ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA001 SPRINGFIELD SHOULDER ARMS 1795-1865. by Claud E. Fuller. 176 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", profusely illustrated, soft cover, exact reprint of the 1930 edition. One of the most definitive works on Springfield flint and percussion muskets ever published. Out of print for many years, it has become one of the most sought after publications as the standard reference source on this popular subject. Contains a comprehensive history of Springfield Armory in addition to 100’s of detailed photographs, specifications and descriptions of ALL models manufactured at the armory or by subcontract to private gun manufacturers. Details all gun and bayonet dimensions as well as minor variations made by subcontractors. Separate chapters on accoutrements and appendages. Special sections on the 1855 variations, mixed model Civil War muskets, production quantity records by model, year and subcontractor, Tables of Interchangeability of Parts, and all the importance correspondence relating to changes and introduction of new models, proofing of barrels, bayonets and ramrods, Hall rifle and carbine, Lindsey 2-shot musket, alterations of all models Flint to Percussion, as well as tape conversions by Forsythe, Maynard & Ward. Explains details involved in the evolution of the percussion cap. A wealth of authentic information gleaned from rare government records, with minute details not available in other works. Limited printing. A quality S & S Firearms publication ...... 18.00

BKA002 ILLUSTRATIONS OF UNITED STATES MILITARY ARMS 1776-1903 AND THEIR INSPECTORS MARKS. 8 1/2" x 11", 37 pages, soft cover. Contains 27 pages of line drawings by Jandot from the 1949 Bannerman catalog. Covers all standard weapons as well as test and trial models from the 1860’s and 1870’s. Pistols, revolvers, muskets and carbines are covered in extremely great detail. Descriptive text for each drawing, special section on illustrations and text of all rifles used in WWI. Very Comprehensive listing of inspectors marks showing inspectors and dates of inspection ...... 7.00

BKA003 A DESCRIPTION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMORY AT SPRINGFIELD, (MASS.).1795-1817. 4 pages plus 8" x 10" chart contains a description of the Armory in 1817 - the buildings, shops, arsenal, functions of personnel, quantities and types of work done during this time period ...... 3.00

BKA004 UNITED STATES MARTIAL FLINTLOCKS. by R.M. Riley. 263 pages, 9" x 12", Hardbound. A comprehensive exhaustively Illustrated history of the flintlock in America from the Revolution to the demise of the system. Covers musket, rifles, pistols, bayonets, carbines, musketoons, wall guns as well as a comprehensive list of arms inspectors...... 40.00

BKA005 REGULATIONS FOR THE INSPECTION OF SMALL ARMS 1823 Ordnance Department. 26 pages, 5" x 8", soft cover. Details the regulations for proof and inspection of small arms manufactured under contract with the U.S. Covers both muskets and pistols as well as packing crates and method of packing. Certificate of inspections and invoicing is also discussed ...... 5.00

BKA006 MANUFACTURES AT NATIONAL ARMORY 1872 TO 1877. 6" x 9", 75 pages, soft cover. An 1879 Chief of Ordnance Report that details the wide variety and quantities of rifles, carbines, pistols, revolvers, gun parts, machines, etc. Included also are many Civil War period weapons and their parts, lists of machinery inventory, items of non-ordnance nature made for other military posts, costs of raw material, etc ...... 8.00

BKA007 ARSENAL OF FREEDOM - THE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1890-1948. A YEAR BY YEAR ACCOUNT DRAWN FROM OFFICIAL RECORDS. by Lt.Col. William S. Brophy. 400 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover, illustrated with line drawings and vintage photos. Covers the production period from U.S. Krag thru the U.S. Garand. Details by year, production records, manufactures, experiments, and repair of all arms manufactured at the arsenal. Included are 50 line drawings of the most famous firearms of the world that were submitted to the 1892 trial board ...... 29.95

BKA008 AN INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL WAR SMALL ARMS. by J. Coates & D. Thomas. 8 1/2" x 11", 96 pages, soft cover. Illustrates and describes all the popular muskets, revolvers and carbines, both Union and Confederate. Vintage Cartes de Visites show soldiers and weapons; and illustrated are ammunition, appendages, and accoutrements. Comprehensive lists of manufacturers and production records included. Found no where else, is a table of small arms usage by regiments both North and South. Special chapter on loading and shooting the musket, carbine and revolver ...... 7.95

BKA011 CARBINES OF THE CIVIL WAR. by John D. McAulay. 8 1/2" x 11", 128 pages, soft cover. This book covers the best known 19 carbines produced during the Civil War. Includes patent drawings and list of procurement by months from April 1861 thru June 1866. All guns are photo illustrated. The complete story on the government usage of these arms ...... 12.95

BKA014 TABLE OF CHANGES MADE IN THE SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET FROM 1855 TO 1873. National Armory 1873. 8" x 10". Shows interchangeability of 82 separate parts with 13 different model guns. Interesting notes on M1861 Special. Valuable reference for the collector and gunsmith ...... 2.00

160 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA015 COMPARATIVE VALUE OF RIFLED AND SMOOTHBORE ARMS. by George L. Willard. 23 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. Willard declares and attempts to prove his theory, which is that smoothbores are better than rifles. Reprint of the original 1863 edition with a new introduction by William Goble - interesting misconception...... 5.00

BKA017 “OSTERRICHISCHE INFANTERIE - FEUERGEWEHR”, WIEN 1857. 72 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. This official Austrian Government manual on the Percussion Military Musket completely describes and illustrates with line drawings all component parts, appendages, ammunition, tools and bayonet. Detailed procedure for loading, cleaning, assembly and disassembly. Charts show ballistic data and effective use against troops. Imported in large quantities, this musket (Austrian Lorenz) was used by both North and South during the Civil War. Printed in the German language. Reprint ...... 9.00

BKA022 CANNONS - AN INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY. by D.S. Thomas. 8 1/2" x 11", 72 pages with over 150 photos and drawings, soft cover. Illustrates and describes most of the popular cannon, both Northern and Southern. Great detail given in describing the manufacture of the cannon and carriages. Illustrated and described are the projectiles, fuses, gunners’ tools and implements, as well as the cannons, limbers, battery wagons and carriages. Vintage Civil War photographs show gun emplacements, mortars on railway cars, seacoast defenses. Covers from 12 pound field piece to 10" Rodman ...... 6.95

BKA023 DIRECTIONS FOR THE USE OF GREENE’S CARBINE. Contains detailed instruction on loading, priming and disassembly. Exact size reprint as issued and folded in patch box ...... 2.00

BKA024 RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND CLEANING OF THE RIFLE MUSKET, MODEL 1863. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 24 pages, soft cover, reprint. Contains the full instructions for use, assembly and disassembly, illustrating all component parts and appendages ...... 6.00

BKA025 DESCRIPTION AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE SPRINGFIELD BREECH- LOADING RIFLE MUSKET MODEL OF 1866. National Armory, Springfield, Mass. 1867. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 10 pages, soft cover, illustrated with line drawings of breech mechanism, parts. Describes disassembly and assembly procedures, cartridge data and directions for use ...... 6.00

BKA026 BALLS PATENT REPEATING AND SINGLE LOADING FIREARMS FOR USE OF INFANTRY, CAVALRY, THE NAVY AND SPORTSMAN 1866. 6" x 9", 12 pages, soft cover, reprint. Report of the field trials of 1865 which adopted this firearm. Complete description of the operation, function and use, directions for loading and firing, cleaning, and disassembly ...... 6.00

BKA027 DESCRIPTION AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE SPRINGFIELD BREECH- LOADING RIFLE MUSKET, MODEL 1868. National Armory, Springfield, Mass. 1869. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 20 pages, soft cover, illustrated with line drawings of breech mechanism, parts. Describes disassembly and assembly, procedures, cartridge data, directions for use, tables of trajectory, etc ...... 6.00

BKA029 DESCRIPTION AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE REMINGTON NAVY RIFLE, MODEL 1870. National Armory, 1871. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 14 pages, soft cover. Illustrated with line drawings. Details parts, gives directions for use, dismounting and cleaning. Contains charts entitled “Memoranda of Trajectory” covering elevations, accuracy, velocity, etc ...... 6.00

BKA030 ASSEMBLY AND DISMOUNTING INSTRUCTION OF THE 1871 REMINGTON BREECH- LOADING PISTOL. Quality reprint of this rare 3 page instruction sheet for the noted Army model rolling block pistol as originally issued by the Remington Arms factory in the 1870’s ...... 1.00

BKA031 NOMENCLATURE OF THE CHAFEE-REESE MAGAZINE RIFLE. Reprint of the 2 original 8" x 10" sheets that details the disassembly and assembly as well as a complete listing of all component parts 1.00

BKA032 DESCRIPTION AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE WARD-BURTON RIFLE MUSKET, MODEL 1871. National Armory, 1872. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover, 16 pages with line drawings of sectional views of rifle action mechanism, component parts of the breech system, appendage, etc. Directions for use, disassembly, assembly, the cartridge, trajectory data, etc ...... 6.00

BKA033 DIRECTIONS FOR FITTING INFANTRY EQUIPMENTS, U.S. ARMY, WATERVLIET ARSENAL, N.Y 1872. 6" x 9", soft cover, 8 pages, reprint. Details the model 1874 Brace system for use with waist belt, bayonet scabbard, cartridge boxes, and haversack of the time period. Line drawings show a soldier of the period wearing the described equipment ...... 6.00

161 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA034 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE, OFFICER’S MODEL, 1875. 8" x 10" with woodcut illustration of the rifle. Dated August 2, 1875. Reprint of rare original Springfield Armory broadside offering the Officer’s Model Springfield rifle. Text includes specifications and directions for the use of the issue sight as well as specifications and Directions for the peepsight. Set trigger is explained ...... 2.50

BKA035 DIRECTIONS FOR THE USE OF THE HEADLESS CARTRIDGE SHELL EXTRACTOR. Springfield Armory, 1877. Reprint of original instructions for the 1873 appendage specifying malfunctive conditions encountered and the varied methods to correct each type of cartridge extraction failure ...... 1.00

BKA036 INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR THE USE OF THE HEADLESS SHELL EXTRACTOR, M1882, .45- 70. This 2 page sheet illustrates and explains in detail the use of this appendage with the Springfield rifle and carbine when cartridge extraction malfunctions are encountered in the field ...... 1.00

BKA037 1879 LEE ARMS COMPANY CATALOG. 24 pages, 6" x 9", soft cover. One of the first breech loading magazine fed firearms is detailed along with its ammunition. Sectional views and exploded parts diagrams detail this new innovation in firearms. Complete operation, assembly and disassembly are discussed and illustrated. Reprint of a very rare manual ...... 6.00

BKA038 SHARPSHOOTER - “HIRAM BERDAN, HIS FAMOUS SHARPSHOOTERS AND THEIR SHARPS RIFLES”. by Wiley Sword. 96 pages, 7" x 10", Hardbound. This is the story of the U.S. Sharpshooters from their inception to the final days. It details their leader, Hiram Berdan, the men who formed the ranks and the famous Sharps rifle. Contains a comprehensive listing linking the rifle serial number to the Sharpshooter who used it. Also a listing of surviving Sharps Berdan rifles and description of their usage ...... 18.00

BKA039 MANUAL OF ARMS FOR THE SHARPS RIFLE, COLT REVOLVER AND SWORDS. 1861 Reprint, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 28 pages, soft cover. Compiled from Volunteers Manual #1 by Worthington. Step by step handling of arms for both foot and mounted troops ...... 5.00

BKA040 SHARPS RIFLE - THE GUN THAT SHAPED AMERICAN DESTINY. by M. Rywell. 5 1/2" x 8 1/ 2", 156 pages, soft cover. Covered in great detail is the story of the Sharps Rifle Works & its firearms from 1848 thru 1878. Reproduced are its catalogs, patent drawings, production records, parts breakdowns, sectional views of both military & sporting rifles as well as pistols. Chapters on cartridges, Creedmoor matches, etc ...... 10.00

BKA041 SHARPS RIFLE COMPANY 1879 CATALOG. 40 pages, 5" x 7", soft cover. Catalog illustrates, describes and prices the 1878 Sharps rifles and ammunition. Shows both sporting and target models as well as description of the business, hunters and express models. Illustrations of the various model wind gauge, globe and vernier sights are included. Component part breakdown along with price list and sectional views are shown. Disassembly and assembly instructions are detailed. Separate section describes and illustrates cartridges. Reloading instructions are also given. Fine quality old reprint ...... 8.00

BKA043 HARTLEY AND GRAHAM CATALOG OF GUNS, REVOLVERS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTING GOODS, CIRCA 1880’S. 9" x 12", 58 pages, soft cover, reprint. Profusely illustrated. Contains sporting and military arms as well as complete section of UMC cartridges. Reloading equipment, percussion caps, flasks, decoys, fencing equipment, gun parts, appendages, shotguns as well as military and sporting rifles are illustrated, priced and described. Colt and S & W revolvers also shown. This is the company that originally sold under the name Schuyler, Hartley & Graham ...... 8.00

BKA044 CHARLES J. GODFREY CATALOG OF WAR RELICS “SOUVENIR OF YE ANTIQUE ARMS FOR DECORATION AND DEFENCE.” 1900. 5 1/2" x 7", 32 pages, soft cover, reprint. Profusely illustrated catalog of pistols, rifles, carbines, as well as military goods from the Civil, Indian, and Spanish-American wars. Swords, cartridges, accoutrements, and appendages are shown, described and priced.This was another surplus dealer of the period who competed with H.K. White, Francis Bannerman, and W. Stokes Kirk ...... 7.00

BKA045 CHARLES J. GODFREY CATALOG OF WAR RELICS AND SOUVENIRS 1902. 48 pages, 3 1/2" x 6", soft cover, reprint. Profusely illustrated. Contains Colt, Remington, and S & W revolvers, both percussion and cartridge. A complete line of Civil War muskets and carbines also included, together with detailed descriptions, illustrations and pricing. Sections offering cartridge firearms from 1870’s to 1890’s, waist belt sets, swords, mess equipment, horse trappings, tents, cannon, and a vast variety of antique military goods ...... 7.00 UNCATALOGED ITEMS Please note we have listed only items that we have in sufficient quantity. We do have many “single” items and parts that are unlisted. All we ask is for a S.A.S.E. and on a separate sheet of paper a brief but specific request. We will respond to your request on items available, or will hold your request until we can supply it. All this is without obligation for you to purchase.

162 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA046 ORDNANCE MEMORANDA NO. 18 - HORSE EQUIPMENTS, CAVALRY EQUIPMENTS AND ACCOUTREMENTS, SADDLERS’ AND SMITHS’ TOOLS AND MATERIALS. Ord. Dept., Washington, DC, 1874. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 114 pages, soft cover. Reproduction of Ordnance report that established the new Model 1874 equipments for the U.S. Cavalry. Illustrated with 13 full page plates containing all actual contract dimensions for the complete line of equipment - saddles, stirrups, curb bridle, bits, reins, girth, curry comb and brush, saddle bags, waist belt, ammunition pouches and loops, holster, picket pin, saddlers’ tools, saddle cloth and the Cavalry forage cart. The text details the reports and proceedings of the Board of Officers that tested and evaluated each piece of equipment. There are lists of many experimental designs and samples submitted for testing. Also has lists of blacksmith’s tools, the standard supply material (for repairs and maintenance), list of equipment for a U.S. Cavalry trooper, appendix of experimental and sample material, including U.S. issue 1858 horse equipment ...... 16.00

BKA048 ORDNANCE MEMORANDA NO. 22 - THE FABRICATION OF SMALL ARMS FOR THE UNITED STATES SERVICE. by Lt. Col. Benton 1878. 229 pages, indexed, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. Detailed report by the Commander of the Armory at Springfield that describes the weapons in service at the time and the methods used in their fabrication from rough forging to inspection and proving of each part and the completed piece. This study covers small arms, the rifle, cadet rifle, officer’s rifle, carbine, Colt’s and Schofield-Smith & Wesson revolvers, swords and sabers. Illustrated with 73 text engravings of parts, appendages, complete long arms and sectional drawings. There are 35 full page plates depicting the Armory, 25 machines used in the Armory, packing boxes for rifles, carbines, revolvers and official issue swords and sabers. Since this Memoranda was published in 1878, the current production weapon at that time was the Model of 1877. This model was in use and production only one year and, this is the only printed reference material on this rare Model of 1877. The text and illustrations show the sight and appendages that were common to the rare Model 1877 rifle and carbine. Each is fully described as to specifications, manufacturing procedures, and final proving. S&S Firearms reprint ...... 18.00

BKA048A SAME AS BKA048 (ORD MEMO #22), Except 1970 hardcover edition – Long out of print – Very limited quantities ...... 45.00

BKA049 ORDNANCE MEMORANDA No. 29 - HORSE EQUIPMENTS AND CAVALRY ACCOUTREMENTS. Ordnance Department, Wash., D.C. 1891. 48 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. A fine quality reproduction of this rare ordnance report that established the new Model 1885 equipment for the U.S. Cavalry. Illustrated with 20 engraved plates depicting saddles, saddle bags, stirrups, bridles, other horse equipment, horse covers, saddle blankets, saddle cloths, etc, all with actual dimensions for all components. The text describes the equipment and material of which it is made as well as further details of dimensions. This work has a wealth of information for all Calvary collectors and students. A must for all of those who are interested in U.S. cavalry equipment and accoutrements of the Indian War period...... 8.00

BKA050 DESCRIPTION & RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE SPRINGFIELD RIFLE, CARBINE, CALIBRE .45. GPO 1898. 6" x 9", soft cover, 48 pgs, 77 line drawings of the rifle, carbine, officer’s model rifle, component parts, sights & accessories. Describes disassembly, assembly, maintenance, repair ...... 8.00

BKA051 DESCRIPTION AND NOMENCLATURE FOR THE U.S. NAVY RIFLE CALIBER 6MM, MODEL OF 1895. 40 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. Illustrated with line drawings and photos. All parts are broken down and identified. Sectional assembly drawings as well as photos and detailed text fully described The Winchester Lee Navy and its bayonet and scabbard. Only reference on this famous straight pull service rifle ...... 8.00

BKA052 DESCRIPTION AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE U.S. MAGAZINE RIFLE AND CARBINE, CALIBRE .30 (U.S.KRAG). G.P.O. 1898. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover, 48 pages. Covers Model 1896- 98 Krag rifle and carbine. Contains illustrated parts breakdown, assembly, disassembly, cleaning and care of the U.S. Krag ...... 8.00

BKA053 DESCRIPTION AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE U.S. MAGAZINE RIFLE M1903. G.P.O. 1904. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover, 22 pages. The official government manual for the RARE 1903 ROD BAYONET .30 calibre Springfield bolt action magazine rifle. Details component parts as well as assembly and disassembly procedures. Line drawings of the rod bayonet, bayonet catch, rear sight and stock, all of which were common only to this rare model. Special section on appendages. This model was manufactured for a brief 2 year period and is considered the rarest of all the 1903 Springfield rifles ...... 8.00

BKA054 DESCRIPTION AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE U.S. MAGAZINE RIFLE MODEL OF 1903, CALIBER .30. GPO 1906. 6" x 9", 57 pages, soft cover, reprint. Shows illustrated parts breakdown, assembly and disassembly, cleaning and care of arm, appendages, knife bayonet and scabbard. A separate chapter covers tables of trajectory and ammunition ...... 8.00

VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.SSFIREARMS.COM Check our Website every December for Christmas Specials. 163 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA055 DESCRIPTION AND RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE U.S. MAGAZINE RIFLE MODEL 1903, CALIBER .30. GPO 1908. 64 pages, 6" x 9", soft cover with 2 fold out plates detailing arms locker. Very Well Illustrated with parts breakdown, assembly and disassembly, cleaning and care of arms, appendages, bayonet and scabbard. Tables of trajectory, principal dimensions and weights, section on service cartridges. Revised edition, reprint ...... 8.00

BKA057 DESCRIPTION OF TELESCOPIC MUSKET SIGHTS MODEL 1908 & 1913. GPO, WASHINGTON 1917. 6" x 9", 18 pages, soft cover, reprint. Official manual describes differences in M1908 and M1913. Illustrated with line drawings and photo plate. Complete operating instructions along with component identification. Section on care and use ...... 6.00

BKA058 THE SPRINGFIELD 1903 RIFLES. by Lt. Col. W. S. Brophy, USAR, Ret. 8 1/2"x 11", 616 pages, Hardbound, indexed. The illustrated documented story of the design, development and production of all the models, appendages and accessories of this famed rifle. Chapters on pre-1903 experimental rifles, design changes, variations of the 1903, the .22 caliber models, sights, target models, appendages, bayonets, ammunition, clips, cartridge boxes and belts, silencers and special purpose devices. Hundreds of photographs show in exact detail the many variations, its accessories and accoutrements. Engineering drawings illustrated the manufacturing techniques as well as vintage photographs of the Armory assembly lines and production machine tools. Production records are cited by years and serial numbers ...... 85.00

BKA061 DIRECTIONS AND TECHNICAL USES OF THE U.S. MUSKETRY RULE, MODEL OF 1918. Single sheet, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Comprehensive directions for using musketry rule, detailing graduations, terms used in formula, example of use and conversion of yards to mils and mils to yards at varying ranges ...... 1.00

BKA062 DESCRIPTION OF DECAPPING & CLEANING TOOLS FOR SMALL-ARMS CARTRIDGES. Ordnance Department, Washington, D.C. 1917. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover, 7 pages detail contents of and use of the reloading kit for .30-06, .30-40 Krag, .38 and .45 revolver, .45 Automatic arms cartridges. Illustrated plates shows all tools and cleaning equipment used to reload cartridges ...... 6.00

BKA063 DESCRIPTION OF THE COLT’S DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, CALIBER .38. GPO 1912. 22 pages, 6" x 9", soft cover, reprint, Illustrated showing parts breakdown, assembly and disassembly, memoranda of trajectory and description of ammunition, and skeleton view of gun ...... 7.00

BKA064 DESCRIPTION OF THE COLT’S DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, CALIBER .45 MODEL OF 1909. GPO 1913. 22 pages, 6" x 9", soft cover, reprint. Manual on the famed .45 revolver that saw service in the Mexican Border Campaign and WWI. Detailed illustrated parts breakdown, assembly and disassembly, memoranda of trajectory and description of ammunition ...... 7.00

BKA065 DESCRIPTION OF THE AUTOMATIC PISTOL, CALIBER .45, MODEL OF 1911. GPO 1914. 24 pages, 6" x 9", soft cover, illustrated, reprint. Covers in detail component parts, assembly and disassembly, operation, cleaning of the colt .45 Automatic. Sections on trajectory and ammunition. Illustrated breakdown of component parts and a cross section of the complete arm ...... 7.00

BKA066 ROSS RIFLE HANDBOOK 1907. Ottawa, Canada 1917. 6" x 9", reprint, 24 pages, soft cover. Official manual of the Markk 11 straight pull rifle. Book details complete parts breakdown, description of rifle, stripping and assembly of bolt, Sutherland sights, sectional views of the bolt assembly, and comes with a fold out plate showing sectional view of complete gun ...... 7.00

BKA067 DESCRIPTION & RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE UNITED STATES RIFLE CALIBER .30 MODEL OF 1917. GPO 1918. 61 pages, 6" x 9", soft cover, reprint. Manual for the “U.S. Enfield” of WWI fame. Shows detailed parts breakdown, assembly & disassembly, etc. Section on appendages including the Bullet Jacket Extractor & Aiming Device. Special section on ammo types & their identification ...... 8.00

BKA068 DIRECTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTING THE KERR STANDARD EXTENSION GUN SLING. 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", printed both sides. Details procedure for attaching and adjusting the Kerr sling for the 1903 Springfield, U.S. 1917 Enfield and 1898 Krag. Illustrated with soldier in period uniform using sling along with photo illustrations showing method for attaching to various rifles...... 1.00

BKA070 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING THE INFANTRY EQUIPMENT, MODEL OF 1910. G.P.O. 1917. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 16 pages, soft cover, reprint. Illustrated. Shows proper assembly of field pack, cartridge belt, first aid pouch,shelter half,shovel,rations,canteen - how to wear it and put it all together ...... 7.00

VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.SSFIREARMS.COM Check our Website for Specials, New & Uncataloged Items. 164 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA071 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CARE AND REPAIR OF SMALL ARMS AND ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT. G.P.O. Washington 1918. 52 pages of text plus 10 plates, soft cover. Details care and repair of cloth and leather equipment as well as cleaning and preserving procedures for rifles, pistols, cavalry equipment and saddles, knapsacks, web gear. Shows tool roll, ordnance tools, 1910 haversack and pack carrier along with formulas for in the field preparation of cleaning and preservation solutions...... 7.00

BKA072 HORSE EQUIPMENTS AND EQUIPMENTS FOR OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN, MAY 10, 1905; REVISED JULY 3, 1908. G.P.O. Washington, 1917. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 76 pages (55 pages of descriptive text plus 21 photo plates of equipment for man and horse), soft cover. Rare WW1 period cavalry equipment manual illustrates and describes the various items available for use at the beginning of the War. Includes saddles with all their straps, bags, buckles, stirrups, scabbards, covers, blankets, bridles, both issue and experimental, reins, curb chains and bits, horse care accessories, individual cavalryman’s equipment - shovels, knapsacks, knives, tools, axes, as well as regulation sabres. All are fully described in the text with specifications ...... 8.00

BKA073 PICTORIAL GUIDE TO U.S.ARMY QUARTERMASTER CORPS FIELD EQUIPMENT 1914-1918. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. All 72 pages have photo illustrations and text covering cooking utensils, ovens, field desks, commissary chests, wheelwright and carpenter tools, blacksmith tools, harness mender, saddler tools, saddles, farrier instruments, veterinarian equipment, cots, escort wagons, horse drawn ambulances, dougherty wagon, buckboards, delivery wagons, associated harness, tents, etc ...... 9.00

THE PITMAN NOTES ON U.S. MARTIAL SMALL ARMS AND AMMUNITION, 1766-1933, by Brig. Gen. John Pitman, U.S.A. Ordnance Dept. All are 8 1/2" x 11", Library binding. Originally published by Springfield Armory.

