# 1737 - REFERENCE MANUAL FOR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT OFFICERS - Author: - Description: This is a reference manual for personal equipment officers to help with anti-G equipment, flying clothing, aids to vision, flyer's armor, oxygen equipment, Parachutes, Survival on water and more. - Soft Cover - Illustrated -  Out of Print/Used book - 1945 reprint - 300+ Pages - Price: $20.00

#2453- REGIMENTAL NUMBERS OF THE CANADIAN ARMY, Compiled by Law, Clive A compilation of all regimental numbers (or service numbers) allotted by blocks to units. Divided into Militia Districts and then into Active Force and Reserve Force, a collector can identify each piece of kit which has the soldiers number. Soft cover. Published in 2000.  64 pages. $15.00

#3920A- REGULATIONS FOR THE MARKING AND PRESERVATION OF ARMS ISSUED TO CORPS OF COLONIAL VOLUNTEERS- This is a copy of an original War Office instruction booklet produced for the Corps of Colonial Volunteers in 1859. Soft cover. Illustrated. 9 pages. Price: $3.00

# 1744 - REICHSWEHR AND WERMACHT BAYONETS 1920-1945 - Author: Welser, Mike - Description: This booklet was designed to be a low cost informative paper which collectors could easily afford. It is written for collectors, in order to help them identify, and therefore estimate, the rarity and value of pieces they have. - Soft Cover - B&W photos & Line drawings -1999 reprint - 68 Pages - Price: $15.00

#3921A- REISING SUBMACHINE GUN STORY- Iannamico, Frank- Includes automatic and semiautomatic Models 50-55-60-65 MC-58*, covering history, development, manufacturing, trials and testing, parts and accessories, collecting and shooting, police and military models, prototypes and experimental models. Soft cover. 206 pages. Illustrated. Price: $16.00

# 1746 - RELINING AND STRAIGHTENING BARRELS - Author: - Description: A manual for relining & straightening shotgun, rifle and pistol barrels. - Soft Cover - Illustrated - Published in 1991 - 36 Pages - Price: $10.00

#4832- RELOADING FOR SHOTGUNNERS- 5^TH EDITION- Sapp, Rick- 2” to 3 ½ “ hulls. Lead and non-toxic loads. All-new listings .410 bore, 28 gauge, 20 gauge, 16 gauge, 12 gauge, 10 gauge. Soft cover. Photos. Price: $31.00

# 1747 - RELOADER'S GUIDE - Author: Steindler, R.A. - Description: Complete fully illustrated step by step guide to handloading ammunition.-Contains the latest technical data, expanded loading tables, tips on solving handloading problems, bullet casting, swaging, and cartridge case conversions. Profusely illustrated. - Soft Cover - Illustrated - 222 Pages - Price: $14.00

#2627- REMINGTON .22 RIMFIRE RIFLES- Gyde, John & Marcot, Roy- Every model Remington .22 rifle is described in detail, from the earliest in 1866 to the latest rifles introduced in 2006. A special section covers Remington .22 prototype rifles.. unique systems that never made it past R & D. 1000+ full color photos. After a sixteen year study, noted .22 collector John Gyde and Remington Historian Roy Marcot have completed their long-awaited book. 400 pages, features over 1,000 full color photographs and illustrations. Hardcover. Published in 2007. Price: $75.00

#4401- REMINGTON 700- A HISTORY AND USERS MANUAL- Lacy, John F.- 25 years 1962-1987. The model 700 Remington rifle is one of the best bolt action rifles ever built. It is the hopes of this author to correct many printed untruths that have appeared. Hard cover. Green leatherette covering with gilt lettering. Signed by author. 208 pages. Black and white photos. Published in 1989. Long out of print. Price: $54.00

#4015- REMINGTON AUTOLOADING & PUMP-ACTION RIFLES- Myszkowski, Eugene- A history of the centerfire Models 760, 740, 742, 7400 & 7600. Soft cover. 132 pages. Black and white photos. Price: $26.00

# 1753 - REMINGTON HANDGUNS - Author: Karr Jr. & Karr - Description: Every model is discussed separately. Its history & development is given, it is illustrated and then analyzed with complete technical data. Information given from: caliber to serial no. - Hard Cover- Illustrated -  Out of Print/Used book - 152 Pages - Price: $75.00

#4402- REMINGTON LARGE-BORE CONVERSION REVOLVERS- Phillips, R.- The long awaited study, not only by Remington revolver collectors but also by antique arms enthusiasts. It provides a wealth of information and many photos of desirable revolvers. Hard cover. 127 pages. Black and white photos. Published in 2005. Price: $62.00

