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"Across the Continent" by Samuel Bowles, another copy of this rare and unique antique book but in even better condition than the one above: 1865 Hurd & Highes NY, slightly loose but very sound, in fact this book is in wonderful condition considering its age. Still has the original, readable, hand-colored folding inset map of the US is intact. hc, no dj. VG. Books like this did much to encourage westward expansion. $350.
"The Amateur Guncraftsman, Howe, F&W, 1953, sc, VG $10.
"American Longarms”, Madaus,1983, small sc, 256pgs, vg $5.
"American Socket Bayonets & Scabbards", Reilly, Mowbray, 1990-1st ed., 204pgs, hc, dj, exc. $45.
"Antique Firearms"
by Ronald Lister, h/c w-d/j, 1963, Bonanza, lightly soiled, very
fine $50. reduced $39.!
"Antique Firearms Assembly-Disassembly" by David R.
Chicoine, F-W Pubs 2005, sc, NEW, autographed $29.99
"The Art of Shooting with the Rifle" by Col. Sir H. St. John Halford Bart, CB. reprint, sc, vg $8.
"Artillery Through the Ages" Albert Manucy; NPS Interpretive Series, History #3; 1962 reprint, SC, 92 pgs. VG $15.
"Basic Gun Repair", Petersen, 1973, sc, Good $12.
"Basic Gunsmithing", Traister, TAB, 1979, sc, VG $20.
"Black Powder Guide", Nonte, Stoeger, 1969, sc, good $7.
"Black Powder Gun Digest", Jack Lewis; 2nd Ed. DBI Books, SC VG $12.
"Black Powder Gun Digest", Jack Lewis; 3rd Ed. DBI Books, SC, VG $12.
"Brave Men" by Ernie Pyle, 7th printing 1945, inscribed; belonged to a young Marine at Parris Isl., SC, soiled, gd $40.
"British Military Longarms, 1715-1815", Bailey, Stackpole 1971, 80pgs, hc/ dj (small tear) vg $100.
"Cannons": An Introduction to Civil War Artillery by Dean Thomas, sc, 1985 vg $5.
"Checkering & Carving of Gunstocks", Kennedy, Stackpole/Samworth,1981-12th prtg, 336 pages,hc,dj, Exc. $55.
"Civil War Guns" by Edwards, Castle, 1962, hc, dj, exc $50.
"The Collecting of Guns" by Serven, ed., Stackpole, 1964, hc, dj-frayed, VG $50.
"Colt Peacemaker Yearly Variations" by Keith Cochran, 1987, 1st printing of 1000 - HC, scarce. (dj lightly soiled) Exc. $75.
"The Story of Colt's Revolver" by William B. Edwards, Castle Books, 1957, HC, DJ, 465 pages, slight frays, exc. One of the real classic early works on Colt, an essential element for any serious Colt library. An exceptional copy. $85. SOLD
"Colt's Single Action Army Revolver" by "Doc" O'Meara, h/c, d/j, 1999, Krause, as new. $28.
"Colt's Single Action Army Revolver", Doc O"Meara, Krause 1999, 160pgs, hc/dj, exc. $25.
"A
Study of Colt conversions and other Percussion Revolvers",
McDowell, Krause 1997-1st ed., 463pgs, hc, dj, an exc
copy! The definative work on Colt Conversions (very
scarce title, some selling for as much as $700.) $400.
REDUCED $300.
"Complete Guide to Gunsmithing", Chapel, AS Barnes, 4th Printing 1972, hc, Exc. $40.
"Confederate Cannon Foundries" by Danial&Gunter, Pioneer, 1977, hc, dj, exc. $25.
"The Peacemaker and its Rivals" the old Colt classic work by John E. Parsons, Morrow, 1955 4th printing, hc, some light cover damages, condition is VG or better $55. SOLD
"The Elements of Ordnance: A textbook for use of cadets of the US Military Academy" by Thomas J. Hayes, Wiley, 1938/1953 printing. HC, 715 pages, VG $75.
"Encyclopedia of Modem Firearms": Parts&Assembly Vol.1, Brownells, undated, hc, dj-torn, VG-loose $35.
"The Illustrated. Encyc 19th Century Firearms", Myatt, Major F., Crescent 1994, 216pgs, hc, dj, exc $20.
"European Firearms", J. F. Hayward; 1958; Victoria and Albert Museum; Guide to early lock weapons in museum, SC, 70 pages; Couple of tears on spine and remains of tag on cover; some fading. Unusual. Good $25.
"Exterior Ballistic Charts" {-l0 charts) $12.
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