BKA074 VOL. I - BREECHLOADING CARBINES OF THE UNITED STATES CIVIL WAR PERIOD. 94 pages. Contains over 260 precision line drawings and photos of 26 of the most popular carbines used during the Civil War. Sectional and exploded views of all the internal and working parts in great detail. Section on ammunition packages and labels as well as cartridge cutaway views ...... 29.95

BKA075 VOL. II - REVOLVERS AND AUTOMATIC PISTOLS. 192 pages. Contains 250 line drawings and photos of weapons, cartridges and labels. Cover .44 caliber paper and metallic cartridge revolvers 1847 thru 1870, .45 caliber revolvers 1874 thru 1902, .38 caliber revolvers 1891 thru 1911, Automatic pistol caliber .45 M1911 and a variety of U.S. and Foreign Automatic pistols. All guns are broken down by parts, totally described by text and instructions for assembly, disassembly, care and use are given. Special section devoted to just cartridge dimensions, etc...... 29.95

BKA077 VOL IV. - U.S. MAGAZINE RIFLES AND CARBINES CAL. .30. 194 pages. Contains over 350 line drawings and photos of weapons, cartridges, cartridge boxes and labels. Original manuals are included. Wood ammo crates are described and illustrated as well as the step by step manufacture of the .30 caliber cartridge. Bandoleers, bayonets and sub caliber devices are illustrated and discussed. This is the most comprehensive collection of cartridge box labels ever assembled ...... 29.95

BKA078 VOL V - U.S. BREECH LOADING, ALTERATIONS, CAL. .58, U.S. BREECHLOADING RIFLE CAL. .50, U.S. MAGAZINE RIFLES, CAL. .30 (ADDITIONAL NOTES) CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE AMMUNITION, FOREIGN AMMUNITION. 220 pages. Covers all the .58 breechloaders: Allin, Muller, Milbank and there associated ammo. Details the Model 1866 thru Model 1870 Springfield and Remington Cal. .50 pistol. Shows cartridges and cartridge labels. Sections on the M1901 Magazine Rifle, M1903 Rod Bayonet, 1905 (.30- 03) and M1903 ammo modification. Lists trajectory tables, ballistic data, blanks, gallery practice and the specifications for the .30-03 and .30-06 cartridge ...... 29.95

BKA079 1888 FRANCIS BANNERMAN CATALOG. Brooklyn address, 4" x 5 1/2", 12 pages, soft cover. The First catalog issued by this world famous military goods dealer. Sections on long arms, revolvers, swords, bayonets, equipment and cannons. Very interesting description of arms and other military goods. The price of each item was handwritten before catalog was sent out ...... 6.00

BKA080 1889 FRANCIS BANNERMAN CATALOG. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", self cover, 28 pages of military goods, profusely illustrated, reprint. Valuable reference as well as flashback into bygone era. Bannerman’s first illustrated catalog...... 8.00

BKA085 WINCHESTER IN THE SERVICE, A COLLECTORS GUIDE. by Bruce Canfield. 192 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover, 127 detailed photographs. Illustrates and describes: Winchester Hotchkiss .45-70, M1895 Lee Navy 6MM, M1895 Lever Action .30-40, M1917 U.S. Enfield .30-06, BAR .30, Winder Musket .22 target rifle, 1897 and M12 Trench shotguns, US M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, and M14. Sections cover grenade launchers, bayonets, cartridge belts and pouches...... 22.00

165 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA088 MANUAL FOR LIGHT ARTILLERY 1863, Reprint of the section of drill for the Light Artillery From The Manual “School of the Soldier”, 1863. 16 pages, 4 ½” x 7 ½ “, Soft Cover. Illustrated ...... 7.00

BKA089 THE .45-70 SPRINGFIELD, 4th EDITION. by J. Poyer & C. Riesch. Newly Expanded, Almost twice as long as the original. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. A unique book as it analyzes each model of .45-70 by detailing the parts. In this manner, a collector can determine if the gun is authentic and correct for the period in which it was manufactured. Profusely illustrated. Sections on production records, serial numbers, assembly & disassembly, stock markings and bayonets and scabbards. Covers rifle, cadet & carbine. All variations and changes are described. A positive approach for correct I.D...... 19.95

BKA090 POCKET GUIDE TO THE .45/70 SPRINGFIELD, CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS BY SERIAL NUMBER, MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS. by North Cape Publications. 22 pages, 3 1/2" x 5 1/2", soft cover. Provides an easy to carry, quick check manual to enable you to evaluate authenticity of the .45/70 Springfield. Gives comprehensive details of parts and modifications by serial number. Describes stock markings, sight variations, etc. Chapter on fraudulent refinishing techniques...... 6.95

BKA092 AMERICAN MILITARY BELTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENTS. by R. Stephen Dorsey. 129 pages, soft cover, 8" x 11". Profusely illustrated with 100’s of photos of waist belts, sword belts, sabre attachments, cartridge boxes and pouches, cartridge belts, bandoliers, belt buckles, edged weapons and entrenching tools of the period 1837 to 1921. Best comprehensive study in this field, an important pictorial reference ...... 14.95

BKA094 THE AMERICAN EAGLE-POMMEL SWORD: THE EARLY YEARS 1794-1830. By Andrew Mowbray. 244 pages, 9" x 12", Hardbound. Hundreds of large scale photo illustrations and a large full color section accompany this in-depth guide to the most popular of American sword styles. Informative text discusses the facts and the myths surrounding this handsome hilt form. Identifies eagle style by maker and gives a detailed biography of the most famous and well known swordmakers of this period ...... 65.00

BKA095 THE BLAKE RIFLE BOOK, 1898. 6" x 9", 88 pages, soft cover. Catalog of firearms manufactured by John Henry Blake of N.Y. First magazine rifle employing a cut off. Submitted to Army Board in 1893, but never adopted. Shows complete line of sporting and military models with assembly and disassembly instructions. Also shown and described are the 1811 Hall rifle, 1812 Pauly breechloader, Spencer, Henry, Snider, Sharps, Remington magazine rifle, Sharps-Borchart, Berdan, Maynard, Laidely, Burnside, Peabody, 1870 Springfield, Krag Jorgensen, Mauser and numerous foreign firearms. Sections on cartridges and reloading equipment...... 10.00

BKA096 THE PAPER JACKET. by P. Mathews. 6" x 9", 140 pages, soft cover. For the shooter of single shot and blackpowder rifles, this book supplies up to date information about paper patched bullets. Chapters on casting, sizing, swaging, patching and application, patching board, waterproofing and most important, loading and theory of paperpatching...... 22.50

BKA097 BROADSIDE ADVERTISING TELESCOPIC SIGHTS BY THE FAMED TARGET AND SCHUETZEN RIFLE AND BARRELMAKER A. HUBALEK. 8 1/2" x 11" reprint shows a falling block rifle w/ scope & scope in detail. Describes technical data on the scopes as well as available styles & pricing...... 2.00

BKA098 CARTRIDGE MANUAL, AN ILLUSTRATED DIGEST. by Bartlett and Gallatin. 6 3/4" x 9 3/4", 56 pages, soft cover. 1600 drawings illustrate, and text describes in detail, every cartridge patent issued in U.S., England and France prior to 1878. Lists inventor and date of patent ...... 6.00

BKA099 SIMPLIFIED V-SPRINGS. by Kit Ravenshear. 20 pages, 7 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. Describes in great detail how to choose the correct steel, shape mainsprings, frizzen springs & sear springs. Outlines proper techniques for hardening and tempering. Instructions on repairs and alterations ...... 6.00

BKA100 REMINGTON FIREARMS CATALOG 1877. 5 1/2" x 7 1/2", 44 pages, soft cover. Profusely illustrated reprint which details the rifles, shotguns, revolvers, ammunition, sights and loading tools offered by this famous company. Interesting sectional views of the rolling block system ...... 8.00

BKA101 THE MILITARY REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. by George Layman. 107 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. Traces the history of this famous rifle from the #1 black powder model thru the smokeless powder #5. Details the markings, cosmetic changes and variations of both U.S. and foreign military versions. Informative text coupled with photos, line drawings and vintage catalog sheets fully describe this weapon. Chapters on surplus sales in the 20th century, shooting the rolling block. Revised – 4th Edition ...... 24.95

BKA102 REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK FIREARMS. by K.F. Schreier. 8 1/2" x 11", 60 pages, soft cover. Encompasses 1866 New Model thru 1901 target pistol. Lists all the commercial sporting rifles and military models. Special section of 1865-1901 pistols, sights, cutaways of actions. Illustrated with photos, original ads and price lists. Superb reference ...... 8.95 166 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA103 1902 CATALOG REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover, reprint, 64 pages. Contains line drawings, price and descriptions of the complete line manufactured by Remington - shotguns, sporting rifles, Remington-Lee military rifle, rolling block rifle and carbine, both military and sporting, over and under derringer. Section on reloading tools, sights and parts breakdown ...... 9.00

BKA105 STILL MORE SINGLE SHOT RIFLES. by James G. Grant. 6 1/2" x 9 1/4", 211 pages,indexed, library binding. Over 200 photo illustrations. Includes numerous pages from manufacturers catalogs along with indepth information on sights, triggers, stocks, special features, factory markings and modifications. Concentrates on rifles from Stevens, Hopkins & Allen, F. Wesson, Ballard, Peabody, Peabody-Martini, Browning, Winchester and Maynard. Excellent Reference on single shot black powder and early centerfire cartridge target rifles. ... 29.95

BKA107 FORTY YEARS WITH THE .45-70. by P.A. Matthews, 148 pages, 6" x 9", illustrated, soft cover. A fine reference on handloading the .45-70 cartridge. Covered are loads using the Gould & Postell bullet for both trapdoor Springfields & sporting arms. Chapters on paper patched bullets, powders, molds and loads, hunting and target shooting - many photos. Revised Edition ...... 22.50

BKA109 THE STORY OF ALLEN AND WHEELOCK FIREARMS. by H.H. Thomas. 6" x 9", 125 pages, 38 photos, soft cover. Illustrates and describes the pistols & rifles manufactured from 1856 thru 1865. These include percussion, lipfire, rimfire, centerfire as well as center, side & bar hammer systems. An in depth study of a unique firearms company run by Ethan Allen & his brother-in-law, Thomas Wheelock...... 12.00

BKA110 EARLY LOADING TOOLS AND BULLET MOULDS. by R.H. Chamberlain. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 88 pages, soft cover. Profusely illustrated with photographs and patent drawings of hand reloading tools and bullet moulds. Each is identified and described. Covers Maynard, Stevens, Marlin, Ballard, UMC, Sharps, Remington and more...... 7.50

BKA111 ANTI-TANK RIFLE, 1937, SMALL ARMS TRAINING, VOLUME 1, PAMPHLET NO. 5. Published by His Majesty’s Stationery Office. 5" x 7", 16 pages, soft cover. Illustrated. Official training manual for the anti- tank rifle. Contains description, operation, stripping and cleaning, loading and unloading, setting sights and arming, holding and firing and safe handling. Original issued manual dated 1937 ...... 12.50

BKA112 THE MAUSER AUTOMATIC PISTOL 6.35MM CALIBRE. 5" x 7", 29 pages, soft cover. Reprint of the Waffenfabrik Mauser, Obendorf, manual in English, circa 1930’s. Illustrates and describes all parts, operation, loading and unloading, disassembly and assembly, penetration effects, etc. Photo illustrated with total parts breakdown and identification ...... 6.00

BKA113 GEW-98 THE GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE MODEL 1898. Its Use and Development in WW1. 5 1/ 2" x 8 1/2", 20 pages, soft cover. Comprehensive study of this famous weapon based on reference material obtained from Springfield Armory, West Point and Army supply bases. Illustrated with line drawings depicting the basic types and appendages. Special section illustrates and describes the 31 bayonet variations. The only complete work covering this subject ...... 7.00

BKA114 STEN MACHINE CARBINE, 1942. SMALL ARMS TRAINING, VOLUME 1, PAMPHLET NO. 22. Published by His Majesty’s Stationery Office. 5" x 7", 12 pages, soft cover. Illustrated official training manual for the Sten machine carbine. Contains description, operation, stripping and cleaning, loading and unloading, holding and firing and the use of the spotlight projector. Original issue manual dated 1942 ...... 12.50

BKA115 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL MANUAL TM9-1005-211-12P OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE, REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST FOR PISTOL, CALIBER .45 AUTOMATIC, M1911A1 (NATIONAL MATCH) WITH ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT. HQ DEPT OF ARMY 1968. 8" x 11", 14 pages, illustrated, soft cover. Reprint describes maintenance and operating supplies, repair parts, special tools and equipment ...... 5.00

BKA116 AMMUNITION FOR AIRCRAFT GUNS. Dept. of Army Tech. Manual TM9-1901-1; Dept of Air Force Technical Order TO 11A-1-39, December, 1957. 6" x 9", 60 pages with 15 photo illustrations, soft cover. Describes cartridges, fuses, propelling charges, primers, and demolition of ammunition ...... 6.00

BKA117 A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO UNITED STATES COMBAT SHOTGUNS. by Bruce Canfield. 8" x 11", 184 pages, soft cover. Photographs illustrate and extremely detailed text describes the shotguns used in combat during WW1, WW2, Korea and Viet Nam. Chapters on early ordnance tests; pump and semi-automatic trench guns by Winchester, Stevens, Remington and Savage, WW2 accessories and accoutrements, ammunition, bayonets, and serial numbers for identification...... 24.00 VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.SSFIREARMS.COM Check our Website for Specials, New & Uncataloged Items. 167 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA118 1936 MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY COMPONENT PARTS LIST #100 FOR RIFLES, SHOTGUNS, AND ACCESSORIES. 30 pages, 6" x 9", soft cover, reprint. Illustrated parts list for 55 different model rifles and shotguns. Covers both high power and .22 lever actions as well as bolt action models. Sections on Marlin, Lyman and Marble sights, swivels, recoil pads, and gun cases ...... 6.00

BKA119 COLT PRICE LIST OF COMPONENT PARTS FOR REVOLVERS & AUTOMATIC PISTOLS, JANUARY 1941. 6" x 8", 20 pages, soft cover. Illustrated parts breakdown, identification, and price of parts for 16 revolvers and automatics. Exploded views of all guns. Covers all calibers .22 thru .45 as well as the .22 conversion kits for the .45 M1911 ...... 6.00

THE FOLLOWING ARE REPRINTS OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUALS PACKED WITH COLT PISTOLS. Photo illustrated parts breakdown and identification along with complete detailed specifications of the arm. Operation and care are detailed as well as assembly and disassembly instructions. BKA120 COLT WOODSMAN AUTOMATIC PISTOL CAL.22 ...... 2.00 BKA121 COLT ACE SERVICE MODEL AUTO PISTOL CAL.22 ...... 2.00 BKA122 COLT AUTOMATIC PISTOL, POCKET MODEL CAL.32 & .380, HAMMERLESS ...... 2.00

BKA123 SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS PRICE LIST OF PARTS, CATALOG P-2 CIRCA 1930’S. 40 pages, 9" x 6", soft cover, reprint. Complete product line of 24 handguns shown in exploded views, part numbered, identified and priced. An illustration of the gun is included. All calibers from .22 RF to .45 are shown. An extremely valuable reference for the collector and shooter ...... 5.00

BKA124 COLT FIREARMS 1836-1960. by James Serven. 394 pages, 9" x 12", library binding. Indepth study of the handguns, rifles, shotguns and Gatling guns manufactured by Colt. Each gun is illustrated and described in detail. Powder flasks and accessories are included. Source reference text. Limited Quantity...... 45.00

BKA125 1931 J. STEVENS ARMS COMPONENT PARTS CATALOG FOR RIFLES, SHOTGUNS, PISTOLS. 24 pages, 9" x 6", soft cover, reprint. Complete illustrated breakdown of component parts, identified and priced for #’s 330, 335, 311, 315, 3151, 215, 94, 95, 96, 105, 107, 116, 117, 85, 89, 948, 958, 106, 108, 44, 414, 70, 71, 17, 20, 27, 12, 75, 66, 26, 26 1/2, 14 1/2, 11, 3510, 51, 52, 53, 48, 49, 50. Excellent reference for part replacement on the above Rifles, Shotguns, and Pistols ...... 7.00

BKA126 1942 J. STEVENS ARMS COMPONENT PARTS CATALOG FOR RIFLES, SHOTGUNS, PISTOLS. 36 pages, 9" x 6", soft cover, reprint. Complete illustrated breakdown of component parts, identified and priced for #’s 52, 521, 620, 621,420, 416, 39, 59, 330, 3151, 311, 331, 500, 515, 530, 5151, 94, 95, 105, 107, 116, 22-410, 240, 238, 258, 237, 254, 38, 58, 37, 54, 418, 418 1/2, 417, 417 1/2,52A, 53A, 053, 83, 56C, 84, 66B, 86, 17, 20, 27, 76 series, 57, 85, 26, 26 1/2,75, 15, 51, 52, 53, 35...... 7.00

BKA127 1928 SAVAGE SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION CATALOG. 24 pages, 7" x 9", soft cover, reprint, with separate price listed dated January 1928. Illustrates and totally describes full product line of rifles, shotguns, sights, slings and cleaning equipment. Interesting advertisement for “New Savage Repeating Play Rifle” is included in price list ...... 7.00

BKA128 SAVAGE ARMS COMPONENT PART LIST 1940. 32 pages, 6" x 9", soft cover, reprint. Shows complete illustrated parts breakdown, identification and price list for Savage M20, M40, M45, M03, M04, M11, M12, M14, M25, M29, M29A, M19, M22 Sporter, M19 NRA Match Rifle, M23A, M23AA, M19-33, M19, M23B, M23C, M23D, M3, M3A, M3B, M3C, M4, M5, M6A, M7, M21, M28, M420, M430, M219, M220 and M17 pistol. Section also illustrated and describes rifle sights. Reprint ...... 7.00

The following are reprints of the instruction manuals packed with Remington rifles and shotguns. They all contain photo illustrated parts breakdowns and identification along with complete specification of the arm. Assembly and disassembly instructions as well as operation and care are detailed. Sights and ammunition are also covered.

BKA129 REMINGTON MODEL 12 REPEATING RIFLE .22 CAL. (PUMP) ...... 2.00 BKA130 REMINGTON MODEL 513T REPEATING RIFLE .22 CAL. (BOLT) ...... 2.00 BKA131 REMINGTON MODEL 550 REPEATING RIFLE .22 CAL. (AUTOLOAD) ...... 2.00 BKA132 REMINGTON MODEL 121 REPEATING RIFLE .22 CAL (PUMP) ...... 2.00 BKA133 REMINGTON MODEL 141 REPEATING RIFLE .25, .30, .32, .35 CAL. (PUMP) ...... 2.00 BKA134 REMINGTON MODEL 30-S REPEATING RIFLE .25, 7MM, .30-06 CAL. (BOLT) ...... 2.00 BKA135 REMINGTON MODEL 31 REPEATING SHOTGUN 12, 16, 20 GAUGE (PUMP) ...... 2.00 BKA136 REMINGTON SPORTSMAN AUTOLOADING SHOTGUN, ALL GAUGES ...... 2.00

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168 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA138 U.S. WINCHESTER TRENCH AND RIOT GUNS AND OTHER U.S.COMBAT SHOTGUNS by J. Poyer. 122 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. Provides detailed information, Ordnance marking and specifications for every militarized part of these famous and desirable shotguns. This allows the collector to examine each weapon part by part to determine authenticity. Accurate serial number ranges are listed covering W.W.I thru Vietnam models. Sections on Bayonets, Slings, Ammo Pouches, Appendages, Ammo and Accoutrements ...... 16.95

BKA139 CIVIL WAR PISTOLS. by John McAulay. 168 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. A complete survey of the pistols used by the North and South. From the single shot “horse pistol” to the ingenious revolvers, in an infinite variety, all described in detail of design, purchase and deployment. Many photos, charts and tables of pistol types that were issued to specific units. All common as well as obscure makers and exotic imports are illustrated and detailed. Many vintage photos and period art. Covers Army as well as Navy usage ...... 24.00

BKA140 MANUAL OF THE AUTOMATIC RIFLE (CHAUCHAT). A.E.F. France 1918. 96 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/ 2", soft cover, fold out plate,reprint. Details famous WW1 weapon. All parts are broken down and shown in sectional views. Use & deployment as well as mechanical malfunctions are discussed...... 15.00

BKA143 THE BURNSIDE BREECHLOADING CARBINES. by E.A. Hall. 96 pages, 7" x 9 1/2", Hardbound. Detailed Illustrated model by model, historical - technical examination of one of the best breech loading carbines of the Civil War. Covers tools, Navy rifles, cartridges and contracts. The 1861 Burnside Rifle Company catalog is also reproduced...... 16.00

BKA145 THE EAGLE ON U.S. FIREARMS. by J.W. Jordan. 140 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. Lists and profusely illustrates the various Eagles used on U.S. firearms circa 1795-1911. Both metal and wood Eagles are included. Charts show by model and year Eagle Head position and number of arrows. Covers arsenal as well as private contractors...... 17.50

BKA147 U.S. NAVAL HANDGUNS 1808-1911. by F.R. Winter. 128 pages, 8 3/4" x 11 1/4", Hardbound. Photo Illustrates and describes over 100 years of Navy issue handguns. Flint, single shot percussions, revolvers in percussion and cartridge as well as the automatic pistol are examined. A very interesting chart of survival rate versus age is included...... 26.00

BKA148 COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS AND THE LONDON AGENCY. by C.K. Moore. 144 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", Hardbound. Chronicles the relationship between the London Agency and the Hartford home office. Chapters include original SAA, short barrels, shoulder stocks, Foreign shipments and contracts, start of Double Action production and ammunition...... 35.00

BKA150 A REENACTORS GUIDE TO SHOOTING THE RIFLED MUSKET. by J. Roundtree. 14 pages, 5 1/ 2" X 8 1/2", soft cover. Procedures for loading and shooting the musket. Covers bullets, powder charges, sighting, and cleaning. List of sutlers for arms, equipment, parts. Illustrated...... 2.50

BKA151 THE WINCHESTER SINGLE SHOT: A HISTORY AND ANALYSIS. by John Campbell. 272 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", Hardbound and indexed. 302 photographs. Covers every aspect of this highly collectable firearm. Traces the origin and history of the single shot, delving into all of its many component parts, design alterations, chamberings, sights, style variations and vital specifications. Contains factory design and engineering drawings, production charts and memorabilia from top WRA officials. Profusely Illustrated. This is the source reference book on this subject...... 55.00

BKA151B THE WINCHESTER SINGLE-SHOT VOLUME II by John Campbell. 280 pages. Wonderfully illustrated with photos and line drawings. Chapters on the rifle actions, barrels, unusual variations, sights, export guns to Britain and Australia, manufacturing, and drawings showing dimensions and factory updates. Information contained in these pages compliment the information in volume I and simply adds more knowledge for the collector on this popular subject. Hardcover ...... 55.00

BKA152 WINCHESTER, AN AMERICAN LEGEND. by R.L. Wilson. 404 pages 11" x 9", Hardbound. The official history of Winchester firearms and ammunition from 1849 to present. Over 300 photographs in Full Color and 165 in black & white. Covers in photo and text every firearm manufactured by Winchester. Details standard models as well as special order and presentation pieces. Cartridge boards, hardware items, toys and tools, along with military models and productions are included. Valuable reference...... 40.00

BKA154 J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL COMPANY, CATALOG #50, 1902. 128 pages, 5 1/4" x 8", soft cover. Details and illustrates the complete line of rifles, shotguns, pistols, sights and ammunition. Component part breakdown of all guns. Covers all special models, Walnut Hill, Schutzen and a chapter on Stevens-Pope barrels, Stevens-Pope sights, bullet lube, reloading tools and bullet molds. This catalog announces the arrangements with Harry M. Pope to work for Stevens. Reference on single shot target and sporting guns...... 20.00

169 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA156 THE STORY OF POPE’S BARRELS. by Ray Smith. 210 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", Hardbound. Comprehensive saga of the King of Riflesmiths, Harry M. Pope. Special chapters on George Schalck, Pope and Stevens, Schutezen rifles - Matches - Pope rifle barrels, Pope muzzle - Loading rifles, Pope’s tools and techniques, rifles and accuracy target groups. The story of a man who once said “I do nothing but the best of work and am no slouch of a workman if I do say so myself”. Includes a reprint of Stevens-Pope catalog of rifle barrels. ... 39.00

BKA159 US INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WWII by Bruce Canfield. 303 pages, 8” X 11”. Chapters on all small arms from pistols, rifles, machine guns, mortars, fighting knives, flame throwers, bazookas and many other weapons. Each chapter contains “Collector’s Notes”. A well illustrated book with 417 photographs. An incredible amount of information contained in one book...... 39.95

BKA162 LOADING THE BLACKPOWDER RIFLE CARTRIDGE. by P.A. Matthews. 124 pages, 6" x 9", soft cover. Detailed step by step procedure that produces safe and accurate ammunition for the blackpowder rifle shooter. Covers lubrication and lubricants, bullets and bullet molds, casting the bullet, care of cartridge cases - before and after. Powder charge, black or duplex, loading developing and testing the load. All the above in a easy to follow profusely illustrated format...... 22.50

BKA162A SHOOTING THE BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE RIFLE. By Paul A. Matthews. 130 pages, 6”x 9”, Soft cover. Companion book to BKA162. Gives specific information on Bullets, Barrel Twist, Stability, Ammunition, Sights and Sighting and Loading techniques for greater accuracy. Many Illustrations show Rifles, Sights and Bullet shapes. Interesting comments on Cleaning, Bullet lube, Sighting and Trigger pull ..... 22.50

BKA162B CAST BULLETS FOR THE BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE RIFLE. By Paul A. Matthews. 134 pages, 6”x 9”, Soft cover. Finding the correct cast bullet to perform in your Black Powder Cartridge Rifle is the key to good scores. The Author covers what you should know about cast Bullets, Paper Patching, Bullet weight, The Lyman, RCBS and Redding-Saeco Bullets, Selecting and Dressing the Bullet Mould, Bullet metal alloys and finding the minute of angle Bullet. Illustrated ...... 22.50

BKA162C HOW-TO’S FOR THE BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE RIFLE SHOOTER. By Paul A. Matthews. 136 pages, 6”x 9”, Soft cover. Contains fine points not covered in Matthews’ other Black powder publications such as lube recipes, good bore cleaners and over powder wads. Tips on compressing powder charges, combating wind resistance, Improving ignition and combustion and case annealing. Sections on M.O.A. sight adjustments, How to make a spirit level and tote box, Pyrodex powder and planning the custom rifle. Illustrated ...... 22.50

BKA162-D BLACK POWER, PIG LEAD AND STEEL SILHOUETTES by Paul Matthews. This is Mr. Matthews’ 7th book of shooting black powder cartridges. This book will help both the beginner and advanced shooter in reloading BPCR. Information on loads, bullet metal alloy and lubes. If you have any other of Mr. Matthews’ book, you will understand his dedication to this hobby...... 16.95

BKA162E MORE HOW-TO’S FOR THE BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE RIFLE SHOOTER by Paul A. Matthews. 159 pages with black and white images. Includes many tips and tricks for Black Powder cartridge shooting. Provides detailed sections on everything from reloading, firing, controlling recoil, different bullet shapes, mirages and more...... 22.50

BKA163 FLAYDERMAN’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE AMERICAN FIREARMS AND THEIR VALUES. by Norm Flayderman. 6th Edition, 656 Pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. Over 1700 photographs. Over 4000 antique American firearm models and variants extensively described with marks and specifications necessary for proper identification, along with pricing by grade, rarity and condition. Covers military & sporting longarms & handguns. Discussions on collecting, values and conditions. The standard for ID & pricing of all U.S. firearms...... 32.95

BKA164 CARTRIDGES OF THE WORLD, 7TH EDITION. 464 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. Massive reference that covers cartridge nomenclature, current and obsolete, American rifle and pistol cartridges, military cartridges of the World, European sporting cartridges, American rimfire cartridges, shotgun shells, cartridge identification, primers, benchrest cartridges and much more. All cartridges are illustrated along with loading data and ballistics. Firearms for many cartridges are photo illustrated throughout the book ...... 21.95

BKA165 WINCHESTER LEVER ACTION REPEATING FIREARMS, VOLUME 1, THE MODELS OF 1866, 1873 AND 1876. by A. Pirkle. 202 Pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. These famous models are described and illustrated part by part by serial number range. Common parts between these 3 models are compared for helping to determine if gun is authentic and correct for the period of manufacture. Profusely illustrated. Serial number ranges are detailed model by model. Great reference...... 19.95

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BKA165B WINCHESTER LEVER ACTION REPEATING FIREARMS, VOLUME 3, THE MODELS OF 1894 AND 1895. By A. Pirkle. 246 pages, 5 ½“x 8 ½”, soft cover. Fully describes these famous models as well as illustrates part by part breakdown with changes indicated by serial number range. Profusely illustrated with line drawings and exploded views. Discusses both Military and Civilian models of the M95 alone with Military accoutrements ...... 19.95

BKA166 MARLIN FIREARMS: A HISTORY OF THE GUNS AND THE COMPANY THAT MADE THEM. by Col. William S. Brophy, USAR, Ret. 704 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", Hardbound, Indexed, Over 1900 photo’s and line drawings. Traces the history of Marlin 1863 to present, details with photo’s and text every single shot, lever action, shotgun, pistol, bolt action as well as the WW1 and WW2 production of tank and aircraft machine guns and the Browning automatic rifles. Section illustrates vernier tang sights, windgage front sights and the 100’s of other items manufactured. Chapters on serial number verses manufacture date by model, as well as barrel markings, and stock changes. Early advertising items are also included. An entire chapter is devoted to Ballard rifles, both military & sporting. Great detail on target sights. Source reference on Marlin firearms ...... 89.95

BKA169 THE HOME GUIDE TO CARTRIDGE CONVERSIONS, by George C Nonte, Jr. 404 pages with Black and White Images. Includes information on converting cases to fit different calibers, making rimless cases, conversion tables and much more. Rifle and pistol cartridges are included. Also details the best tools practices, and procedures to be used. Loading data for hundreds of cartridges is also provided ...... 24.95

BKA170 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD. by M.D. Waite and B.D. Ernst. 216 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", Hardbound, Indexed. Profusely illustrated with photographs, line drawings, catalog and official government manual drawings. Year by year analysis of this famous breechloading system. From the Allin 1865 system thru the final refinements of the 1890’s models, this is an indepth study of this famous breechloader. Great attention is given to all the 45/ 70 models - part variations, sights, breech blocks, bands, triggers, stock markings. Each and every fine detail is described and illustrated. Sections on long range rifle, Marksman rifle, shotgun, experimental carbine, Rod bayonet variations, Metcalf attachments, locking cam as well as all the accoutrements and accessories. Serial number ranges are tabulated. Special section on cartridges, reloading tools and inspection and proofing procedures. The “Bible” of the 45/70 Springfields. No library should be without it...... 39.95

BKA171 THE COLT ARMORY, A HISTORY OF COLT’S MANUFACTURING COMPANY. by E.S. Grant. 232 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", Hardbound with 162 black & white and 18 color illustrations. This chronological study details the armory, manufacturing, leaders, strikes, failures and successes, wartime production, floods and rebuilding, Armory Band, non-gun related goods that were manufactured during poor economic times - sewing machines, printing presses - The struggle of a company to survive. Superb photo’s and advertising material show how this great American company grew to the giant we know today...... 35.00

