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Militaria


What's New in the Collector's Showcase of Militaria?
The Most Recent Additions to This Category are First!
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Shown are the various caliber mortars used by the German infantry during World Wars I & II. Includes extensive archival in-action photos and detailed text.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: Confederate guns were made by diverse industries who became improvised gun makers. This title assists with correct identification via hundreds of large, close-up photos. Publishers Description: When the hostilities began in 1861 the individual Southern states issued a call for weapons to arm their troops. All types of weapons were sought. By authority of the Confederate government seizure of Federal armories within the seceded states was an immediate source. Arms from abroad were eagerly sought, but the heavy Union blockade would soon limit this avenue. Young patriots enlisted and, with not enough weapons were encouraged to bring their own. Arms from the Kentucky rifle and double-barreled shotguns to single shot pistols and knives were pressed into immediate service. This publication illustrates the ability of those in neighboring industries to join the few gunsmiths in an all out effort of arms productions. The South was not an industrialized society, having neither the material resources nor the man power of the North. Most operations were on a small scale and their output was limited. The realm of Confederate firearms was a broad scope, but today specimens are scarce and they are limited by rarity. Because of today's increasing high values there is no common Confederate gun, almost all were in service and surviving examples in any condition are few and very desirable. Arming the Glorious Cause is about primary Confederate firearms, but included are some secondary pre-war muskets, rifle-muskets, rifles, carbines, and pistols. Also pieces by Southern makers or agents, authentically inscribed captured firearms, along with a sampling of bayonets, swords, and cannons are wonderfully illustrated. The workmanship and quality of material is not commensurate with those manufactured in the North or in Europe. Some are awkward in appearance, while others are primitive and are sparsely or poorly marked. Due to the many unmarked weapons early writers have taken the 1860 unidentified firearms and tended to mislabel them as Confederate. There is also misidentification of pre-war arms that have been placed into this category. C.S.A. weapons have been the subject of many abuses over the years. The term crude indeed does apply to some Confederate manufactured swords, but it should not be a synonym for all Southern-made firearms. It is not uncommon to examine Union and foreign long arms that currently bear an incorrect Southern lock plate. C.S.A. pistols that are missing parts many times are replaced with plentiful Federal segments. The definitive details, due to the dearth of original weapons, will now enable a collector to recognize the authenticity of many pieces that are cast off as genuine. The authors, through the sparse information on makers and scarce examples from a conquered, burned and looted nation, are pleased to present this amount of authentic examples. Most collectors are pleased to see Southern pieces in any condition. Great effort through providing extensive collections from all over the country provide illustrations that are in fine and mint condition, which is extremely rare. Not only are numerous views, details, and individual characteristics presented, but the quality of these photographs have never before been seen in print. Daniel D. Hartzler  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Joe Bowman has created a masterpiece for all collectors of German daggers made during the period of the Third Reich. The book provides both the novice and expert collector a comprehensive review of all daggers from military and civilian units including the army, navy, airforce para-military units, civil service, diplomatic corps and political groups. In addition reproductions and fakes are described. A rarity and value guide are also included. Numerous photographs and line drawings compliment a detailed text to facilitate the identification of the many variants of these daggers.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: Covers military muzzle loading smoothbores and rifled arms and ammunition. Describes and numerous photographs illustrate the weapons, their variations and identification marks. Publishers Full Description: R & R Books is proud to offer this reprint of a classic text covering the development of British military hand and shoulder firearms in the crucial years between 1850 and 1864. The author has taken care to cover the entire range of military muzzle loading smoothbore and rifled arms. As well as a comprehensive review of the weapons, he devotes an entire chapter to the ammunition used in these arms. The detailed text describes and numerous photographs illustrate the weapons, their variations and identification marks from this rich period of firearms development. The book is an invaluable reference for collectors of British weapons of this period. It is also an essential work for those who collect and study weapons of the American Civil War as extensive use was made of British weapons by both Union and Confederate forces.