# 1754 - REMINGTON M870 AND M1100/M11-87 SHOTGUNS: A SHOP MANUAL - Author: Kuhnhausen, Jerry - Description: Step by step instructions, gunsmithing techniques, detailed trouble shooting guide, and more! Also include supplemental data on the Remington M58 and M878 shotguns. - Soft Cover -Photos -Published in 1992 - 226 Pages - Price: $45.00

# 1755 - REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK FIREARMS - Author: Schreier, Jr., Konrad F. - Description: The author wrote this book to cover some of the identification problems that he has run into with a number of guns. - Soft Cover - B&W photos & Line drawings. - Published in 1977 - 61 Pages - Price: $11.00

# 1757 - REMINGTON-LEE RIFLE - Author: Myszkowski, Eugene J. - Description: Features detailed descriptions, including serial numbers ranges, of each model from the first Lee Magazine Rifle produced for the U.S. Navy to the last Remington-Lee Small bores. - Soft Cover - 81 photos & 35 illustrations -  Price: $25.00

# 1758 - REMINGTON'S VEST POCKET PISTOL & THE CELEBRATED SAW HANDLE GRIP POCKET PISTOL - Author: Hatfield, Bob - Description: A brief but informative booklet that covers much research done by the author. - Soft Cover - Illustrated -Published in 1998 - 10 Pages - Price: $6.75

# 1761 - REPORT OF BOARD ON TESTS OF REVOLVERS AND AUTOMATIC PISTOLS - Author: - Description: Annual report of the Chief or Ordance, 1907. - Soft Cover - Illustrated -  Published in 1969 - 124 Pages - Price: $10.00

# 1763 - REPUBLIKA SLOVENIA ARMY INSIGNIA & DECORATIONS 1918-1992 - Author: Furlan, Marian - Description: This book contains information on military badges, insignia and decorations. A book to help any collector. - Soft Cover - Illustrated - Published in 1993 - 88 Pages - Price: $10.00

                                               RESEARCH DOCUMENTS:

These documents have been printed in a uniform size and of high quality. There are 10 in all and many are rare reprints of catalogues and articles. Purchase the set of 10 for $12.00 or you can purchase them individually for $2.00 each:

Research Document No.1- ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF FIREARMS manufactured by Forehand & Wadsworth, Worcester, Mass. U.S.A. C.1880. 15 pages. Reprint.

Research Document No.2- ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF FIREARMS manufactured by the Forehand Arms Company, Worcester, Mass. U.S.A. 19 pages.

Research Document No.3- The Burgess Long-Range Repeating Rifle, The Whitney Breech-loading rifle. The Phoenix Breech-Loading Rifle; Manufactured by the Whitney Arms Company, New Haven, C.1878. 12 pages.

Research Document No.4- ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OF THE WHITNEY KENNEDY REPEATING RIFLES AND WHITNEY IMPROVED BREECH-LOADING RIFLES, both military and sporting, manufactured by Whitney Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut, January 1884. 36 pages.

Research Document No.5- THE CHAMBERLAIN CARTRIDGE AND TARGET COMPANY, Cleveland, Ohio, 1894 Catalogue. 24 pages.

Research Document No.6- THE ARMORY AT SPRINGFIELD as reprinted by Harper's New Monthly Magazine, March, 1864. 16 pages. 

Research Document No.7- THE NORWICH ARMORIES as reported by Harper's New Monthly Magazine, March, 1864. 16 pages.

Research Document No.8- REVOLVER SHOOTING IN WAR- A practical handbook by Captain Charles D. Tracy. From the second edition published at London in 1916. 16 pages. 

Research Document No.9- BREECH LOADING GUNS, manufactured by L.C. Smith, Nos. 165 to 179 Clinton St. Syracuse, N.Y. 1889. 24 pages.

Research Document No.10- THE LEFEVER ARMS CO. Syracuse, N.Y. Catalogue and Price list, January 1, 1889. 22 pages.

