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# 39 - ACCURATE RIFLE - Author: Page, Warren - Description: Provides hunters & shooter alike with detailed practical information on the whole range of subjects affecting rifle accuracy, he explains techniques in ammo, sights & shooting methods. - Soft Cover - Illustrated with Black & white. This is an Out of Print/Used book - 238 Pages - Price: $35.00 .

#4831- ACCURIZING & SHOOTING LEE-ENFIELDS- Labudda, Brian & Skennerton, Ian- Excellent reference booklet on Lee-Enfields. Soft Cover. Colour and B&W photos. Published in 2005. Price: $15.75  


#5058- ACROSS THE MEDICINE LINE- Turner, C. Frank- The epic confrontation between Sitting Bull and the North-West Mounted Police. This book brings to life the daring of the new Canadian West- The time when Sitting Bull and his warriors came up form the brawling cut throat American frontier of the 1870s and started an international incident. Soft cover. 270 pages. B&W photos. Published in 1973. Signed by the author. Book is in very good condition. Price: $10.00


#4267- ADAMS' REVOLVERS- Chamberlain & Taylerson- From 1831 to 1891 Adam's revolvers were the chief rivals of the Colt and were widely adopted as service revolvers not only in England but in Australia, Canada and various European countries and many were sold in the U.S.A. or manufactured their under licence. This is the first full study of their design, evolution, manufacture and use. Hard cover. Printed in 1976. Long out of print book. First edition. Many photos. Price: $425.00


#2922- ADVENTURES OF AN ELEPHANT HUNTER, Sutherland, James- This is a classic elephant hunting title first published in 1912, and was quickly republished. Hard cover. 312 pages. Illustrated. Price: $50.00

# 47 - AFRICAN ADVENTURERS - Author: Capstick, P. - Description: A return to the silent places. If you are a Capstick fan, you'll relish this, his eleventh book. -Hard cover - Illustrated with Photos - Published 1992 - 244 Pages - Price: $25.00

#3819- AFRICAN GAME-LANDS: A GRAPHIC ITINERARY- Gray, Prentiss N.- In Kenya and along the Livingstone Trail in Tanganyika, Belgian Congo and Angolia. 1929. Photographic Illustrations by the author. Hard cover. 196 pages. Black and White photos. Price: $50.00

# 3892 AFRICAN GENERAL SERVICE MEDALS - Author: R.B. Magor - Only work to deal in detail with the campaign medals of West, East, and Central Africa. This completely revised and re-set edition contains much new information and almost 100 additional pages. -Hard Cover/ DJ- 285 pages. - Price - $75.00

# 52 - AFRICAN JUNGLE MEMORIES - Author: Burger, J.F - Description: In the authors volume of reminiscences, the reader is taken on the trail of the buffalo, lion, elephant, and leopard. - Hard cover- Illustrated with photos - Published in 1993 - Price: $40.00

# 53 - AFRICAN RIFLES AND CARTRIDGES - Author: Taylor, John - Description: In this book the author takes up the modern and powerful British, German, and American big game rifles and cartridges and one by one, tells all about them. - Hard cover - Illus with photos/line drawings - Published in 1977 - Now out of print. Price: $42.00

#4792- AFRIKAKORPS- ARMY- LUFTWAFFE- KRIEGSMARINE- Kurtz, Robert- Tropical uniforms, insignia & equipment of the German soldier in World War II. Including special sections on the tropical Waffen-SS. Hard cover. 339 pages. B&W and color photos. Published in 2004. Price: $84.00

# 57 - AFRIKA KORPS AT WAR-2 - Author: Forty, George - Description: The Long Road Back. The author continues his successful treatment of the desert campaigners in this volume. - Hard cover- Illustrated with B&W photos- Out of Print/Used book - 128 pages - Price: $20.00

#3818- AFRIKAKORPS 1941-1943- Williamson, Gordon- provides detailed  analysis on the history, organization, appearance, equipment of these units. Over 50 photos and diagrams. 12 plates of specially commissioned color artwork. Soft cover. 64 pages. Published in 1991. Price: $20.00

# 58 - AGE OF FIREARMS: A PICTORIAL HISTORY - Author: Held, Robert - Description: New, revised edition. A pictorial history from the invention of gunpowder to the advent of the modern breechloader. - Hard cover - Illustrated with B&W photos- Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1970 -192 Pages - Price: $40.00

# 59 - AGE OF FIREARMS: A PICTORIAL HISTORY - Author: Held, Robert - Description: New, revised edition. A pictorial history from the invention of gunpowder to the advent of the modern breechloader. - Soft cover - Illustrated with B&W photos- Out of Print/Used book - Published in date 1970 - 192 pages - Price: $10.00

# 60 - AGE OF NAPOLEON - Author: Herold, Christopher - Description: Genius, juggernaut, dreamer, opportunist, tyrant, demigod-he has never ceased to challenge and captivate the imagination of men. - Hard cover - Illustrated with colour/B&W- Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1963 - 420 pages - Price: $25.00

# 61 - AGE OF TOTAL WARFARE - Author: Koch, H.W. - Description: This book carries the story forward from the Battle of Waterloo and the Congress of Vienna in 1815, through WWI and WWII to the present day. - Hard cover - Illustrated with B&W and colour photos- Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1983 - 256 Pages - Price: $15.00

#3785- A.H. FOX: THE FINEST GUN IN THE WORLD- McIntosh, Michael- This is the first full-length biography of famed American gunmaker Ansley H. Fox. It is also the first detailed history of one of America’s finest shotguns. This revised edition includes a new chapter on the new Fox guns being made in Conneticut- one of the most exciting events in the American arms industry. Hard cover. 408 pages. Color & B&W photos. Price: $63.00