Flamethrowers of the Germany Army 1914-1 $8.96

  

Arming the Glorious Cause: Confederate A $45.00

  

Third Reich Daggers WWII by: J A Bowman $65.00

  

The British Soldier's Firearm: From Smoo $84.99
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This book illustrates, for the first time in full color and high quality, images of the main types of badges used by the British Army in World War I. Publishers Description: The fascination with the British involvement in the First World War extends to all aspects of the conflict. The battles and their outcomes; the armies and their leaders; the conditions of trench warfare; and the controversies form part of the growing literature examining every aspect of a war that was to cast a shadow over the rest of the twentieth century, the effects of which are still being felt today. For the British army, the cap badge is the most easily identifiable form of insignia. It represents a distillation of the pride of the regiment, its various battle honors and symbols borne proudly on the metallic emblem that was worn on all headdress, even within the trenches. Identification of the cap badge on old photographs is a first, important step in unraveling the military service of an individual. Cap badges have been collected avidly since they were first thought of in the nineteenth century. Cap-badge collecting is as popular now as it has ever been; yet with a growing number of fakes and forgeries, there is a need for a book that illustrates clearly the main types, and allows the collector and family historian alike to understand their meaning. Surprisingly, there are no real comprehensive web-based resources; and the available books (many of which are out of print), are often dull, arcane and poorly illustrated with grey, muddy images of otherwise spectacular badges. This book illustrates, for the first time in full color and high quality, images of the main types of badges used by the British Army in World War I. In addition, contemporary illustrations of the soldiers themselves wearing the badges, and the wider importance of their symbolism, is also included. Employing the skills of an established writer (and collector) and artist, it provides a unique reference guide for all people interested in the World War I.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: War Art/ Soldier Art. This book displays the work of a very talented soldier's wife, who wrote (and drew for) her husband daily. Subjects are romantic, humorous and more. Publishers Description: Cowdery - This is a collection of sketches, cartoons, and pithy wisdom that illustrated her daily letters to soldier husband Raymond who, the book describes, "participated in the battles of Saipan, Guam, Leyte and Okinawa as a combat medic and was on the tiny island of le Shima when Ernie Pyle was killed there."  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. This book will introduce the reader to the large variety of elegant silver hilted dress swords carried in America, during the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, and until about 1815. Many examples and variations will be seen. Classic ball pommels on small-swords (also called court swords) were for dressy occasions. For field use, British military officers began to adopt lion head pommels as a truly British symbol. American silversmiths later modified this theme to resemble dog heads. After the Revolution, the British lions began to give way to eagle head pommels which varied recognizably from city to city, as you will see. Pillow pommels next became popular, following the European trend, about the turn of the century. Plain cap or disc pommels were used as variations, all along, with more complex Roman helmet style pommels appearing late in the century. British and German silver hilts were then created as eagle pommels and were decorated for the American market. Signed specimens by about one hundred American silversmiths, who made sword hilts, are shown, often with several examples, thus documenting how the same man might vary his artistry by changing the appearance of his lions or his eagles.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This guide covers collectibles from Allied and Axis forces. Covers uniforms, headgear, accouterments, medals, firearms, bayonets, knives, daggers, swords, personal items, reproductions and more. Publishers Description: This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hailed as "The Greatest Generation," the men and women who fought in World War II carried an unimaginable burden. Their date with destiny, both horrendous and heroic, shaped the world we know today. This newly expanded second edition of "Warman's World War II Collectibles" serves as a living tribute to these brave souls, as well as a guide to the remarkable and historical items that survived titanic battles. Brimming with expert collecting advice, detailed information and spectacular color images, this book is designed to provide perspective and guidance to the extraordinary world of World War II collectibles. This one-of-a-kind package features: 1,100 full-color photos of collectibles from Allied and Axis forces. Coverage of uniforms, headgear, accouterments, medals, firearms, bayonets, knives, daggers, swords, and personal items3,000 listings with updated current-market prices. Helpful collecting advice, price and availability ratings, and reproduction alerts

