details of sizes etc. Publishers red cloth, gilt title, bayonet vignette to spine in dj. dj shows some repairs to rear and some creasing, now in clear removable sleeve. vg copy of a detailed guide to the bayonets past and present used by the major countries of the world. A major reference book on the subject.
[23930] |
£200.00 |
|
 |
WEBSTER Donald B. |
Military Bolt Action Rifles 1841-1918
1993.
1st Edn,.
Museum Restoration Services.
Alexandria Bay, USA.
142 pages, 4to., illustrated in b/w from photographs and drawings showing the guns bullets etc, a fine copy in dj. A comprehensive identification guide with the guns illustrated with a bibliographical guide.
[23373] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
WESLEY L. |
Air Guns and Air Pistols
1955.
1st Edn,.
Cassell.
XIII 178 pages, 16 pages of half tone illus, vg in dj, cover the gun, care and repair, history and development, the 1st edition of a much reprinted title.
[19725] |
£24.00 |
|
 |
WESLEY L. |
Air Guns and Air Pistols
1965.
revised and enlarged Edn,.
Cassell.
210 pages, full page plates showing numerous guns and requisites etc. Publishers black cloth titled in silver vg+ in dj pencil notes ton inner blank flap on ballistics ?. Wesley's classic title often revised and updated.
[23209] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
Wesson, Douglas B. |
Bullet Holes A Record of Records
No date circa 1980.
Facsimile reprint.
USA.
79 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs and line drawings. Green cloth gilt title an revolver vignette in black to upper cover a fine copy. No indication to publishers or date, an excellent facsimile of the 1915 edition published by Smith & Wesson., A history of the development of the Smith & Wesson firearm.
[23429] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
West, Bill |
Browning Arms & History (West arms library)
1972.
1st.
the author.
Azusa, USA.
350 + pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs line drawings gun breakdowns etc. Personal presentation inscription from West to inner blank. Publishers black faux leather binding gilt title to upper cover, a fine copy.
[23390] |
£35.00 |
|
 |
West, Bill |
Remington arms & history
1970.
1st.
the author.
Azusa, USA.
Unpaginatedm, Illustrated in b/w from photographs line drawings gun breakdowns etc. Publishers green faux leather binding, gilt title to upper cover, a fine copy.
[23393] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
West, Bill |
Remington arms & history
1970.
1st.
the author.
Azusa, USA.
Unpaginated, Illustrated in b/w from photographs line drawings gun breakdowns etc. Publishers green faux leather binding, gilt title to upper cover. Stamp to rear inner blank "From Bill West 536 E. Ada Ave. Glendora . C.A. 9174", a fine copy.
[23389] |
£40.00 |
|
 |
WEST, Bill |
Winchester For Over A Century Volume The Winchesters I Have Owned Or Have Come To My Attention Complete Reference 1848 ? 1945 All Models Volume 1 Know Your Winchesters
1964.
1st Edn.
the author.
100 + pages, Full page b/w illustrations from photographs of the guns. The last page an advert for volumes 1 to 4, ink cross out to 1 word with" encyclopedia" written in the margin. Publisher red simulated leather binding with title in gilt to upper cover with gun vignettes. A vg copy of the first in the series.
[22229] |
£70.00 |
|
 |
Western |
Western Has Made The .22 A More Powerful Cartridge SUPER -X Long Range .22s
No date circa 1920.
Western.
USA.
Promotional folding advert sheet when folder 16 cm x 9 cm when unfolded 33 cm x 16 cm. Printed in colour on both sides inner sheet shows the bullet with details of the cartridge, specification, performance etc. The upper side in 3 sections Double action powder the bullet. Shock Tests, upper flap when folded the bullet on a yellow background with surrounding text. A very good example.
[23083] |
£25.00 |
|
 |
WESTLEY RICHARD |
Westley Rishards Guns And Rifles A Century Of Gun And Rifle Manufacture 1812-1912
1988.
facsimile rep of the 1912 catalogue Edn,.
Armoury Publications.
Oceanside, California.
210 pages, 4to illustrated throughout in b/w. Publishers green cloth with gilt title to the upper cover fine copy A facsimile of the 1912 centenary catalogue.
[23286] |
£45.00 |
|
 |
WHELEN Colonel Townsend |
Small Arms And Design Ballistics. Vol 1, Design. Vol 2, Ballistics
1945/46.
1st Edn,.
Small Arms Technical Publishing Company.
Plantsville, USA.