# 62 - AIDS TO MUSKETRY FOR OFFICER'S & N.C.OS - Author: Friend, Capt. B.J. - Description: Second edition. Thoroughly recommended to all those who are concerned with the history of the training of huge armies, and of the thousands of recruits. - Soft cover - Illustrated - 38 pages - Published in 1993 - Price: $11.00

#5018- AIRBORNE SOLDIER, THE- Weeks, John- Excellent reference and story of the parachute, the soldier and its roll in war. From the the 1930's, and to World War II, to Vietnam. The author knows about his topic and shares its history with the reader. Hard cover. 190 pages. Many photos, in black and white and colour. Published in 1982. Used book but in good shape. Price: $15.00

5014.jpg (36233 bytes) #5014- AIR FORCE CROSS: A HISTORY OF EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM- Floyd, Jeffrey & Borch, Frederic- There is a section that includes details on the design and manufacture of the Air Force Cross pendant and ribbon. Information on certificates as well. Book gives information on each person awarded the cross and their history. Hard cover. 159 pages. B&W photos. Published in 2004. Price: $30.00

# 3787 - AIR LAUNCH! A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AIRBORNE WEAPONS - Author: Holder, Bill & Vadnais, Scott. - Description: This book examines the history of airborne-launched weapons and a number of variations. Each weapon is given a brief developmental description and a summary of who has implemented it, and includes cross references to other countries' similar platforms. A wide range of many never before published photos offers a striking view of the history and the proposed future of these arsenals. - Soft Cover - Illustrated. Price: $23.00

# 64 - AIR ORGANIZATIONS OF THE THIRD REICH: LUFTWAFFE - Author: Bender, Roger J. - Description: Covers the Luftwaffe rank insignia, uniforms, headgear, cuff titles, armbands, special uniforms, standards, flags, clasps, decorations, pennants, equipment and more. - Hard cover- Illustrated with 220 photos - 320 pages - Price: $46.00

# 67 - AIRBORNE: ASSAULT FROM THE SKY - Author: Halsberstadt, H. - Description: One of the Presidio power series. Presents an exciting and graphic profile of all aspects of modern American military in the air. - Soft cover - Heavily illustrated . - Price: $18.00

#3817- AIRBORNE SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE (1620-Present)- Pugh, Harry- An International bibliographical guide for researchers, historians, collectors and veterans. Soft cover. 74 pages. Published in 1997. First Edition. Price: $13.00

# 68 - AIRCRAFT - Author: Mondey, David - Description: An all colour story of modern flight. Over 150 full colour illustrations of the world's great aircraft trace the staggering developments in the modern history of flight. - Hard cover- Illustrated with photos. Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1973 - 104 Pages - Price: $20.00

# 69 - AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT - Author: Taylor, John W.R. - Description: It is the enthralling story of a succession of bizarre machines, and how they took shape. More than 200 illustrations convey the thrills and excitement of flying through the ages. - Hard cover - Illustrated - Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1967 - 140 pages - Price: $20.00

# 5045- ALL ABOUT SOUTHERNERS- Bogut, Lionel- A Limited Edition. Including a detailed look at the characteristics & design of the "Best Little Pistols of the World". The author assembled what  little information there was on the topic. Hard cover. 90 pages. Black and white photos. Price: $31.00

#5015- ALL SEASON HUNTING- Gilsvik, Bob- The author shares information on ruffed goose, pheasant, squirrel, deer, game bird, game animals and more. Winter and summer season hunting is covered. Soft cover. 208 pages. Black and white photos. Published in 1976. Price: $7.95

#4287- AK-47 AND AK-74 KALASHNIKOV RIFLES AND ITS VARIATIONS-  Joe Poyer- This book contains the most complete and up-to-date examination of the famed Kalashnikov rifle yet that every shooter and collector needs. The book provides a part-by-part examination of the AK-47 and AK-74 rifles and describes in detail all the major variations between the 7.62 x 39 mm AK-47 and ARM. Also the 5.45 x 39 mm AK-74, AK-74M and AKS-74U, and the new Century series AK-101 THRU AK-108 rifles and submachine guns now being produced in the Russian Federation. Soft cover. 171 pages. Price: $27.00

# 72 - ALBERTA FIELD FORCE OF 1885 - Author: Dunn, Jack - Description: This book describes Thomas B. Stranges ad havoc recruitment of a motley assortment of cowboys, bank clerks, scouts & Mounties from the Albert Field Force of 1885. - Soft cover - Illustrated with photos - Published in 1996. 200 pages - Price: $23.00

# 74 - ALL-AMERICAN WONDER VOLUME 1 - Author: Cowdery, Ray - Description: Revised (1993) The military 1/4 ton 4x4 truck. Willys-Overland Model MB& Ford model GPW 1941-1945. This is the 1st book to bring order to the information related to these vehicles. - Soft cover - Illustrated with B&W photos - Published in 1993. 141 pages - Price: $31.00

# 75 - ALL-AMERICAN WONDER VOLUME 2 - Author: Cowdery, Ray - Description: Information regarding the history, production, features and the restoration of military jeeps 1941-1945. - Soft cover - Illustrated with B&W photos and colour photos - Published in 1990- 285 Pages - Price: $31.00

#4887- ALL- AMERICAN WONDER VOLUME THREE- Crismon, Fred W. – The photographic history of the U.S. Military ¼ ton truck. This is a massive volume. 605 pages. Soft cover. Published in 2005. Price: $63.00

#2985- ALLIED MILITARY FIGHTING KNIVES- Buerlein, Robert A.- Chronicles in detail the background, development and variations of both common and and unusual combat knives. Soft cover. Photos. 200 pages. Price: $37.00