# 1764 - RESEARCHING BRITISH MILITARY MEDALS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE - Author: Dymond, Steve - Description: Throughout the text the author illustrates his practical advice with step by step research into a group of representative medal recipients, from a Royal seaman to soldiers who served in Egypt to the Great War on to 1943. - Hard Cover - Black & white photos -  Published in 1999 - 143 Pages - Price: $40.00

#6170- RESTORING AND SHOOTING THE ANTIQUE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE- Barker, Croft- This book takes the shooter / collector from the first transitional centerfire single shots of the 1860s through 
shooting the black powder match rifle today. Repair, care, feeding and firing of the antique single shot rifle is well covered in clear text with excellent photographs. Fifteen separate chapters on buying the rifle, smokeless and black powder reloading, care and use of antique sights, cleaning and preservation, stock repair, disassembly, and other subjects are addressed in a well illustrated easy - to - read format. The chapter on hunting is particularly interesting and gives both modern and original loads ( with actual "hunting tales") for game ranging from turkeys to buffalo. An extensive Suppliers Section accesses various antique sight and rifle repair/parts services, reloading equipment, hard-to-find cases, moulds, etc. Soft cover. 208 pages. Photos. Published in 2006. Price: $35.75

# 1769 - REVOLVERS 1870-1914 - Author: Hogg, Ian V. - Description: The revolvers shown are a selection, covering every type and class and every range of value, so that no matter what the collector's special interest is, there will be something here to interest him. - Hard Cover - Illustrated - Published in 1984 - 74 Pages - Price: $25.00

# 1770 - REVOLVERS OF THE BRITISH SERVICES 1854-1954 - Author: Chamberlain & Taylorson - Description: This book covers the following: Colt, Dean, Adams and Tranter Revolvers, Victorian Enfields, Foreign Objects, and the Webley Era. - Hard Cover - Many B&W photos - 80 Pages - Price: $42.00

# 1771 - RIDING EAST - Author: Yerger, Mark C. - Description: The SS Cavalry Brigade in Poland and Russia 1939-1942. This book details the history of the previously unexamined SS Cavalry Brigade. - Hard Cover- B&W photos - Published in 1996 - 223 Pages -Price: $63.00

#4296- RIFLE AMMUNITION- Hawes, Arthur B. -The full title is "Rifle Ammunition, being notes on the manufactures connected therewith as conducted in the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich." This is a retypeset version of the extremely rare, 1859 edition, covering all aspects of the manufacture of "Enfield" rifle ammunition at the Royal Laboratory in Woolwich, England. Includes bullets, cartridges, packaging, crating, percussion caps, and engravings of the machinery. Also included is a ten-page photographic supplement! Soft cover. Price: $12.00

# 1773 - RIFLE BOOK - Author: Walter, John - Description: All the rifles on the market are described in this book-single shot, bolt action, break action, pump action, self-loader, and automatic, with details on performance, accuracy and availability. - Hard Cover- B&W illustrations - Published in 1990 - 160 Pages - Price: $35.00

# 1778 - RIFLEMAN'S HANDBOOK - Author: Jamison, Rick - Description: A shooter's guide to rifles, reloading and results. This book will allow you to tap into a vast resource; the authors storehouse of knowledge on rifles, reloading, cartridges, hunting and other information. - Hard Cover - Illustrated - Published in 1989 - 300 Pages - Price: $20.00

#4531- RIFLES AND BLADES OF THE GERMAN-AMERICAN MILITIA AND THE CIVIL WAR- Rentschler, Thomas B.- A comprehensive illustrated history of the Turners, a German American paramilitary, fraternal, gymnastic society in the 19th century. Captures the tumult of the decade leading up to the Civil War and explains in dramatic detail the military roles the Turners played. Covering rifles, bowie bayonets, swords, bowie knives, belt plates, uniforms and their militaria. Soft cover. 200 pages. 90+ illustrations. Price: $40.00

#4127- RIFLES FOR AFRICA- Woods, Gregor- Practical advice on rifles and ammunition for an African safari. Hard cover. 430 pages. Standard edition. Price: $42.00

#4943- RIFLES AND CARTRIDGES FOR LARGE GAME- Simpson, Layne- The thirty one chapters include “The Woods Rifle”, “The Mountain Rifle”, “Medicine For Dangerous Game”, “The Custom Rifle”, “The Beanfield Rifle” and “The Saddle Rifle”. Illustrated with 100 color photos. 325 pages. Published in 2003. Hard cover. Price: $42.00

#4091- RIFLES OF COLONIAL AMERICA VOLUME 1- Shumway, George- This two volume work is detailed photographic study of nearly all the rifles that have survived from the early period. Ten to twelve illustrations of each rifle are presented together with a discussion of each piece and set of measurements. Hard cover. 352 pages. Pub. 1980. Dust jacket is a bit dirty. Price: $200.00

#37- RIFLES OF THE U.S. ARMY 1861-1906- McAulay, John D. - Over 40 rifles covered including Austrian rifles, Ballard rifles, Colt M.1855 Revolving rifles, Enfield Short rifles, Hotchkiss rifle, Justice rifles, Krag M.1892, Lee Rifles, Merrill rifles, Metcalfe Attachment rifles, target rifles, Sharps rifle and more. Hard cover. Tons of photos. Price: $50.00