BKA174 RELOADING TOOLS, SIGHTS AND TELESCOPES FOR SINGLE SHOT RIFLES. by Gerald Kelver. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 163 pages, soft cover, illustrated. Detailed text along with photos and line drawings describe the loading tools, sights and telescopes used throughout the years on single shot rifles. An entire chapter is devoted to the Schuetzen rifle. Valuable information from the writings of H.R. Pope, Ned Roberts and H.G. Loverin are included. Cover commercial as well as custom made tools, sights and scopes ...... 13.95

BKA175 SCHUETZEN RIFLES - HISTORY AND LOADINGS 2nd EDITION (REVISED) by G.O. Kelver. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 121 pages, soft cover, illustrated. Interesting account how and why the NRA was formed and its role in bringing Schuetzen rifle matches to America. Sections on Stevens, Ballard, Remington, Maynard, Winchester and Sharps Schuetzen rifles. Covers all the famous makers - Pope, Schalck, Zischang, Nieder, Farrow as well as detailed descriptions of lead bullets and lubricants, telescopic sights, paper patch bullets and the loads for single shot target shooting. Great reference book ...... 13.95

BKA176 MAJOR NED H. ROBERTS AND THE SCHUETZEN RIFLE by Gerald Kelver. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 122 pages, soft cover, illustrated. A compilation of the writings of Major Roberts on the Schuetzen and other single shot rifles. Information on loading, firing, accessories, casting bullets, breech seating and barrel makers & gunsmiths that perfected the high degree of accuracy associated with the Schuetzen system of shooting...... 13.95 UNCATALOGED ITEMS Please note we have listed only items that we have in sufficient quantity. We do have many “single” items and parts that are unlisted. All we ask is for a S.A.S.E. and on a separate sheet of paper a brief but specific request. We will respond to your request on items available, or will hold your request until we can supply it. All this is without obligation for you to purchase. 171 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA177 S.P.G. LUBRICANTS B.P. CARTRIDGE RELOADING PRIMER. 7th Revised Edition. 6"x 9" format, spiral bound, 120 pages with 60 photographs. Authored by Mike Venturino and Steve Garbe. This book discusses all aspects of properly loading the black powder cartridge. Primers, wads, bullet designs and moulds, drop tubes, cases, powder, and bullet alloys are all explained in great detail. Actual black powder loads for the 32-40 to the huge 50-140 are given. Ballistic tables for .32, .38, .40, .44, .45 and .50 cal. bullets. If you have ever tried black powder reloading and obtained only marginal success, or you are an accomplished black powder loader, this book will surely fascinate you. Years of information and experimentation will be at your fingertips condensed into one authoritative writing...... 21.95

BKA178 3-PACK SPECIAL. Consists of reprints on government manuals for guns used during the Span/Am War. The set contains one each of BKA050 45-70 Trapdoor, BKA051 6mm Winchester Lee Straight Pull and BKA052 30-40 US Krag. If purchased separately total cost would be 22. Our 3-Pack Special Only ..... 15.00

BKA179 CIVIL WAR SHARPS CARBINES & RIFLES by E.J.Coates & J.D. McAulay. 8 1/2" x 11", 108 pages, soft cover. Increase the value of your Sharps rifle or carbine by identifying the soldier who carried it. The first part of this book traces the history and development, the second part covers history of regiments that kept specific serial numbers and names of soldiers who received the guns. Over 4,000 serial numbers & soldiers names are listed. Period photographs, as well as detail photos showing guns, equipment, appendages and Sharps & Hawkins naval guns. A wealth of information...... 12.95

BKA180 HANDBOOK OF CIVIL WAR BULLETS AND CARTRIDGES by James & Dean Thomas, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 76 pages, soft cover. 100’s of small arms bullets and cartridges are photo illustrated and identified. Pinfire, rim fire and combustible are shown as well as Minie designs and rare types. Section on cartridge wrappers, Enfield .577 cavity markings, and weights & dimensions. Excellent reference ...... 9.95

BKA181 SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 SERVICE RIFLE PRODUCTION AND ALTERATION 1905-1910 By C.S. Ferris & J. Beard, 6" x 9", 66 pages, perfect bound. January 1905 started the many changes to the M1903 Springfield - Elimination of the rod bayonet, change to the new 30-06 service cartridge - sight changes, band changes, modification of .30-03 barrels, change to knife bayonet, butt plates & stock changes, markings - both stock and barrel, change over to new thong & brush. All the modifications and changes are covered in detailed text and photos. Source reference to identify the early 1903’s and their appendages ...... 12.50

BKA182 A GUIDE TO THE MAYNARD BREECH LOADER by George J. Lyman. 6" x 9", 148 pages, perfect bound. 40 illustrations. Discussed in great detail are the early patents of Dr. Edward Maynard along with data pertaining to U.S. Govt. purchases before and during the Civil War. The 1873, 1882 and the #1 thru #16 models are covered in both informative text and photos. Special chapters on accessories, cartridges, appendages and Stevens manufacture. Excellent reference – New Revised Edition ...... 11.95

BKA183 THE REMINGTON LEE RIFLE by Eugene Myszkowski, 8 1/2" x 11", 103 pages, perfect bound. 81 photographs, 35 illustrations. Detailed descriptions, including serial number ranges of each model from the first Lee magazine model produced for the U.S. Navy to the last R/L small bore shipped to the Cuban Rural Guard. Includes history of early development of the detachable box magazine, changes to the bolt and details of U.S. Army & Navy purchased R/L rifles. Quick I.D. guide to all models and contracts...... 22.95

BKA184 JAPANESE RIFLES OF WORLD WAR II by Duncan McCollum. 8 1/2" x 11", 60 pages, perfect bound. 81 photographs plus illustrations. Covers development and markings of rifles in W.W.II Japan’s arsenal. Includes Type 38 Rifle, Carbine and Cavalry Rifle, Type 44 Carbine, Type I Rifle, Type 99 Rifle and Long Rifle, Type 2 paratroop Rifle and Concentric circle Rifles. Additional chapters deal with sniper models, naval special Type 99 Rifle, Type 02/45 Rifle, North China Type 19 Carbine, Training rifles, Bayonets and slings. All variations, changes and minor differences are clearly discussed and illustrated...... 18.95

BKA185 BRITISH SERVICE RIFLES AND CARBINES 1888-1900, by A. Petrillo, 6" x 9", 72 pages, perfect bound. 60 photos. Complete review of the Lee-Metford and Lee Enfield Rifles and Carbines. All models are described & illustrated including the upgrades for WWI. Cartridges, slings & bayonets are covered ..... 11.95

BKA185A CARTRIDGE CARBINES OF THE BRITISH ARMY, by Alan M. Petrillo. 72 pages with black and white images. Details British Army cartridge Carbines from the Civil War to World War II. Easy to use guide to the numerous carbines ...... 10.00

BKA186 BRITISH .22 RF TRAINING RIFLES by D. Lewis & R. Washburn, 6' x 9", 64 pages, perfect bound. 52 photos. Complete story from the early aiming tube models to the post W.W.II variations. Features full length views as well as close ups of many details. Contains history of British training rifles, commercial models, pattern 1914 and 1917 trainers, No. 2 Mark 4 and the No. 7, 8 & 9 Rifles ...... 10.95

172 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA187 MARTINI-HENRY .450 RIFLES & CARBINES by D. Lewis, 6" x 9", 70 pages, perfect bound. 52 photos, 6 illustrations. Story of the numerous versions of the rifles & carbines that were the mainstay of the British soldier throughout a series of Victorian wars. Chapters on general history, various marks of rifles & carbines, commercial models, ammo and bayonets. Separate listing of specs for all models included ...... 11.95

BKA188 THE LEE ENFIELD NUMBER 1 RIFLES by A. Petrillo, 6" x 9", 64 pages, perfect bound, 47 photos, 5 illustrations. Details the British service rifle of WWI - the No. 1 SMLE (Shot Magazine Lee Enfield), shows full length & close-up views of actions and all other parts in this series rifle. Contains general history, with chapters on Mark I thru Mark VI. Models converted from earlier rifles are included ...... 10.95

BKA189 THE LEE ENFIELD NUMBER 4 RIFLES by A. Petrillo, 6" x 9", 64 pages, perfect bound. 30 photos, 18 illustrations. Details the British service rifle from W.W.II to Korea. Shows full length & close up views of the #4 series rifles. Chapters provide general history, markings, No. 4 Mark 1(T) sniper rifle and the No. 32 telescopic sight details ...... 10.95

BKA190 THE NUMBER 5 JUNGLE CARBINE by A. Petrillo, 6" x 9", 32 pages, perfect bound. 15 photos. Covers the rifle that collectors have come to call the Jungle Carbine, - The Lee Enfield Number 5 Mark 1. It focuses on the Mark 1 model and its variant parts, the never-issued Mark 2 version, the grenade firing model and contemporary competitors from Commonwealth countries. Has a general history of the arm as well as a chapter on the problem of “the wandering zero” ...... 7.95

BKA191 MANUAL OF RIFLING AND RIFLE SIGHTS by Lt. Col. V. Bury, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 48 pages, soft cover, 165 illustrations. Facsimile edition of the 1864 manual produced for the British National Rifle Assoc. Book details contemporary rifling, fore sights, middle sights and back sights. Features woodcuts of sights and other inventions by Metford, Kerr, Rigby, Whitworth, Davidson, the British Government, London Armory Company and many other prominent gun makers and barrelmakers. 4 pages of fold out diagrams...... 11.95

BKA192 DRILL AND RIFLE INSTRUCTION FOR THE CORPS OF RIFLE VOLUNTEERS by Secty of State for War, 4 1/4" x 7", 76 pages, perfect bound, illustrated. Facsimile edition of 1860 manual for volunteers in the British service. Includes drill, marching, skirmishing orders and formations. The musketry instructions are for the 1853 Enfield musket supplied by England to both Union and Confederate forces during the U.S. Civil War. They deal with cleaning, dismounting and remounting the lock, aiming, judging distance, target practice, volley firing and skirmishing ...... 12.95

BKA193 THE ART OF SHOOTING WITH THE RIFLE (1888) by Col. Sir H. St. John H. Bart, C.B. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2", 96 pages, perfect bound. Knowing how to handle a long arm at the turn of the century was considered an art. This facsimile edition provides a wealth of information on the subject. Topics covered include prone & standing positions, long range & elevation, windage, back position, sights, match rifles, trajectories, rifling, cleaning...... … ...... 12.95

BKA194 THE GATLINGS AT SANTIAGO by Lt. J.H. Parker, 13th U.S. Inf. 5 1/4" x 7 1/2", 274 pages, perfect bound. Illustrated with many period photographs. First person account of the Fifth Army Corps gatling gun detachment in the Battle of Santiago, Cuba. Graphic insight into the battle tactics of the world’s first rapid fire weapon. The men, their equipment and the story of how the face of modern warfare was changed forever. Reprint of classic Spanish American War reference ...... 16.95

BKA195 CARBINES OF THE U.S. CAVALRY 1861-1905 by John D. McAulay. 8 1/2" x 11", 144 pages, 127 photographs. Hardbound. Chronicles the carbines utilized by the U.S. Cavalry from the Civil War thru the Boxer Rebellion. Each carbine is illustrated along with many of the issued accoutrements. Great detail is given to what units were using different weapons. Government sales and disposal of ammo & weapons is covered along with arsenal inventories after each conflict. Vintage photographs illustrate the life & times of the cavalry troopers throughout this period. Excellent reference ...... 35.00

BKA198 THE SKS CARBINE (CKC45g) by Poyer & Kehaya. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 150 pages, perfect bound. Thorough study of this Soviet designed shoulder arm which numbered 10s of millions production. Carbines manufactured in Russia, East Germany, China, North Vietnam North Korea and Yugoslavia are explained in great detail as to part differences and interchangeability. Complete assembly - disassembly instructions as well as commercial sources for parts, ammo, etc. Line drawings illustrate parts, variations, bayonets, magazines, bandoleers and cartridge boxes. Newest edition in the “For Collectors Only Series” ...... 16.95

BKA199 THE SUMPTUOUS FLASKE by H. Houze. 8 1/2" x 11", 158 pages, coated stock, perfect bound. Study of American and European decorated powder flasks of the 16th thru 19th centuries. Profusely illustrated. 60 of the world’s most ornate flask in color and black and white. Detailed descriptions, sizes and specifications are given for each piece. Covers leather, ivory, brass, copper, wood, horn and tortoise shell construction. Historical notes accompany each description. Superb reference ...... 35.00 173 ARMS & ARMAMENT

BKA200 ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, A HISTORY OF CIVIL WAR SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION, PART ONE by Dean Thomas. 8 1/2" x 11", 333 pages, hardbound. Illustrated with 100’s of photos. Covers firearm systems and forms of projectiles for them, field trials of 1850’s that adopted expanding base bullets, arsenals and ammunition production, round ball and medford ammo for smooth bore muskets, regulation .54, .58, .69, .71 and elongated balls for rifled muskets, patented and purchased rounds for .58 caliber, gardner explosive, shaler sectional and Williams bullets. Section on gun cotton, blanks and bullet making equipment...... 40.00

BKA200A ROUNDBALL TO RIMFIRE PART II by Dean Thomas. 522 pgs with black and white photographs and Patent office line drawings. Never before available information on most Civil War Breech Loading carbine and rifle ammunition. Photographs show guns, cartridges, and cartridge packets...... 49.95

BKA200B ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE PART III by Dean S. Thomas. 478 pages with black and white pictures and drawings. This book is third in a series which details Civil War Small Arms Ammunition. This volume deals with Federal Pistol and Revolver ammo. Over 500 different types of Ammo are describes in detail with pictures. An excellent source of info on this topic...... 49.95

BKA201 A GUIDE TO THE BALLARD BREECHLOADER by George J. Layman. 6' x 9", 216 pages, perfect bound. Chronological study of the development of the early C.W. ballards thru the 1880’s target grade models. Profusely illustrated with separate cartridge sections, parts breakdowns, sights, model variations and markings. Covers sporting, target and military models. The 1888 Marlin Firearms catalog is also included in its entirety. The most complete source on this subject ...... 19.95

BKA202 M1 GARAND 1936 TO 1957 by J. Poyer & C. Riesch. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", 216 pages, perfect bound. A part-by-part by manufacturer by serial number range examination of this famous rifle. Point by point differences, variations, markings, alterations allow the collector to determine proper identification. Covers M1c, M1D, MC52, Nat. match models and the Navy’s 7.62 NATO M1. Also includes description and variations on cartridge belts and pouches, bayonets and scabbards, slings, appendages, clips, sights, ammo and telescopic sights. Helps determine if your Garand is original...... 19.95

BKA203 U.S. M1 CARBINES, WARTIME PRODUCTION by C. Riesch. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 132 pages, perfect bound. Part by part breakdown by manufacturer by serial number. All major and minor variations, alterations, markings are discussed in great detail. All known parts codes are listed. Sections on serial number blocks, foreign and imported models, ammo, appendages, bayonets, tools and accessories, illustrated...... 16.95

BKA207 HENRY’S REPEATING RIFLE, MANUAL FOR USE AND CATALOG. 1865, New Haven Arms Co., 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 52 pages, soft cover. Oliver Winchester’s first advertising and testimonials on this repeater contains cross sectional views of Henry rifle along with parts breakdown and price list, specifications, assembly and disassembly, cleaning and Scientific Americans article on breech-loading vs. muzzle loading. Interesting advertising method for early fixed ammunition repeating rifle. Reprint ...... 6.00

BKA208 GREAT WESTERN GUN WORKS CATALOG. Pittsburgh, PA, 1871. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 52 pages, soft cover. Illustrated catalog of guns, rifles, revolvers, ammunition, reloading supplies, flasks, gun parts and accessories. Typical sporting goods catalog of its day. Interesting details on shipping, packing, ordering as well as what company wanted to purchase. Surplus military, along with many commercial items are fully described, illustrated and priced. Reprint...... 6.00

BKA209 HOMER FISHER CATALOG OF RIFLES, SHOTGUNS, REVOLVERS AND AMMUNITION, 1880, NY City, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 80 pages, soft cover. Profusely illustrated, sections on shotguns (English, WM. Moore, Webley, Colt, Daly, Remington, Parker) as well as major US manufacturers of rifles, revolvers and reloading tools. Surplus gov’t rifles, muzzle loaders, air guns, ammunition, cleaning appendages and the popular breech loading rifles of this period are illustrated, described and priced. Reprint ...... 7.00

BKA210 J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO. CATALOG, FALL EDITION. 1888, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 32 pages, soft cover. Illustrates, describes and prices the rifles, shotguns, reloading tools, sights, shells, cartridges available from this famous company. Parts breakdown along with listing of ordering options are also covered. Sections on target rifles, metallic sights, telescopic sights, pistols and targets show the great diversity of the products carried. Reprint...... 6.00

BKA211 J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO., 1901 STEVENS-POPE Catalog of Rifle Barrels and Specialties “Pope Dept”, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 32 pages, soft cover. Illustrates and describes the barrels, false muzzles, bullet starters, ramrods, bullet molds, lubricating pumps, wind gauge sights, loading flasks and palm rests endorsed by Harry Pope while in the employ of Stevens. Great detail is given to advertise the accuracy of barrels and complete target rifles ordered thru the “Pope Dept”. Full line of Stevens-Pope rifles are shown along with detailed specs. Reprint...... 6.00 174 ARMS & ARMAMENT

BKA212 THE AMERICAN BB GUN, A COLLECTORS GUIDE. By A.T. Dunathan. 156 pages, 8 ½”x 11”, Hard bound. Hundreds of fascinating BB guns are Identified, Described, Illustrated and priced in this comprehensive reference. All the famous brand names, Buck Jones, Red Ryder, Buffalo Bill and the NRA Centennial Models are covered as well as the manufacturers Remington, Upton, Whirlpool, Daisy, Adlake, Lefever, Hamilton, Markham King and many others. 200 Photos – Out of Print, Limited Supply ...... 50.00

BKA213 CATALOG OF ORDNANCE AND ORDNANCE STORES OFFERED FOR SALE AT N.Y. ARSENAL, 1880. 6" x 9", 46 pages, soft cover. Sale conducted by US Ordnance Agency. Reprint of catalog from Francis Bannerman’s papers. Cover is marked in his handwriting “Francis Bannerman, First Serious Purchase in Ordnance”. Lists cannons, artillery tools and equipment, shells, carbines, rifled muskets, B/L rifles, revolvers, sabres, cavalry and infantry accoutrements, Horse Equipment, Gun powder, Small Arms Cartridges, Spare parts for muskets, carbines and rifles. Describes item, quantity, condition and Ordnance Dept. remarks on each lot. Margin notes throughout the book indicate Bannerman’s interest and bid on many items. Interesting insight into the purchasing techniques of this famous Arms Dealer who was considered “the Father of Military Surplus”. 6.50

BKA214 MAUSER MILITARY RIFLES OF THE WORLD by R.W. Ball, 8 1/2' x 11 1/2", 265 pages, Hardbound. Covers over 1,000 models from every country of the world from 1871 thru 1945. Profusely illustrated with photos depicting proof marks, receiver and stock markings as well as model differences. Production figures and rarity for each are given. This is without a doubt the standard reference work on the Mauser rifle. Makes identification by model, country and special use possible. Accessories and appendages are illustrated and discussed. Details every model and Mauser variation. 4th Edition ...... 49.99

BKA221 THE MAYNARD BREECH LOADING FIREARMS MANUFACTURED BY THE MASS. ARMS CO., CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS, 1880 32 pages, 5 1/4" x 8 1/4", soft cover, reprint of original catalog. Details product line of the period. Covers gallery rifles, hunting rifles, sporting rifles as well as target models and the famed Creedmore and offhand target rifles. Section on shotguns, the Maynard combination gun, sights, cartridges, reloading, bullet casting along with price list of guns, components and appendages. Has graphic testimonials along with sample targets showing close grouping. Most Excellent insight into the era of precision target shooting with single shot rifles ...... 8.00

BKA222 CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOXES OF THE UNION INFANTRYMAN by Paul D. Johnson. 352 pages, 6" x 9", Hardbound. Using Ordnance Dept. records, the author describes the development and pattern changes of .69 and .58 cartridge boxes throughout the rifled musket period. Model by model are examined in great detail. U.S. Ord. Dept/Sub Inspector stampings are also identified. Covers shoulder belts, accoutrement plates, dimensions, production records by maker as well as a quick reference guide for pattern identification. Profusely illustrated with over 175 photos of examples and Civil War scenes. Important reference ...... 45.00

BKA223 CIVIL WAR ARMS MAKERS AND THEIR CONTRACTS 604 pages, 6" x 9", Hardcover. Facsimile reprint of the report by the Commission on Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, 1862. Massive official gov’t document lists one hundred and seven arms makers, indexed for easy reference. All Union contractors are included. Details on makers and suppliers of pistols, carbines, rifles, ammunition, bayonets, accoutrements and much more. Excellent reference on Gov’t. purchases by name, commodity and quantity...... 39.95

BKA224 THE MOSIN-NAGANT RIFLE by T. Ladin. 219 pages, 5 1/8" x 8 1/2", soft cover, illustrated. This book examines each and every part and provides all dimensions, markings, codes and changes in chronological order enabling exact identification and place of manufacture. History of development in Russia, Finland and U.S. Covers rifles, carbines, sniper rifles, accessories, bayonets, ammo and extensive international list of codes and markings ...... 22.95

BKA225 WINCHESTER BOLT ACTION MILITARY & SPORTING RIFLES 1877 TO 1937 by H.G. Houze. 208 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", hardbound. Contains detailed technical notes and descriptive text on Win Hotchkiss, Win-Le, Mason’s Straight Pull designs, Johnson A & B Models of 1913 & 1914, Win P1914 Enfield, Win M1917 US Rifle, M1918 .50 caliber, Models C & D, Anti Tank Rifle, M51 Imperial Rifle, M54 and the development of the famous Model 70. Intriguing historical notes and previously unpublished production details, Augment of the 295 large clear photographs ...... 45.00

BKA226 COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE M1 GARAND AND THE M1 CARBINE by Bruce Canfield. 300 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", hardbound. Detailed close up photos show distinctive variations and specific features that separate valuable rarities from fakes and rebuilds. Covers all manufactures, component parts, markings, serial numbers, dates of issue and proper configurations. Historical breakdown on which guns were used by which troops from their invention thru W.W.II, Korea, Vietnam and beyond. Many combat photos. 33 tables and charts provide instant reference to the valuable facts you need the most. Sections on sniper guns, national march rifles, exotic variations and accessories. Profusely illustrated with over 300 clear photos ...... 39.50

175 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA227 THE GOVERNMENT MODELS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COLT MODEL OF 1911 by Wm. Goddard. 296 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", hardbound. Contains an illustrated description and analysis of every variation from 1902 thru 1979. 110 pages of factory shipping records all individual pistols to be researched by serial number. These records include all martial and 1000’s of commercial big frame Colt autos thru the M924. Profusely illustrated with black & white and full color photos. Valuable reference ...... 58.50

BKA228 AMERICAN SWORDS FROM THE PHILIP MEDICUS COLLECTION Photos and introduction by Norm Flayderman, Edited by S. Mowbray. 272 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", hardbound. Profusely illustrated. Contained in this book are over 600 exciting swords, each one of them unique and interesting. All areas of collecting are covered. Colonial, Revolutionary, Federal, Civil War, Eagle Pommels, Confederate, US Regulation Swords, Presentation Swords, US Marine Corps., imports, Naval Cutlasses, Silver Mounted Swords, Tiffany, Horstman and Ames. All are shown in large, detail revealing photos along with descriptive text...... 55.00

BKA229 THE WINCHESTER-LEE RIFLE. By E. Myszkowski. 120 pgs, 8 ½” x 11”, Perfect bound. 100 Photos. Definitive study of the M1985 6mm LEE NAVY. Covers development of the straight pull action & cartridge, Production records, Navy contracts, Military & Sporting models. Acc. & Accoutrements, Dates and contracts, U.S.S. Maine Guns, Battle use, Exp. Models, Trial guns, alterations and repairs ...... 22.95

BKA231 THE STARR REVOLVERS, AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO MECHNCIAL RESTORATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING. By J. Schwartz. 28 Pages, 8½”x 11”, Spiral Bound. Covers both Single and Double Action models. Shows parts breakdown, sources for parts and restoration. A table of serial numbers tied to Civil War Units. Sections on installation and timing of the Single Action cylinder lock, removal of frozen screws and a history of the Starr Arms Company...... 18.00

BKA232 SOCKET BAYONETS OF THE GREAT POWERS. By R.Shuey. 96 pages, 8½”x 11”, 133 photos, 78 Illustrations, Soft cover. Heavily Illustrated collectors guide to Socket or Angular bayonets. Highlights variations and features for easy identification. Countries covered are U.S., Austria, Belgium, Britain & East India Trading Co., Denmark, France, Germany, Prussia, Italy, Holland, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland. Toys, Repro’s and Fakes are also covered. Excellent Reference ...... 22.95

BKA235 COLT’S SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, THE LEGEND, THE ROMANCE & THE RIVALS. By “Doc” O’Meara. 160 pages, 8½”x 11”. 250 B/W photos, 16-page color section. Comprehensive analysis of all Single Action models Including Sheriffs models, Bisley, Buntline, New Frontier, Colt Scout, as well as rare specimens and the people who owned them. Chapters on the guns of Tom Mix and John Wayne and manufacturers Ruger, Cimmarron and Uberti. Special and engraved models are discussed and illustrated. Production records of the 19th and 20th Century for cartridge and cap and ball models are included. Excellent reference...... 34.95

BKA236 WARNER CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINES. By Col. J. Haskell. 85 pages, 8½”x 11”, Soft cover, Photo Illustrated. Detailed story of one of the lesser-known firearm manufacturers and the carbines they provided to the Union Cavalry during the Civil War. Contains never before published photographs and detailed facts about the carbine and weapons development. Covers production records of CW and Post War as well as the ammunition, appendages and ordnance tests...... 19.95

BKA237 U.S. MARTIAL .22 RF RIFLES. By T. Batha. 104 pages, 6”x 9”, Soft cover. Detailed review of the firearms used as training rifles by the U.S. Services. Covers 1889 Rolling Block, Krag, Hoffer Thompson, Winder Musket, M1903 & 1933 Spfld. Gallery Rifles as well as the Commercial models made by Remington, Winchester, Mossberg, H&R and the Kimber M82. Chapter on M16 conversions. 63 Photos and detailed specifications make this an important reference on the military use of the .22 RF Rifles ...... 13.95

BKA240 THE M16/AR15 RIFLE, A SHOOTERS AND COLLECTORS GUIDE. By Joe Poyer. 8½”x 11”, 134 pages, Soft cover, Profusely illustrated. Covers the development and history of both the Military and Civilian models, along with a part by part analysis for easy identification. Sniper rifles and telescopic sights along with ammunition are detailed. Chapters on Accurizing the M16/AR15, Operating Instructions, Cleaning and Maintenance, Troubleshooting and the 22 Caliber and .308 models...... 19.95

BKA241 FRANCIS BANNERMAN AND SONS 1954 CATALOG SUPPLEMENT. (For use with 1949 Catalog). 8½”x 11”, 16 pages, Heavy green paper stock. Illustrates, describes and prices Guns, Ammunition, Cannons, Swords, Gun Parts and Appendages, Saddles, Horse Equipment, Leather and Web Gear, Bayonets, Uniforms, Haversacks and a wholesale offering page. This is the manner in which this famous Military Goods Dealer added new items to a current catalog. Rare original copies, Limited quantities ...... 15.00

BKA242 BRITISH ENFIELD RIFLES, VOLUME 4 “THE PATTERN 1914 AND U.S. MODEL 1917 RIFLES” By C.R. Stratton. 5½”x 8½”, 154 pages, soft cover. Profusely illustrated with photos and line drawings. Provides a detailed description of each rifle on a part by part basis, together with part interchangeability charts, markings, codes, and inspection stamp identification. Includes History, Sniper Variations, Ammo Belts, Bayonets, Tools, Cleaning Appendages and the Pederson device for the M1917 ...... 16.95 176 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA242B BRITISH ENFIELD RIFLES VOLUME 2 by Charles R. Stratton. 192 pages with black and white images. Covers the Lee - Enfield No. 4 and No. 5 Rifles. Includes sections on markings and shows part by part breakdown of the rifles and its variations. Also has a section on accessories. Excellent guide for those who own one of these rifles. Part of the For Collectors Only® series...... 19.95

BKA242C BRITISH ENFIELD RIFLES VOLUME 1 by Charles R. Stratton. 167 pages with black and white images. Covers the Lee - Enfield No. 1 Rifles, more commonly known as the SMLE. Information on the SMLE Mk I and III rifles are presented. Includes sections on markings and details a part by part breakdown of the rifles and its variations. Also has a section on accessories. Excellent guide for those who own one of these rifles. Part of the For Collectors Only® series...... 16.95

BKA243 CIVIL WAR ARMS PURCHASES AND DELIVERIES. 312 pages, 6”x 9”, Hardbound. This is the Bible of C.W. arms research known as Exec Doc. #99. This is a comprehensive list of every weapons purchase made by the Union. Items include Muskets, Carbines, Swords, Pistols, Ammunition, Bayonets, Cannon and Accoutrements. Particularly useful for determining how many of a specific weapon would have been available for issue to the troops by a given date in the war ...... 39.95

BKA244 CIVIL WAR SMALL ARMS OF THE U.S. NAVY AND MARINE CORPS. By John McAully. 186 pages, 8½”x 11”, 216 photos, Hardbound. The arms inventory of over 400 ships. Lists specific weapons on specific ships and in specific engagements. The amazing variety of arms includes, Colt, Hall, Jenks, Ames, Percy, Sharps, North-Savage, Josyln, Sharps & Hankins, Spencer, Starr, Remington, Maynard, Whitnety, Smith as well as Enfields, Springfields, Plymouth Rifles, Swords, Cutlasses, Battle Axes, Bayonets and Bowie Knives. All are illustrated and described. This is the first book that absolutely reinvents the study of C.W. Navy and Marine Corps weaponry. Naval ships and daily sailor activity aboard them are depicted in detailed photos. Extremely valuable reference book...... 39.00

BKA245 COSMOPOLITAN AND GWYN & CAMPBELL CARBINES IN THE CIVIL WAR. By Thomas Rentschler. 128 pages, 7”x 10”, 84 B&W illustrations, Hard cover. Definitive illustrated history of 2 rare and unusual Civil War Carbines and their use in the field. Details manufacturing facilities, production records, model changes and development, markings, part by part breakdown along with Chapter on Gross Patent Revolver and details of Govt. contracts. Great reference ...... 23.00

BKA246 THE GATLING GUN NOTEBOOK, A COLLECTION OF DATA AND ILLUSTRATIONS. By J. Hughes, 152 pages, 7”x10”, soft cover, 175 B&W illustrations. Contains Detailed Descriptions, Patent Drawings, Test Targets, Component parts w/ proper nomenclature, Mounts, Ammunition & Accessories, Serial Numbers & Makers & Users of the Gatling guns from 1862 thru 1906. Shows model variations and alterations for various Government purchases. Carriages and Limbers, Magazines & Feed Devices as well as Tools & Implements are covered in great detail. Sales, Inspectors & Issues, some by serial number included for many purchases. 23.00

THE FOLLOWING TECHNICIAL MANUALS SHOW PART BY PART BREAKDOWN, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS, CLEANING, SPECIAL TOOLS, AMMUNITION AND REPAIRS FOR EACH FIREARM. ALL ARE REPRINTS AND ARE PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED WITH PHOTOS AND LINE DRAWINGS, SOFT COVER.