#2547- ALLIED SPECIAL FORCES INSIGNIA 1939-1948, Peter Taylor- This book is to fill a gap in the growing bibliography of militaria collecting. Lavishly illustrated, this is an essential reference work. Hard cover. 220 pages. Full colour photos. Published in 2000. $42.00

# 78 - ALLIES: GREAT U.S. AND RUSSIAN WORLD WAR II PHOTOGRAPHS -  This is a unique volume, presenting a blend of bold, artistic individualism with the documentation of historic events on a mass scale. - Hard cover- Illustrated with B&W photos- Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1989 -196 Pages - Price: $15.00

# 79 - AMERICA: THE MEN AND THEIR GUNS THAT MADE HER GREAT - Author: Boddington, C. - Description: In these pages you will meet a varied group of Americans- the great, the nearly great, the hero, the soundrel, the obscure. All had their spirit tested in the forming of America. - Hard cover - Profusely illustrated- Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1981 - 186 Pages - Price: $20.00

#3256- AMERICAN AIR RIFLES- House, James E.- covers: target shooting, small game hunting, complete ballistics, pellet selection. The complete Guide to pellet rifles. The newest models.  Soft cover. 204 pages. Photos. Price: $25.00

#4645- AMERICAN & BRITISH 410 SHOTGUNS- Gabriel, Ronald S.- This book gives the most detailed, indepth look at the 410 shotgun ever compiled. In addition to extensive 410 cartridge and ballistic information, all major 410 manufacturers from both the U.S. and Britain are discussed in detail. Hard cover. Photos. 208 pages. Published in 2004. Price: $47.00

#80- AMERICAN AMMUNITION AND BALLISTICS- Matunas, Edward- Here is the most complete and up to date reference book on the selection, us and ballistics of all sporting ammunition presently manufactured in the United States, as well as some that have been discontinued. All varieties of ammo are covered centrefire, rimfire, shotshell. Hard cover. 220 pages. B&W photos. Published in 1979. Price: $25.00

#3810- AMERICAN BB GUN: A COLLECTOR’S GUN- Dunathan, Arni T.- This first and only comprehensive guide to American BB guns is sure to be enthusiastically recognized by readers everywhere as a “must” addition to the basic reference shelf. Hard cover.  154 pages. Black and white photos. Price: $37.00

# 82 - AMERICAN BEAUTY: THE PREWAR COLT NATIONAL MATCH GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL - Author: Mullin, Timothy J. - Description: In January 1932, Colt introduced their hand fitted, premium grade National Match Government Model pistol. Includes 20 spectacular colour photos of factory engraved guns and other authentic upgrades. - Hard cover - Illustrated with 69 illustrations. - Published in 1999 - 72 pages - Price: $37.00

#4508- AMERICAN CARTRIDGE- Suydam, Charles R.- An illustrated study of the Rimfire cartridge in the United States. More than 425 cartridge photos, full scale, 75 rimfire calibers, 36 mfgs, of U.S. rimfire named & located and .45 RF cartridges identified with  more than 80 foreign headstamps listed. Checklist of 350 less common U.S.  headstamps, cross referenced by mfg'rl labels. Soft cover. 184 pages. Price: $32.00

# 84 - AMERICAN CIVIL WAR - Author: Schomekers, G. - Description: One of the main features of this book is the reproduction of over 100 original photographs. The author emphasizes the military aims of the two opposing sides and the questions of slave emancipation. - Hard cover Illustrated. - 159 Pages - Price: $19.00

#5023- AMERICAN EAGLE-POMMEL SWORD: THE EARLY YEARS 1794-1830- Mowbray, E. Andrew- The author presents a comprehensive study of the eagle pommel sword as used in the United States and the story of the firms and individuals who produced it, both in this country and abroad. Hard cover. 233 pages. Published in 1988. This is a first edition. Price: $68.00

# 88 - AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL SWORDS-EARLY YEARS 1794-1830 - Author: Mowbray. A. - Description: The first work of its type to identify and classify the many basic- as well as most of the exotic- styles of eagle pommels, certain to be useful to the collecting world. - Hard cover - Illustrated with hundreds of large scale illus. - Published in 1988 - 224 Pages - Price: $68.00

#4593- AMERICAN FIREARMS MAKERS- Carey, A. Merwyn- This is without question the most complete reference work of its kind in print. It is a cyclopedia of firearms makers of both long and short arms, custom made and arms made under federal and state government contracts.  Hard cover. 147 pages. Illustrated. Price: $8.00

#2401- AMERICAN FLIGHT JACKETS- 2nd EDITION-Conway & Maguire- A history of U.S. Flyer's Jackets from World War II to Desert Storm. Additional thirty-two pages of World War II jackets. Over 1000 colour and b/w photos. This is a comprehensive look at these jackets. Hard cover.-1000 colour & b/w photos.-Published in 2000.-280 pages.- $73.00

#3821- AMERICAN FRONTIER: PIONEERS, SETTLERS & COWBOYS 1800-1899- Davis, William C.- Portrays the lives of these ordinary men and woman through artifacts from the magnificent collections of the Buffalo Bill Historical centre. Hard cover. 256 pages. Color and Black/White photos. Published in 1992. Price: $55.00

# 91 - AMERICAN HANDGUN PATENTS 1802-1924 - Author: Maccewicz, Joseph J. - Description: This study has been listed to handguns and the period which showed the most creativity. Information has come from numerous sources. - Soft cover - Illustrated - Published in 1977 - 40 Pages - Price: $9.95

#5025- AMERICAN HERITAGE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR I- An excellent reference book, with tons of great photos. Excellent reference material. Hard cover. 384 pages. In a slip case. Book is in good shape but has some wavy pages. Published in 1964. Price: $20.00