British Army Cap Badges of the First Wor $22.46

  

World War II Envelope Art of Cecile Cowd $19.95

  

Silver Mounted Swords: The Lattimer Fami $164.99

  

Warman's World War II Collectibles, 2nd $22.49
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Facts and Fundamentals of Japanese Swords is a practical, comprehensive volume that offers information, along with 300 photos and illustrations, enabling collectors to evaluate the veracity and quality of swords that they are considering acquiring or already have in their collections. The book is divided into three sections: An Overview of the Japanese Sword, The Forged Sword, and Consequences of Modification and Wear. Each section provides very specific, useful lessons by the author that serve as virtual hands-on experiences. With easily understandable examples, the author precisely instructs readers on how to discern and obtain a "healthy" blade, while avoiding fakes or potentially problematic blades. In addition, he shows not only the difference in styles and shapes of blades, but explains what the differences mean and how to interpret them from a buyer's/collector's point of view. Paul Martin, a Japanese sword researcher and curator, is a former member of the Department of Japanese Antiquities at the British Museum, London. He has translated the text, and drawn on his extensive experience and expertise in the field to adapt the author's theories and discussions, making them more accessible to Western readers.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. This essential reference book covers the weapons, uniforms, and equipment of the German Wehrmacht in World War II. It focuses on more than thirty-six infantry assault weapons, including the Mkb 42 machine carbine, the Walther P-38 pistol, the Walther PPK pistol, the MG42 machine gun, the MP-28/II submachine gun, and many, many more. The book is beautifully illustrated with hundreds of color and black and white photos. Die Wehrmacht offers the most comprehensive visual view of the German armed forces currently available.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Summary: Detailed drawings & information on over 1,000 bayonets by country, with markings & maker index. Publisher Description: Important new bayonet book is now available in the USA! A new, revised complete edition of the standard book on the world's bayonets. Detailed drawings and information on over 1,000 bayonets, classified by country with an index of markings and manufacturers. Without a doubt, the most complete book on bayonets ever published. 670 pages and thousands of illustrations. The most useful identification guide available and it is entirely in the English language.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - - A perfect companion to "Torpedo Los," this book covers the War Badges of the Kriegsmarine with particular emphasis on the surface units. Packed with detailed obverse and reverse color shots as well as close ups of hinges, pins and maker marks giving the collector and military enthusiast detailed coverage of all the major variants of these desirable badges. As well as the badges themselves, a huge range of rare award documents, paybook entries and other documentation is provided, along with many rare and previously unpublished detailed wartime images showing the awards being worn. 1,121 Photos, Most in Color

Facts and Fundamentals of Japanese Sword $35.96

  

Die Wehrmacht (Weapons, Uniforms, Equipm $49.50

  

Bayonets of the World: The Complete Edit $99.99

  

War Badges of the Kriegsmarine by: Gordo $75.95
Vintage Department of the Army Retired Civilian Service Pin on the Original Card. The Card is Marked: 8455-00-408-1342, Lapel, Button, Retired Civilian Service, 1 EA., A-10-74, DSA100-74-C-1796. The Pin is from the Vietnam War Era(Possibly 1974). Size of the Pin: 5/8 of a inch in Diameter. Great Collector Item. Please e-mail me with any Questions!!! Free US Shipping.  Wonderful group of 5 metal military buttons in different styles and sizes. Each on has "Waterford Button Company" on the back. All in excellent condition.  This hat pin has a blue plastic base with the eagle in the middle. Pin is 2" in diameter and in excellent condition.  Brass military hat pin with the eagle. Pin is 2" in diameter and is in excellent condition.