BKA247 M1 GARAND TM9-1005-222-12 MODELS .30M1, .30M1C, .30M1D. Dept of Army 1969, 64 pages, 5½”x 8½”...... 5.00

BKA248 CALIBER .30 CARBINES, M1, M1A1, M2, M3 – TM9-1276, TO39A-5AD-2. Dept. of the Army and Airforce, 1953. 180 pages, 5½”x 8½”...... 5.00

BKA249 PISTOL, CALIBER .45 AUTOMATIC, M1911A1. TM9-1005-211-34. Dept of the Army, 1964. 64 pages 5½”x 8 ½” ...... 5.00

BKA250 U.S. RIFLE 7.62MM, M14 AND M14E2. FM 23-8. Dept of the Army, 1965 (Field Manual), 50 pages, 5½”x 8½”...... 5.00

BKA251 M16A1 RIFLE, ARMORER / DEPOT, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL. 1980 Colt manual CM102, 66 pages 5½”x 8½” ...... 5.00

BKA252 RIFLE, 5.56MM, M16A2, TM 05538C-23&P/2. U.S. MARINE CORPS technical manual 1984. 191 pages, 5½”x 8½” ...... 5.00

BKA253 SKS, AKS, AK47 OWNERS MANUAL. 32 Pages, 5½”x 8½”, self-cover. Illustrates and Details Assembly and Disassembly, Cleaning, Bayonet, General Operating Procedures, Tools and Accessories along with exploded views. All 3 models are covered...... 5.00 177 ARMS & ARMAMENT

BKA254 WHAT THE CITIZEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT OUR ARMS AND WEAPONS. By Major James E. Hicks. 252 pages, 5 ½”x 8 ½”, soft cover. Illustrated by famous French artist Andre’ Jondot. Fully described and Illustrated are small arms, from Revolutionary Muskets to Semi-Automatic rifles and modern revolvers, Machine Guns from Gatling to Brownings, Famous types of Cannons, Howitzers, Modern Mortars and Anti-Aircraft guns. Also includes all types of combat tanks and mobile mechanized units along with Aircraft armament and bombs. Practical explanation of the purpose and functions of our arms and weapons rare reprint of the 1941 Edition. Easy reading ...... 14.00

BKA256 THE M1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE AND ITS VARIATIONS by Joe Poyer. A well organized, deeply researched, book on America’s most easily recognized rifle. 440 pgs of drawings, black& white and color photographs. Most every part is shown with all its variations. A well laid out book that is worth many times its price. This book will assist you in being certain that the ’03 you buy is 100% correct...... 22.95

BKA257 THE COLT REVOLVING RIFLE AND ROOT REVOLVER by Jack Schwartz. 41 pgs, 7 separate sections on history and overview, disassembly and reassembly, action identification, troubleshooting, conversions, and serial numbers. Black and white photos showing parts identification and how they fit in the guns. .. 18.00

BKA258 THE HISTORIC HENRY RIFLE by Wiley Sword.102 pgs with black & white and color photographs. Includes information on the development, production and use of the Henry Rifle. Also includes partial list of identified Rifles and information on the U.S. governments testing of the rifle...... 29.95

BKA259 THE AMERICAN SWORD 1775-1945 by Harold Peterson. 286 pages with over 200 illustrations. Included in the book is an additional 60 page selection “American Silver Mounted Swords 1700-1815”. This book is actually two works combined into one definitive research book. Lists makers and their marks. Chapters on Special presentation swords, officers swords, enlisted mans swords along with dimensions and descriptions. This is the standard reference on this interesting subject. Hardcover...... 49.95

BKA261 THE LIFESAVING GUNS OF DAVID LYLE by J.P. Barrett. 107 pages, well illustrated with line drawings and photos. Chapters on the Lyle gun variations, throwing lines, firing mechanisms, and use and performance. Information on firing these little cannons is also included. Also included are some excerpts from USLSS logs detailing rescues involving the use of the Lyle guns. Softcover...... 12.50

BKA262 U.S. INFANTRY WEAPONS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR by Bruce Canfield. 293 pages, photo illustrated with both contemporary and modern photos. Chapters on edged weapons, pistols, rifles, shotguns, machine guns, grenades, mortars, and flamethrowers. Detailed photos and text in each chapter. Also shown and identified are field equipment, web gear and accessories. Both common and seldom seen items from the first world war. This is a must have book for anyone interested in WWI history. Hardcover ...... 39.95

BKA263 CIVIL WAR CALVARY AND ARTILLERY SABRES by J. Thillmann. 516 pages. Exceptionally well illustrated, many color photos. The sheer size of this work is indicative of the books importance. Although a new publication, this is sure to become a well respected research tool. The table of contents alone is a condensed reference section. Chapters on sword design, materials, and inspection and proofing. Sabres discussed are both officers and enlisted models of the 1833, 1840, 1860, and the 1840 Artillery. Also included are the important brands, and non regulation types. Swords are discussed in great detail listing makers, marks, dimensions, blade etchings and scabbard details. Although the book appears to be a bit expensive once you read it you will appreciate the work the author has put into it. Hardcover...... 79.95

BKA264 THE AMERICAN KRAG RIFLE AND CARBINE, by Joe Poyer. 317 pgs. A well illustrated and written research book on the Krag Rifle and Carbines. Many photos of separate parts that will help identify the various models of this interesting weapon. Chapters on all models, accessories, and cartridges. Explains how to disassemble and reassemble the Krag. This is another well written book in the “For collectors only” series. New and expanded edition ...... 22.95

BKA265 THE LUGER HANDBOOK by Aarron Davis,91 pages. A pocket size book that will at a glance help you determine which Luger you are looking at. Each model listed is described with all its dimensions and important features. Proof marks and their locations are also shown. Includes information on values...... 9.95

BKA266 RULES TO BE OBSERVED IN THE LABORATORIES OF C.S. ARSENALS AND ORDNANCE DEPOTS 48 pgs. Sections on instructions to officers, preservation of ammunition, instructions for loading the cartridges and duties of Ordnance Sergeants. Letters from Ordnance Officers regarding cartridges, powder and ball. Interesting reading of information not previously published...... 5.00

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BKA267 ORDNANCE AND GUNNERY by Capt J.G. Benton. 500 pgs. This book is a reprint of the course of instruction compiled for the use of West Point cadets circa 1862. Information on ranging, projectile, powder, lubricants, & manufacturing principles & materials for both cannon & musket. Tables for calculating air resistance, pressure lost from touch holes, & trajectory...... 34.95

BKA268 THE RIMFIRE CARTRIDGE IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA by John L. Barber, 221 pgs. One of the few books focusing on the rimfire cartridge. Illustrated guide of its history and manufacturers from 1857 to 1984. Extremely well illustrated with photos and drawings showing headstamps, cartridges and cartridge boxes and packets. Sections on standard cartridges, blanks and shotshells. Tables showing measurement statistics. Book is divided into 3 basic age groupings. 1857-1875, 1876-1925, 1927-1984...... 50.00

BKA269 BARON VON STEUBENS REVOLUTIONARY WAR DRILL MANUAL: A FACSIMILE REPRINT OF THE 1794 EDITION by Fredrick William Baron von Steuben. 192 pages with black and white illustrations...... 7.95

BKA270 THE 50-70 SHOOTERS HANDBOOK by Croft Barker. 122 pgs with Black and White pictures. Limited Edition includes information on rifle tuning, ammo selection, reloading and more...... 24.50

BKA271 THE BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE SILHOUETTE HANDBOOK by Croft Barker. 162 pgs with Black and White pictures. Offers much information on fouling control, match loads, compression, spotter training and more. An excellent choice for both new shooters and pros...... 26.50

BKA272 RESTORING AND SHOOTING THE ANTIQUE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE by Croft Barker. 207 pgs with Black and White pictures. Includes instructions on repairing, caring for, feeding and shooting antique single shot rifles. Also includes hunting stories involving these firearms...... 31.50

BKA273 ARTILLERY FUSES OF THE CIVIL WAR by Charles H. Jones. 167 pgs with Black and White pictures. Contains much information on Civil War fuses for cannons, torpedoes, hand grenades, mines. From fort to field guns this books shows the fuses, fuse equipment and manufacturing techniques of fuses. Both U.S. and C.S. equipment is described. Many photographs...... 35.00

BKA274 BASIC CAP AND BALL REVOLVER SERVICING COMPILED by Richard Halter. 68 pgs with line drawings. Includes exploded views of common Civil War revolvers with detailed technical information on basic maintenance, servicing and original part repair. Models include Colts, Remingtons, Starr, Cooper, and many early single shot martial pistols...... 9.95

BKA275 SHOOTING THE .43 SPANISH ROLLING BLOCK by Croft Barker. 137 pgs with black and white photos. Includes a wide range of information on the .43 Spanish Rolling Block. Sections on molding bullets, shooting, disassembling & cleaning, and collecting these rifles. Contains chapters on both black and smokeless loads. Excellent pictures detailing the gun and its components...... 25.50

BKA276 CIVIL WAR HEAVY EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE by Jack Bell. 537 pgs with black and white pictures. This book details Civil War large artillery projectiles, mines and torpedoes. Each entry is photographed from multiple angles to give unparalleled detail. each shell includes data on size, fuze, rarity as well as general information on that item. Also included is an index for quick reference...... 50.00

BKA277 RIFLES AND BLADES OF THE GERMAN-AMERICAN MILITIA AND THE CIVIL WAR by Thomas B. Rentschler. 202 pgs with black and white images. Describes rifles and blades of the American Turnverein as well as there German predecessors. Includes the history of the Turners, a German-American gymnastic society before and during the Civil War...... 38.00

BKA278 PERCUSSION AMMUNITION PACKETS by John Malloy, Dean Thomas and Terry White. 134 pages with color pictures. This book describes and shows the various ammo boxes and packages from 1845-1888. Hundreds of full color photos of the packages. Also includes an appendix of patents issued pertaining to the packages. Union, Confederate and European packages are detailed...... 75.00

BKA280 RIFLES OF THE U.S. ARMY 1861-1906 by John D. McAulay. 280 pgs with black and white images. An excellent composition of the rifles used by the U.S. Army from 1861-1906. Includes information on the more common guns such as the 1873 Springfield and the1892 Krag as well as the more unique Remington and Hotchkiss rifles. Well illustrated with over 40 rifles covered...... 47.95

179 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA281 BRITISH MILITARY FLINTLOCK RIFLES 1740 -1840 by De Witt Bailey, Ph.D. 264 pgs with black and white images. Details the numerous rifles produced by the British from 1740 -1840. Famous rifles such as the Ferguson and Baker are well explained . Also included is a list of manufacturers, regiments that carried the rifles and lists of accoutrements. An excellent reference for British Flintlock rifles...... 47.95

BKA282 PATTERN DATES FOR BRITISH ORDNANCE SMALL ARMS 1718 -1783 by De Witt Bailey, Ph.D. 116 pgs with black and white pictures and line drawings. This book provides a wealth of information on the patterns of many British small arms, rifle and pistol from 1718 - 1783. The individual components are listed and shown in detail with measurements. Patterns for complete guns are also included...... 20.00

BKA284 1876 SHARPS CATALOG, 30 pages. Contains information on the metallic cartridge rifles, shooting matches, ammunition, price lists, cases for the rifles and reloading info ...... 5.00

BKA285 THE MAYNARD RIFLE: 1860 CATALOG, 40 pgs with black and white images and line drawings. Reprint of the original 1860 catalog. Includes notes on this Civil War carbine from various sources. Details operation design and accessories...... 6.00

BKA286 RIFLE AMMUNITION: NOTES ON THE MANUFACTURES CONNECTED THEREWITH by Arthur B. Hawes. 104 pgs with line drawings. Reprint of the 1859 publication. Details manufacturing of Enfield ammunition at Woolwich, England. Shows bullets, manufacturing and machines used in great detail...... 9.95

BKA287 Howdah TO HIGH POWER: A CENTURY OF BRITISH BREECHLOADING SERVICE PISTOLS (1867-1967) by Robert J. Maze. 132 pages with black and white images. Details the numerous and varying service pistols of the British Military from 1867-1967. Includes many famous guns such as the Howdah pistol and the Webley. Well illustrated...... 24.95

BKA288 SWISS MAGAZINE LOADING RIFLES, 1864-1958 by Joe Poyer. 235 pgs with black and white images. Details the various Swiss magazine-loading rifles from 1869 to 1958. Includes sections on sniper rifles, markings and serial numbers...... 22.95

BKA289 FIREPOWER FROM ABROAD by Wiley Sword. 125 pgs with black and white images. Discusses the Confederate Enfield and LeMat Revolver. Also includes new information on other confederate small arms that were imported during the war ...... 23.00

BKA290 ARMING AND EQUIPPING THE UNITED STATES CAVALRY by Dusan P. Farrington. 600 pgs with black and white images. Includes information on rifles, pistols, swords, accoutraments, and uniforms of the U.S. Cavalry from 1865-1902. An excellent reference book for any cavalry item. Also includes tables showing which units had which equipment ...... 68.99

BKA291 U.S. CIVIL WAR CARBINES by James B. Whisker, Larry W. Yantz, and Daniel D. Hartzler. 176 pgs with black and white images. Includes information on many famous Civil War carbines such as the Sharps, Spencer, Smith, and Maynard. Well illustrated with excellent descriptions of each of the carbines. An excellent reference book for these famous weapons...... 45.00

BKA292 FIREARMS FROM EUROPE by James B. Whisker, Larry W. Yantz, and Daniel D. Hartzler. 191 pgs with black and white images. Details small arms imported from Europe by both sides during the Civil War. Organized by country this book provides and excellent reference for the numerous weapons that were imported. Also includes information on the agreements that brought the rifles to the states ...... 45.00

BKA293 ARMING THE GLORIOUS CAUSE by James B. Whisker, Larry W. Yantz, and Daniel D. Hartzler. 175 pgs with black and white images. This book discusses the variety of weapons used by confederate forces during the Civil War. Excellent Source of Information. Shows the various markings on the firearms as well as where the guns were produced. Very Well illustrated ...... 45.00

BKA294 C.S. ARMORY RICHMOND, by Paul Davis, 368 pages, 8 ½” x 11 ¼”. Gold tone embossed hardcover. Endorsed by “American Society of Arms Collector”. 1st chapter starts at October 1861 with Richmond Enquirer’s visit to the Armory – book continues with month and year listings of gun models, parts production. Period line drawings, copies of original documents and beautiful closeup, contemporary photographs of arms details are included throughout the book. Information not only on the muskets, but on bayonets, lockplate stampings, gun markings and actual buildings and persons involved with the manufacture of the muskets. Last chapter of book “Reconcilliation discusses what has happened to the buildings and equipment after the end of the war. Includes copies of condemned ordnance sales sold by the government. This book is simply not another gun book, but offers a complete insight to the workings of the Confederate military and how it operated ...... 75.00 180 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA295 JOHNSON RIFLES AND MACHINE GUNS, by Bruce Canfield. 271 pages, 8 ½” x 11 ¼”, hardcover. Book is divided into three basic chapters with several subgroupings. Part 1 is History and Development, Part 2 WWII use with listings of all the different versions, and Part 3 Postwar sales, models. Includes collector’s notes on markings, stocks, accessories, bayonets, etc ...... 49.95

BKA296 THE M-1 CARBINE, by G and B. Cook, 207 pages, 7” x 10”, softcover. Well- organized book listing the contractors and suppliers of parts and stocks for the M-1 Carbine. Explains the production process and includes many period photographs of the shops, machines and people responsible for the development and improvements of the Carbine. Chapters on the companies and employees along with wartime production information. An informative book ...... 29.95

BKA297 FIGHTING IRON, by Art Gojan, 176 pages, 6” x 9”, hardcover. An interesting book on arms manufacturing that was until recently out of print. Now available again. Chapters on Steel and Steel Alloys, non ferris metals, working with metals, heat treating and corrosion. A book every collector should have as it provides a unique insight to how and why firearms and edged weapons are made of certain metals. Includes a chapter on raising weak or removed markings using an etchant solution ...... 28.00

BKA298 MANNLICHER MILITARY RIFLES, by Paul Scarlata. 167 pages, 9” x 11 ½”. Book is divided into 12 chapters, each chapter handles information on the different models such as M86, M88-90, M90 and M95, WWI and WW II Mannlicher-Steyers turn bolt and finally a chapter on shooting them. Quality photos throughout showing actions, clips, parts and accessories. Many WWI and WWII German military photos. A well-written and organized book on both turn bolt and straightpull designs ...... 32.50

BKA299 RULES FOR MANAGEMENT AND CLEANING RIFLE MUSKET MODEL 1855. G.P.O 1862. 31 pages of line drawings of parts and accessories, and text on procedures for dismounting, cleaning and reassembly. Has instructions for inserting the roll of primer tape into the lock ...... 6.50

BKA300 FROM UNDER IRON EYELIDS, by Thomas K. Tate. 492 pages with line drawings. The biography of James Henry Burton, this book includes sections on Burtons work at Harpers Ferry, Enfield, and with the confederacy. Details Burtons contributions to various armaments and manufacturing processes. Includes several appendixes with letters and other various notes from Burton...... 22.95

BKA301 THE SINGLE SHOT MILITARY RIFLE HANDBOOK, by Croft Barker. 129 pages with black and white images. details cartridges, cleaning, maintenance, repair, loading and firing of various single shot military rifles. Some rifles featured include the 45-70 Springfield, Sharps, and rolling blocks...... 25.50

BKA302 A REVOLUTION IN ARMS, by Joseph G. Bilby. 270 pages with black and white images. Provides a detailed and well explained look into the early Repeating rifles. Discusses various models such as the famous Henry Rifle and the Spencer Rifle. Affords the reader with an in depth look at development, production and use of these arms. Also includes a section on the cartridges used in these weapons ...... 26.00

BKA303 CIVIL WAR PROJECTILES II, by W. Reid Mckee & M.E. Mason, Jr. 192 pages with black and white images and supplement. Details the many different types of cartridges used during the Civil War. Includes both small arm and artillery cartridges. An excellent reference book for the cartridge enthusiast ...... 40.00

BKA305 THE CONFEDERATE LEMAT REVOLVER, by Doug Adams. 112 pages with color images. Details the initial production and subsequent contracts of this famous and interesting pistol. Also details the use of the weapons. Well illustrated ...... 29.99

BKA306 MUSKETS OF THE REVOLUTION AND THE FRENCH & INDIAN WARS, by Bill Ahearn. 248 pages with black and white images. Includes information on smoothbore muskets produced during the 18th century. American and European manufactured weapons are shown ...... 49.99

BKA307 U.S. GUNS OF WWII by Paul J. Davies. 144 pages with black and white images. Presents the many WWII U.S. guns in a very easy to use format. Provides a great overview of rifles, sub machine guns, pistols and carbines. Also discusses variants of each weapon. Excellent source of information ...... 17.95

BKA308 THE U.S. MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET by Daniel D. Hartzler, Larry W. Yantz & James B. Whisker. 192 pages with black &white pictures and drawings. Excellent source of information on this legendary Civil War weapon. Includes sections on manufactures of the arms with various markings found on the guns. Also includes production & delivery numbers. OUT OF PRINT - LIMITED AVAILABLITY ...... 60.00

181 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA309-1 U.S. MILITARY FLINTLOCK MUSKETS AND THEIR BAYONETS by Peter A. Schmidt. 431 pages with black and white images. Details the early U.S. military rifles from 1790 - 1815. Sections on markings, Navy and Marine issue data, arsenal repairs and restocks, and manufacturing systems ...... 69.99

BKA309-2 U.S. MILITARY FLINTLOCK MUSKETS: THE LATER YEARS, by Peter Schmidt. 376 pages, 8.5” x 11”. The second and concluding volume to “Flintlock Muskets”. Clearly shows and explains how to learn the correct and incorrect configurations of historical longarms. Study the markings and inspection marks that separate the rare and unusual models from the common run of the mill examples. Contains information on matching bayonets. Although it stands well on its own, it is an excellent companion book for BKA309-1...... 69.99

BKA309-S One each of BKA309-1 and BKA309-2. Offered as a set with a discount, reg. 139.98...... 125.00

BKA310 AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE ’03 SPRINGFIELD SERVICE RIFLE by Bruce N. Canfield. 240 pages with black and white images. Provides an in depth look at the 1903 Springfield. Includes data on all models, manufacturers, variations, accessories and sniper rifles from WWI, WWII, and more. Also includes tables with serial number start years ...... 49.95

BKA311 COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER STUDY - NEW DISCOVERIES by C. Kenneth Moore. 200 pages with black and white images. Impressive collection of data on the Single Action Army. Includes serial number data, information on automatic ejector models, U.S. Army test data, and cartridge info. A must for any S.A.A. collector ...... 49.95

BKA312 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER - U.S. ALTERATIONS by C. Kenneth Moore. 112 pages with black and white images. Include info on he many alterations the U.S. performed on the S.A.A.’s during the period surrounding the Spanish American War. Details the revolver issued to Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders and other units of that era ...... 35.00

BKA313 RULES FOR THE INSPECTION OF ARMY REVOLVERS AND GATLING GUNS by Lt Col J. G. Benton and Capt J. P. Farley. 28 pages with black and white drawings. Reprint of of the original government manual which shows the inspection tolerances for military revolvers and Gatling guns during 1875 ...... 7.00

BKA314 BLACK POWDER BASICS. 22 pages with black and white drawings. Provides and excellent introduction to black powder shooting. Sections on powder types, revolvers, pistols, rifles and muskets 3.75

BKA315 THE SWEDISH MAUSER RIFLES, by Steve Kehaya and Joe Poyer. 256 pages with black and white images. Sections on development, markings, accessories and more. Also includes a very detailed part by part analysis of the rifles. Excellent information on these rifles ...... 19.95

BKA316 SERBIAN AND YUGOSLAV MAUSER RIFLES, by Branko Bogdanovic. 278 pages with black and white images. Sections on the many rifles from the Serbian and Yugoslav regions. Also includes information on post war and sniper rifles. Very well illustrated ...... 19.95

BKA317 THE .58 AND .50 CALIBER RIFLES AND CARBINES OF SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, 1865-1872 by Richard A. Hosmer. 275 pages with black and white images. Sections on the Allin conversion rifles, cadets, 50-70’s, Remingtons, Ward Burtons and more. Excellent look into post CW Springfields ...... 19.95

BKA318 ANTIQUE FIREARMS ASSEMBLY/ DISSASSEMBLY by David R. Chicoine. 528 pages with black and white images. Sections on tools, tips, techniques, handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Also includes an appendix on gun collecting associations, research outlets, firearms makers, gun parts, and gunsmith supply sources. Over 65 makes and models shown, many previously unavailable ...... 29.99

BKA319 METALLIC CARTRIDGE CONVERSIONS by Dennis Adler. 208 pages, 10 7/8” x 8 ¼”. Traces the history of pistol conversion from 1880’s to the popular modern era replica pistol conversion. Technical details and performance test results. 250 photos...... 39.95

BKA320 BAYONETS by Martin Brayler. 256 pages, 12” x 9”. Covers the history of bayonets. Includes listings with description and manufacturing data, service usage. Over 500 color photos...... 29.99

BKA322 THE WINCHESTER MODEL 52 by Herbert Houze. 192 pages, 8 ½” x 11”. Traces the evolution and development of the Model 52 in great detail. Contains rare photos from the Winchester Company files. Discussions on trigger mechanisms, accuracy and other features. 190 photos...... 24.99

182 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA323 SMITH AND WESSON AMERICAN MODEL by Charles Pate. 408 pages, 8.5” x 11”. This is one of the first books written on the S&W American Model revolvers. Charles Pate, the author of Springfield Research, has done a terrific job providing the collector with a huge resource of information on these large frame revolvers. Many photographs...... 65.00

BKA324 U.S. MILITARY CARBINES by John McAuley. 256 pages, 8.5” x 11”. This exciting new book covers carbines from the 1847 musketoon thru Indian War and Spanish American War periods. Models include all the popular C.W. Carbines such as Cosmopolitan, Gallagher, Gibbs, Jenks, Joslyn, Ballard, Burnside, Sharps & Hankins, Spencer, Sharps, Starr, Smith, Warner, Maynard, Linder, Merrill, Wesson, and later carbines such as Ward Burton, Hotchkiss, 45-70 Trapdoors, 30-40 Krags, Remington Rolling Blocks. Includes specific details on performance in the hands of troops...... 49.99

BKA325 REMINGTON AUTOLOADING AND PUMP ACTION RIFLES by Eugene Myszkowski. 132 pages, 6” x 9”. An illustrated history of Remington models 760, 740, 742, 7400, 7600, 4 and 6 and Sportsman 74 and 76. Information on high grade & experimental models, patents and accessories. Section on serial numbers and barrel codes. 168 photos and illustrations and 18 charts...... 20.95

BKA326 U.S. MARTIAL SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS by P. Hartzler & J. Whisker. 128 pages, 9” x 12”. Photographic history of the single shot pistols such as Aston, North & Cheney, Johnson, North, Springfield, Elgin. Hall, Palmetto Armory, Rappahonnock Forge and state Militia Pistols. Shockingly clear photos show detailed inspectors marks, barrel marks, lockplate stampings and dates. Shows flint, percussion conversions of both U.S. made and foreign import guns...... 45.00

BKA327 NORTHERN ARMORY: THE U.S. ARMORY AT SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 1795-1859 by D. Hartlzer & J. Whisker. 240 pages, 8” x 11”. Opening chapter on the Armory, followed by photos and detailed information on the weapons produced there. Covers the early flintlocks thru the 1855 carbines and Cadet models. Information regarding Maynard tape conversions, gun tools and inspection gauges. Line drawings of machinery at the Armory and bullet moulds close out this well written and beautifully photographed book...... 45.00

BKA328 COMBAT SHOTGUNS, by Bruce Canfield. 312 pages, 8.5” x 11”. Covers all shotguns used in WWI thru Iraq by U.S. troops. Expanded and updated coverage with three times the information found in the author’s previous best selling book on this topic. Contains the current data that collectors have been seeking along with serial numbers direct from the manufacturers. Well photographed...... 49.99

BKA329 GERMAN GEW .88 “COMMISSION RIFLE” by Paul Scarlotta. 216 pages, 8.5” x 11”. This is your complete guide to commission rifles and carbines. Sections on the guns, bayonets, takedown, battle history, test firing and ammunition data. Well illustrated...... 29.99

