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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.
"Samuel Colt Presents", Wadsworth Atheneum c1961, "A loan exhibition of Colt Presentation percussion firearms". This very rare hardcover book is in truly excellent condition and very scarce. $49.95
"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 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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