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Italian Small Arms of the First and Second
World Wars. Ralph Riccio. This comprehensive
book addresses all Italian small arms used dur-
ing both World Wars and covers pistols, rifles,
submachine guns and machine guns domestically
designed and produced, as well as prototypes and
foreignweapons in Italianservice. Itcontainsmuch
new data as well as correcting previous information
and is an invaluable reference work.
Size:8.5”x11”•608bw/colorphotos•240pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4583-8•hard•$69.99
The Whitney Navy Revolver: A Reference
of the Models and Types 1857-1866 Daniel
E. Williams, Jr. A reference for the most famous
revolvermanufacturedbyEliWhitney,Jr.during the
late-1850s and throughout the American Civil War.
The Whitney Navy Revolver documents the results
of a two-year research project and provides clear
and current information on the various models
and types. A thorough description along with
photographs of each model and type of Whitney
Navy revolver is found in this book.
Size:8.5”x11”•180color/bwphotos•112pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4249-3•hard•$45.00
Suppliers to the Confederacy: British
Imported Arms and Accoutrements Craig
L. Barry and David C. Burt. A look at the impact
the English had on supplying the Confederacy
and its effect on the U.S. Civil War. Each piece of
equipment is examined in great detail with detailed
photographs and a discussion of most of the pat-
terns of British equipment carried by Confederate
soldiers and how they were to be used, how it was
purchased, from where and by whom, and how it
was shipped over to the Confederate States.
Size:6”x9”•150color/bwphotos•192pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4248-6•hard•$39.99
Webley Solid Frame Revolvers: RICs, MPs,
and No.5s Black/Davis/Michaud. New research
on the Webley RIC, MP, and No.5 revolvers.
Includes new information on Webleys purchased
by police agencies prior to the RIC models.
Covers Webley production from 1864 to 1938. A
number of Webley’s miscellaneous solid frames
are also included, along with displays of Webley
loading tools,cartridges,cartridgeboxes, the1903
catalog, and previously unknown caliber offerings.
Size:9”x12”ï1404colorphotos•320pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3553-2•hard•$99.99
Webley Solid-Frame Revolvers: Nos. 1, 1
1/2, 2, Bull Dogs, and Pugs Black/Ficken/
Michaels. Popular from the late 19th through the
early 20th centuries, the British Webley Pug and
Bull Dog revolvers, manufactured by P. Webley &
Son of Birmingham, provided security for many at
home or concealed in coat pockets.
Size:9”x12”•814colorphotos•320pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3152-7•hard•$99.99
Developmental Cartridge Handguns in .22
Calibre: As Produced in the United States
and Europe from 1855-75 John S. Laidacker.
Thisbook isastudyofearly .22cartridgehandguns
from1855-75.Laidacker’sprimaryaimwas tooffer
a quick reference to the collector, and his com-
mentaryon thewidevarietyof types,variations,and
makers, as well as detailed photography, make this
a superb addition to any firearm library.
Size:8.5”x11”•860bwphotos•560pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1865-9•hard•$100.00
Engraved Handguns of .22 Calibre 1855-85
John S. Laidacker. For many years the designs
found on engraved handguns has been found
quite interesting. This book identifies the motifs
employed, and determines engraving character-
istics of various arms producing companies. To
accomplish this, examples of .22 calibre handguns
from 1855 to the mid-1870s have been examined
and photographed, and a system of identification
has been structured.
Size:8.5”x11”•400color/bwphotos•168pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1683-4•hard•$69.95
Bullard Firearms G. Scott Jamieson. Bullard
Firearms is the story of a mechanical genius whose
rifles and cartridges were the equal of any made in
America in the 1880s, yet little of substance had
been written about James H. Bullard or his arms
prior to 1988 when the original first edition called
Bullard Arms was published.
Size:8.5”x11”•1100color/bwphotos•368pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1465-3•hard•$100.0
Japanese Military Cartridge Handguns
1893-1945: A Revised and Expanded Edi-
tion of “Hand Cannons of Imperial Japan”
Derby & Brown.Signal pistols, foreign-procured
military handguns, ammunition, holsters, and
accessories are also covered. Significant changes
are included based on new findings, and a great
deal of new information has been added. A number
of newly discovered variants are identified and
described, and expanded tables of reported serial
numbers and production data are provided.
Size:8.5”x11”•550bw/colorphotos•384pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1780-6•hard•$79.95
Cold War Pistols of Czechoslovakia James
D. Brown. This is the first English language work
to examine the subject in detail and the first in
any language to identify, describe, and quantify
variations and production figures for the models
covered. The book focuses on the Czechoslovak
Communistperiod(1948-89).Alsocoveredare the
more modern commercial CZ 75 and CZ 85, the
military model 82, and the commercial CZ 83, as
are small caliber target pistols and signal pistols.
Size:8.5”x11”•280color/bwphotos•152pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3354-5•hard•$59.99
Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles Donna
Tonelli. A treasury of the finest hunting collectibles
around, this is a valuable reference guide for every-
one from the beginner to the seasoned collector.