Vtg. Retired Civilian Service Pin on Orig $9.95

  

Military Button Group $8.00

  

Vintage Military Hat Pin $8.00

  

Vintage U. S. Military Uniform Hat Pin $10.00
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This collectors guide focuses on the uniforms worn and the equipment used by the WWII Allied & German Soldiers who fought on Norman soil. Publishers Description: On the 6th of June 1944, thousands of men landed on the Normandy beaches to free Europe from the Nazi occupation. Over 2 months, soldiers of all origins were to battle in the Normandy bocage. American and British soldiers of course, but also Canadian, Polish, Belgian and French troops were to challenge those from the German Wehrmacht and SS, together with Russians donning the German uniform. Over 240,000 soldiers were to pay the ultimate sacrifice during these 2 months of intense combat, during which landscapes were devastated and Normandy's towns and villages destroyed, with civilian losses estimated at 45,000. The aim of this book is to offer an insight into the uniforms worn and the equipment used by the soldiers who fought on Norman soil, many of whom are now laid to rest throughout the region's cemeteries. Several collectors have contributed towards enhancing the book's contents, presenting, for the first time, the finest from their collections, painstakingly and patiently recovered across Normandy's battlefields. Each and every one of these precious objects holds its own share of history and many are the last remaining witnesses of this terrible combat.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. "The world's most beautiful uniform" is one contemporary description given to the Waffenrock. It was the most formal of the German Army uniforms, reserved for parades and ceremonial occasions. 87 examples of this important uniform are portrayed in beautiful, full-color professional photographyillustrating every branch-of-service Waffenfarbe for enlisted men, NCOs and officers. Included are rare uniforms such as worn by chaplains, Nebelwerfer smoke troops and the "Grossdeutschland" Regiment. Details of their insignia, interior markings and tailoring are covered for each uniform. Additionally, there are 300 crisp period photos showing the proper and improper wear of the Waffenrock. This massive "gem" of a publication comes in a beautiful, heavy-duty slipcase.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - Volume 5 covers the first half of German Cross in Gold holders of the Polizei Division and independent Polizei Units. Exacting new details of this unit that saw combat in the West, Russia, and Greece includes its numerous commanders and senior staff, as well as an exhaustive study of its development and Kampfgruppe Polizei Division. The Honor Clasp and Close Combat Clasp in Gold holders of the formation are detailed, all enhanced with a wealth of previously unseen documents and photos. Foreword by Leslie Fiorenza.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: With hundreds of WWII era fighters and bombers pictured, the author details and explains the nose art found on vintage military aircraft. Publishers Description: Since the early days of flight, military pilots have personalized aircraft with artistic creations, giving each plane a unique identity and aircrews a sense of pride in "their war bird." This comprehensive volume covers the technical aspect on how nose art was applied to vintage military aircraft, with hundreds of fighters and bombers pictured. The uses of materials, supplies, and development of nose art designs are discussed with surviving nose artists. The author examines and analyzes WWII-era black-and-white photographs and reveals their color content along with numerous photos never-before-published. Recreating step-by-step actual flying war bird nose art restorations is outlined for the first time. Fighting Colors is a graphic tool for all enthusiasts of pinup and vintage aircraft nose art. For artists, this book will outline what the masters knew when the age of sign painting, along with a little bit of imagination and brushes, was a common trade. For veterans and their families, Fighting Colors will serve as a source of reflection and inspiration for years to come.

Allied & German Soldiers Normandy 1944 ( $14.36

  

Waffenrock: Parade Uniforms of the Germa $113.95

  

German Cross in Gold Vol 5 Holders of th $42.70

  