BKA330 SMALL ARMS OF GETTYSBURG by Joseph Bilby. 288 pages, 6” x 9.25”. Mr. Bilby needs no introduction to his writing prowess regarding the American Civil War. There have been numerous books written about Gettysburg but none have discussed the small arms used by the combatants, that is, until now. Mr. Bilby has done it again! This book, his most recent work, covers all individual weapons, muskets, rifle-muskets, carbines, repeaters, sharp shooter arms, revolvers and sabers. Learn how the rifled musket laid to rest the smoothbore, how repeaters performed side by side with muzzle loaders. Gettysburg was the turning point of the Civil War, this book is the turning point of firearms development. An excellent source of information on this interesting topic. Illustrated with 35 photographs and 5 maps...... 24.95

BKA331 THE YELLOWBOOK OF SELECTED ARTICLES by Croft Barker. 202 pages, 6” x 9”. Contains many years of Barker’s articles as previously printed in “Single Shot Exchange” and “Black Powder Cartridge News”. 16 chapters on various topics from match rifle design, scheutzen and silhouette shooting, use of Vernier and Globe Sights, bullet selection, mould lapping and general shooting and hunting with .38-.58 caliber rifles. Over 60 photographs...... 31.75

BKA332 FLAYDERMAN’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE AMERICAN FIREARMS, 9TH EDITION. This is the latest and most up to date version of this iconic reference book. 1,000’s of updated prices and new information. Expanded chapters on many firearms. Definitely a book that needs no introduction...... 39.95

BKA333 HATCHER NOTEBOOK by Julian Hatcher. 656 pages, 6” x 9”. This is a reprint of the classic and time-honored book. Forward by Ned Schwing. Julian Hatcher was a U.S. Army Major General, technical advisor for the American Rifleman and NRA director from 1922 to 1946. This book addresses the 1903 Springfield and 1917 Enfield. Chapters on barrels, receiver steels, heat treating strengths and weakness of military rifles. Discussions on gun powder, corrosion, triggers and the Pederson Device. Tips on shooting, ballistics, overloads and ranges. 75 photos, 50 illustrations...... 39.95 183 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA334 FIREARM BLUING AND BROWING by Ned Schwing. 160 pages, 5 ½” x 8 ¼”. A practical and precise guide to chemical and heat coloring of all barrel steels and gun metals. 230 different formulas. Sections on rust removal and nickel plating. A classic reference for both professional and amateur gunsmith or collector. Includes weight and measure charts...... 21.95

BKA335 CIVIL WAR CARBINES: MYTH VS. REALITY by Peter Schiffers. 144 pages. 8 ½” x 11”. Excellent insight into how Civil War carbines actually performed. The author shoots original firearms with carefully reproduced ammunition to determine why some carbines worked better than others. Includes both research and actual test data. Unique look at these weapons...... 29.99

BKA336 ARMING THE WEST, by Herbert G. Houze. 192 pages, 7” x 10”. Includes information on the guns that went west. Sharps serial numbers and shipping data is included along with Schuyler, Hartley, & Grahams shipping records...... 29.99

BKA337 WINCHESTER RARITIES by Tom Webster. 208 pages with full color images. Provides an excellent reference to the many rare products that bear the name, Winchester. Includes calendars, signs, displays, firearms, fishing tackle, sporting goods and more. Originally published at 49.95...... Special 20.00

BKA338 SPENCER REPEATING FIREARMS by Roy M. Marcot. 316 pages with black and white images. Covers Spencer repeaters all the way from their development at the beginning of the Civil War to the companies final days in the late 1800’s. Military and sporting arms, rifles and carbines, all are shown in meticulous detail throughout the book. Never before has a book of this caliber been published on this topic. A must for any serious Spencer connoisseur...... 70.00

BKA339 THE BRITISH BULLDOG REVOLVER by George Layman. 191 pages with black and white images. A unique look at the gun that outsold many more famous revolvers in the west. Describes how to tell the rare from the common pieces...... 34.99

BKA340 CIVIL WAR ARMY SWORDS by John H Thillmann. 607 pgs with black and white images. An excellent study of U.S. Army swords from 1832-1865. Over 2000 photographs detailing markings, blades, grips, and wrappings. Includes information on how to detect rebuilds. The premier book on these items...... 89.95

BKA341 OLD GUN SIGHTS & RIFLE SCOPES IDENTIFICATION & PRICE GUIDE by Nick Stroebel. 584 pages with black & white and color images. The definitive and comprehensive guide on this subject, this book provides excellent information on sights and scopes from the mid 1800’s through the 1980’s. Includes both military and commercial sights. Extremely well illustrated with a wealth of data on the sights. A must have for anyone interested in this subject...... 34.99

BKA342 THE STANDARD CATALOG OF MILITARY FIREARMS by Philip Peterson. 518 pages with black and white images. An extremely useful collectors guide to worldwide military firearms. Includes rifles, shotguns, machine guns, pistols, revolvers, and new to this edition, bayonets. Also includes prices based on condition. A necessity for anyone serious about collecting military firearms...... 29.99

BKA343 THE MODEL 1911 AND MODEL 1911A1 MILITARY AND COMMERCIAL PISTOLS by Joe Poyer. 522 pages with black and white images. Covers one of the most famous pistols of all time. Includes sections on development markings and production numbers with serial number ranges. Includes information on the many contract guns produced during WWII. Also shows the numerous civilian variations produced. Includes a part by part description and a section on accessories. A must for any .45 Auto collector or shooter. Very well written and illustrated. Part of the For Collectors Only® series...... 35.95

BKA344 THE M-14 TYPE RIFLE, A SHOOTER’S AND COLLECTOR’S GUIDE by Joe Poyer. 104 pages with black and white and color images. Includes sections on markings, production, service, development and more. Provides a detailed part by part description. Also includes information on shooting and maintaining these rifles. Besides the standard M-14, this book also discusses the sniper and civilian variants...... 19.95

BKA345 U.S. SMALL ARMS OF WORLD WAR 2 by Howard R. Crouch. 225 pages with black & white images. Provides vital information on small arms used by the United States during WWII. Contains information for the shooter, collector, and historian. Sections on design, battle performance, reloading, restoration, .22 trainers, TM’s & FM’s, bayonets and more. Excellent guide to these important firearms...... 29.95

BKA346 STANDARD CATALOG OF LUGER by Aarron Davis. 256 pages with black & white images. Contains information on identification, variations, markings, manufacturing data ‘pricing and more. Contains easy to use lookup charts to help identify your Luger...... 29.99 184 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA347 CIVIL WAR WEAPONS by Graham Smith. 256 pages with black & white and color images. This well illustrated book contains information on pistols, revolvers, rifles, carbines, muskets, repeaters, swords, and artillery. Presented in an easy to read format, this book contains over 300 color photographs...... 24.99

BKA349 BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLES OF THE WORLD, by Stuart Mowbey & Joe Puleo. Hardcover, 408 pages with over 2400 color photos. A long needed work on the military bolt action rifle. Sorts out all the different models of Mausers, Enfields, Mannlichers, 03 Springfields, Mosin-Nagants, Arisakas and others. Special attention to the major nations involved in both world wars. Printed on Archival Rated paper – Both text and photos will not disappoint the reader or researcher. Edited by a large staff of international experts...... 69.99

BKA350 BALLARD: THE GREAT AMERICAN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE, by John Dutcher. 380 pages with Black and white and color images. A definitive study that includes Civil War models thru their later cartridge and target models. Both military and Schuetzen models are discussed. American western period arms are detailed along with indoor and long range shooting. Beautiful photos of standard and special variations. Included are pictures of engraved and presentation rifles. A well researched and assembled book for both the collector and shooter that no library should be without...... 75.00

BKA351 REMINGTON AUTOLOADING & PUMP-ACTION RIFLES, by Eugene Myszkowski. 132 pages with black and white images. An excellent history of the Models 760, 740, 742, 7400 & 7600. Details each firearm and provides sections on accessories, patents, magazines, commemorative, experimental, and unusual rifles. Has sections on serial numbers and barrel markings. Useful book for the collector and shooter...... 20.95

BKA352 SMALL ARMS OF THE BRITISH FORCES IN AMERICA 1664-1815 by De Witt Bailey, Ph.D. 376 pages with over 400 photos. Contains information on the many rifles, muskets, pistols, and carbines used by the British in North America. Also includes sections on ammunition and accoutrements as well as regimental issue data. Very well illustrated ...... 59.99

BKA353 REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLES, CARBINES, & SHOTGUNS, SPORTING & TARGET RIFLES by Roy Marcot. 350 pages with over 250 rifles in full color pictures. Excellent information on these unique firearms. Also includes vintage photos of Creedmoor range and more. Very well illustrated. Forward by Norman Flayderman...... 100.00

BKA354 MANHATTAN FIREARMS by Waldo E. Nutter. 250 pages with Black & White Images, Hardcover. Contains information on .22, .31, and .36 Cal Revolvers. Includes information on production, design, patents and various manufacturers. Many original correspondences are also shown to provide insight into the history, development and use of this guns ...... 29.95

BKA355 THE SOCKET BAYONET IN THE BRITISH ARMY, 1687-1783, by Erik Goldstein. 134 pages with Black & White Images. Details British socket bayonets from early flat blades thru traditional angular styles of the Revolution. Many illustrations and photos show general specifications, markings and usage. Information on contract produced bayonets is also included...... 23.00

BKA356 ETHAN ALLEN AND ALLEN & WHEELOCK, THEIR GUNS AND THEIR LEGACY by Paul Henry. 230 pages with Black & White and Color Images. Extremely well illustrated book that covers the numerous single shot pistols, pepperboxes and revolvers produced by these men. Also includes information on rifles and shotguns. Information on patents is also included ...... 65.00

BKA357 THE LUGER SNAIL DRUM AND OTHER ACCESSORIES FOR THE ARTILLERY MODEL LUGER by Edward C. Sayre. 144 pages with Black & White and Color images. Details holsters, snail drums, stocks, pouches, loading tools, sight tools, dust covers and more. Covers all manufacturers and models. Provides an invaluable reference for luger accessories ...... 25.95

BKA358 THE BOWIE KNIFE, UNSHEATHING AN AMERICAN LEGEND by Norm Flayderman. 512 pages with Color images. Hardcover. An excellent guide to one of the worlds most famous fighting knifes. Sections on Civil War, Gold Rush, Alamo, Old South, and Frontier knives ...... 79.95

BKA359 SMITH & WESSON SIXGUNS OF THE OLD WEST by David R. Chicoine. Contains information on American, Russian, Schofield, New Model, Double Action, and Modern Replica Revolvers. Sections on history, assembly/disassembly, shooting tips and ammunition specifications. Details both Martial and private revolvers. The ultimate guide to early large frame Smith & Wessons ...... 75.00

185 ARMS & ARMAMENT BKA360 REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK MILITARY RIFLES OF THE WORLD by George Layman. 240 pages with Black & White images. Very useful book on these popular rifles. Details design, production, shipments, markings and more on the many rolling block military rifles used by the world. Broken down by country, it is very easy to find information on a particular model. Very well illustrated with over 670 photographs. Also includes information on ammunition. Forward by Norm Flayderman ...... 39.99

BKA361 STANDARD CATALOG OF CIVIL WAR FIREARMS by John F Graf. 256 pages with full color images. Provides stunning photographs of the numerous Civil War weapons. Includes Muskets, Rifles, Carbines, Breechloaders, Repeaters, Revolvers, and pistols. Each firearm is presented with background information, identifying tips, different variations, and general specifications. Also includes approximate values for varying conditions. Over 700 color photos...... 27.99

BKA362 THE BROWN BESS by Erik Goldstein & Stuart Mowbary. 160 pages with color images. Provides a wealth of information on this famous British weapon. Includes Early British patterns of the 1730’s up to the India patterns of the early 1800’s. Excellent photos aid in identifying different models and common markings are explained. Also includes a bayonet guide. Over 900 color photo’s...... 39.99

BKA363 THE COWBOY SHOOTER’S BLACKPOWDER GUIDE, by David T.T. Smith. 88 pages with black and white images. Provides a comprehensive guide on the cowboy shooters Revolver, Rifle, and shotgun. Proper care and safety precautions are discussed as well as cleaning, maintenance, disassembly and reassembly instructions. An excellent guide for the new shooter or seasoned veteran alike...... 12.95

BKA364 ‘.45-70’ RIFLES by Jack Behn. 138 pages with Black & White Images. Provides an introduction to the numerous 45-70 Rifles of the late 1800’s. Details manufacture, use and shooting these weapons. Includes Springfields, Winchesters, Remingtons, Bullards, Colts, Sharps, Marlins, Ballards, Maynards, Peabodies and more. Also includes information on hand loading the .45-70...... 16.95

BKA365 THE MUZZLE-LOADING CAP LOCK RIFLE, by Ned H. Roberts. 308 pages with Black & White images. One of the Standard works on Cap Lock Rifles, this excellent book provides information on ammunition, accessories, tools, manufacturing and gunsmithing techniques, shooting, hunting, and more. Telescopic and iron sights are also discussed in detail. Well illustrated ...... 34.95

BKA366 U.S. MILITARY BOLT ACTION RIFLES by Bruce N. Canfield. 429 pages with Black and White Images. A supurb book on US Military Bolt Action Rifles. Details rifles from the Civil War through modern times. Includes Ward Burtons, Remington Keenes, Remington Lees, Krags, 1903 Springfields, 1917 Enfields, Lee Navies and much more. Extremely well illustrated with a wealth of information on each rifle and carbine. Also includes bayonets, slings, web equipment, scopes and other accessories...... 59.99

BKA367 THE FRENCH GUN TRADE IN NORTH AMERICA 1662 - 1759, by Kevin Gladysz. 184 pages with Black and White images. Details the trade of guns in New France using shipping manifests, archaelogy, government records and more. Includes guns supplied to Indian Allies, fur traders, militias and settlers. Very well illustrated with over 800 images...... 35.99 CIVIL WAR BKB001 HURRAH FOR THE ARTILLERY “KNAP’S INDEPENDENT BATTERY “E”, PENNSYLVANIA LIGHT ARTILLERY. By James P. Brady. 6" x 9", 456 pages, indexed, Hardbound. The complete story compiled from Civil War letters, journals and diaries of several key members of this famous battery. Illustrated with maps, line drawings and photographs. Narrative allows the reader to experience the actual descriptions of the battles and idle times, as men marched, fought and died for their beliefs. Excellent first person account ...... 29.95

BKB002 DIRECTIONS FOR COOKING BY TROOPS IN CAMP AND HOSPITAL, BY FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. 1861. 5 1/2" x 4 1/2", soft cover. Reprint of recipes plus essays by this famous nurse, written for the Confederate Civil War troops in Virginia. 30 pages plus 5 pages advertisements found in the original publication and a page of modern equivalents ...... 5.00

BKB003 CIVIL WAR COMMANDERS. by D.S. Thomas. 72 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. 138 photographs with capsule biographies of Union and Confederate officers. Gives birthplace, schooling, pre-war experience, ranks, major battles and campaigns, post war achievements, date of death and place of burial. A valuable reference text on this subject...... 5.95

VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.SSFIREARMS.COM Check our Website every December for Christmas Specials. 186 CIVIL WAR BKB004 INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHY. by R. J. Kelbaugh. 48 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. This book is designed to describe the early forms of photography and its impact on the American Civil War era. This narrative examines various styles of photos and photographers. It includes a glossary and guide for collectors. Many vintage photos, Carte de visite and ambrotypes of soldiers are shown. Tintype, ambrotype and carte de visite processes are described. Excellent reference...... 5.95

BKB005 GHOSTS OF GETTYSBURG: SPIRITS, APPARITIONS AND HAUNTED PLACES OF THE BATTLEFIELD. by Mark Nesbitt. 84 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. Tour the battlefield like you have never done before! Explore over 20 locations of unexplained tales and legends. Devils Den, Iverson Pits, The Inn at Cashtown are a few! Something has been happening at Gettysburg since the battle ...... 5.95

BKB006 MORE GHOSTS OF GETTYSBURG; SPIRITS,APPARITIONS AND HAUNTED PLACES OF THE BATTLEFIELD. by Mark Nesbitt. 100 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. A second book on this fascinating subject. From the Little Round Top and Jennie Wade’s house to the Eisenhower farm, tales and legends abound. A detailed description of the sighting at this famous location...... 5.95

BKB006A Ghosts of Gettysburg Vol III by Mark Nesbitt. 76 pgs. 13 more stories from Gettysburg area 5.95

BKB006B Ghosts of Gettysburg Vol IV by Mark Nesbitt. 96 pgs. 11 more stories from Gettysburg area . 5.95

BKB006C Ghosts of Gettysburg Vol V by Mark Nesbitt. 96 pgs. 8 more stories from Gettysburg area ... 5.95

BKB007 KILLED IN ACTION. by G.A. Coco. 128 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. Contains eyewitness accounts of the last moments of 100 Union soldiers who died at Gettysburg. Taken from memoirs, diaries, and letters, the text places the reader at the deathbeds of these men and provides the opportunity to experience their emotions and thoughts just prior to their deaths...... 6.95

BKB008 THE ESCAPE AND CAPTURE OF JOHN WILKES BOOTH. by E. Steers. 72 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/ 2", soft cover. Well written and readable account of the escape and capture of Abraham Lincoln’s assassin - John Wilkes Booth. Guides the reader from the murder at Ford’s Theatre, through his 12 days of flight, to the murderer’s demise on a Virginia farm. Illustrated with vintage photos and line cuts. Historically accurate ...... 6.95

BKB011 A VAST SEA OF MISERY, A HISTORY AND GUIDE TO THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE FIELD HOSPITALS AT GETTYSBURG, JULY 1 - NOVEMBER 20, 1863. by G.A. Coco. 8 1/2" x 11", 224 pages, soft cover. Over 300 photos with 11 maps and index. Details 166 hospital sites located in and around Gettysburg, in Union and Confederate controlled areas including Letterman General Hospital. Over 300 eyewitness accounts by soldiers, surgeons, nurses and civilians describe the suffering and conditions. Appendices include US & CS medical staffs ...... 21.95

BKB012 CAMP FIRES AND CAMP COOKING, OR CULINARY HINTS FOR THE SOLDIER. by Capt. James M. Sanderson. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" format, soft cover. A reprint of the 1862 United States Army cooking manual for Civil War troops. Recipes, how-to, and diagrams, plus modern equivalents and notes ...... 5.00

BKB013 A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF CIVIL WAR ERA MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND MILITARY BANDS. by Garofalo and Elrod. 8 1/2" x 11", 116 pages, soft cover. Chapters on early brass band instruments, Civil War brass instruments, rope tension drums (many illustrated in color), Civil War military bands and bandsmen. Many vintage photos. Includes a 33 1/3 RPM soundsheet of Civil War music played on period instruments using original score ...... 12.95

BKB014 HANDS ACROSS THE WALL “THE 50TH AND 75TH REUNIONS OF THE GETTYSBURG BATTLE. by S. Cohen. 8 1/2” x 11", 76 pages, soft cover. Relates in story and photographs the 50th (1913) and 75th (1938) reunions of the Civil War Veterans of the Battle of Gettysburg, the last gathering of veterans on this hallowed ground. Photos of campgrounds, rallys, veteran groups and general camp life. Revised edition 7.95

BKB016 RUSSELL’S CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS, HISTORIC PRINTS. by Andrew J. Russell. 9" x 12", 118 pages, soft cover. 116 full page photos by an official Civil War military photographer show camp life, bridges, military railroads, fortifications, President Lincoln’s funeral car, Libby Prison and much more. Truly a photographic walk through the Civil War ...... 12.95

BKB017 GARDNER’S PHOTOGRAPHIC SKETCHBOOK OF THE CIVIL WAR. by Alexander Gardner. 8" x 10 1/2", 202 pages, soft cover. Contains 100 full page photos and 100 pages of descriptive text. Reprint of the 1866 issue, published by Gardner himself. Covers the major battles, camp life, railroads, cities in ruin, forts and fortification, everything of interest to the Civil War student ...... 12.95

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BKB020 CONFEDERATE COOK BOOK. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 38 pages, soft cover. Reprint of 1863 cookbook. Contains over 100 recipes adapted to the times. Due to shortage of food, this book tells how to make apple pie without apples, preserving meats without salt, artificial oysters from green corn. Also how to make soap, ink, glue and candles. Dramatic insight into the hardships of food supply in the South ...... 3.50

BKB022 FRANK CONVERSE’S BANJO WITHOUT A MASTER, 1865. 4 1/4" x 6 1/2", 96 pages, soft cover, reprint. A choice collection of banjo solos, songs, jigs, reels, walk arounds, etc. Progressively arranged, plainly explained, enabling the learner to become a proficient banjoist without the aid of a teacher. Fascinating early self teaching music aid ...... 7.50

BKB024 CARTES DE VISITE IN 19TH CENTURY. by William Darrah. 8 1/2" x 11", 222 pages, Hardbound, 448 illustrations. Contains a guide to the seventy subjects and chapters on history. Has subject index and bibliography. Sections cover photographers, celebrities, foreign lands and graphic Civil War scenes and portraits. Nearly 1000 photographers’ works are cited, indexed alphabetically and geographically ...... 45.00

BKB025 SIEGE AND REDUCTION OF FORT PULASKI. by Brig.Gen. Q.A. Gillmore,U.S. Engineer Department. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 112 pages, soft cover. Reprint of 1862 edition. The official report, as made by the chief engineer, of the capture of Fort Pulaski, Georgia. Contains valuable and graphic descriptions of the effect of the new rifled cannons and drawings of the projectiles. 10 contemporary views, 3 maps & new index ...... 7.95

BKB026 TO GETTYSBURG BY TRAIN. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 68 pages, soft cover. The guide book to the Gettysburg battlefield as originally published in 1885 by the Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad. 30 illustrations of trains and the battlefield. Map of the battlefield describes the monuments and memorial tablets. Vintage advertisements offer analysis of the battle make interesting reading ...... 4.95

BKB028 READY - AIM - FIRE. “SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION IN THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG”. by D.S. Thomas. 8 1/2" x 11", 76 pages, soft cover. 34 drawings and over 375 photographs of bullets and cartridges. A complete breakdown on ammunition usage in this famous battle is included. Along with the bullets and cartridges, paper wrapped packages and wood packing cases are photo illustrated. A firearms usage by divisions and corps is also included ...... 7.50

BKB033 GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD TOUR BOOK. by M. McGough (1987). 32 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. The up-to-date guide to a 17-stop tour of the Gettysburg National Park and Cemetery. 30 photographs and a map of the tour route enhance this interpretation ...... 3.50

BKB034 THE CIVIL WAR SONG BOOK. 9" x 12", 157 pages, soft cover. 36 of the most well known songs, music and lyrics, from this popular era ...... 8.95

BKB035 HARDEE’S RIFLE AND LIGHT INFANTRY TACTICS. 2 volume set, 4 1/4" X 6 1/4", 482 pages total, Hardbound in period style. Vol. I school for the soldier and company, instructions for skirmishes. Vol. II school for the battalion. Illustrates and describes tactics and maneuvers...... 35.00

BKB037 A PICTORIAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CIVIL WAR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT, VOLUME I. by Dr. G. Dammann. 8 1/2" x 11", 100 pages, soft cover,illustrated. Covers surgical procedures, bleeding, embalming and medical insignia and uniforms. Illustrates surgical instruments, medical tins and jars along with manuals, insignia and the associated stoneware and porcelain medical equipment, correctly identified and dimensioned ...... 8.95

BKB038 A PICTORIAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CIVIL WAR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT, VOLUME II. by Dr. G. Dammann. 8 1/2" x 11", 96 pages, soft cover, illustrated. Covers the wounded veteran, Invalid Corps, hospitals, surgeon’s uniforms and personal equipment, medical instruments, Ambulance Corps, dental instruments, embalming and medical documents. Many CDV’s of Civil War surgeons. Rare photos of M1858 Cavalry Pannier ...... 8.95

BKB039 THE CONFEDERATE FIELD MANUAL BY CONFEDERATE ORDNANCE BUREAU 1862. 5 1/ 2" x 8 1/2", 176 pages, Hardbound. Confederate ordnance material as it truly was, sections on artillery, projectiles, ammunition, small arms, artillery carriages, artillery implements and equipment, artillery harness, swords and sabres, accoutrements, equipment of batteries for field service, mechanical maneuvers and artillery practice. Has a 32 page photo supplement, over 100 photographs depict much of material described ...... 14.95

BKB040 MEN OF COLOR. by W.A. Gladstone. 227 pages, 8 1/2"x 11", soft cover. Details everyday life of the Black soldier during the Civil War, his songs, flags, motto’s, Officers and deeds of heroism. Index of battle list unit participation. Profusely Illustrated with photo’s and line drawings...... 17.95

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BKB041 BLUE AND GRAY ROSES OF INTRIGUE. by R. Lawson. 72 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. A compilation of female spies, both Union & Confederate who were active during the Civil War. These accounts illustrate the acts of deception, at great personal risk, that each took in defense of their cause. Illustrated. 6.95

BKB042 NOTHING BUT GLORY: PICKETT’S DIVISION AT GETTYSBURG. by K.G. Harrison. 178 pages, 6" x 9". Source reference book on Pickett’s charge at Gettysburg. Provides an extensive description of the charge as well as a complete roster of Pickett’s division...... 12.95

BKB043 ON THE BLOOD STAINED FIELD. by G.A. Coco. 56 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. 130 human interest stories at Gettysburg. No story is longer than a paragraph or two, but they allow the reader to experience the battle through the eyes of the men and women who fought at this high water mark. Illustrated...... 4.95

BKB044 ON THE BLOOD STAINED FIELD II. by G.A. Coco. 128 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. 132 more human interest stories of the campaign and battle of Gettysburg. The author gathered these stories first as a battlefield guide and later as a Ranger/Historian for the National Parks Service. Great compilation of personal accounts and reminiscences of Veterans at their reunion. Illustrated...... 5.95

BKB045 FREEMASONS AT GETTYSBURG. by S.A. Munn. 92 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. Documents and describes over 50 Masons, both North and South who fought at the battle of Gettysburg. Despite all their differences, Masons continued to practice their principals of brotherly love and good will on the battlefield, thus proving that men who joined under the order would not, under any circumstances sever their bonds of Masonic unity. Illustrated...... 8.95

BKB046 AN INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL WAR CIVILIANS. by Juanita Least. 86 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. An informative examination of civilian life during the Civil War. The text Illustrates thru period photographs, the many ways people dealt with the War and its consequences. Covers family life, occupations, marriage, education and the hardships many were faced to endure...... 9.95

BKB047 MR. LINCOLN’S CAMERA MAN, MATTHEW B. BRADY. by Roy Meredith. 370 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", Profusely illustrated with 350 Brady photographs. Covers a wide variety of Civil War subjects, Lincoln, Grant, Robert E. Lee, Cabinet photos as well as scenes of battle, camp life, military railroads, fortifications, executions, slave pens and many more. Text accompanies each photo...... 18.95

BKB048 CIVIL WAR ETCHINGS. by E. Forbes. 82 pages, 8 1/2"x 11", soft cover. Fascinating compilation of illustrations and descriptive text by the combat artist of Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. On the spot sketches of soldier life, uniforms, sleeping arrangements, picket duty, pastimes and the war as seen through the soldiers eye. Simple factual commentary on each scene later amplified by noted Army historian W.F. Lawson ...... 6.95

BKB049 CIVIL WAR MEMOIRS OF TWO REBEL SISTERS. by W. Wintz. 84 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. The wartime experience of two Confederate sisters. Their recollection of John Brown’s trail, soldier life, giving up the slaves, the campaigns, the sick and the wounded, wartime letters and the effect of the War on their hometown of Coalsmouth, West Virginia...... 9.95

BKB050 ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF AMERICAN CIVIL WAR RELICS by S. Sylvia & M. O’Donnell. 320 pages, 9" x 11 1/2", hardbound. Hundreds of photographs with a full color center portfolio. Lavishly illustrates and describes the collectable relics of the Civil War. Guns, swords, accoutrements, ammunition, flags, buttons, insignia, clothing - all are covered in great detail. Sections on metal detecting, camp relics, modern museums, North-South Skirmish Association, renowned collectors and their interests ...... 39.95

BKB052 REMEMBER FONTENOY! - THE 69TH N.Y. AND THE IRISH BRIGADE IN THE CIVIL WAR. by Joseph G. Bilby. 269 pages, 6" x 9", Hardbound and indexed. Over 107 illustrations including 50 individual portraits, 11 flags and 12 battle maps. The first annotated history of the Irish Brigade published in the 130 years since it furled its green banners. This is a detailed saga of the brigade’s hard fighting Irishmen, whose blood sacrifice help save their adopted country and, at the same time dispel anti-immigrant discrimination. Fascinating account of one of the most colorful units to fight for our flag - they gained for themselves and their posterity the full rights of citizenship - winning in a sense two wars at once. Highly recommended...... 28.00