2 Vols, 352 + 314 pages, b/w illus from photographs, 5 folding plates 10 tables in rear pocket of Vol. 2, stamp for Parker Hale to front end papers, and bookplates to paste down, publishers blue cloth,vg in dj. dj has some occasional chipping to edge of dj and 1 closed tear.
[19573] |
£80.00 |
|
 |
WHISKER James |
Arms Makers Of Pennsyvania
.
1st Edn.
Assoc. University Press.
218 pages, 4to., illus in colour and b/w from photographs, drawings etc, fine copy in dj. From the early years of gunmaking to the 1900's.
[20212] |
£36.00 |
|
 |
WHISKER James B |
Guinsmith Of West Virginia
1983.
1st Edn.
West Virginia Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.
West Virginia U.S.A.
Unpaginated, 4to illustrations from sepia photographs, line drawings etc. Old adverts to inner covers publishers' pictorial yellow card cover, some light dust soiling to the covers.
[23597] |
£38.00 |
|
 |
WHISKER James B |
Guinsmith Of West Virginia
1987.
2nd Edn.
Bedford, PA, USA.
128 pages, 4to., b/w illus from photographs, publishers pictorial binding, personal presentation inscription to FEP signed by James Whisker, vg.
[20199] |
£35.00 |
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WHITTINGTON I.I.I.Lt Col Robert D. |
The Colt Whitneyville-Walker Pistol, A Study Of The Pistol And Associated Characters 1846 - 1851
1984.
1st Edn,.
Hooks Texas.
Brownlee, USA.
95 pages, Full page b/w illustrations, vg+ in DJ 3 l closed tears to DJ. Copy No. 1516 no limitation stated.
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£46.00 |
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WHITWORTH Sir Joseph |
Appendix To Miscellaneous Papers On Mechanical Subjects: Guns And Steel
nd 1873.
1st Edn,.
43 pages, 3pp index, text illus, vg in the original blind stamped cloth, gilt title to upper board. Privately printed for "Private Circulation", Whitworth published in the same year Miscellaneous Papers On Mechanical Subjects Guns And Steel, An article covering the rifle, small arms as well as an account of Whitworth's discovery of fluid compressed ductile steel for big guns. The appendix is a doleful collection of complaints on the unfair treatment accorded to the Whitworth Gun in official trials, Riling 953. Neatly written on rear paste down "What superiority the British land and sea forces would have had in fire power, range, accuracy, destructiveness and mobility had Whitworth's capabilities been put to earlier use. Even in the present day the British are reluctant to change from the conventional sphere". No copy in the British Library.
[11189] |
£220.00 |
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WILKERSON Don |
The Post War Colt Sigle Action Revolver
1978.
1st Edn,.
Taylor Publishing Company.
Dallas, USA.
151 pages, 4to illustrated with full page colour plates of the guns + b/w text illustrations from photographs. Signed by Dan Wilkerson on the title page. Publishers simulated brown leather binding with gilt title and gun vignette to the upper cover. A fine copy of the 1st printing limited to 3000 copies. The contents in 3 parts: I Colt post-war single-action army revolver; II Colt new frontier army revolver; III Colt post-war single-action army new mod. Information on individual characteristics, serial number ammunition, production tables.
[22585] |
£50.00 |
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WILKERSON Don & Carol, HOYT Kathleen |
The Official Record Colt Single Action Army Revolver 1873-1895
.
Carol K Wilkerson.
xvii 464 pages, 4to., illus in colour and b/w from photos + drawings etc., A fine copy in dj. An extremely detailed book on the guns with production figures etc, some fine photographs of the guns and some early period photographs have been used.
[21335] |
£220.00 |
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WILKINSON Frederick |
Those Entrusted With Arms A History Of The Police, Post, Customs And Private Use Of Weapons In Britain
2002.
1st Edn,.
Greenhill Books.
x 294 pages, numerous b/w illus in thentext from photographs, fine in dj. A unique study examining the use of arms within British society principally for the protection of life and property from medieval times to the present.
[22064] |
£20.00 |
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WILKINSON Frederick |
Those Entrusted With Arms A History Of The Police, Post, Customs And Private Use Of Weapons In Britain
2002.
1st Edn,.
Greenhill Books.
x 294 pages, numerous b/w illus in thentext from photographs, fine in dj. A unique study examining the use of arms within British society principally for the protection of life and property from medieval times to the present.
[22011] |
£20.00 |
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WILKINSON Henry |
Engines Of War Or Historical And Experimental Observations On Ancient And Modern Warlike Machines And Implements Including The Manufacture Of Guns, Gunpowder, And Swords With Remarks On Bronze, Iron Steel etc
1841.
1st Edn,.
Longman, Orme, Brown, Green and Longman.