Includes decoys, bird calls, early arms and ammu-
nition company premiums, and hundreds of other
items, all in full color with a helpful price guide.
Size:8.5”x11”•1150color/bwphotos•278pp.
ISBN:0-7643-0416-X•hard•$69.95
Firearms and Tackle Memorabilia John
Delph.Theadvertisingartused topromote firearms
and fishing tackle is among the most beautiful and
highly cherished of all. Exquisitely executed and
highly collectible, some of the finest examples
are presented here in full color photos. Included
are signs and posters, calendars, trade cards,
boxes, envelopes, and other highly sought-after
memorabilia.
Size:8.5”x11”•417colorphotos•124pp.
ISBN:0-88740-332-8•hard•$39.95
One Hundred Years of Winchester Car-
tridge Boxes 1856-1956 Giles & Shuey.
Covering the 100 years that Winchester and its
predecessor companies – Volcanic Repeating
Arms Co., and New Haven Arms Co., which pro-
duced cartridges in New Haven – this is the first
detailed study done on cartridge boxes from the
era of the modern gun. Coverage includes all the
calibers for which Winchester, including Volcanic
and New Haven Arms, catalogued every rifle model
(other than .22 rimfire), from 1856-1956.
Size:8.5”x11”•1400colorphotos•312pp.
ISBN:0-7643-2541-8•hard•$69.95
Modern Exterior Ballistics: The Launch and
Flight Dynamics of Symmetric Projectiles
2nd Edition Robert L. McCoy. The basic free
flight dynamics of symmetric projectiles and a
historical perspective from early developments
in the 19th century through the modern post-war
era. The basic principles of ballistic science are
developed from a comprehensive definition of the
aerodynamic forces thatcontrol the flightdynamics
of symmetric projectiles.
Size:8.5”x11”•60bwphotos/lineart•328pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3825-0•hard•$99.99
Guns and Gunmaking Tools of South-
ern Appalachia: The Story of the
Kentucky Rifle John Rice Irwin. The
people of the isolated mountain valleys
of Appalachia tell how they make and use
the Kentucky and related firearms and the
supplies that go with them, both in the past
and today as tradition continues.
Size:11”x8.5”•315colorphotos•118pp.
ISBN:0-916838-81-1•soft•$14.95
Carving Gunstocks: Power Techniques Jose
Valencia. With 250 color photos, all the steps
needed to transform a plain gunstock into a work of
art are explained, from creating patterns, removing
factory checkering, and using a high speed power
pen and bits to create scroll, basket weave, and
maple leaf patterns, along with realistic wildlife
carvings. Adapting patterns to curved surfaces,
sanding, and finishing techniques are explained.
Size:8.5”x11”ï250color/bwphotos•64pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3370-5•soft•$16.99
Powder Horns: Fabrication & Decoration
Jim Stevens. 275 color photos illustrate working,
shaping, decorating, and finishing techniques,
including inlays, engrailing, and scrimshaw.
Leather strap weaving and braiding methods are
also provided for carrying the finished horn in an
authentic manner. For inspiration, photo gallery
shows finished powder horns and a contact list
includes the artists featured.
Size:8.5”x11”•275colorphotos•176pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3489-4•soft•$29.99
Bow Accessories Volkmar Hübschmann, Editor.
Here are detailed, step-by-step instructions to
enable them to equip themselves with personal
finger guards, belt pouches, tension springs, string
holders, and ten types of quivers. Learn to make
bowstrings, targets (from simple to imaginative),
and fittings, and gain information to make arrows
especially crafted to meet an archer’s individual
needs, including shafts and feathering.
Size:8.5”x11”•653colorphotos•208pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3035-3•hard•$34.99
The Bow Builder’s Book: European Bow
Building from the Stone Age to Today
Revised 2nd Edition Alrune, Hein, Junkmanns,
Pantel, Riesch, Stegmeyer, Stehli, Vögele, &
Zschieschang. Experienced bow builders describe
the history, evolution and construction of European
style longbows in this engaging book. For the
beginner, clear, uncomplicated instructions are
offered, including descriptions of construction
techniques, tools, materials, and shooting styles.
Size:8.5”x11”•320color/bwphotos•232pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4153-3•hard•$34.99
Making Bows with ChildrenWulfHein.
Ifyouwant tobuildyourselfa realbow,here
iswhere theadventurebegins!Learnhow to
build 2 different bows, arrows, bowstrings,
and quiver with step-by-step instruction.
This well-illustrated book also takes you
on a brief excursion through the history of
this ancient implement. Building your own
set is just the beginning of your adventure.
Size:11”x8.5”•265color images•208pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4442-8•hard•$34.99
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Double Action: Classic Revolvers for Target
Shooting, Hunting, and Security. Ulrich
Schwab. This reference book describes the most
popular double action revolvers in words and
superb, high-quality photographs, and documents
their design, technology, and how they shoot. It
also what they can achieve in precision shooting
and discusses trigger pull weight and groups.
Size:7”x10”•170photos•208pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4630-9•hardcover•$39.99
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