# 92 - AMERICAN HUNTING RIFLES - Author: Boddington, C. - Description: Their application in the field for practical shooting, with notes on handguns and shotguns. A complete volume to the highly acclaimed "Safari Rifles". - Hard cover - illustrated with B&W photos - Published in 1995 - 445 Pages - Price: $44.00

# 94 - AMERICAN INDIAN PORTRAITS FROM THE WANAMAKER EXPEDITION OF 1913 - Author: Renolds Jr., C.R. - Description: There are 120 portraits altogether, beautifully printed in their size, of representative Indian men and women and children from the tribes across the country in 1913. - Hard cover - Illustrated with B&W photos- Out of Print/Used book - 123 Pages - Price: $50.00

picture to come #2613- AMERICAN KNIVES- Peterson, Harold L.- The first history and collectors guide. This is the first book to be published on the general subject of American knives. This book provides not only the needed information in textual form but it supplies almost 200 photos and line drawings. Hard cover. 178 pages. Published in 1958. Book is in excellent shape. The dust jacket is tattered around the edges. Price: $30.00

#4169- AMERICAN KRAG RIFLE AND CARBINE- Poyer, Joe- with a part-by-part analysis of what has been called the "rifle with the smoothest bolt action ever designed." Each of the fifteen models of the American Krag rifle and carbine are described in detail. All changes to all parts are described and matched to serial number ranges. A monthly serial number chart by production year has been devised that will provide the collector with the year and month in which his rifle or carbine was manufactured. Soft cover. 300 pages. Photos. Published in 2003. Price: $21.00

# 97 - AMERICAN MAN-KILLERS - Author: Zaldle, Don - Description: True stories of a dangerous wilderness. All stories in this book are of actual encounters, which makes this book all the more chilling and worthwhile. - Hard cover - Illustrated - Published in 1997 - 238 Pages - Price: $26.00

#4059- AMERICAN MILITARY AND NAVAL BELTS 1812-1902- Dorsey, R. Stephen- covering sword belts, waist belts, sabre belts, shoulder belts, cartridge belts, plus the Mills Woven Cartridge belt story: The man, the company, the patents and the military contracts. Hard cover. Published in 2001. Price: $75.00

# 98 - AMERICAN MILITARY BAYONETS OF THE 20TH CENTURY - Author: Cunningham, Gary M. - Description: This book chronicles U.S. military knife bayonets of the 20th century. Covers: makers, markings, finishes, variations, scabbards and production data. - Soft Cover - Illustrated with 235 line drawings - Published in 1997 - 115 Pages - Price: $25.00

#6166- AMERICAN MILITARY BELTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENTS- Dorsey, R. Stephen- Excellent information on uniformed Civil War soldier, waist belts, sword & sabre belts, swords, sabres and attachments, cartridge pouches and boxes, cartridge belts, edged weapons and tools and more. Soft cover. 129 pages. Published in 1984. Price: $17.00

#3823- AMERICAN MILITARY COLLECTIBLES PRICE GUIDE- Manion, Ron- Collector items of Historical interest from the United States of America. Listings of over 5,800 items. More than 330 photographs, and more. Soft cover. 288 pages. B&W photos. Published in 1995. Price: $21.00

# 104 - AMERICAN PREMIUM GUIDE TO POCKET KNIVES IDENTIFICATION AND VALUE - Author: Sargent, J. - Description: Includes: case, Remington, Winchester, Queen, Primble and Schrade. - Soft Cover - Illustrated with B&W photos - Published in 1986 - 294 Pages - Price: $25.00

# 105 - AMERICAN PRIMITIVE KNIVES 1770-1870 - Author: Minnis, Gordon - Until the printing of this book, their was no information available on hand made knives and daggers. - Hard Cover - Illustrated with B&W photos - Published in 1983 - 100 Pages- Price: $31.00

# 107 - AMERICAN SOCKET BAYONETS AND SCABBARDS - Author: Reilly, Robert M. - Description: A comprehensive illustrated history of socket bayonets, scabbards and frogs in America, from the colonial through post Civil War period - Hard cover- Illustrations and drawings - Published in 1990 - 208 Pages - Price: $47.00

# 108 - AMERICAN SWORD 1775-1945 - Author: Peterson, H.L. - Description: A survey of the swords worn by the uniformed forces of the United States from the revolution to the close of World War II. - Hard Cover - Illustrated with 200 illustrations - Published in 1983 - 350 Pages - Price: $50.00

# 112 - AMERICAN SWORDS FROM THE MEDICUS COLLECTION - Author: Flayderman, Norm - Description: In these pages you will find over 600 exciting swords, each one of them unique and interesting. Covers Colonial, Revolutionary, Federal, Civil War, Eagle Pommel, Confederate, Marine Corps and much more. - Hard cover- Illustrated with B&W photos - Published in 1999 - 272 Pages - Price: $59.00

#4274- AMERICAN THUNDER II- The Thompson Military Submachine Guns by Frank Iannamico- The updated second printing of the in-depth look at the famous wartime Thompson Submachine Gun as used by the United States and her allies during WWII. There have been many books written about the original Colt Thompsons, but never before has such an in depth volume been published on the wartime Thompsons. Soft cover. with more than 530 pages and over 650 photographs and charts. Price: $37.00

# 113 - AMERICAN WEST - Author: May & Embleton - Description: A concise but detailed account of the opening up of North America in the 19th century, covering cowboys, Indians, cavalry, railroads, weapons, buildings, frontier life and more. - Hard cover- Illustrated with 8 colour plates- Out of Print/Used book - Price: $20.00

# 114 - AMERICAN WEST - Author: May & Embleton - Description: A concise but detailed account of the opening up of North America in the 19th century, covering cowboys, Indians, cavalry, railroads, weapons, buildings, frontier life and more. - Soft cover - Illustrated with 8 colour plates- Out of Print/Used book - Price: $15.00