#5049- RIFLES OF THE WORLD- 3RD EDITION- Walter, John- World's definitive guide to centrefire & rimfire rifles. Detailed listings that included background information, manufacturer, production numbers and years, chambering, action and a detailed description not found in any other single reference. Soft cover. More than 1,000 photos, 8 pages of colour. 616 pages. Price: $34.00

# 1780 - RIFLES OF THE WORLD - Author: Mouret, Jean-Noel - Description: This highly illustrative book recounts the fascinating story of the rifle and its development. Military, sporting and hunting. Handguns and rifles in full color. - Hard Cover - Color photos - 144 Pages - Price: $24.00

 #4299- RIMFIRE CARTRIDGE IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA-  John L. Barber- An illustrated history of rimfire cartridge manufacturers and their products from 1857 to 1984. 222 pages. Hard cover. Price: $60.00

# 1783 - RISE AND FALL OF IMPERIAL JAPAN 1894-1945 - Author: Mayer, S.L. - Description: This is the tragic and noble history of a gallant people led into a misguided war. The millions who suffered in Asia and the Pacific n the wake of the Japanese War Machine bear silent tribute to its folly. - Hard Cover - More than 300 illustrations - Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1976 - 255 Pages - Price: $20.00

#2455- RISING OF COURAGE, Hartingan, Dan- Canada's paratroops in the liberation of Normany. The characters we meet range from a former Winnipeg Blue Bomber, turned commander, to a young taskman private. Soft cover. Illus. Published in 2000. 271 pages. $24.95

# 1785 - ROAD TO ISANDHLWANA - Author: Droogleever, R.W.F. - Description: Fully illustrated with maps, photographs and contemporary engravings, this book is a fascinating study of a man who for all his limitations has unjustly become a scapegoat. - Hard Cover -57 B&W photos -Published in 1992 - 265 Pages - Price: $52.00

# 1786 - ROBERT E. LEE: RECOLLECTIONS AND LETTERS - Author: Lee, Capt. Robert E. - Description: This book fleshes out the man who was Robert E. Lee. As well as probing the workings of a great military mind and a warm, understanding and generous human being. - Hard Cover - 472 Pages - Price: $17.00

#3786- ROBERT RUARK’S AFRICA- Editor: Michael McIntosh- These previously uncollected works of Robert Ruark, make this a classic big game hunting book. Ruark’s tales of African hunting explore not only the animals and their habits, but also examine why men hunt dangerous game. Hard cover. 256 pages. B&W illus. Price: $35.00

#2498- ROCK IN A HARD PLACE- THE BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE- James L. Ballou- The legendary BAR began as a single hand made closed bolt firing model with an open receiver. Here between these pages is the story of this rifle. Hard cover. 500 pages. 751 illustrations. Published in 2000. $84.00

# 1788 - ROCK ISLAND '03 - Author: Ferris, C.S. - Description: Covers: Rock Island Arsenal, Production, Serial number/barrel date correlation, differences from the Springfield '03 bayonets and more. - Soft Cover - B&W photos - Published in 1992 - 58 Pages - Price: $15.00

#3956- ROCK ISLAND RIFLE MODEL 1903- Ferris, C.S.- This book examines all aspects of this most interesting '03 variant. Covering the history of Rock Island Arsenal, its first M1903 rifle production period (1904-1913), early alterations, its second rifle production, production numbers, cartouches, bayonets, scabbards, slings, badges and more. Soft cover. 176 pages. B&W photos. Price: $24.00

# 1789 - ROLE OF THE BOMBER - Author: Clark, R. - Description: Lavishly illustrated with colour and black and white photographs, this book describes the changing strategie and tactical operations of the bomber from the days of ballooning to the present. - Hard Cover- B&W/Color photos - 158 Pages - Price: $19.95

# 1792 - ROMMEL - Author: Young, Desmond - Description: There are many fascinating aspects to this book, but not the least must be the canoe it affords us to see the picture from the other side, to see how close Rommel came to disaster. - Hard Cover - Photos -  Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1950 - 288 Pages - Price: $15.00

#3923- ROMMEL- Charles Douglas-Home- The author takes a new look at the tactical genius of Rommel and at the legend behind the leader of the famed "Afrika Korps". Hard cover. 224 pages. 16 pages of color plates. 100 illustrations in black and white. Price: $20.00

# 1794 - ROMMEL'S DESERT WAR - Author: Mitchum Jr., S. - Description: The life and death of Afrikakorps as drawn from his personal papers, letters and memoirs of his staff. - Hard Cover- B&W photos- Maps - Published in 1982 - 219 Pages - Price: $20.00