VIII 268 pages, 32 pages advs, light dust soiling to contents, small ink drawing of crest to blank opposite title initials CH. Armorial bookplate for Sir J J Hamilton to front paste down, presentation inscription on FEP from the publishers, recased in the original black cloth, vg-. Wilkinson an eminent London gun and swordsmith, Greener in his 1841 Science Of Gunnery exposes an error in Wilkinson's Observation On The Composition Of Gunpowder. Wilkinson accuses Greener that his "Science Of Gunnery" was plagiarism on his work, which Greener then denies stating that "he had nothing to lend and nothing worth borrowing" Riling 517, Scarce
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£200.00 |
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Williams David |
The Birmingham Gun Trade
2004.
1st Edn.
Tempus Publishinh.
Stroud.
191 pages, Large 8vo illustrated throughout in B/W from photographs drawings old adverts maps etc. Pictorial card covers. The book explores the relationship between technology and history of gun making.
[22317] |
£20.00 |
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WILLIAMSON Harold |
Winchester The Gun That Won The West
1952.
1st Edn,.
Combat Forces, Washington, USA.
494 pages, 4to., illus, 2 tone cloth, head of spine pulled, vg in similar dj. 1st edition of a classic work.
[10286] |
£45.00 |
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Wilson, R. L. |
THE BOOK OF COLT ENGRAVING
1974.
1st Edn.
Wallace Beinfeld Publications.
Los Angeles,.
viii - 422pp. 4to illustrated with full page and text illustrations from photographs, ownership name to the front-end paper. Publishers dark blue faux leather with title to upper cover and spine in silver, one inch split to lower front edge of the spine, in worn DJ.
[23752] |
£35.00 |
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WILSON R.K. |
Textbook Of Automatic Pistols Beings A Treatise On The History Development And Functioning Of The Modern Military Self Loading Pistol - Its Special Ammunition - And Their Evolvement Into The Sub-Machine Gun - Together With A Supplementing Chapter On The Light Machine Gun 1884-1935
1944.
1st Edn,.
Small Arms Technical Publishing Company.
Plantsville, USA.
XI 349 pages, illus, covers beginning to fade, vg-.
[2892] |
£20.00 |
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WILSON R.K. |
Textbook Of Automatic Pistols Beings A Treatise On The History Development And Functioning Of The Modern Military Self Loading Pistol - Its Special Ammunition - And Their Evolvement Into The Sub-Machine Gun - Together With A Supplementing Chapter On The Light Machine Gun 1884-1935
1944.
1st Edn,.
Small Arms Technical Publishing Company.
Plantsville, USA.
XI 349 pages, illus, vg in worn but presentable dj, dj now in clear removable sleeve.
[22006] |
£30.00 |
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WILSON R.L. |
Colt Commemorative Firearms From The G.M.Bartelmay Collection
1973.
1st Edn,.
Robert E.P. Cherry.
Geneseo, Illinois, USA.
126 pages, large 8vo, illus in colour and b/w. Publishers cloth with gilt title and vignette to upper board, a vg copy. The various Colt commemorative models from 1961 through to 1973 are listed, described and photographed in colour.
[22566] |
£25.00 |
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WILSON R.L. |
The Colt Engraving Book Volume One 1832-1921 Volume Two 1919-2000
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Bannermans Inc.
New York.
xvii 525 pages and xlix 883 pages, continuous pagination, 4to., illus with over 1350 photographs, drawings, old engravings etc, many in colour. Limited to 3000 signed copies bound in the publisher's blue cloth, gilt title to upper cover. A fine set in fine price clipped dj. A finely produced and definitive book on the subject.
[21330] |
£250.00 |
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WILSON R.L. |
Silk And Steel, Women and Arms
2003.
1st Edn,.
Random House.
New York.
318 pages, oblong 4to., finely illus in colour, personal presentation inscription to Henk Visser on verso of FEP, signed and dated by Wilson with Visser's bookplate, a fine copy in dj. A comprehensive presentation on the subject of women and firearms. The photographs are by Peter Beard, G Allen Brown and Douglas Sandbere.
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£30.00 |
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WINANT Lewis |
Early Percussion Firearms. A History of Early Percussion Firearms Ignition - From Forsyth to Winchester .44/40
1959.
1st Edn,.
William Morrow and Company.
New York.
292 pages, illustrated in b/w from photographs vg in chipped dj. In the American edition the quality of the photographs and book are far superior to the English and later editions.
[23293] |
£25.00 |
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WINANT Lewis |
Firearms Curiosa
1961.
reprint Edn,.
Ray Riling.
New York.