# 115 - AMERICAN WEST: A HISTORICAL CHRONOLOGY - Author: Cochrane, Keith - Description: The concentration of actions taking place from the end of the Civil War in 1865 to 1903. - Hard cover- Some illustration. - Published in 1992 -457 Pages - Price: $30.00

# 116 - AMERICA'S FIRST EAGLES - Author: Thayer, Lt. Lucien H. - Description: The official history of the U.S. Air Force (1917-1918) Written by the Air Force Service historian, this definitive documentation chronicles, in colourful detail, the units, personal etc. - Hard cover: Illustrated with 230 photos & illus. - 360 Pages - Price: $27.00

#4688- AMERICA'S PREMIER GUNMAKERS BROWNING- Kirkland, KD- During the 20th century the name Browning has become synonymous with a spectrum of firearms ranging from some of the finest presentation shotguns in the world to the most of the aircraft cannon used in the American aircraft during WWII. Hard cover. 112 pages. Full color photos. Pub: 1989. Price: $20.00

# 118 - AMERICA'S WAR MACHINE - Author: Gervais, Tom - Description: The pursuit of global dominance. Including a survey of American nuclear and conventional weapons and arms exports. -Soft cover - Illustrated with B&W photos- Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1984 -342 Pages - Price: $10.00

# 119 - AMES SWORD COMPANY 1829-1935 - Author: Hamilton, John - Description: This is an exhaustively researched and comprehensive history of America's foremost sword manufacturer and arms supplier during the Civil War. - Hard Cover- Colour section - 255 Pages - Price: $50.00

#5024- AMES SWORD COMPANY 1829-1935 - Author: Hamilton, John - Description: This is an exhaustively researched and comprehensive history of America's foremost sword manufacturer and arms supplier during the Civil War. - Hard Cover- Colour section - 255 Pages - This is a used book. First Edition. Published in 1983. Price: $75.00

#4204- AMES SWORD COMPANY CATALOG- An exact reprint of the original 19th Century Military and Fraternal sword catalog. 541 swords illustrated with original prices and descriptions. Special bonus: All the swords and military gear from the Horstmann Catalog. Don't be stumped by "mystery swords". Now you can identify them accurately and easily. Hard cover. Illustrated. Reprint. Price: $40.00

# 124 - AMONG ANIMALS OF AFRICA - Author: Grzimek. B. - Description: It describes the unorthodox methods and resources the author has used to elicit reactions from animals to correct many false traditions and prejudice. - Hard cover- Illustrated with colour photos -368 Pages - Price: $25.00

#6096- AMPHIBIOUS JEEPS IN DETAIL- Koran, F.& Sykora, F & Mostek, Jan- Covers: Ford GPA, Gaz-46 MAV, & Skoda 973. Soft cover. 71 pages. Colour photos. Published in 2005. Price: $20.00

# 102A - ANATOMY OF THE ZULU ARMY FROM SHAKA TO CETSHWAYO 1818-1879 - Author: Knight, Ian - Description: The Anglo-Zulu War seen from the Zulu perspective. Describes how this army functioned, and examines its role in the broader context of Zulu culture and customs. - Soft Cover- Illustrated with B&W photos - Published in 1995 -285 Pages - Price: $33.00

#102 -  ANATOMY OF THE ZULU ARMY FROM SHAKA TO CETSHWAYO 1818-1879 - Author: Knight, Ian - Description: The Anglo-Zulu War seen from the Zulu perspective. Describes how this army functioned, and examines its role in the broader context of Zulu culture and customs. - Hard Cover- Illustrated with B&W photos - Published in 1995 -285 Pages - Price: $56.00

# 126 - ANIMAL HEROES - Author: Kramer, J.J. - Description: Military mascots and pets. Throughout history animals have served as mascots in the military. - Soft cover - Illustrated with B&W photos - Published in 1981 - 142 Pages - Price: $12.00

#4137- ANTIQUE FIREARMS: THEIR CARE, REPAIR AND RESTORATION- Lister, Ronald- covers materials, dismantling & cleaning, screws, pins, nipples, ramrods, rust removal and tons more. Hard cover. 220 pages. Illustrated. Photos. Published in 1963. Book is used but V.G.+ condition.  Price: $33.00

# 128 - ANTIQUE FIREARMS - Author: Wilkinson, F. - Description: A series of sixteen pamphlets covering topics such as: matches & powder, flint & steel, military firearms, duelling pistols, blunderbuss & multi barrel weapons, flasks & accessories. - Hard cover in binder - Some color .-Out of Print/Used book - 255 Pages - Price: $30.00

#6141- ANTIQUE SWORDS & DAGGERS- Veleanu, Mircea- Detailed descriptions and over 890 outstanding color photos help collectors identify and study the characteristics and historical uses, of highly diverse swords and dagger. These fascinating antiques come from all over the globe, including Europe, America, the Middle East, Asia, Japan and Africa. Prices are included in this book, however, in our opinion, a little unrealistic. Hard cover. 286 pages. Published in 2006. Price: $84.00

# 133 - ANTIQUE, EUROPEAN & AMERICAN FIREARMS AT THE HERMITAGE MUSEUM - Author: Tarassk, I. - Description: Never before photographed in Russia's most important national museum, 540 of them shown. Among them are exceptional Colt revolvers & rifles presented by Sam Colt to the Tzars. - Hard cover - Illustrated with 54 pages of colour - Published in 1972 - 224 Pages - Price: $35.00

#5019- ANTIQUES OF THE AIR- Jerram, Michael F.- This book recalls the glorious flying machines of the past, from the turn of the century to the end of World War II. Lavishly illustrated throughout the book. Hard cover. 192 pages. Published in 1980. Price: $20.00