Fighting Colors: The Creation of Militar $31.46
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This is the first of three Confederate volumes. Pictures and discusses over 650 Confederate bullets & cartridges, bullet molds and more. Publishers Description: This is the first of three Confederate volumes. The text sets the stage for the organization of the Confederate Ordnance Bureau and the emergence of Josiah Gorgas, Chief of Ordnance, who was one of the few federal ordnance officers to resign his post and join with the "rebellion." But, Gorgas could not run the Bureau alone, and the addition of John W. Mallet to his staff as Superintendent of Laboratories in the spring of 1862, was destined to bring order out of the chaos amid frenzied demands for small arms ammunition. In these 328 pages will be found over 650 specimens of Confederate bullets and cartridges, in addition to bullet moulds and numerous other illustrations.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: The author examines the history of British Postcards during WWI, tracing the soldier's changing experiences through color images and handwritten messages. Includes both lampoon-humorous cards as well as many preserved images. Publishers Description: Postcards sent by men on the front, and to them by their families, are among the most numerous, and most telling, surviving artifacts of the Great War. They tell us much about attitudes towards the war, and provide a great insight into men's lives, and into the thoughts and emotions of those left behind. Very different in their illustration, and in their writing, between the beginning of the war and the end, postcards provide a social history of the war in microcosm. Illustrated with a wide range of postcards, this is a fascinating look into the response of the British people to the horrors of the war.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This guide reveals the full history of the US Coast Guard throughout World War II. Includes Coast Guard involvement at D-Day, how trained personnel were supplied to other branches and more. Publishers Description: Alex de Quesada reveals the full history of the US Coast Guard throughout World War II in this Elite title. In particular, the book draws attention to the little-known story of how the US Coast Guard ran a number of the landing craft throughout D-Day in 1944 as well as providing crucial anti-U-boat patrols throughout the war years. A number of Coast Guard servicemen were lost in these two campaigns, and their undeniable contribution to the US war effort deserves greater recognition. The Coast Guard also provided aviators and gunners to the Merchant Marine and manned Port Security Services. These roles are all fully explained and illustrated with rare photographs and specially commissioned artwork. IntroductionPre-war Coast GuardThe Coast Guard AuxiliaryThe Coast Guard at WarHome FrontThe Aleutian CampaignThe Battle of the AtlanticNorth Africa and ItalyNormandy invasionPacific Theatre: From Pearl Harbor to the PhilippinesVictoryUniformsBibliography  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This illustrated guide covers the uniforms, equipment & organization of the British Army up to the Battle of the Somme. Publishers Description: At the outbreak of World War I in August 1914 the British Army was unique: it was a small force raised entirely by voluntary recruitment. The first campaigns of the British Expeditionary Force brought admiration from the enemy, but by the end of 1914 it had been virtually eliminated. Kitchener's call for new volunteers drew such a patriotic response that by mid-1916 the BEF had grown to 55 divisions. This book explains and llustrates the uniform, equipment and organization of the British Army up to the end of the battle of the Somme. Contents: Campaign summary - Organisation - the Regular Army & British Expeditionary Force - Territorial Force - 'Kitchener's Army' - RN & RM units operating on land - Training - Leadership - Communications - Uniforms - Insignia - Decorations - Personal equipment & weapons - Supporting arms

Round Ball to Rimfire Part 4: Civil War $49.99

  

British Postcards of the First World War $11.66

  

Elite 180: US Coast Guard in WWII by: Al $17.06

  