BKB053 FORGOTTEN WARRIORS, NEW JERSEY’S AFRICAN AMERICAN SOLDIERS IN THE CIVIL WAR. by Joseph G. Bilby. 80 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. Illustrated and indexed. Through the use of contemporary letters, diaries, memoirs, and official records, the author relates the tragedies and triumphs of New Jersey’s black Civil War soldiers. Unit participation on the battlefields from Florida to Virginia is detailed in addition to unit histories of the 22nd, 25th, 32nd, 41st, 43rd and 45 USCT regiments...... 7.95 VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.SSFIREARMS.COM Check our Website every December for Christmas Specials. 189 CIVIL WAR BKB054 RELIVING THE CIVIL WAR - A REENACTORS HANDBOOK by R.L. Hadden, 6" x 9", 243 pages, illustrated, perfect bound. Authoritative information for both novice and experienced C.W. reenactors. Guidelines on proper clothing, weapons, personal gear, etiquette, health concerns, infantry tactics and hosting a reenactment. Helpful appendices on Sutlers, park rules, periodicals and much more. Written by a reenactor for reenactors. Answers most often asked questions regarding this hobby ...... 19.95

BKB055 BULWARK & BASTION, A LOOK AT MUSKET ERA FORTIFICATIONS & PERIOD SEIGECRAFT. Also includes Stone Walls and Iron Guns: Forts and their effectiveness in the Civil War. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 98 pages, soft cover. Illustrated with vintage photos and line drawings. Details various types of fortifications used throughout U.S. history. Glossary of technical terms along with features and operation of various forts. ... 6.95

BKB058 IN HOSPITAL AND CAMP, The Civil War Through the Eyes of Its Doctors and Nurses, compiled by Harold E. Straubing, 5" x 8", 176 pages, Hardbound. The trials and triumphs of medical professionals during the Civil War are chronicled in vivid detail. From the primitive conditions of battlefield aid stations to the best hospitals of the day, these dedicated doctors and nurses saved countless lives. Includes first person accounts by Louisa May Alcott and Walt Whitman. Graphic overview of the medical treatment offered to the sick and wounded of both North and South ...... 19.95

BKB059 WHITE ROSES - STORIES OF CIVIL WAR NURSES by Rebecca D. Larsen. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 72 pages, soft cover, illustrated. Contains 40 short biographies of the female nurses who served during the Civil War including Louisa May Alcott and Clara Barton. Vintage photos show hospitals, hospital ships, wounded patients and the nurses themselves ...... 6.95

BKB060 DON TROIANI’S CIVIL WAR, Art by Don Troiani, text by Brian Pohanka, forward by WM C. Davis. 216 pages, 11" x 8 “, 112 color plates, 32 B/W photos, 5 drawings. Renowned artist-historian Don Troiani’s careful research, painstaking attention to detail, and dramatic style are beautifully presented in this illustrated history of the Civil War. Single soldiers in detailed uniforms are presented as well as full battle and camp scenes. Covers major campaigns of the war ...... 49.95

BKB061 OUR SPECIAL ARTIST, ALFRED R. WAUD’S CIVIL WAR by F.E. Ray. 192 pages, 9 x 11, hardbound. Profusely Illustrated. From Bull Run to Appomattox, Waud traveled with the army of the Potomoc, making pictorial sense out of the confusion of battle. Commissioned by New York Illustrated and later by Harpers Weekly, he brought to the civilian population a vivid pictorial presentation of the true side of war. His technical accuracy earned him the reputation as “Our Special Artist” by Harpers. Interesting insight into the manner in which the periodicals of the day obtained pen and ink illustrations depicting the war...... 22.95

BKB064 CIVIL WAR COLLECTORS ENCYCLOPEDIA, ARMS, UNIFORMS, & EQUIPMENT OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERACY by Francis A. Lord. Volume I and II combined. Complete & unabridged. 566 pages, 9" x 11 1/2", Hardbound, Indexed. Illustrated with 100’s of photographs & line drawings. Details uniforms, insignia, personal gear, firearms, swords, gun tools, medical items, buttons, bullet moulds, flags, posters and the many other items and categories of equipment that were used by the North and South. Listing of Federal and Confederate Contractors is included ...... 24.95

BKB065 CIVIL WAR COLLECTORS ENCYCLOPEDIA, ARMS, UNIFORMS, & EQUIPMENT OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERACY by Francis A. Lord. Volumes III, IV & V combined, complete and unabridged. 644 pages, 9" x 11 1/2", Hardbound, Indexed. Profusely illustrated. Companion book to BKB064 (Vols. I & II). Expands the scope of listed items to include mess equipment, wooden cartridge cases, daguerreotypes, knives, artillery and naval items, veteran badges, camp games, ID discs, writing equipment & more ...... 24.95

BKB066 A PICTORIAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CIVIL WAR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT VOLUME III by Dr. G. Dammann. 8 1/2" x 11", 132 pages, soft bound. Illustrated with over 350 photos. Details uniforms & personal equipment of CW surgeon, hospital and nursing care, medical education of staff, removal of wounded, the Sanitary Commission and Christian Commission and relics of the Lincoln assassination belonging to Surgeon Barnes. Reference on the medical equipment used during the C.W...... 9.95

BKB067 THE CIVIL WAR REENACTOR’S BLACKPOWDER GUIDE by D.T. Smith. 7" x 10", 56 pages, soft bound, profusely illustrated. Provides clear guidance for correct and safe use of blackpowder replica firearms. Discusses powder, loads, nipples, percussion caps, loading, cleaning, safe handling as well as maintenance on rifles, carbines and handguns. Chapters on blank cartridges and safe use, table of nipple interchangeability and sizes by manufacturer, blackpowder substitutes and a glossary of terms ...... 12.95

BKB068 A SYSTEM OF TARGET PRACTICE, FOR THE USE OF TROOPS WHEN ARMED WITH THE MUSKET, RIFLED MUSKET, RIFLE OR CARBINE. WAR DEPT, WASHINGTON, GOVT. PRINTING OFFICE 1862 44 pages, 5" x 8", soft cover. 1862 training manual issued to officers for training troops in firing their weapons. Illustrated with plates depicting dry sighting, estimating distances, record of firing forms. Describes all aspects of target practice, firing positions, skirmishing & marksmanship. Reprint...... 7.00 190 CIVIL WAR BKB069 A SYSTEM FOR CONDUCTING MUSKETRY INSTRUCTION Prepared and printed by Order of General Bragg for the Army of Tennessee, Richmond 1863. 30 pages, 5" x 8", soft cover. Contains sections on cleaning, disassembly and assembly, ammunition, effects of wind and sun, sighting drill, commands, snapping caps, blank firing, judging distance and manufacture of cartridges. Rare reprint of one of the few marksmanship and instruction manuals printed by the Southern Forces ...... 7.00

BKB070 “REMEMBER YOU ARE JERSEYMEN: A MILITARY HISTORY OF NEW JERSEY’S TROOPS IN THE CIVIL WAR by J. Bilby and W. Goble. 754 pages, 6" x 9", Library binding. Comprehensive unit histories of all of the Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry units that saw service during the Civil War. Also covers Jerseymen in the U.S. Colored Infantry units. Detailed tables show what arms were issued to each unit, broken down by date and company. Cannons and handguns as well as shoulder arms are covered in this study. A detailed description of each firearm and sword is included. Biographies of New Jersey’s generals offer an insight into the superb leadership offered to the troops. Illustrated with vintage photos. Source reference book ...... 48.00

BKB071 GUIDE TO CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PROJECTILES by J. Melton & L. Pawl. 96 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. Photo illustrates, describes in detail, & identifies hundreds of artillery projectiles, both Union & Confederate. Details diameter, construction, weight, length, fuzing, sabot construction & type of gun used to fire each projectile. Chapters on cross sectioned shells & fuzes. Glossary of terms & index are included ...... 11.95

BKB072 MY SONS WERE FAITHFUL AND THEY FOUGHT, THE IRISH BRIGADE AT ANTIETAM: AN ANTHOLOGY. Edited By Joe Bilby & S. O’Neill. 140 pages, 8½”x 11”, soft cover. 30 Illustrations, 5maps. Detailed look at this famous battle (Sept 17,1862) describing the men, the tactics, the guns and their heroic conduct. Collection of essays by several noted authors...... 18.00

BKB073 THE GENERAL AND THE TEXAS, A PICTIORAL HISTORY OF THE ANDREWS RAID, APRIL 12, 1862. By S. Cohen and J. Bogle. 154 pages, 8½”x 11”, soft cover. Profusely Illustrated with black /white and color photographs. Detailed account of “The Great Locomotive Chase”. Many vintage photos of the raiders along with maps, newspaper clippings and an incredible array of photos of the locomotives. Still photos from the motion pictures depicting this chase are included...... 17.95

BKB074 BLUE BONNETS O’ER THE BORDER, THE 79th CAMERON HIGHLANDERS. By W.M. McKnight. 186 pages, Indexed, 6”x 9”, Hardcover. Illustrated with Lithographs and maps. A Union Army regiment marching to battle - Dressed in Scottish Kilts, comprised of Highland Veterans of the Crimean War. From Bull Run to Vicksburg, the 79th fought in most major campaigns. This is their story – An accurate account of the heroism and love of Country told in graphic detail. Very Limited supply ...... 24.95

BKB075 SLAVE SONGS OF THE UNITED STATES: THE CLASSIC 1867 ANTHOLOGY Edited by William Francis Allen, Charles Pickard Ware and Lucy McKim Garrison. 176 pages with musical bars...... 8.95

BKB076 SPIES OF THE CONFEDERACY by John Bakeless. 464 pages...... 12.95

BKB077 ARMY LIFE IN A BLACK REGIMENT by Thomas Wentworth Higginson. 208 pages...... 7.95

BKB078 THE HANDBOOK OF ARTILLERY FOR THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES by Joseph Roberts. Reprint of the original manual from 1863. Sections on guns, howitzers, columbiads, mortars, coastal guns, and field guns & batteries. Includes info on ranges, shells, time of flight...... 12.00

BKB079 CAVALRY TACTICS OR REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTRUCTION, FORMATIONS, AND MOVEMENTS OF THE CAVALRY OF THE ARMY AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE UNITED STATES by Phillip St. George Cooke. Reprint of the original manual from 1862. Information on movement, formations, tactics, and drills for the cavalry. Also included are sections on combat moves for troopers...... 10.00

BKB080 THE FEDERAL CIVIL WAR SHELTER TENT by Fredrick C. Gaede, 8 ½” x 11. 134 pages, soft bound. Details the various types of shelter tents used by the U.S. as well as the various materials used to construct and support the shelter. Excellent Reference Book ...... 19.95

BKB081 HARDTACK AND COFFEE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF ARMY LIFE, by John D. Billings. 413 pages with black and white images. Provides an in depth look into the lives of ordinary soldiers during the Civil War. Very well written and illustrated. Includes sections on housing, rations, punishment, insignia, hospitals and much, much more ...... 17.95

BKB082 NORTH SOUTH TRADER CIVIL WAR COLLECTOR’S PRICE GUIDE, by North South Trader. 275 pages with black and white images. Provides a well organized price guide to the many civil war collectables. Weapons, uniforms, equipment and more are included ...... 34.95 191 CIVIL WAR BKB083 CHARLSTON AT WAR, by Jack Thomson. 222 pages with black and white images. A photographic record of Charleston, S.C. from 860-1865. Sections on the pre war city, the city during and after the Naval bombardment, the Charleston Armory, the waterfront and more. Very well illustrated with many interesting and insightful images ...... 24.95

BKB084 MONITORS - THE MEN, MACHINES AND MYSTIQUE, by Jerry Harlowe. 111 pages with black and white images. Sections on classes of Monitors, the men who helped create and sail them and the ships actions during the war. Also includes a photo gallery ...... 17.95

BKB085 SHOCK TROOPS OF THE CONFEDERACY, by Fred Ray. Provides a new insight into the sharpshooters of the confederate army. Details their training and deployment as well as successes in battle. Also discusses several raids carried out by these troopers ...... 34.95

BKB086 MANUAL FOR ENGINEER TROOPS by Capt J. C. Duane. 275 Pages with black and white drawings. Reprint of the 1862 manual. Includes sections on bridge building, seige construction, sapping, and mining. Very interesting look into an unexplored aspect of the Civil War ...... 16.00

BKB088 REBELS FROM WEST POINT by Gerald Patterson. 216 pages. Lists the 306 U.S. Military Academy Graduates who fought for the confederacy. Interesting reading. 16 photographs...... 16.95

BKB089 CADET GRAY & BUTTERNUT BROWN by Thomas Arliskas. 8.5” x 11”. Explains the reasons for the various uniforms and the seemingly unending variations of Confederate uniforms. Contemporary newspaper articles, diaries and soldiers’ letters are used to describe the appearance and supply of southern troops. .. 16.95

BKB090 ELMIRA, DEATH CAMP OF THE NORTH by Michael Horigan. 288 pages, 6” x 9”. The Confederate prison camp known as “Andersonville” has been discussed in books and movies. Ever think what the Union Army equivalent was? If was called Camp Elmira – thousands of Confederate POW’s went there to suffer and die. This book explains the conditions and happenings at this camp. 28 photographs...... 19.95

BKB091 U.S. SHARPSHOOTERS BERDAN’S CIVIL WAR ELITE by Roy Marcot. 128 pages, 9” x 12”. A beautifully detailed and illustrated book. Describes Colonel Hiram Berdans conception of a 2-regiment unit of marksmen. Explains the risky tactics and the battles the sharpshooters fought in. This book also covers their training and weapons and tactics. A must have for anyone interested in the Civil War or Special Forces. 127 photos, 19 drawings, paintings and maps...... 29.95

BKB092 THE CONFEDERATE ARMY 1861-65 (2), FLORIDA, ALABAMA, & GEORGIA, by Ron Field. 48 pages with black and white and color images. This book examines the state militia and volunteer uniforms used by the soldiers of the Confederacy. Takes a unique look at how uniforms from these states were integrated into C.S. regulation uniforms...... 15.95

BKB093 CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUNNER 1861-65, by Angus Konstam. 48 pages with black and white and color images. Looks at the ships, men and tactics that attempted to supply the Confederacy despite the Union blockade. Shows operational history, development, and what life was like on these ships...... 15.95

BKB094 CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMEN 1861-65, by Ian Drury. 64 pages with black and white and color images. Provides a detailed look at the Confederate infantrymen. Focuses on the individual soldier and his weapons, equipment, life, and experiences...... 17.95

BKB095 MILITARY BALLOONING DURING THE EARLY CIVIL WAR, by F. Stansbury Haydon. 420 pages with black and white images. Excellent look at this interesting chapter of the Civil War. Describes the research, testing, application, and use of balloons. Looks at the men behind the machines and how they aided in the development of balloons. Focuses primarily on the early portion of the war...... 15.00

BKB096 AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY 1861-1865, by Philip Katcher. 99 pages with black and white and color images. Looks at Field and Heavy Artillery used by both sides during the conflict. Information on the many guns and ammunition that helped determine the course of the war...... 18.95

BKB097 CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS by Howard R. Crouch. 238 pages with black & white images. Contains information on Buttons, bullets, projectiles, tools, firearms, swords, insignia, and more. An excellent reference for anyone interested in collecting Civil War items. Well illustrated...... 45.95 VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.SSFIREARMS.COM Check our Website for Specials, New & Uncataloged Items. 192 CIVIL WAR BKB098 ARMS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE CIVIL WAR, by Jack Coggins. 160 pages with black and white illustrations. Details the weapons and equipment used by both sides during the Civil War. Sections on the Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Navy, Engineers, Signal Corps, Medical Corps, and quartermasters corps. Also includes a special section on railroads. Two full color plates detail insignia and corps badges ...... 14.95

BKB099 THE CIVIL WAR RESEARCH GUIDE, by Stephen McManus, Donald Thompson, & Thomas Churchill. 114 pages with black and white images. Provides a methodical system of conducting effective scholarly research on the Civil War. Details use of primary sources, books, the internet and more...... 12.95 UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA BKC001 A DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN MILITARY GOODS DEALERS AND MAKERS 1785-1915. By B. Bazelon and W. McGunn. 377 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", Hardbound. A comprehensive listing and discussion of the makers and suppliers of military goods in America. Selected contractors are included for the period 1817-1865. Covers CSA makers. Alphabetically lists all makers, including sample billheads, catalog sheets, labels and a description of the items manufactured and the years of manufacture. Includes index & industrial census information. Over 4000 entries, 1999 edition ...... 36.95

BKC002 MILLS WOVEN MILITARY EQUIPMENTS CATALOG CIRCA 1921. 24 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover, reprint. All belts, pouches, suspenders, bags and miscellaneous web articles are described in great detail. Illustrated with clear sharp photos of each article of equipment...... 10.00

BKC003 AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS; THEIR BACKMARKS AND DATES. by W. McGuinn and B. Bazelon. 132 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", Hardbound. A comprehensive listing and discussion of makers and suppliers of American military and related uniform buttons covering the period 1790 through 1920. Lists every known maker and dealer along with years of manufacture and contracts. Company names changes are dated to help identify year of manufacture. Button back styles are illustrated. A must for the military button collector. New expanded 1990 edition ...... 20.00

BKC005 HORSTMAN BROS & CO CATALOG OF MILITARY GOODS FOR 1877. 62 pages, soft cover. Fully illustrated with line drawings of helmets, caps, shakos, shoulder knots, epaulettes, chevrons, swords, belts, buckles, military accoutrements, horse furniture, belt plates, buttons, spurs, cap ornaments, embroidered insignia, including some police and fire insignia flags and ornaments, etc, all w/ text identifying each item ...... 8.00

BKC006 HORSTMAN BROS & CO CATALOG # 73 – 1888 FOR OFFICERS OF THE ARMY AND NATIONAL GUARD. 40 pages, soft cover. Fully illustrated w/ line drawings of helmets, caps, shakos, shoulder knots, belts, horse furniture, belt plates, buttons, spurs, cap ornaments, bridles, saddles, etc, all w/ text ...... 8.00

BKC007 THE M.C. LILLEY AND CO, COLUMBUS, OHIO, CATALOG OF UNIFORMS FOR 1882. 25 Full page plates of line drawings depicting uniforms of the U.S. Army and Militia in detail and fully identified. A fine reference source ...... 8.00

BKC008 RAYMOLD MILITARY UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CATALOG 1895, 32 pages, soft cover. Reprint of a rare catalog of one of the most famous military suppliers. Includes uniforms for line officers, cavalry and mounted officers, staff officers, as well as enlisted men. Details overcoats, insignia, headgear, swords, belts, saddles, knapsacks, leggings and chevrons...... 8.00

BKC009 M.C. LILLEY AND CO CATALOG OF UNIFORMS FOR 1914. 48 pages, card covers. All pages are illustrated and depict uniforms and equipment for the U.S. Army and National Guard. Sections on insignia, chevrons, and flags are also included. A fine reference source ...... 8.00

BKC010 ILLUSTRATIONS OF SILKEN COLORS, GUIDONS, AND STANDARDS. G.P.O.1914. 18 page reprint completely photo illustrated, 6" x 9", soft cover. Depicts official U.S. flags - Presidential and Secretary of War, etc, Infantry, Engineer, Coast Artillery Corps standards, Guidons of Cavalry, Field Artillery, Engineers Corps, Signal Corps, Regimental flags, with dimensions and detail ...... 8.00

BKC011 BAILY, BANKS & BIDDLE CO. 1916 CATALOG OF MILITARY AND NAVAL INSIGNIA AND NOVELTIES. 32 pages, 5 1/4" x 8 1/4", soft cover, reprint. Completely illustrated with descriptive text and 1916 prices. Depicts U.S. military medals, U.S. military society badges, military class rings and pins, regimental crests, military jewelry, regimental giftware, corps badges, insignia pins, crests, regulation insignia, shooting awards and badges, swords, etc. of the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps ...... 8.00

BKC012 REWARDS FOR SERVICE , UNITED STATES ARMY – DECORATIONS, MEDALS, SERVICE RIBBONS AND A.E.F. INSIGNIA, Prepared by Captain Arthur G Duncan, Q.M.C. 24 pages soft cover, Reprint of 1919 edition. Completely illustrated with photos of decorations...... 8.00

193 UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA BKC013 ARMY AND NAVY STORE CO. INC, CATALOG 1918 EDITION, 32 pages soft cover. Comprehensive illustrated listing of WWI Army and Navy, USMC, Coast Guard, US PHS equipment for both enlisted men and officers. Details and illustrates wings, chevrons, cloth rating badges, collar discs, insignia, buttons, shoulder boards, sabre knots, sword belts, web gear, headgear, dress and fatigue uniforms and much more. Contains very interesting items ...... 8.00

BKC014 REGULATIONS AND NOTES OF THE UNIFORM FOR THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS OF THE UNITED STATES 1852. Compiled and edited by J.N. Jacobsen. 32 pages, 6" x 9", soft cover. Illustrated with 15 regulation period plates and 5 photographs depicting uniforms. Contains full regulations for uniform, insignia and accoutrements as worn by officers, petty officers and seamen as well as Marine Corps officers and enlisted personnel. Fine source for the military collector ...... 8.00

BKC020 REGULATIONS FOR THE UNIFORMS AND DRESS OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES 1872 Govt. printing Office 1872. 20 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. Contains full regulations for the uniforms, insignia and accoutrements as worn by different branches of the Army. Both officers and enlisted men. Includes horse furniture & military academy uniforms. Reprint of early Indian War Regs...... 8.00

BKC023 REGULATIONS AND DECISIONS PERTAINING TO THE UNIFORM OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1898 Govt. printing office, Washington, Second Edition, June 20, 1898. 48 pages, 5" x 7 1/2", soft cover, indexed. Contains full regulations for uniforms, insignia and accoutrements for both officers and enlisted men as worn by different branches of the Army. Interesting section on summer clothing, canvas fatigues and the uniform for enlisted Indian Scouts. Also included are specifications for horse equipment. Reprint of official govt. regulations ...... 8.00

WORLD WAR I PERIOD U.S. UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA REFERENCE BOOKLETS. These monographs are derived from the writings of Colonel Dion Williams, USMC (1918). All are profusely illustrated with photographs and line drawings of officer’s and enlisted men’s uniforms - dress and field types, hats, caps, rank insignia - collar and shoulder types, specialist ratings and patches. All have fine explanatory and descriptive texts. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover.

BKC028 UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS, 1918. 40 pages, 17 plates of photographs and line drawings ...... 8.00

BKC029 UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA OF THE U.S. NAVY, 1918. 64 pages, 27 plates of photographs and line drawings ...... 8.00

BKC030 UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD, U.S. LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE, U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, 1918. 40 pages, 11 plates of photographs and line drawings ...... 8.00

BKC033 CONFEDERATE BELT BUCKLES & PLATES. by S.E. Mullinax. 224 pages 8 1/2" x 11", Hardbound. 413 belt buckles & plates are photo illustrated, front & back, together with identification, size, construction and rarity. Covers regulation as well as State and private manufactured specimens. Snake, frame, oval, square 2 piece round, rectangular & Naval plates are detailed in this book. New Edition ...... 34.95

BKC034 THE COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL IN THE SERVICE OF GERMANY 1914-1917. by G.F. Hill, M.A., Dept of Coins and Medals, British Museum. 24 pages, 5" x 8", soft cover. Reprint of the WWI study of Imperial German propaganda medals. Includes Zeppelin Raid on London, Victory Penny, To Paris 1914, Bismarck Medal and the Sinking of the Lusitania. Ill. with 16 types showing both sides as well as text...... 6.00

BKC035 U.S. ARMY UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 1889 “SPECIFICATIONS FOR CLOTHING, CAMP & GARRISON EQUIPAGE, AND CLOTHING AND EQUIPAGE MATERIALS” Quartermaster General Of The Army. 375 pages, 6" x 9", soft cover. This rare book not only contains complete specifications, but detailed line drawings of virtually every item of uniform and equipment issued. Valuable reference for articles used during the 1870’s and 1880’s, the period of the Indian wars - 100’s of Illustrations - flags, chevrons, brass insignia, cooking equipment, tents, beds, overalls, litters, buttons, marking equipment, helmets, gloves...... 29.95

BKC036 AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES by M. J. O’Donnell & J. Duncan Campbell. 8 1/2" x 11", 616 pages, Hardbound with over 1000 photo plates. This encyclopedia of belt plates covers Revolutionary War, 1790 Legion plates, early Militia, War of 1812, Eagle plates, shoulder plates, panel plates, 1830 rifleman, 1839 Pattern E.M. 1851 Eagle wreath, presentation plates, Civil War Union & Confederate oval plates & sword belt plates, Indian War Hagner Patent Plates, Mills web belt buckles both military and commercial - artillery, Engineer Corps, Cavalry, Infantry and U.S. Marine Corps. Each plate is photographed front and rear with dimensions. Text describes method of manufacture, material, belt fastening and usage. Accurate identification of most all US belt plates 1776- 1914 EM and officer. This will be the source reference on this subject...... 49.95

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BKC037 U.S. MILITARY HEADGEAR 1770-1880 by Waverly P. Lewis. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 72 pages, soft cover. Completely illustrated with photos of U.S. helmets, shakos, kepis, hats, their insignia and trimmings. Descriptive text details each item. Separate chapters on hat construction as well as evolution of military headgear. Long out of print, this source reference is again available ...... 8.00

BKC039 THE MEN OF FORT FOSTER, ENLISTED UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND ARTIFACTS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES 1835-1842 by A. De Quesada. 8 1/2" x 11", 86 pages, perfect bound. Over 100 photographs and illustrations. The small garrison at Fort Foster had been issued the new 1839 regulation uniform and equipment. All the items recovered show in great detail what the Seminole War Infantry, USMC and Navy personnel used. The muskets, pistols, swords, buttons, buckles, headdress, uniforms, leather goods, and personal effects are described in text and photos. Interesting historical background on Fort Fisher together with fortification and heavy ordnance data is examined ...... 14.95

BKC040 BRASS SPIKES AND HORSETAIL PLUMES, A HISTORY OF U.S. ARMY DRESS HELMETS 1872-1904 by Gordon Chappell. 8 1/2" x 11", 128 pages, hardbound with 145 photo plates, indexed. A study on the history and development of U.S. Army dress helmet. Photos demonstrate the various badges, cords and other accessories that adorn these helmets. Historic photographs show Cavalry, Artillery and Infantry soldiers & officers at military posts of the period from West Point and Ft. Riley, Kansas to Fort Union, N.M. and Skaguay, Alaska. Includes one of the last portraits of Gen. Custer in full dress uniform prior to his death ...... 29.95

G.I. THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, HIS UNIFORM AND HIS EQUIPMENT All volumes are 7 1/2" x 10", perfect bound, profusely illustrated with period photographs both in black & white and full color. A detailed photo analysis along with descriptive text of the uniforms and equipment used in various periods of our military history. Each volume contains approximately 100 photos.