#2402- ANZAC ELITE: THE AIRBORNE & SPECIAL FORCES INSIGNIA OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND- Lord & Tennant-We now have a book that not only tells the sometimes little known history of the Australian and New Zealand airborne and special operations units, from WWII through various wars up to the present.-Soft cover.- 700 colour photos.- Published in Nov. 2000.- 160 pages -$50.00

#4164- AR-15 COMPLETE ASSEMBLY GUIDE- AR-15 GUIDE VOL.2- Kuleck & McKee- This book goes beyond the military manuals in depth and scope, using words and pictures to clearly guide the reader through every operation required to assemble their AR-15 type rifle. Soft cover. 155 pages. Excellent illustrations. Published in 2002. Price: $31.00

#2716- AR-15 COMPLETE OWNER'S GUIDE- Kuleck, Walt, with Duff, Scott- Intended to provide the prospective, new or experienced AR-15 owner with the in-depth knowledge he or she needs to configure, select, operate, maintain and troubleshoot his or her rifle. Covers history, applications, maintenance, operating, cleaning and more. Soft cover. 212 pages. 164 photographs, drawings. Price: $24.00

# 138 - ARDENNES: THE SECRET WAR - Author: Whittling, C. - Description: Seen principally from the Nazi side of the line, this is the story of how a handful of German specialists nearly seized victory from defeat at a time when American top brass were predicting an end. - Hard cover - Illustrated - 227 Pages - Price: $15.00

#4510- ARGENTINE MAUSER RIFLES 1871-1959- Webster, Colin- Covers: 37 identified variants. History behind each purchase and the technical descriptions of each variant. Contract by contract, and in the case of the model 1891, 1909 and 1947 weapons a month by month, detail of production and shipping data. Over 400 pictures , illustrations and documents. Transcripts of key contracts. Blue prints. History and details of the manufacturing facilities in Europe and in Argentina. Hard cover. Photos. 295 pages. Published in 2003. Price: $84.00

#5027- ARMEMENT CLANDESTINE FRANCE 1941-1944- Lorain, Pierre- Covering 
radio equipment, Enfields and other rifles, revolvers, containers, 
planes, and more. Hard cover. Line drawings. 179 pages. Published in 
1972. Printed in France. Book is used but in excellent condition. Text is in French. Price: $20.00

# 139 - ARMED PROGRESSIVE -  Description: His career took his in pursuit of Geronimo in the deserts of the Southwest to the position of chief of staff of the U.S. army in the critical years prior to WWII. - Hard cover- Illustrated - 329 Pages - Price: $20.00

#4261- ARMING & EQUIPPING THE UNITED STATES CAVALRY 1865-1902- Farrington, Dusan P.- All the weapons and gear of the Indian Wars through the Spanish-American War including: Carbines, Revolvers, Swords, Cartridge boxes, knives, belts, buckles, holsters and more. Hard cover. Published in 2004. Price: $72.00

# 140 - ARMING THE GLORIOUS CAUSE - Author: Whiskar, Harzler, Yantz - Description: Weapons of the second War of Independence. A photographic record of Confederate weapons. Wonderful full size photos, giving great detail. - Hard cover - Illustrated with B&W photos - Published in 1998 - 175 Pages - Price: $55.00

#4230- ARMORED VEHICLES AND UNITS OF THE GERMAN ORDER POLICE (ORDNUNGSPOLIZEI) 1936-1945- Regenberg, Werner- This is the first detailed history of the armored vehicles used by the German order police during World War Ii. All armored types are discussed and shown in period photographs. Hard cover. 287 pages. B&W photos. Published in 2003. Price: $42.00

#4272- ARMOURED TRAIN IN CANADIAN SERVICE- Lucy, Roger V.- Conceived as part of Canada's response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour and the ensuing string of Japanese victories in South East Asia and the Pacific. Soft cover. 24 pages. B&W photos. Published in 2005. Price: $9.95

# 142 - ARMS & ACCOUTREMENTS OF THE MOUNTED POLICE 1873-1973- Author: Phillips & Klancher - Description: This is a definitive history of the revolvers, rifles, machine guns, cannons, ammo, swords, lances, saddlery, holsters etc. used during the first 100 years of the force. - Hard cover - 400 illustrations - Published in 1982 - 224 Pages - Price: $75.00

# 5016 - ARMS & ACCOUTREMENTS OF THE MOUNTED POLICE 1873-1973- Author: Phillips & Klancher - Description: This is a definitive history of the revolvers, rifles, machine guns, cannons, ammo, swords, lances, saddlery, holsters etc. used during the first 100 years of the force. - Soft cover - 400 illustrations - Published in 1982 - 224 Pages - Price: $40.00

#5021- ARMS AND ARMOUR- Wilkinson, Frederick- This book is illustrated with 80 full colour and 140 black and white illustrations. Informative on swords, firearms, armour and more. Hard cover. 130 pages. Published in 1978. Book is used but in very good shape. Price: $20.00

#5020- ARMS AND ARMOUR: PLEASURES AND TREASURES- Norman, Vesey- The book is illustrated by 52 pages in colour and 100 black and white photos. Excellent photos of swords and armour. Hard cover. 128 pages. Published in 1964. Price: $20.00

#4054- ARMS & ARMOR IN COLONIAL AMERICA 1526-1783- Peterson, Harold L.- More than 300 striking illustrations cataloguing the immense variety of firearms, ammo, edged weapons and armor. Soft cover. 350 pages. Published in 2000- Reprint. Price: $35.00

# 144 - ARMS & ARMOUR OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WARS - Author: Blackmore, H. - Description: This book is divided into the following chapters: The Cavalry, The Infantry, The Artillery, and Firearms Lock Types. - Soft cover - Illustrated with line drawings - Published in 1990 -98 Pages - Price: $17.00