#2542- ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE VOLUME ONE- Thomas, Dean S.- The first of a two volume set of the most complete history and guide for all small arm ammunition used in the Civil War. Information includes data from research and development to the arsenals that created it. Hard cover. 344 pages. Published in 1997. $40.00

#4404- ROUND SHOT AND RAMMERS- Peterson, Harold L. - An introduction to muzzle-loading land artillery in the United States. Soft cover. 128 pages. Photos. Illustrations. Reprint. Price: $20.00

# 1798 - ROY BEAN: LAW WEST OF THE PECOS - Author: Sonnichsen, C.L. - Description: This is the first reissue of the of the first full length Roy Bean biography, and a witty one, written without any illusions but with the realization that Bean was something more than than amusing man. - Hard Cover - Illustrated - 205 Pages - Price: $10.00

#2972- ROYAL CANADIAN ARMOURED CORPS: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY- Marteinson & McNorgan- The RCAC has a proud and distinguished history. This handsome profusely illustrated book, a Millennium project, is published to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the formation of this corps. Hard cover. 445 pages. Price: $69.95

#4803- ROYAL HIGHLAND REGIMENT: THE BLACK WATCH MEDAL ROLL- formerly 42nd and 73rd foot. Medal roll 1801-1991. Published in 1913. Hard cover. 350 pages. First edition. Book is used but in wonderful shape. Price: $250.00

#3925A- ROYAL MARINES IN THE '90S- Evans, Andy- This vivid photographic portrait is accompanied by a concise description of this organization, equipment, and missions of vital element of NATO's rapid reaction forces. Soft cover. Price: $19.00

#4671- ROYAL NORTH-WEST MOUNTED POLICE: A CORPS HISTORY 1906- a facsimile reprint of the original edition giving the history of the RCMP. Black and white photos. 158 printed pages. Several pages of ad. Printed in 1973. Binding has two inch tear. Price: $10.00

# 1806 - RUGER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERS: A SHOP MANUAL VOLUME 1 - Author: Kuhnhausen, Jerry - Description: Volume 1 covers the Ruger Six-Series double action revolvers: Security-Six, Police Service-Six, and Speed-Six, models. - Soft Cover - Illustrated - 74 Pages - Price: $29.00

# 1809 - RUGER RIMFIRE REVOLVERS 1953-1973 - Author: Runnell, J.C. - Description: Extensive research data and serial number listings complimented by liberal use of photographic illustrations and checklists provide a guide to Ruger Rimfire revolvers manufactured prior to 1973. - Soft Cover - Photos - Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1982 - 56 Pages - Price: $25.00

#4536- RUGER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS: A SHOP MANUAL VOLUMES 1 & 2- Kuhnhausen, Jerry- The ultimate shop manual for the new model Ruger single six, Blackhawk, super Blackhawk, vaquero, and Ruger Bisley model single action revolvers and old model Ruger Single-Six, Blackhawk, and super Blackhawk single action revolvers.  With supplement data on the Old Army, Bearcat, and out of production models. Soft cover.  Illustrated. Published in 2003.  Price: $41.00

# 1810 - RUGER, NRA - Author: - Description: A book full of reprints from the American Rifleman, all about the Ruger. Very informative articles. - Soft Cover - Photos - 108 Pages - Price: $17.00

# 1812 - RUSSIA AT WAR 1941-45 - Author: Karpov, Vladimir - Description: This book tells the story of the war through photographs. - Hard Cover - B&W photos - Published in 1987 - 255 Pages - Price: $22.00

#4007- RUSSIAN HELMETS: FROM KASKA TO STALSHLYEM 1916-2001- Clawson, Robert W.- The first comprehensive study of the most ubiquitous helmets of the twentieth century. "Russian Helmets" provides the keys to accurate identification of the various models of Russian and Soviet helmets, from steel to exotic metals and composite fiber. It is a comprehensive history of each model issued in any significant number to the troops; in addition it notes numerous rare experimental models and evaluates their contribution to the evolution of subsequent production models. Included are never before published photos of the various models as well as cutaway drawings and diagrams. This book provides a reliable comprehensive reference for every serious helmet collector or student of twentieth century warfare. Hard cover. 128 pages. Price:  $37.00

#2456- RUSSIAN WRISTWATCHES, Levenberg, Juri-Pocket Watches, Stop Watches, Onboard Clock, Chronometers. Over 505 Poljot, Wostok, and Slava wristwatches are covered, along with a sampling of pocket watches, deck watches and marine chrono-meters. Soft cover. Colour and b/w photos. Published in 1999. 96 pages. $25.00