BKC041 BLUE COATS, THE U.S. ARMY IN THE WEST, 1848-1897 by John Langellier, 80 pages 13.95

BKC043 BILLY YANK, THE UNIFORM OF THE UNION ARMY 1861-1865 by M. McAfee & J. Langellier, 80 pages ...... 13.95

BKC044 JOHNNY REB, THE UNIFORM OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMY 1861-1865 by Leslie D. Jensen, 80 pages ...... 13.95

BKC046A THE MARINES IN WORLD WAR II, FROM PEARL HARBOR TO TOKYO BAY by Chris Anderson. 72 pgs w/ Black & white & color photographs. Pictorial history of the soldiers of the USMC...... 13.95

BKC046B PATTON’S 3RD ARMY by Christopher Anderson. 72 pgs ...... 13.95

BKC047 RECORD OF AMERICAN UNIFORM AND HISTORICAL BUTTONS BICENTENNIAL EDITION by Alphaeus H. Albert. 512 pages, 6" x 9", hardbound. The standard reference on American buttons. Over 3000 buttons are pictured covering U.S. Military Rev. War to present, - all branches; British Loyalist Corps of Revolution; State Militias, North & South; Official and Diplomatic Service; all Federal Depts. GAR and Veterans Organizations; Confederate Military, all branches; Schools, Universities and Academies; Political Campaign & Commemorative; George Washington Inaugural. Buttons are shown with variants noted, backmarks, sizes, relative value and reference number assigned. The Button Bible ...... 45.95

BKC048 CAMPAIGN CLOTHING: FIELD UNIFORMS OF THE INDIAN WAR ARMY 1866-1871 by Lee Rutledge. 52 pages, 6" x 9", perfect bound. A complete description of the hand-me-down uniforms worn by the Frontier Army after the Civil War. Each garment is fully described, illustrated and accompanied by an identification chart. This book describes what the troops actually wore, which is not necessarily what the regulations specified. Illustrated with line drawings and photographs ...... 12.95

BKC051 HORSTMAN’S THE ENTERPRISE OF MILITARY EQUIPAGE by Bruce Bazelon. 211 pages, 8 1/ 2" x 11", hardbound, 67 pages of photos. History of America’s largest military equipment dealer of the 19th century. Founded in 1816, this firm is documented by unique surviving original ledgers, scrapbooks and photographs. Shows swords, drums, flags, insignia, military trimmings and other military accoutrements of the Civil War and other exciting periods. Insight into how this famous firm obtained the swords, uniforms and other military goods that made them famous worldwide...... 25.00 UNCATALOGED ITEMS Please note we have listed only items that we have in sufficient quantity. We do have many “single” items and parts that are unlisted. All we ask is for a S.A.S.E. and on a separate sheet of paper a brief but specific request. We will respond to your request on items available, or will hold your request until we can supply it. All this is without obligation for you to purchase. 195 UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA BKC052 UNIFORM BUTTONS OF THE UNITED STATES 1776-1865 by Warren Tice. 520 pages, 9" x 11 1/ 2" format, hardbound. Profusely illustrated with virtually every model of button produced. 1000’s of clear button photos correctly identified with new Tice I.D. numbers as well as Albert numbers and multiple list of backmarks. Covers all branches of the military, both regular army and militia. Sections on Confederate Armed Forces, State buttons, political, patriotic, unknown usage, schools and a comprehensive list of American button markers. Discusses button manufacture, southern button makers and their backmarks as well as Confederate locals and foreign manufacturers. This is the most complete work on U.S. uniform buttons every published. It augments all other button reference books ever published - a must ...... 60.00

BKC053 UNIFORMS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY 1774-1889 IN FULL COLOR by H.A. Ogden. 48 pages, 9 1/4" x 12 1/4", soft cover. 44 full color plates of paintings by artist H.A. Ogden. Commissioned by the War Dept., the plates depict officers and enlisted men in minutely detailed regalia, complete with weapons, horses and accoutrements. Encompasses brig generals, staff and line officers, cavalry, infantry and artillery troops in martial settings. Individual plates show Washington, Winfred Scott, Gen. Grant and Maj. General Meade. All prints are suitable for framing. Original pub. QM Dept., US Army and all have detailed descriptions...... 9.95

BKC054 INDIA-RUBBER AND GUTTA-PERCHA IN THE CIVIL WAR ERA, AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF RUBBER AND PRE-PLASTIC ANTIQUES AND MILITARIA by M. Woshner. 224 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", hardbound. Illustrated with over 600 photos. Describes and illustrates buttons, combs, Cartes De Visite cases, shoes, boots, hat covers, coats, knapsacks, tents, rubber pontoon bridges, buckets and more. Covers the military trials of 1850’s, development of Gutta-Percha and India, and the story of the beginning of an industry giant - The Goodyear Rubber Company. First indepth study on this subject...... 39.95

BKC055 COWBOYS IN UNIFORM: THE UNIFORMS, ARMS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE ROUGH RIDERS by J.C. Stewart. 75 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", softcover. Profusely illustrated with contemporary photos as well as full color uniform plates and close up photos of arms and equipment. Details EM and officer’s uniforms, dress and fatigue, mess gear, chevrons, hats, holsters, canteens, haversacks, appendages and horse trappings. Detailed text describes all the equipment. Vintage photos of camp life and campaigns, section on Regimental flags, tents, blankets and ponchos. Excellent reference ...... 16.95

BKC056 MANUAL OF ARMS, ADAPTED TO THE SPRINGFIELD RIFLE, CALIBER .45 AND TO THE MAGAZINE RIFLE, CALIBER .30. Printed by Army and Navy journal, 1897. 64 pages, 5”x 7”, softcover. Sections on individual instruction with Arms, School of the Soldier, Drill regulations, Rifle salute, Firing positions, Firing orders, Stack arms, etc. S&S reprint of the rare Spanish American War manual...... 8.00

BKC057 A GUIDE BOOK TO U.S. ARMY DRESS HELMETS 1872-1904. By M. Kasel and D. Moore. 88 pages, 6”x 9”, soft cover. A complete exploration of the origins, development and modifications to the U.S. Army’s spiked and plumed helmets of the late Indian War period. Describes all components from bodies to plates to plumes, Side buttons and shoulder cords and tells how to differentiate the originals from the reproduction helmets and parts. Extensively illustrated with photographs of complete Helmets and their components...... 16.95

BKC058 MILITARY INSTRUCTORS MANUAL. By Capt. James Cole, 59th Infantry and Maj. Oliver Schoonmaker, 76th Division, 1917. 510 pages, 5 x 7 ½” Hard bound, Illustrated Chapters on Drill Regulations, Physical Training, Use of modern arms (Range practice, Pistol, Bayonet, Machine Guns and Grenade practice) Map Sketching, Trench Warfare, Signaling, Guard Duty, Field Work and General Administration. Original Issue, Dated 1917. Very Limited supply, Good condition ...... 25.00

BKC059 REPRO BUCKLES OF THE CIVIL WAR – TELL THE REAL FROM THE REPRO. By B.H. Crouch. 136 pages, 6”x 9”, soft cover, indexed. Profusely illustrated with over 275 photos front and obverse. Covers both Union and Confederate Officers and E.M. plates. Detailed descriptions along with dimensions help identify the copies of original designs. Chapters on the 1960’s English import plates...... 22.95

BKC060 AVIATION BADGES AND INSIGNIA OF THE U.S. ARMY 1913-1946. By J. Duncan Campbell. 104 pages, 8 ½”x11”, Soft cover, over 400 illustrations. Complete definitive reference on Military Aviation Badges and Insignia of the Aviation Section Signal Corps, Air Service, Air Corps, and WW2 Army Air Force. Full text illustrated with 240 aeronautical wing badges-bullion, cloth and metal on cloth-most actual size. 109 cap, collar and sleeve insignia, 50 WW1 & WW2 wartime insignia-winged boot, goldfish club & clipped wings. Special sections on 1919 Military Aviator insignia, cap insignia & RPA & JMA devices. Appendix with 55 unit histories and aircraft insignia of WW1 AEF squadrons, War Dept. Drawings of badges and awards, WW1 statistics, training fields and manufacturers marks. Revised 1995 edition, out of print, limited quantity. Excellent reference book ...... 19.95

VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.SSFIREARMS.COM Check our Website for Specials, New & Uncataloged Items. 196 UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA BKC061 MILITARY BUTTONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by Don Troiani. 8 ½” x 11, 180 pages. Details the many Military Buttons used during the American Revolution by the American, British, and French Armies. Includes many pictures as well as a guide to which units used which type of buttons. Very well illustrated and an excellent reference book. Hardcover ...... 39.95

BKC062 WORLD WAR I COLLECTORS HANDBOOK, VOLUMES I AND II by Hayes Otoupalik. 8 ½” x 11, 110 pages, soft bound. Presents a wealth of information on many items from World War I, Allied and Central Powers. Includes info on Firearms, Edged Weapons, Personal Equipment, Uniforms and Insignia. An excellent Sourcebook for the WWI collector ...... 20.00

BKC064 INFANTRY TACTICS, by Brig-Gen. Silas Casey. Instruction, exercise and manoeuvres of the soldier, company, battalion and brigade. Originally printed by D. Von Nostrand, NY 1865 ...... 12.00

BKC065 FIELD MANUAL OF EVOLUTIONS OF THE LINE by Capt. Henry Copp’ee, late instructor U.S. Military Academy at West Point.. For use by officers of the U.S. Infantry. This book is a sequel to the Authorized U.S. Infantry Tactics ...... 10.00

BKC066 MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEER & MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES, by William Gilham, Originally printed in 1861 and published by West & Johnston in Richmond, VA. Gilham was a Commandant and Instructor at Virginia Military Institute ...... 36.00

BKC067 AMERICAN MILITARY HEADGEAR INSIGNIA by J. Duncan Campbell and Michael J. O’Donnell. 311 pgs with black and white images. Very well illustrated. Details 19th century military headgear insignia. Includes brass as well as embroidered insignia for both helmets and caps ...... 39.95

BKC068 HORSE EQUIPMENT OF THE CIVIL WAR ERA by Howard R. Crouch. 194 pgs with black and white images. Shows equipment for both Union and Confederate horses. Details insignia, hardware, saddles, and other accoutraments, civilian and military ...... 39.95

BKC070 THE COLOR DISK STORY, 1907-1999 by L. Albert Scipio II. 296 pgs with black and white images. An excellent reference book for the many collar disks worn by the U.S. military throughout the 1900’s. Well illustrated and a must for any serious U.S. military insignia collector ...... 39.95

BKC072 UNITED STATES ARMY TACTICS: INFANTRY, 445 pages with Line Drawings. Reprint of the original 1874 manual. Details Marching, Movement, and combat tactics at various command levels for infantry units. Excellent reference for the tactics used during that time period ...... 30.00

BKC073 CONFEDERATE SADDLES AND HORSE EQUIPMENT, by Ken R. Knopp. 194 pages with black and white images. Details the parts, manufacture, and use of the Confederate saddles and horse equipment. Includes production numbers from the manufacturers. Well illustrated ...... 39.95

BKC074 U.S. ARMY UNIFORMS OF WORLD WAR II by Shelby Stanton. 288 pages, 7” x 9”. 410 photographs guide you through this informative book. Details on uniforms and some equipment. Explains the different uniforms used in the Pacific vs. the European theaters. Covers both the enlisted and officers along with WAC and non-combatant uniforms...... 19.95

BKC075 U.S ARMY UNIFORMS OF THE COLD WAR 1948-1973 by Shelby Stanton. 288 pages, 7” x 9”. Well illustrated and informative book on this interesting time in U.S. military history. Starts with World War II uniforms and continues on into the 1970’s. A terrific companion book for BKC074. 284 photographs and 40 drawings...... 19.95

BKC076 STRAPS, THE EVOLUTION OF UNITED STATES ARMY SHOULDER STRAPS, by H. Lonham. 210 pages, 8 ½” x 11”, Nicely photographed and well written book on this often confusing subject. Shows in great detail the difference of style and manufacturing as to allow the correct dating of shoulder straps. Covers the pre-Civil War period thru World War II. Information on original suppliers and modern reproductions is included. Many period photographs along with current photographs. No collector or history buff should be without this book...... 35.00

BKC077 UNIFORMS OF THE CIVIL WAR by Francis A. Lord. 174 pages with black and white images. Provides and excellent overview of the many uniforms used throughout the Civil War. Includes U.S. and C.S. Army, Navy, Marine, Militia, and Special Forces uniforms. Well illustrated...... 12.95

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BKC078 THE U.S. CAVALRY HORSE by General William H. Carter. 405 pages with black and white images. Originally released in 1895, this book provides a unique insight into the selection, training and care of Horses in the Cavalry. Also includes detailed sections on equipment...... 19.95

BKC080 U.S. ARMY & MILITIA CANTEENS 1775 - 1910 by Mike O’Donnell. 299 pages with black and white images. Covers all U.S. canteens from the earliest days of the revolution to just prior to WWI. Also includes a section on specialty canteens and a list of canteen suppliers. An very well done and illustrated guide to this important, yet underrated field...... 38.50

BKC081 HISTORIC AMERICAN SPURS, by Howard R. Crouch. 88 pages with black & white images. Details over 160 types of spurs from the Union, Confederate, Western, civilian and racing sectors. Includes prices. Well illustrated...... 19.95

BKC082 MILITARY SUN HELMETS OF THE WORLD by Peter Suciu. 93 pages with color images. Provides an excellent visual look at these unique headgear. Incudes sections on Helmets from all the major powers including the United States, Britian, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Japan and more. Excellent reference on thus subject. Very well illustrated ...... 34.95

BKC083 THE CIVIL WAR UNIFORMS OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORP, THE REGULATIONS OF 1859 by Lt. Col. Charles H. Cureton, USMCR (Ret.) and David M. Sullivan. 296 pages with Black & White and Color images. Hardcover. The definitive book on USMC uniforms of the Civil War. Superbly illustrated with excellent photographs. Details Coats, Jackets, Shirts, Pants, Hats, Leather Goods, Insignia, Swords, and more. Numerous full color photos show these items in great detail...... 79.95

BKC084 SOLDIERS AND UNIFORMS OF THE AMERICAN ARMY 1775-1954, by Fritz Kredel. 72 pages with color illustrations. Provides a nice overview of the uniforms of the American Army from the Revolution up thru the Korean War. 32 full color plates present the many variations and changes the Army uniform has undergone over nearly 200 years. Very nicely illustrated. Also includes brief histories on the soldiers and time periods of the uniforms...... 12.95

BKC085 PAINTED STEEL: STEEL POTS, VOLUME II, by Chris Armold. Hardcover. 383 pages with color and black and white images. A definitive guide to US military steel Helmets. Includes sections on WWI, WWII, Marine Corps, Combat Vehicle Crew, Airborne, and Naval Helmets. Also includes sections on fakes and reproductions. Numerous photographs detail the many unit or special markings on helmets. Short Divisional histories are given for division marked helmets...... 57.95

BKC086 EQUIPPING THE CORPS: 1892 - 1937, by Alec S. Tulkoff. Hardcover. 384 pages with color images. An excellent study of USMC equipment from the Spanish American War up to Pre WWII. Provides sections on Field Gear, Small Arms, Headgear, Webgear and more. Also includes sections on the 1892, 1904, 1912, 1917, 1922, 1929, and 1937 Uniform Regulations. Information on quantities purchased by the USMC is also given. Extremely well illustrated with numerous detailed photographs...... 79.95

BKC087 GRUNT GEAR: USMC COMBAT INFANTRY EQUIPMENT OF WORLD WAR II by Alec S. Tulkoff. Hardcover. 336 pages with color images. The ultimate reference for WWII USMC gear. Sections on uniforms, weapons, headgear, 782 gear, dog tags, packs, bags, ammunition pouches, belts, boots, Machetes, knives, bayonets, grenades and more. Serial number ranges for various weapons are also given...... 79.95

BKC088 DRESSED FOR DUTY: AMERICAN WOMEN IN UNIFORM 1898-1973 VOLUME 1, by By Jill Halcomb Smith. Hardcover. 480 pages with black and white and color images. Details the uniforms worn by women in the service. Includes section on the uniforms worn by the various Nurses corps, the Red Cross, the Civil Air Patrol, various ladies auxiliary organizations, Marine Corps women’s reserve and more...... 54.95

BKC089 DRESSED FOR DUTY: AMERICAN WOMEN IN UNIFORM 1898-1973 VOLUME 2, by By Jill Halcomb Smith. Hardcover. 544 pages with black and white and color images. Details the uniforms worn by women in the service. Includes section on the uniforms worn by the WAVES, WASPs, WAFS, WOWs, WACs, WAACs, USO, YMCA, YWCA and more...... 59.95

BKC090 CAVALRY: FROM HOOF TO TRACK, by Roman Jarymowycz. 276 pages with black and white images. Covers the glorious history of the Cavalry from ancient times through the Gulf War. Details famous battles such as Waterloo, the Blitzkrieg and many more. Shows the evolution of Cavalry from horse soldiers to helicopters and tanks. An excellent history ...... 21.95

198 UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA BKC091 FORTS OF THE NORTHERN PLAINS by Jeff Barnes. 220 pages with black and white images. Provides excellent background information on forts in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebreska, Wyoming, Montana, Minnesota, and Iowa. Gives quick facts on each fort, brief history and visitors information ..... 19.95 AVIATION BKD001 AMELIA EARHART - WHAT REALLY HAPPENED AT HOWLAND. by G. Carrington. 196 pages, 6" x 9", soft cover. 50 photos and maps. Factual account based on the unabridged pre war Coast Guard record recently made public. Puts her round the World flight in true perspective against the events during the 1930’s which were inexorably leading the World to war. Evaluates the true capability of her aircraft and the ability of her navigator. Answers the many mysteries of her last flight...... 16.95

BKD002 PASSENGER AIRLINERS OF THE UNITED STATES - 1926-1991. by M. Smith. 208 pages, 11"x 8 1/2", soft cover. 400 photos. Indexed photo guide to a significant number of large and small, Domestic and Foreign built air transports delivered to U.S. carriers. Complete specs & performance data are given in addition to a photo illustration. Covers single and multiple engine piston as well as the later jet transports. Shows airline usage of each model as well as pertinent data as to production, modifications & delivery...... 12.95

BKD003 WINGS TO THE ORIENT “PAN AMERICAN CLIPPER PLANES 1935-1945, A PICTORIAL HISTORY”. by S. Cohen. 224 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. 304 photographs. The definitive pictorial history of the 3 flying boats that were used by Pan American Airways to open the Pacific and Orient to air travel in the 1930’s. The Sikorsky S-42, Martin M130 and Boeing B314 are detailed by vintage photographs of their interior accommodations, flight decks as well as routes, docking facilities, repair shops, hotels, menu’s and much more. A photographic record of the great Pan American Clippers...... 12.95

BKD004 FOLDED WINGS, A HISTORY OF TRANSOCEAN AIRLINES. by A. Szura. 166 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. 278 photos and maps. Organized in 1946, this maverick airline became the largest supplemental air carrier in the World, employing at is peak 6700 workers at 57 bases Worldwide. It carried everything from gunpowder for the Chinese Army to gold bullion. It ferried cedar chests, passengers, monkeys, goats and coal to every corner of the World. Here in a pictorial history is the story of this great Airline which folded its wings on Jan. 6, 1960 ...... 12.95

BKD005 PICTURE HISTORY OF AVIATION ON LONG ISLAND 1908-1938. by G. Dade and F. Strnad. 174 pages, 9" x 12", soft cover. Over 300 vintage photographs geographically portray Long Island as the “Cradle of Aviation”. The Hempstead Plains Aerodrome, Curtiss and Mitchell fields and the site of Lindbergh’s solo transatlantic flight, Roosevelt Field, they are all here. Spans 30 years of achievements from the inaugural heavier than air flight of Henri Faimon, the seaplane flights of Glenn Curtis, the endurance record of Elinor Smith, Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis to the blind flights of Jimmy Dolittle. An informative introduction outlines the role played by Long Island in Aviation History, while detailed captions of each photograph identify planes, pilots, locales and the scenes...... 17.95

BKD008 MOTION PICTURE STUNT PILOTS AND HOLLYWOOD’S CLASSIC AVIATION MOVIES. by H. Wynne. 184 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. 204 photos. This book focuses on the 1920’s and 30’s, the period of pioneer stunt flyers. Where aviation was the theme or a significant part of the story, their work was just as important as any other discipline working on the picture. Without acting airplanes, the realism of yesterdays classic aviation movies would never have been achieved. It concludes with the end of the romantic era of aviation, W.W.II...... 9.95

BKD010 FORGOTTEN FIELDS OF AMERICA by Lou Thole. 178 pgs with black and white images. Includes information on Atterbury Army Air Field, Coffeyville Army Air Field, Lockbourne Army Air Field, Fairmont Army Air Field, Herington Army Air Field, Baer Field, Freeman Field, Stout Field Army Air Base, Hendricks Field, Smyrna Army Air Field, Chanute Air Force Base, and Ephrata Army Air Base ...... 17.95

BKD011 EXPLORERS AIR YACHT - THE SIKORSKY S-38 FLYING BOAT by P.J. Capelotti. 8 1/2" x 11", 82 pages, perfect bound. Illustrated with vintage photographs & factory drawings. Forerunner of the Pan American Clippers this remarkable aircraft was the first of its breed to open air routes over the great oceans. It was used by the arctic explorers and Lindbergh on his flight from Miami to Panama. Of the 101 manufactured, not a single example of this historical aircraft survives. In depth account of one of America’s first flying boats ...... 10.95

BKD012 TOP SECRET BIRD - THE LUFTWAFFE’S ME-163 COMET by Wolfgang Spate. 7" x 10", 278 pages, perfect bound, 75 photos. The complete story of how W.W.II Germany designed, tested, constructed and mass produced a revolutionary aircraft - The Jet Fighter. Detailed accounts of the failures - the learning curves of both a new jet powerplant and a rocket fuselage without wheels or an elevator. First person accounts of early test flights. Battle tactics and armament are also discussed ...... 11.95

199 AVIATION BKD013 KOGA’S ZERO “THE FIGHTER THAT CHANGED W.W.II” by J. Reardon. 7" x 10", 124 pages, perfect bound, 64 photos. Little known factual account of the salvage and restoration of a Jap zero that crashed into an Alaskan bog. This plane was discovered in July 1942, and when recovered was eventually flown by U.S. pilots. Step by step description of this remarkable feat - the rebirth of a Mitsubishi Type O, Model 21 S/N 4593 Zero. Knowledge gained by flying this plane ended the dominance of the Zero in the Pacific ...... 12.95

BKD015 THE LOST SQUADRON by David Hayes. 8 1/2" x 11", 224 pages, Hardbound, Indexed. Profusely illustrated. The true story of how a squadron of P38 aircraft crash landed on the ice in Greenland during W.W.II, and their incredible rescue in 1988 from 260 feet beneath the ice. The discovery of the plans thru the final recovery are vividly described in photos and text. Using steam to melt a tunnel, they were able to bring to the surface a 10 ton P38 with a wingspan of 52 feet. Astonishing story of how a determined group of people overcame incredible odds to finally rescue one of the lost squadron and bring it home to fly again ...... 40.00

BKD016 THE FIRST FLIGHT AROUND THE WORLD, APRIL 6-SEPTEMBER 28, 1924. By C. Glines and S. Cohen. 170 pages, 8 ½”x 11”, soft cover. A pictorial history of one of the most incredible feats of modern aviation-Around the world in an open cockpit airplane – The Douglas World Cruiser. Details the Planes, the Military Pilots and the Equipment they carried. day by day account of the flight, The stopovers, hardships, weather problems and the final success. Hundreds of vintage photographs of the planes, flight crews, ports of call and the artifacts that remind us of the bravery of these pioneers of the skies...... 17.95

BKD017 FORGOTTEN FIELDS OF AMERICA VOLUME II by Lou Thole. 172 pages with black and white images. Details WWII airbases and training fields then and now. Many pictures taken both during the war and in present times. This book details Freeman Field , Moton Field, Carlstrom Field, Buckingham Army Air Field, San Angelo Army Air Field, Hondo Army Air Field, Wendover Army Air Base, Walnut Ridge Army Air Field, Pyote Army Air Field, Pratt Army Air Field, Craig Field and Sioux City Army Air Base. Also includes a directory of historic airbases around the country ...... 17.95

BKD018 FORGOTTEN FIELDS OF AMERICA VOLUME III by Lou Thole. 178 pages with black and white images. Details WWII airbases and training fields then and now. Many pictures taken both during the war and in present times. This book details Tuskegee Air Field, Kingman Army Air Field, Dyersburg Army Air Field, Venice Army Air Field, Page Field, Laurinburg- Maxton Army Air Base, Williams Air Force Base, Columbus Air Force Base, Tonopah Army Air Field, Reese Air Force Base, and Wendover Army Air Field. Also includes a directory of historic airbases around the country ...... 17.95 MISCELLANEOUS BKE002 THE ARMY CALLED IT HOME, MILITARY INTERIORS OF THE 19TH CENTURY. by William L. Brown II. 8 1/2" x 11", 232 pages, Hardbound. Contains over 200 vintage photographs of living quarters, barracks, mess halls, hospitals, tent interiors and recreation areas utilized by the army in the 1800’s. Shows in detail equipment storage, officers quarters, frontier kitchens and everyday soldier life on the march as well as in the post. Maps of military installations are included. Classic photos of General Custer at home with his wife. A rare look at military lifestyles throughout the country during a unique period in our history...... 29.95

BKE003 THE POSTERS THAT WON THE WAR. by D. Nelson. 9" x 11 1/2", 160 pages, Hardbound, illustrated. The productions, recruitment and war bond posters of W.W.II. These are the posters that spurred the public into action, increasing production and raising the patriotic spirit on the home front. Over 100 full color posters along with 40 black & white photographs ...... 34.95

BKE005 FLOATING PALACES. by R.W. McAdam. 9" x 11", 212 pages with 16 in full color, Hardbound. For ninety years, summer and winter, the majestic floating palaces of the FALL RIVER LINE carried passengers between New York City and Fall River, Mass. Here is the greatest tribute ever published to the grandest steamship line the world has ever known, combining classic text with hundreds of illustrations in color, half tone and duo tone. It’s all here - the magnificent ships, the men that sailed them and the passengers - the elite & humble of the land. Journey back into time when luxury & service were part of American tradition ...... 20.00

BKE006 V FOR VICTORY, “AMERICA’S HOME FRONT DURING W.W.II”. by Stan Cohen. 416 pages, 8 1/ 2" x 11", soft cover, 700+ photographs, 110 pages of full color. Vivid pictorial journey thru the war years as seen by civilians at home: ration cards, blackouts, war work, recruiting, bond drives, shipyards, wartime music, Hollywood’s contribution, service organizations, civil defense, Japanese-American internees, sports, parades, exhibits. Interesting look at WWII at Home ...... 29.95

BKE007 THE U-BOAT COMMANDER’S HANDBOOK. by the High Command of the German Navy. W.W.II U.S. Navy translation of the 1943 German edition. 120 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", softcover. Compiled from combat experience, this handbook was at the side of every operation U-boat commander. The student of the Battle of the Atlantic can feel the drama of the U-Boat in action. Through this book the reader enters the mind of the U-Boat commander. Well Illustrated ...... 8.95 200 MISCELLANEOUS

BKE008 THE WAR DIARIES OF U-764: FACT OR FICTION?. by Heinz F. K. Guske. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 192 pages, soft cover. Taken from the actual war diaries of the U-764, the author, a former radio operator of the boat, takes the reader on each of the boat’s missions during W.W.II. The text is focused on illustrating what actually occurred on each mission, which was not always what the commander chose to record in his KTB’s. A rare insight into undersea warfare ...... 9.95

BKE010 EAST WIND RAIN “A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE PEARL HARBOR ATTACK”. by S. Cohen. 8 1/2" x 11", 298 pages, soft cover. Profusely photo illustrated history of the infamous attack on our Naval Fleet at Pearl Harbor. 100’s of official U.S. Navy photos are used to show destruction rained on our forces by Japan. Scenes included ships, government installations, aircraft facilities and civilian populations. Vintage Japanese pictures are also shown. Descriptive text ...... 16.95

BKE011 PROCEDURE FOR MILITARY EXECUTIONS (ARMY REGULATIONS #633-15) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 1959. 22 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover, reprint. Official U.S. Army handbook describing methods of execution - musketry, hanging and electrocution. Illustrations of hanging scaffolds, emergency gallows and noose. Text describes duties to be carried out by officers, executioners, etc ...... 5.00

BKE015 STEADY NERVES AND STOUT HEARTS, THE ENTERPRISE (CV6) AIR GROUP AND PEARL HARBOR 7 DEC 1941. by R. Cressman and J. Wengler. 62 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. Fascinating account of 36 men from the carrier Enterprise who were in the air near or over Oahu at 7AM on December 7, 1941. The Wake Island ferry mission that proceeded the attack, the flight operations during the attack and the abortive searches for the Jap fleet and the tragic loss of planes from Fighting Six on the night following the attack. Photo Illustrated. A very interesting book to read ...... 9.95

BKE016 THE CHICAGO WORLD’S FAIR OF 1893 - A PHOTOGRAPH RECORD. by S. Applebaum. 116 pages 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. A fantastic photo trip thru the Worlds Columbian Exposition, the Giant Ferris Wheel, the huge building illuminated by electric lights, the Lagoons, the Promenades, the Statues, the Fountains, the Exhibits, Foreign Villages, the Midway. Building by building tour...... 12.95

BKE017 THE NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR 1939-1940 IN 155 PHOTOGRAPHS. by R. Wurts and S. Appelbaum. 152 pages, 8 1/2" x 9 1/2", soft cover. Detailed introduction relates the history of the fair and the people involved. Take a trip back thru the wonderful memories of a spectacular time. The Parachute Jump, 700 ft. Trylon and Perisphere, 3D movies, the World of Tomorrow, the Time Capsule, GE Futurama, Toyland and Billy Rose’s Aquacade. The overall aerial photographs are unbelievable. Great reference for collectors ...... 14.95

BKE018 DACHAU, 1933-1945. The official report of the United States 7TH Army and the International Prisoners Committee of the Allies, as to what they saw when they entered the most notorious of the Nazi Concentration Camps DACHAU, on April 29, 1945. From eye-witness accounts, personal narratives and interviews as well as documents, one learns of the terror and mass murders that were inflicted by the infamous Nazi SS on the helpless civilians and military prisoners under there control. Through 31 photographs we can vividly see the utter degradation unto horrifying slow death administered by SS on helpless captives. An important historical document of W.W.II. The facts are reported as they were observed by the investigative elements of the United States 7th Army (Counter Intelligence Corps Detachment and OSS section) and the International Prisoners Committee of the Allies. A truly important report for historians and students of W.W.II as well as those who tend to forget what Nazism in Europe visited on its helpless people and captured soldiers under the guise of “preventative detention”. In order that history does not have a chance to repeat itself, everyone interested in this era of world history should read and preserve this important Official Report. Reprinted in its entirety. 8 1/2" x 11" format, 68 pages, heavy card stock cover exactly like the original Army publication...... 12.00