Men-at-Arms 391: The British Army in WW1 $16.16
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This illustrated title deals with Army Battle & Assault Badges, Waffen-SS & Luftwaffe ground troops, sleeve shields, cuffbands, wound badges, commemorative medals and more. Publishers Description: The remarkable war effort of the German armed forces on three fronts between 1939 and 1945 was recognised by a wider range of insignia than seen in the Allied armies. While the Wehrmacht displayed fewer unit insignia than the Allies, a glance at a German soldier's tunic could reveal much more about his actual combat experience. In this book an experienced researcher explains and illustrates the Battle and Assault Badges of the Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe ground troops; the sleeve shields and cuffbands issued to mark service in particular campaigns; wound badges, commemorative medals, and other types of insignia. Contents: Battle shields - Narvik, Krim, Kuban, Cholm, Demjansk, Lappland, Lorient - Campaign cuff titles - Afrika, Kreta, Kurland, Metz - Campaign medals - Eastern Front 194142, Afrika - Battle badges - Infantry, Panzer, General, Flak, Anti-Partisan - Luftwaffe Battle Badges - Ground, Sea, Panzer, Flak - Close Combat Clasp, Tank Destruction Badge, Sniper Badge  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This collector's title covers the British Enfield No. 1 Rifle (SMLE, Mk1, MKIII, Short Magazine Lee Enfield), with an emphasis in dating and identification. Also includes accoutrements, cleaning tools, bayonets issued and more. Publishers Description: The British Enfield No.1 Rifle (Mk I through lshapore 2A/2A1) is not only one of the world's finest battle rifles, but also one of the longest serving from Africa's colonial wars through World Wars I and II and Korea to the conflicts of the Middle East. The British Tommy and the troops of the former British Commonwealth counted on their Short Magazine Lee-Enfields for nearly 90 years, and many are still in use today. Skip Stratton, who maintains the Enfield Rifle Research Internet web site and is a collector of long standing, has written a superb book that provides a well-organized, detailed look from the collector's perspective at this fine rifle series. Dozens of charts and illustrations take you through seven manufacturers on three continents and seventy years of production to identify each variation of every single part of the rifle. Stratton shows you how to determine which parts are correct for each manufacturer and each period of manufacture. Is that Lee-Enfield pre-World War I, World War I, World War II, or post-World War II manufacture? British or Commonwealth? Original or arsenal reconditioned? It takes more than the date on the action body to determine that. And what do all of those codes and inspection marks and cyphers mean? Do they help detemine the age of the rifle and its parts? Yes, they do, and all are listed in the books' 158 pages and shown in more than 90 illustrations and photographs. Also included are descriptions of accoutrements, cleaning tools, and bayonets issued to the British and Commonwealth soldier with his Short Magazine Lee-Enfield. Serial numbers, codes, markings, cyphers - this book has it all in an easy-to-use layout.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This recently updated edition provides a history of the M1 Carbine's development, manufacture and use during World War II, as well as through the Korean War and the war in Vietnam. Publishers Description: The 6th edition of the best selling "bible" of the World War II M1 Carbine has been updated with new information from the previous edition. The changes between the 6th and 5th editions are listed on the last page of the book. The author, Craig Riesch, has compiled twenty-two years of surveys and research into this 237 page volume containing 38 charts, 212 photographs, and fourteen drawings. The book provides a history of the M1 Carbine's development, manufacture and use during World War II, as well as through the Korean War and the war in Vietnam. The M1 Carbine is analyzed and described by its ten separate manufacturers and various models, with all changes, modifications, and new parts noted by serial number range of use. And since the U.S. Army Ordnance Department required that virtually every part of the M1 Carbine be marked with a manufacturer's or subcontractor's code, Riesch has unraveled the manufacturer's and subcontractor's codes---again by serial number range --- and eliminated many "spurious codes" and myths. Every major and most minor parts are now conclusively identified by manufacturer and serial number range, making it possible for the collector, shooter, and historian to examine an M1 Carbine to determine its authenticity with a high degree of confidence. Using the charts and photos in the book, the collector can identify the manufacturer and period of use for the receiver group, barrel group, trigger housing group, and stock group and their component parts. Butt plates by the various manufacturers are shown in full-size photographs for easy identification. All variations of the M1 Carbine are discussed -- M1, M1A1, and M2 -- by manufacturer. The aspects that make up the two types of true M1A1 folding stock paratrooper carbines are described and photographed. Serial number ranges for original manufacture are included. Reproduction folding stocks are shown and points of difference are identified. The book is divided into six chapters and ten appendices. Each chapter describes a major subgroup of the M1 Carbine: receiver, barrel, trigger assembly, and stock. Chapter six covers the M1 Carbine accessories issued to the soldier, and chapter seven the M3 trench knife and M4 bayonet, and their scabbards. The appendices include serial number sequences for each manufacturer, a description of the types of ammunition for the M1 Carbine, a discussion of "imported" carbines, an exploded view, and an M1 Carbine survey form on which the collector can list all parts of his or her carbine to determine authenticity. Complete instructions for disassembling the carbine are included with photographs.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes Covers the Mosin-Nagant, the world-famous Russian military rifle. The guide examines part and provides dimensions, markings, codes and changes in chronological order. Publishers Description The first book in English about the Mosin-Nagant, this is a detailed (265 page) examination of this world-famous Russian military rifle which is currently enjoying unprecedented collecting popularity. And this book is sure to add to it. Mr. Lapin is an attorney who had access to data banks in the U.S. and foreign countries to assist him in gathering the information contained in this book. As in all For Collector's Only® titles, "The Mosin-Nagant Rifles" examines each and every part and provides all dimensions, markings, codes and changes in chronological order enabling a collector to ascertain quickly where and when his Mosin-Nagant rifle or carbine was made. A complete and detailed history of the rifle's development in Russia, Finland, the communist bloc nations and in the United States, is included as are chapters dealing with carbines, sniper rifles, accessories, bayonets, ammunition and an extensive international list of codes and markings.