281 pages, over 320 illus from photographs drawings pictorial end papers. limited to 1500 copies, a VG copy in dj. Unusual guns include walking sticks, combination knives, multi shot etc.
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£28.00 |
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WINFER Wal |
British Single Shot Rifles Volume 2 George Gibbs Farquharson
2000.
1st Edn,.
R&R Books.
Maynardville, USA.
ix ? 177 pages, + 2pp adverts 4 to coloured frontis, illustrated throughout in black and white from photographs line drawings old adverts etc. Publishers green faux leather binding with gilt title to upper cover, fine in dj. . A detailed work on the gun used by many big game hunters including Selous in his hunting trips in Africa.
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£130.00 |
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WINFER Wal & ROWE Tom |
British Single Shot Rifles Rook, Rabbit & Miniature Rifles. Volume 7
2009.
1st Edn.
Rowe Publications.
Rochester, USA.
404 pages, 4to., illustrated throughout in colour and b/w from photographs and line drawings gun breakdowns etc. Bound in the publisher's green faux leather binding, with gilt title to upper cover. As new still in the publisher's box. Includes later Types & Hammerless Models
[22036] |
£100.00 |
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Wingate, George W. (Gen.) |
Manual for rifle practice Including suggestions for practice at long range and for the formation and management of rifle associations
1878.
Sixth Revised Edition.
W.C. & F.P. Church, Army and Navy Journal.
New York U.S.A.
xviii ? 303 pages, + (14) pages of sporting adverts, with numerous full page and illustrations, small section of blank top margin removed on 1 plate. Ownership pencil inscription dated 1878 with later stamp below to front end paper. Original brown cloth binding titled in black, rubbing to head and tail of the spine cloth a little discoloured. A tight Good +. copy. A comprehensive book on marksmanship and rifle training, the guns, army training etc. Riling 929
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£50.00 |
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Wolfe, David (Editor) |
Yours Truly Harvey Donaldson
1980.
1st Edn.
USA.
xiii -271 pages, ?illustrated in B & W from photograph. Publisher binding with the original clear mylar DJ a fine copy. A series of letters by Harvey Donaldson which started in 1966, by one of the fathers of modern handloading and benchrest shooting
[22882] |
£38.00 |
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WOLFF Eldon G. |
Air Guns
1968.
rep Edn,.
Milwaukee Museum.
Milwaukee, S?.
Vi -198 pages, lge 8vo, illustrated in b/w from photographs and line drawings, pictorial card covers, a fine copy. A comprehensive work on the history and development of the air gun, and the Milwaukee Museum collection of guns with the much-needed index which did not appear in the first edition. ?30
[23777] |
£30.00 |
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WOLFF Eldon G. |
Air Guns
1996.
rep Edn,.
Michael R Parks.
Benton Arkansas.
x-166 pp, lge 8vo, illustrated in b/w from photographs and line drawings, pictorial card covers, a fine copy. A comprehensive work on the history and development of the air gun, and the Milwaukee Museum collection of guns with the much-needed index which did not appear in the first edition.
[23779] |
£26.00 |
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WOLFF Eldon G. |
Air Guns
1996.
rep Edn,.
Milwaukee Museum.
Milwaukee, S?.
lge 8vo, 166 pages, illus in b/w from photographs and drawings, pictorial card covers, a fine copy. A comprehensive work on the collection at the museum, the 3rd printing has a much needed index.
[21635] |
£35.00 |
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Wood J B |
Beretta Automatic Pistols The Collector's and Shooter's Comprehensive Guide
1985.
1st Edn.
Stackpole Books.
Harrisburg USA.
192 pages, Illustrated in b/w from photographs and line drawings many by the author. A fine copy in price clipped DJ. A comprehensive and detailed work on the pistol, showing individual photos of the guns.
[22975] |
£50.00 |
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Woodend Herbert |
British Rifles A Catalogue Of The Enfield Pattern Room
1981.
1st.
Enfield Pattern Room.
vii 79 pages, 4to., illustrations of the guns from photographs with accompanying text, pictorial card covers, vg. The author was custodian of the pattern room, over 400 guns listed from muzzle loading guns to magazine rifles.
[23763] |
£25.00 |
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YOUNG Stamford Sheridan |
The Three Rifles
1878.
2nd Edn,.
William Clowes & Sons.
84 pages, advs, text illus, original pictorial paper covered boards, some old marking, corners rubbed, new paper spine, g+. A treatise on the snider, British Military small bore and match rifle shooting with the muzzle and breech loader and an additional chapter on the history of small arms. Riling 1038
[10901] |
£125.00 |
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