# 147 - ARMS FOR THE NATION- SPRINGFIELD LONGARMS - Author: Clark, David C. - Description: Each chapter describes a particular arms, the various models, their production history, their service record, and significant examples. - Soft cover - Illustrated with 32 photos - Published in 1994 - 73 Pages - Price: $10.00

#3955 ARMS IN THE SERVICE OF QUEENSLAND 1859-1901- Robinson, J.S.- A look at the service arms, ordnance, fortifications and navy of the colonial Queensland government.  Hard cover. 340 pages. Black and white photos. Published in 1997. Price: $45.00

#2747- ARMS THROUGH THE AGES- Reid, William- The first major attempt to draw together the intricate strands which make up the history of the armour and weapons of war and the chase. 280 pages. Many photos. Hard cover. Published by Harper & Row, 1976, first edition. Price: $30.00

# 151 - ARMY BLUE: THE UNIFORM OF UNCLE SAM'S REGULARS 1848-1973 - Author: Langellier, John P. - Description: In this new extensively researched volume, U.S. Army uniforms- including en-listed soldiers, officers, insignia, and headgear from the years 1848-1873 are examined in detail. - Hard cover- Illustrated with 470 colour & B&W photos - Published in 1998 - 352 Pages - Price: $84.00

# 152 - ARMY UNIFORMS SINCE 1945 - Author: Smith & Chappell - Description: The world has seldom been at peace since the end of World War 2. This book features 48 pages of colour plates which show the uniforms of the armies and irregular forces engaged in actual fighting throughout the world. Plus uniforms of N.A.T.O. & Warsaw Pact. - Soft cover - Illustrated with Colour & Black & White Illustrations.- Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1979 - 164 Pages - Price: $15.00

#4752- ARROW, THE- Dow, James- The story of the arrow, the author tells it from the impressive experience of Canada’s aircraft industry. Hard cover. 160 pages. B&W photos. Published in 1979. Book is used but in good condition. Price: $10.00

#4260- ARSENAL OF FREEDOM- THE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1890-1948- Brophy, Lt. Col. William S. Brophy-  A year by year account drawn from official records. Soft cover. Out of print. Price: $38.00

#3841- ART OF BLACKSMITHING- Bealer, Alex W.-  Revised Edition. More than 500 illustrations. If you want to know how an 18th century iron hinge was made, or how the intricate trivet was formed, or how a muzzle-loading rifle was welded, this book has the answers. Hard cover. 438 pages. Published in 1995. Price: $14.00

#4660- ART OF HUNTING, Strung, Norman- covering skills and equipment, hunting strategies, hunting wild game, upland game birds, waterfowl and more. Hard cover. 160 pages. Color photos. Published in 1984. Price: $4.00

#6111- ART OF JAPANESE SWORD POLISHING- Takaiwa, Yoshihara, Kapp- Japanese swords have long been prized for their aesthetic beauty as well as their functional properties. As polishing plays a vital role in determining the sword's final shape and appearance, an understanding of the polisher's art is essential for anyone interested in this unique weapon. Hard cover. 191 pages. Published in 2006. Price: $51.00

# 158 - ART OF SHOOTING WITH THE RIFLE - Author: Halford - Description: Covers first instructions, lying down position, standing position, long range and evaluation, back position, wind allowance, match rifle, building tables, and more. -Soft cover - Published in 1995 - 85 Pages - Price: $17.00

# 161 - ART OF THE FLIGHT JACKET - Author: Maguire & Conway - Description: Classic leather jackets of World War II. The variety of material to be found in the garments and insignia worn by Army airmen of this era is presented here. - Hard cover - Illustrated. in colour - Published in 1995 - 175 Pages - Price: $52.00

#3842- ART OF THE RIFLE- Cooper, Jeff- Cooper instructs you in everything you need to know about shooting the rifle, while entertaining you with tales of marksmanship, combat and big-game hunting. Hard cover, photos, 104 pages. Price: $36.00

# 166 - ARTILLERY GUNS & ROCKET SYSTEMS - Author: O'Malley, T.J. - Description: Thousands of facts on all the in service artillery pieces of all the armed forces of the World. Full specifications and operational data. - Hard cover - Illustrated with line drawings - Published in 1994 - 155 Pages - Price: $29.00

# 167 - ASSAULT FROM THE SKY - Author: Weeks, John - Description: A history of Airborne warfare. This book presents that history in sharp, clear fashion, devoid of jargon and fully illustrated by drawings, maps, and contemporary colour and black and white photos. - Hard cover- Illustrated with B&W and colour photos- Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1978 - 190 Pages - Price: $10.0

#5022- ASSAULT PISTOLS, RIFLES AND SUBMACHINE GUNS- Long, Duncan- In covering both the domestic and the foreign scene, the author covers such firearms and manufacturers as the AR-15, TEC-9, Mac 10/11, Mini-14, M-14, H&K Weapons and more. Hard cover. 142 pages. B&W photos. Published in 1986. Book is used but in very good condition. 
Price: $30.00

#4935- ASSUALT RIFLE- Popenker & Williams- The development of the modern military rifle and its ammunition. Each gun and type of ammunition is given its own write up and full specifications, country by country. Hard cover. 224 pages. B&W photos. Published in 2004. Price: $45.00

#4826- ASTRA AUTOMATIC PISTOLS- Antaris, Leonardo M.- Deftly weaving together applicable portions of military history with exhaustive reference data, the reader can soon appreciate many of the developments which led to the introduction of various models. The generous number of pictured cutaways and prototypes are fascinating for those interested in pistol design from a mechanical perspective. The text is presented in a chronological and easily referenced format. The charts and tables include a tremendous amount of data which has never before been available, yet which is of paramount interest when researching a particular firearm. Specific serial ranges have been carefully documented along with the details of finish and markings so important to serious collectors. This massive reference work covers all models made from 1908 to 1988. Hard bound, no dj as issued, 1988, gilt embossed cover & spine, v, 248 pp, glossy page stock, over 400 excellent photos & drawings. Price: $56.00

