Militaria, arms and armour Books

This book provides a comprehensive guide to machine guns, covering everything from their history and development to their use in battle. It includes detailed information on specific models and their mechanisms, as well as how to operate and maintain them...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This informative volume explores the history of bronze implements and weapons, including their design, construction, and cultural significance. Drawing from a wide range of sources, the authors provide fascinating insight into the art and technology of...

The best firearms home log you can have because you can hide it in plain sight. With an innocent (and boring) looking title on the cover you can list over 600 firearms in this book to track your purchases. This book is not to be confused with the Curio...

Give a million monkeys a million typewriters, and one will write the works of Shakespeare. Give two relic hunters computers, and they'll write Never Mace A Skunk II: The Legends Continue. Laugh as this metal detector-wielding duo share the joys of...

This fascinating book offers a glimpse into the private collection of George Leary Jr., whose passion for antique and modern weaponry is on full display. Featuring detailed descriptions and stunning photographs of a wide range of firearms and edged...

Este libro es una detallada lista de los objetos que componen la colección de la Real Armería de Madrid, uno de los museos más importantes de España. Presenta armas y armaduras de la época medieval y moderna, objetos relacionados con la Caza Real y la...

In den 1980er-Jahren gelangten die ersten ballistischen Messer auf den westlichen Sammlermarkt. Ihre Besonderheit: In ihrem Griff befindet sich eine starke Spiralfeder. Nach Betätigen des Auslösers fliegt ihre Klinge mehrere Meter weit und bohrt sich mit...

Want to learn how to clean, handle, and fire your very own gun?Look no further! In this handy volume, shooting expert Clair Rees has compiled the ultimate Beginner's Guide to Guns! This introduction to gun selection, sighting, maintenance, and proper...

Die deutschen Armeen führten Faschinenmesser ab dem späten 18. Jahrhundert ein. Sie dienten in erster Linie dem Herstellen von Reisigbündeln (ital. Fascine), die zur Verstärkung von Feldbefestigungen Verwendung fanden. Die breitklingigen Haumesser wurden...

This rare little book was first published in 1836. Only a handful of the original editions remain, and are now extremely costly. OBSCURE PRESS has republished this classic work in a high quality, modern edition, using the original text and artwork. The...

Growing up in a small town in Virginia named Harper's Ferry, life was pretty boring, Until John Brown came, then the Civil War came to the city. The town would never be the same. This is a story of a young man growing up there, falling in love. Then to...

This is a reprint of two military effects catalogs from Imperial Germany. Historians and collectors will be amazed at what was offered for private purchase. From medals to swords to horse furniture to guns and spiked helmets, page after page has amazing...

Cet ouvrage traite des armes à feu portatives, de leur conception à leur utilisation en passant par leur histoire. Cette édition a été traduite par J.-N. Cuttat.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

Cet album fournit une collection de serrures et de clés de différentes époques, des plus anciennes aux plus modernes. Il est une référence pour les serruriers et les collectionneurs de serrures. Un livre à recommander pour les amateurs de serrurerie.This...

In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the revolving pistols, however; came patents that created monopolies in revolver production and the...

This military manual provides detailed instructions for the use and maintenance of the .45-inch Gatling gun, a rapid-fire weapon used by the British Army in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Illustrations and diagrams make it easy to understand the...

This illustrated catalog provides an invaluable resource for anyone interested in cast and wrought iron, brass, bronze, and nickel-plated fittings for stables, cattle pens, and piggeries. Packed with detailed illustrations and descriptions, this volume...

This German-language book is a pictorial atlas of weapon knowledge that will interest gun enthusiasts, collectors and military history buffs. It includes drawings, diagrams and photographs of ancient and modern weapons, as well as the mechanics behind...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

SOMETHING ABOUT GUNS amp SHOOTING By "PURPLE HEATHER" This commendable shooting title was first published in London in 1891, and is now a highly prized item in the libraries of many shooting men. It is always much sought after and has become increasingly...

Questo catalogo illustrato presenta una collezione di armi unica al mondo. Le incisioni in legno delle armi offrono un'esperienza visiva eccezionale per gli appassionati di storia militare e di armi antiche. I lettori non solo avranno l'opportunità di...

First published in 1875, this book provides a detailed overview of the design, manufacture, and testing of rifle ammunition. Drawing on his experience as an engineer at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, the author provides a wealth of technical information...

This book is a catalogue of the collection of armor, arms, and hunting equipment owned by Richard Zschille, a wealthy German businessman. The collection was exhibited at the 1894 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, where it attracted thousands of...

This comprehensive catalogue of arms and armour is a must-have resource for collectors and enthusiasts. Featuring detailed descriptions and photographs of each item in the collection, as well as information on provenance and historical significance, this...

Elyse Braxton was deployed to Kuwait as an Individual Augmentee, with the United States Navy, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from July 2007 to August 2008. She served as a Staff Nurse at the United States Military Hospital Kuwait Expeditionary...