BKE019 ANNIE OAKLEY AND BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST. by Isabelle S. Sayers. 96 pages, 8 1/4" x 11", soft cover. Provides a behind the scenes look at the life and career of Annie Oakley - her impoverished childhood, early years with Sells Brothers circus to the 17 years spent touring the world with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. More than 100 photographs, posters, handbills and other memorabilia document Annie, Buffalo Bill, Sitting Bull and other members of the famous troupe. An informative account of one of greatest entertainment spectacles of 19th century America: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show...... 9.95

BKE020 THE CODE OF HONOR OR RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF PRINCIPALS AND SECONDS IN DUELING. by J.L. Walson. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover. Reprint of rare 1858 document. Details duty of person insulted, seconds, the challenge arms and loadings, presenting, the degree of insult, etc ...... 4.50

BKE021 THE BUFFALO HARVEST by F.Mayer & C. Roth. 6" x 9", 96 pages, soft cover, illustrated. First person account of the great buffalo hunts of 1872 thru 1874. Details the guns, cartridges, hardships, meat and hide contracts, dangers of hostile Indians and everyday life. An insight into one of the forgotten periods of western expansion as told thru the eyes of a 100 year old participant...... 8.50

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BKE022 CIVIL DEFENSE HIGHWAY MAP. City of New York 1951, approximately 24" x 24". Shows Greater New York Metro Area with primary and secondary Civil Defense Routes in red and green colors. We have a limited amount of this original item from the “Cold War Era”...... 10.00

BKEO23 IN SEARCH OF THE BUFFALO, “THE STORY OF J. WRIGHT MODAR by C.G. Anderson. 6” x 9", 144 pages, perfect bound. Profusely illustrated with vintage photographs in 1870. J. Modar formed the first company to hunt and sell buffalo hides to the eastern market. This book chronicles the day by day events of this unusual profession. He was one of the few men to ever kill an albino buffalo and it is described in detail. Section of hunting guns is very informative ...... 13.95

BKE024 TOYS GO TO WAR by J. Matthews. 8 1/2" x 11", 272 pages, perfect bound. Illustrated with 100’s of black & white and full color photographs. A comprehensive study into the military toys, games, puzzles, comics, books. Based on extensive research, this book combines contemporary history with a visual and narrative examination of the American toy industry’s adaptation to war time metal restrictions tailored to the unique patriotic mood of the times. Covers both girls and boys toys. Indexed, with value guide...... 29.95

BKE025 COKE GOES TO WAR by V. Wrynn. 8 1/2" x 11", 80 pages, soft cover. Full color. This book chronicles Coca-Cola’s unrivaled national magazine advertisements during 1940-1945. Descriptive text accompanies each ad. Depicts soldiers, sailors, marines, pilots and civilians in the great patriotic effort put forth by the American people during W.W.II ...... 9.95

BKE026 AMERICA’S FIGHTING RAILROADS - A W.W.II PICTORIAL HISTORY by D. Denevi. 8 1/2" x 11", 144 pages, 153 photos, perfect bound. A graphic look at the locomotive, rolling stock, stations, military usage, assembly lines, Alaska routes, streamline troop trains and the men and women who operated them. Great photos of military equipment being transported...... 12.95

BKE027 TO WIN THE WAR - HOME FRONT MEMORABILIA OF WORLD WAR II by S. Cohen. 8 1/2" x 11", 178 pages, perfect bound. Over 700 color photographs along with descriptive text. Covers patriotic pennants, pins, sheet music, bubble gum cards, ration stamps, books, cigarette packs, toys, greeting cards, recipe books, victory gardens, maps, posters, magazines, civil defense items, movie posters, games and much, much more. A nostalgic look at “Back Home America” during this patriotic period of W.W.II ...... 29.95

BKE028 CONFESSIONS OF A TROLLEY DODGER FROM BROOKLYN by Stan Fischler, 9" x 12", 136 pages, hard cover. Profusely illustrated with 100’s of vintage photographs and descriptive text detailing the trolley car’s active roll in bringing people and places together in Brooklyn, New York. Shows all the major lines – the cars and trackside side views circa 1930’s - 1950’s as seen thru the camera of a young man with a passion for trolley cars. Contains a roster of Brooklyn trolley routes 1925, as well as a complete listing of the cars and car builders 1894 thru 1940’s ...... 24.95

BKE029 BY THE EL, THIRD AVENUE AND ITS EL AT MID-CENTURY by Lawrence Stelter. 9" x 12", 124 pages, hardbound. Profusely illustrated with 166 full color photos of the stations, trains, trackside views and the people. Great architectural details as well as the magnificent stained glass station transoms, wrought iron decorations and complex trackwork are all shown in their Victorian splendor. Some photos are as nostalgic as a Norman Rockwell scene, others as gritty as skid row. A bygone era captured on film for all time. 1955 was the demise of the New Yorker’s “Orient Express”...... 38.95

BKE030 GOTHAM TURNSTILES by John Henderson. 8 1/2" x 11", 96 pages, perfect bound. Full Color visual depiction of the rapid transit system in metropolitan area of New York 1958-1968. Covers IRT - BMT - IND Div., Newark City Subway, South Brooklyn Railroad, Hudson & Manhattan Path and Staten Island Rapid Transit. Route maps, stations, right of ways, train signals and most important - the different rail cars are captured in full color. Underground, elevated and at grade locations are shown and identified. A must for the collector, historian and train buff...... 33.95

BKE031 THE SUBWAY - A TRIP THRU TIME ON NEW YORK’S RAPID TRANSIT by Stan Fischler. 8 1/ 2" x 11 1/2", 256 pages, Hardbound, over 150 photographs. Photo essay on the construction and scope of America’s largest underground railway system. Covers elevated railroads, tunnels, floods, wrecks, stations, signals, tracks, post W.W.II growth, trains now and then, bridges and a comprehensive overview into the mechanics of running the complex system of NYC’s subways. Great reference ...... 29.95

BKE032 LIONEL - A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE AND HISTORY - ADVERTISING AND ART by T. McComas & J. Tuohy. 8 1/2" x 11", 164 pages, soft cover. Hundreds of rare black and white ads and 36 color photos. Features advertising literature from 1900 to 1950 including never before seen promotional retail flyers and brochures. Covers trains as well as electric toy ranges, model boats, wooden toys, as well as electric fence controllers and equipment made for the Navy and Army Signal Corps. Dealer displays, comic book advertisements and company descriptions and sales philosophy are included. Reg. 19.95, Now ...... 14.95 202 MISCELLANEOUS BKE036 REMEMBERING THE MAINE. By P&H Samuels. 358 pages, 6”x 9”, Hardbound. The real story behind one of the longest unsolved Military mysteries in U.S. history – The Unexplained explosion that sank the U.S.S. Maine in Havana harbor. Secret documents including the 1898 report suppressed by President McKinley are revealed and examined. The myth of a coal bunker explosion caused by spontaneous combustion is disproved. A detailed analysis of the Maine’s architecture analyze the properties of the explosives carried on the ship. This historical whodunit describes in detail the controversial evidence, political impediments and the faulty investigations that clouded the truth for over 100 years. (Pub. Smithsonian Press) ...... 18.95

BKE037 BULLY - COL. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, THE ROUGHRIDERS AND CAMP WIKOFF, MONTAUK, NY 1898. A newspaper chronicle with Roosevelt’s letters, edited by J. Heatley. 510 pages, 6”x 9”, soft cover. Illustrated with line drawings and a rare collection of photographs. An incredible detailed account of the everyday life of the RoughRiders as they recuperated on the end of Long Island after the Spanish American War. Maps show locations of the numerous buildings at CampWikoff, chapters on making the camp ready, the sick and the wounded, the yellow fever, the visit of President McKinley, Roosevelt’s farewell address to the troops – Closing of the camp. Published by the Montauk Historical Society. Valuable reference. Special...... 16.95

BKE039 WORLD WAR II HOMEFRONT COLLECTIBLES, PRICE AND IDENTIFICATION GUIDE. By M. Jacobs. 208 pages, 8½”x 11”, soft cover. Covers the war related keepsakes and novelties produced 1941-1945. Includes Jewelry, Postcards, Movie Posters, Matchbooks, Banks, Statues, Toys, Games, Trading Cards, Books, Magazines and Anti-Axis Memorabilia – It’s all here, profusely Illustrated with more than 600 black and white photos, 16 page color section with over 60 color photos. Contains more than 2000 accurate and detailed price listings...... 22.95

BKE040 PROPAGANDA POSTCARDS OF WWII. By R. Menchine. 100 pages, 8½”x 11”, soft cover. The stories behind propaganda postcards are fascinating bits of history often overlooked in textbooks. These are the real things – Showing how the Axis and Allies demonized their enemies and glorified their heroes. Over 100 B/ W photos along with 100 color photos together illustrate the emotional climate of the peoples affected by the war, whether they were on the battlefield or the production line. More than 300 postcards from over 20 Nations are examined...... 21.95

BKE041 STANDARD PRICE GUIDE TO U.S. SCOUTING COLLECTIBLES. By G. Cuhaj. 328 pages, 8½”x 11”, soft cover. Complete guide to Boy Scout collectibles. Learn to identify Rank and Office patches, Pins, Award Medals, Handbooks, Manuals, Medallions, Uniforms, Storybooks, Games, Greeting Cards, Calendars, Membership Cards and Cameras. Also covers Cub Scouts, Explorers and Sea Scouts. More than 250 photos plus 8 pages in color. Lists current market value for over 5,700 items...... 24.95

BKE042 PRICE GUIDE TO COLLECTIBLE PIN-BACK BUTTONS 1896-1986. By Hake and King. 324 pages, 8½”x 11”, soft cover. Updated prices for over 5000 advertising, Commemorative and Non-Political buttons from the past 90 years. Covers Animals, Aviation, Boy Scouts, Cars, Disneyana, Famous People, Food, Holidays, Movies, Music, Product Advertising, Radio, Space exploration, Television, Wars, Western Heroes, Worlds Fair and more. Chapter on Button Manufacturers and Jobbers, Trademarks, Dating, Guide, and Makers advertising literature. A source reference on this interesting collector field. Hundreds of B&W photos, 16 page color section is included ...... 19.95

The following original printings of our S&S Firearms catalogs were found while clearing our warehouse. Interesting look back on items sold by us in bygone years. Items listed in these catalogs can no longer be purchased at the printed prices!

BKE043 1973-1974 S&S FIREARMS CATALOG OF MILITARY AMERICANA. 5 ½”x 8 ½”, 96 pages. Photo Illustrated, Original printing. Great reference, Not to used for ordering merchandise, Limited quantity ..... 3.00

BKE043A 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION S AND S FIREARMS CATALOG. We found a case of these in the cellar. Great reference. Extremely Limited Supply...... 3.00

BKE043B S AND S FIREARMS 1975-1976 CATALOG. We found a case of these in the cellar and thought our customers would appreciate being able to have one. It is interesting to see what was available over 30 years ago but is now gone, not to mention the prices from the “good old days”. – Limited Supply...... 3.00

BKE044 25th ANNIVERSARY S&S FIREARMS CATALOG OF MILITARY AMERICANA. 5 ½”x 8 ½”, 96 pages. Photo Illustrated, Original printing. Full color cover, Not to used for ordering merchandise, Limited quantity remaining ...... 3.00

BKE045 1979-1980 S&S FIREARMS CATALOG OF MILITARY AMERICANA. 5 ½”x 8 ½”, 80 pages. Photo Illustrated, Original printing. Full color cover, Not to used for ordering merchandise, Limited quantity ... 3.00

203 MISCELLANEOUS BKE047 PRINTS IN THE SAND by Eleanor C. Bishop. 82 pages with black and white pictures and drawings. This very well illustrated book describes the U.S. Coast Guard Beach Patrol during WWII. Details patrols on both the West and East Coast of the United States. The book also discusses patrols and methods used in all the coastal states. Also includes info on the use of dogs for coastal watches...... 9.95

BKE048 THE TREE ARMY by Stan Cohen. 180 pages with black and white pictures and drawings. Details the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933- 1942. Many pictures including recruiting posters and works projects. Describes the founding, mission and projects carried out by the CCC. Also includes info on training, organization and life in the CCC...... 14.95

BKE049 WORLD WAR I POSTERS by Gary A Borkan. 240 pgs with color images. An excellent reference book for posters printed by the United States, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and other countries during the first world war. Posters deal with issues such as recruitment war bonds. This book contains over 450 posters and includes a price guide. Very well illustrated...... 49.95

BKE050 AURORA SLOT CARS by Thomas Graham.144 pages with color images. Details the many different types and sizes of these popular children’s toys by Aurora which have become very collectable. Includes information on the design and production of these cars and has many pictures. Includes a price guide...... 29.95

BKE051 BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST, AN AMERICAN LEGEND by R.L. Wilson with Greg Martin. 312 pages with color images. This book tells the life story of Buffalo Bill and his famous wild west show. Photographs of the guns used, the events, characters, memorabilia and promotional items. An interesting read for anyone interested in this classic period in History. Originally published at 60.00...... Special 30.00

BKE052 LIGHTHOUSES & KEEPERS by Dennis L. Noble. 244 pages with Black & White Images. Details the U.S. Lighthouse Service including lighthouses, bouys, lightships, fog signals, and keepers. Also includes maps and a glossary...... 19.95

BKE053 VIETNAM WAR COLLECTIBLES, by David Doyle. 254 pages with color images. Contains sections and prices on nearly all Vietnam War artifacts such as small arms, uniforms, equipment, insignia, bayonets, vehicles and much more. Extremely well illustrated with over 900 color photos. Very well organized and easy to look up items in this rapidly growing field...... 24.99

BKE054 WORLD WAR II COLLECTIBLES by John F. Graf. 256 pages with color images. Contains sections and prices on nearly all World War II artifacts such as small arms, uniforms, equipment, insignia, bayonets, and much more. Includes items from both sides of the conflict. Extremely well illustrated with over 900 color photos. Very well organized and easy to look up items...... 24.99

BKE055 SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO CATALOG 708 pgs with Black & White line drawings. Reprint of the 1897 edition. This is probably the ultimate “coffee table book”. Information on everything!! Guns, toys, farm equipment, kitchen items, tools, clothes, house wares and furnishings. An interesting look back 100 years ago when things seemed so much simpler...... 17.95 POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENT BKF001 HOLLOWAY FIRE EQUIPMENT CATALOG Dated 1881. 16 pages with sketches and descriptions of fire fighting, wheeled equipment. Lists Hook and Ladder plans with chemical apparatus. Very interesting look into fire fighting of the past. Reprint ...... 6.00

BKF002 FRED J. MILLER FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLY CATALOG Dated 1884. 48 pages with sketches and descriptions of wagons, bells, hoses, ladders, nozzles, lanterns, axes, tools, helmets, badges, horns, shirts, and instruments. Reprint ...... 8.00

BKF003 LAFRANCE FIRE ENGINE COMPANY CATALOG Dated 1885. 12 pages with sketches and descriptions of steam fire engines, nest tube boilers, and piston fire engines. Reprint ...... 6.00

BKF004 S.A. FRENCH POLICE SUPPLY CATALOG Dated 1887. 40 pages w/ sketches & descriptions of hats, badges, wreathes, buttons, belts, clubs, billets, hand cuffs, leg irons, shackles, & whistles. Reprint8.00

BKF005 D.A. WOODHOUSE MFG CO. FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLY CATALOG Dated 1888-9. 64 pages with sketches and descriptions of hoses, pipes, nozzles, bells, gongs, trumpets, lanterns, straps, buckets, tools, axes, life saving nets, shears, belts, rasher goods, smoke protectors, helmets, caps, belts, badges, shirts, wheeled apparatus, hose reels, fire alarm boxes, strikers, and bells. Reprint ...... 8.00

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BKF006 S.M. SPENCER MFG CO POLICE AND FIRE DEPT SUPPLY CATALOG Undated but appears to be from around the 1880’s. Company was founded in 1872. 24 pages with sketches and descriptions of badges and insignia. Reprint ...... 6.00

BKF007 KANSAS CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLY CATALOG Dated 1892. 16 pages with sketches and descriptions of wheeled apparatus, caps, buttons, lanterns, and horse gear. Describes the operation of Hale water tower and spraying equipment. Reprint ...... 6.00

BKF008 AMERICAN FIRE ENGINE COMPANY CATALOG Dated 1893. 16 pages w/ sketches & descriptions of Steam fire engines mfg by Ahrens, Silsby, Clapp & Jones, Button, & Columbian. Reprint .... 6.00

BKF009 HENRY K. BARNES FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLY CATALOG Dated 1895. 24 pages with sketches and descriptions of wheeled fire apparatus, helmets, caps, insignia, shirts, belts, badges, trumpets, picks, lanterns, respirators, and hose suspenders. Reprint ...... 6.00

BKF010 S.F. HAYWARD & CO. FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLY CATALOG Dated 1902. 32 pages with sketches and descriptions of wheeled fire apparatus, linen hose, rope, ladders, line throwing gun, lanterns, caps, shirts, insignia, belts, badges, trumpets, helmets. Reprint ...... 8.00

BKF011 WATEROUS ENGINE WORKS COMPANY CATALOG Dated 1906. 24 pages with sketches & descriptions of wheeled fire fighting apparatus, helmets, caps, belts, shirts, trumpets, badges, insignia, grenades & fire extinguishers, lanterns, gongs, rasher coats, boots and hats, pipes, nozzles, tools, & hose racks. Reprint ...... 6.00 VIDEO TAPES W.W.II - WHY WE FIGHT. A classic documentary series by Frank Capra. Produced by the Army Signal Corps, by the order of the War Department, exclusively for the Armed Services. Graphic scenes were obtained from actual battle footage, captured enemy films, official United Nations films and American newsreels. All videos are VHS format. Black & White.

VT101 PRELUDE TO WAR, VOL 1. The building of Hitler’s war machine - the conflict of China with Japan, setting the stage for the great conflict. Running time 55 minutes...... 4.50

VT102 THE NAZI’S STRIKE, VOL 2. Hitler begins a campaign of world domination by invading Austria and Czechoslovakia. He marches upon Poland - Britain declares war and commenced bombing of German ships. Running time 42 minutes...... 4.50

VT103 DIVIDE AND CONQUER, VOL 3. Nazi bid to smash the world was on, Austria, Holland, Poland are lost. The Russian Army is engaged, France and Britain declare war. Hitler defeats France, British troops are forced to retreat to Dunkirk. Nominated for a academy award in 1943. 57 minutes ...... 4.50

VT104 BATTLE OF BRITAIN, VOL 4. France has fallen, British troops evacuate Dunkirk. Hitler seeks to gain control of the skies over England. Outnumbered 10 to 1 by the Luftwaffe, the R.A.F and there mighty Spitfires ward off the aggressor, London is bombed, but England holds on. 83 minutes...... 4.50

VT105 BATTLE OF RUSSIA, VOL 5. Relates a brief history of Russia, her people and resources. Hitler breaks treaty with Russia and is victorious in a battle for Moscow and Leningrad, but the tide turns at the battle of Stalingrad, where he is thoroughly defeated. Running time 83 minutes...... 4.50

VT106 BATTLE OF CHINA, VOL 6. Japans plan for world domination was to defeat China and use her manpower to sweep into Indochina and finally conquer the U.S. Facing defeat, the many provinces and armies of China united together to face the menacing threat from the east. 64 mins ...... 4.50

VT107 WAR COMES TO AMERICA, VOL 7. Americans are fighting in a area 7/8 of the way around the world. This video provides a view of American history, our struggles for freedom. It tells of our resolve to never fight another war, the steps we took to stay out of Europe and Asia’s fight. Then the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor - this is the day we declared war against Japan. W.W.II had begun. Running time 65 minutes...... 4.50

VT108 NUREMBERG TRAILS. The first full length film report of the famous trials. Terrifying evidence of graphic proportions is revealed of the master plan for conquest of the world. Watch as the greatest gathering of killers, Goring, Hess, Ribbentrop and other Nazi arch criminals are bought to justice in a peoples court. A timely film of great significance, in which the fate of mankind is to be decided. Running time 54 minutes...... 4.50 The Above Video Tapes are Available at a Special Price of 3.00 each or 4 for 10.00 205 VIDEO TAPES VT109 CLASSIC TV TRAIN COMMERCIALS OF THE 50’S AND 60’S. Original uncut commercials of the golden age of model railroading. Features Lionel, American Flyer, AHM, the All Aboard trainset, diesels, rocket cars, military trains and the Lionel clubhouse with Joe DiMaggio. Many trains featured are now in great demand by collectors. Running time 30 minutes...... 4.50

VT110 CLASSIC TV TOY COMMERCIALS OF THE 50’S AND 60’S. Nostalgic trip down memory lane - uncut commercials of Mr. Machine, Mr.Potato Head, Soaky, Barbie and Ken, G.I. Joe, Shirley Temple doll, Superman, Electro shot shooting gallery, Chipmunks and many many more. 30 Mins ...... 4.50

VT117 SUBMARINE WARFARE - THE NAVY’S MOST DEADLY WEAPON. Compilation of 3 documentary films produced by U.S. War Dept. 1942. Contains actual footage of the capture of a German submarine by the Atlantic Fleet. Attacks against Japan’s Merchant Marine as well as air-sea rescue of downed aviators are vividly detailed. Running time 53 minutes - Black and White and Color ...... 4.50

VT118 MEMPHIS BELLE “THE FAMOUS B-17’S FINAL RAID OVER GERMANY”. U.S. Army Air Corps documentary details 25th bombing mission over Germany. Actual footage of bomb runs, fighter attack and hazards associated with low level bombing. This mission was to destroy submarine pens at Wilhemshaven with skip bombs. Color and B/W. Includes short feature”The Autobiography of a Jeep”. Running time 52 min. .. 4.50

VT119 THUNDERBOLT. The story of one American fighter bomber group. Introduction by James Stewart. War Department documentary of 12th Air Force’s role in “Operation Strangle”. The destruction of bridges and railroads in Northern Italy used to supply the Nazi troops with ammo, fuel, food and reinforcements. Color. Running time 56 minutes ...... 4.50

VT120 DESERT VICTORY. British documentary of the liberation of Africa from Nazi treachery. Generals Alexander and Montgomery’s plan to destroy Rommels armor, sending him in full retreat. This campaign lasted 80 days and covered 1,400 miles. See the desert war thru the eyes of its combatants. Fantastic action footage. Black and white. Running time 65 minutes ...... 4.50

VT121 D-DAY, JUNE 6, 1944 - THE NORMANDY INVASION AND D-DAY MINUS 1. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in conjunction with troops of the allied nations strike at the heart of Germany. From the massive shore landings to the building of gliders and the construction of temporary naval ports - it is documented thru Coast Guard and Armed Forces films. D-Day minus 1 is a tribute to the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and the IX Troop Carrier Command along with Pathfinders, Paratroopers and the Airborne Infantry which spearheaded the invasion. Running time 50 minutes ...... 4.50

VT122 CLASSIC TV SPORTS HEROS COMMERCIALS OF THE 50’S AND 60’S. Nostalgic trip down memory lane with Mickey Mantle’s ad for Karo syrup, Joe Namath’s ad for Ovaltine and many other of your favorites. Classic commercials of the Golden Age of television. Running time 30 minutes ...... 4.50

W.W.II PACIFIC THEATER U.S. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTARY FILMS. “WAR IN THE PACIFIC”. Produced and filmed by the War Department, US Navy and Signal Corps. Graphically depict, thru actual combat footage, the struggle against the forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific Theater of war. Running time each tape approximately 60 minutes.

VT125 VOL. 2 - Report from the Aleutians and the Price of Rendova. Destruction of the Jap held island of Kiska off the Alaskan Coast and the U.S. amphibious attack on Rendova, giving us a foothold in the Solomon Islands. Black & white and color ...... 4.50

VT126 VOL. 3 - With the Marines at Tarawa, US Navy blast the Marshall Islands, Action at Angaur. Air, sea and land attack to allow Seabees to construct an airbase in the Gilbert Islands. Marshall Island offensive is payback for Pearl Harbor. 81st Infantry invade Palau Island to prevent Japan from mining phosphate, which was so vital for munitions manufactory. Black & white and color ...... 4.50

VT127 VOL. 4 - “Attack” - The Battle for New Britain. B25 Bombers soften up the Target area. Naval barrage & rocket fire clear the beaches. Landing craft, alligator and buffalo tanks move forward, followed by a massive assault of infantry ...... 4.50

VT128 VOL. 5 - To the Shores of Iwo Jima, What price Iwo, Fury in the Pacific, Pearl Harbor. 20 Thousand Jap troops were blasted from caves and pillboxes. Heavy losses on this 8 square mile of rock provided the US with a fortress only 4 hours from Japan. Detailed accomplishments of the medical units of US Army. Graphic account of assault and capture of Pelieu Airstrip. Pearl Harbor film shows destruction and rebuilding of US Naval fleet and repair of Naval facility at Pearl ...... 4.50 The Above Video Tapes are Available at a Special Price of 3.00 each or 4 for 10.00

206 VIDEO TAPES VT129 VOL. 6 - Payoff in the Pacific. Recapture of US airfields in the Jungle Islands of the Pacific. Detailed footage of the greatest naval battle in history - Leyte Gulf ...... 4.50

VT130 VOL. 7 - The Jap Zero, Okinawa, The Fleet That Came To Stay, The Formal Japanese Surrender. Ronald Reagan portrays a P40 pilot and describes how to quickly identify a Jap Zero. Okinawa - graphic details on the suicide attempt of Jap troops to resist defeat. Kamikaze planes cannot force US fleet from Jap waters. Official films of Japan’s surrender aboard USS Missouri, Sept. 2, 1942 in Tokyo bay ...... 4.50

VT131 THE NEGRO SOLDIER. War Dept. special service documentary details amazing action footage of soldiers who knew no fear, men who would defend til their death the land of their birth. Also King of Steel - a short feature on the American Soldier and the arms he carries - narrated by Spencer Tracy (1944). Running Time 50 minutes ...... 4.50

VT133 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. W.D. Griffith’s first talking movie. The biography of Abraham Lincoln. From birth in a log cabin to his assassination in Ford’s theatre. Starring Walter Houston and Una Merkel. 1930, Running time 91 minutes. Black & White ...... 4.50

VT134 THE BIG LIFT. The story of Berlin Airlift staring Montgomery Clift and Paul Douglas. Filmed on location in occupied Germany showing actual airlift transports. All Military appearing in this film were actual members of the Armed Force on duty in Germany. 1950, Running time 120 minutes. Black & White ...... 4.50

VT136 THE OUTLAW. The adventures of Billy the Kid, Doc Holiday and Pat Garrett and their quarrel over a half breed beauty. Screen debut of Jane Russell. Also starring Thomas Mitchell, Walter Huston and Jack Beutel. Produced and directed by Howard Hughes. 1943, Running time 120 minutes. Black & White ...... 4.50 The Above Video Tapes are Available at a Special Price of 3.00 each or 4 for 10.00 VT137 THE LIFE OF JOHN GARAND. Delves into the personal life of the inventor of the famous M1 Garand. Also discusses the development of the rifle. Featuring never before seen footage...... 20.00

VT137A THE LIFE OF JOHN GARAND. As above, DVD ...... 20.00

NORTH-SOUTH SKIRMISH ASSOCIATION If you are one of the millions of Americans with an interest in Civil War or blackpowder shooting, the North-South Skirmish Association is for you. Ft. Shenandoah, the Association’s home range, is located on several hundred acres of land in the rolling hills of the lower Shenandoah Valley just outside of Winchester, Va. The shooting competition in the N-SSA is done with live ammunition at both paper targets for individual score and at various breakable targets with 5 or 8 man team events. Matches are with musket, carbines, repeating rifles, revolvers, cannon and mortar. The N-SSA is comprised of regional divisions that host their own skirmishes. Twice a year, once in May and again in October, Ft. Shenandoah is host to the Association’s National Skirmish. For further information visit www.n-ssa.org UNCATALOGED ITEMS Please note we have listed only items that we have in sufficient quantity. We do have many “single” items and parts that are unlisted. All we ask is for a S.A.S.E. and on a separate sheet of paper a brief but specific request. We will respond to your request on items available, or will hold your request until we can supply it. All this is without obligation for you to purchase.

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION Since 1871 the NRA has worked to educate hunters, reform restrictive gun laws, and strengthen the criminal justice system. The NRA also promotes the effective wildlife management and conservation policies. Along with sanctioning about 12,000 shooting tournaments each year they also help run the National Matches at Camp Perry. Please consider joining this worthwhile organization, Their member benefits are too numerous to list here. Ask for a membership application and we will gladly provide it with your order or call the NRA toll fee at 1-800-NRA 3888.

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