#100- ASTRA PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS- Cormack, A.J.R.- Small Arms Profile 15. This is a great informative booklet, completely new photographic format. It is loaded by original material. All of the photos are clear and sharp. Super full color 2 page section. Long out of print. Soft cover. 20 pages. Published in 1972. Price: $3.00

# 169 - AT DAWN WE SLEPT - Author: Prange, Gordon - Description: The untold story of Pearl Harbour. This book is the authoritative record of how Japan planned and executed the infamous assault. - Hard cover- Illustrated with B&W photos- Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1981 - 886 Pages - Price: $25.00

#6162- ATKIN, GRANT & LANG- Masters, Don- A detailed history of enduring gunmakers. This book is a history of the gunmakers that would eventually be known as Atkin, Grant and Lang. This is a must have reference work, containing hundreds of illustrations, many in color. Hard cover. 316 pages. Published in 2004. Price: $73.00

# 171 - ATLAS DE LA BAIONETTE DE COLLECTION VOL.1 - Author: Vial, Jean-Pierre - Le Nouvel- Newly reprinted. The first volume of this book published in 1995 was out of print since some time. The first volume of the New ABC is not a reprint of it. It is a completely new book, absolutely different from the old one with a lot of previously uncatalogued items (nearly 60% added) 648 index cards instead of 500, under modified numbering, 1900 photos, 416 pages instead of 336. Hard cover. Published in 2004. Price: $115.00

#4715- ATLAS DE LA BAIONETTE DE COLLECTION VOL.2- Vial, Jean-Pierre- The new ABC is not a reprint of the old one. This second volume (653 cards-432 pages) covers bayonets from 445 to 608mm (that is to say the last part of volume published in 1995 and the major part of the second issued in 1999), each index cord which was in the first edition being renewed and largely supplemented and almost 180 new ones added. You will find in this second new volume, as well as in the first and soon in the third, updated information about the bayonets of the world, plenty of photos of outstanding quality and lots of bayonets until now uncatalogued in any book. Hard cover. Published in 2004. Price: $115.00

#5026- ATLAS OF WORLD WAR II- Natkeil, Richard- Features maps by the author. This book provides a careful balance of information packed yet clear and precise maps and an authoritative complementary commentary. A selection of historic photos is also included. Hard cover. 192 pages. Published in 1985. Book is used and in very good condition. 
With 85 illustrations and 150 maps. Price: $15.00

#3843- AUSTRALIAN ARMY BADGES: CLOTH INSIGNIA OF THE ARMY IN AUSTRALIA 1860-1993- Cossum, Jeff- The intention of the author is provide a reference guide to help the collector identify badges, titles, patches etc. Soft cover. 124 pages. Black & white photos. Published in 1997. Price: $25.00

#177- AUSTRALIAN MILITARY RIFLES AND BAYONETS- Skennerton, Ian- this book details the longarms and bayonets used by military forces in and form Australia, since arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, and the developments in weapon technology which brought rapid changes to the long arms and bayonet during the past 200 years. Hard cover. 124 pages. B&W photos. Published in 1988. Price: $31.00

# 179 - AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MACHINE GUNS - Author: Skennerton, Ian - Description: This book is intended for serious study or quick reference, with specific chapters in basic chronological order and the major guns described separately at the end of each section. - Hard cover- Illustrated - 124 Pages - Price: $35.00

# 180 - AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MACHINE GUNS - Author: Skennerton, Ian - Description: This book is intended for serious study or quick reference, with specific chapters in basic chronological order and the major guns described separately at the end of each section. - Soft cover - Illustrated . - 124 Pages - Price: $25.00

# 181 - AUTOMATIC : FAST FIREPOWER, TACTICAL, SUPERIORITY - Author: Long, Duncan - Description: The pluses and the minuses of dozens of pistols are presented by this world renowned firearms expert. -Soft cover - Illustrated with B&W photos - Published in 1986 - 136 Pages - Price: $19.00

# 182 - AUTOMATIC AND REPEATING SHOTGUNS - Author: Arnold, Richard - Description: This study, illustrated with 100 photographs and diagrams, is the first full length book to be devoted to these weapons. - Hard cover- Illustrated with 100 photos - Published in 1965 - 173 Pages - Price: $15.00

# 184 - AVIATION: THE FIRST SEVENTY YEARS - Author: Blake, John - Description: Every page in full colour carries on accurately detailed painting of scenes showing types of aircraft in action. - Hard cover- Illustrated with full color photos -Out of Print/Used book - 145 Pages - Price: $25.00

#4239- AVIATION AWARDS OF IMPERIAL GERMANY IN WORLD WAR I AND THE MEN WHO EARNED THEM- O'Connor, Neal W.- The aviation awards of eight German states and the Three Free Cities.  Hard cover. 514 pages. B&W photos. Published in 2002. Price: $73.00

#4171- AWARDS AND CASUALTIES OF THE UNITED STATES PT BOAT SERVICE IN WORLD WAR II- Weaver, Barry C.- This booklet is meant to provide out of print information on the Citations, Awards and Casualties of the United States Navy PT Boat Force in World War II. The citations, list of award winners and casualties are reproduced here. Soft cover. 38 pages. New book. Published in 2000. Price: $38.00

# 185 - AWATACGUCHI SHINTO SCHOOL OF SWORD MAKING - Author: Navroth, Blaine - Description: Five pages of text covering the history of 19 masters with characteristics of work. - Soft cover - Published in 1986 - Price: $7.00

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