Men-at-Arms 365: WWII German Battle Insi $16.15

  

British Enfield Rifles, Vol 1, 3rd Ed: S $19.95

  

US M1 Carbines, Wartime Production, 6th $21.95

  

The Mosin-Nagant Rifle, 5th Ed by: Teren $21.95
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: Provides a part-by-part detailed analysis of each of the fifteen models of the American Krag rifle and carbine. Also includes a monthly serial number chart by production year. Publishers Description: The Krag rifle and carbine were the first smokeless powder, magazine loading arms used by the United States Army. It was adopted from a Norwegian design in 1892 and reached the troops starting in mid-1894. The Krag was the first precision-machined, small caliber, magazine loading rifle adopted by the U.S. Army. This meant that the production facilities and work force had to be completely rebuilt and reorganized. In just four short years, the entire U.S. Army, both mounted and dismounted branches, were completely equipped with the new rifle and carbine. So successful had been the design and initial production phase, that only minor changes were made to the rifle and carbine afterward. It was the ideal time to introduce a new rifle. The U.S. Army in the 1890s was a peacetime organization. The frontier had been settled in the late 1880s and the Army had been reduced in strength to not quite 18,000 strong, and was scattered halfway around the world from Plattsburgh, New York to Anchorage, Alaska to Honolulu, Hawaii. All but two troops of cavalry were still stationed west of the Mississippi River and no military formations in regimental strength had been assembled since the Sioux Wars in 1876-1877. But the combination of Spanish imperialism in Cuba and the sinking of the battleship, USS Maine, led the United States into a short, sharp war in 1898 that gave way to a longer, more bitter fight in the Philippines. In 1900, Chinese revolutionaries styled the "Boxers" threatened to murder all foreigners in China. The U.S. Army and Marines brought their Krag rifles to mainland China in concert with forces from other European nations and quickly relieved the siege of the Foreign Legations at Peking and then helped clear the country of insurgents. Even though the Krag only served the U.S. Army for eleven years, it did so admirably and saw much hard fighting. It only gave way to the Model 1903 Springfield as the latter rifle could be loaded quickly and easily with a five round clip. The American Krag Rifle and Carbine provides the arms collector, historian and target shooter with a part-by-part analysis of what has been called the "rifle with the smoothest bolt action ever designed." Each of the fifteen models of the American Krag rifle and carbine are described in detail. All changes to all parts are described and matched to serial number ranges. A monthly serial number chart by production year has been devised that will provide the collector with the year and month in which his rifle or carbine was manufactured. The mystery of the so-called Philippine Constabulary rifles is solved and the "School" rifle is introduced. A new and complete exploded view is included as are instructions for assembly and disassembly of the rifle and carbine.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - Collector Bookstore Notes: This title covers the M14 rifle and its sniper variations. Includes a detailed history, current use info, repair/ restoration details and also discusses civilian variations. Publishers Description: The M14 rifle was the last semiautomatic battle rifle adopted by the U.S. military. It lasted less than ten years before being replaced by the M16. But in that short time, it developed fierce adherents and became one of the finest match rifles in the world. During the war in Iraq, the M14, as well as its sniper variations, the M21 and M25, have made an astonishing comeback. This new, revised and expanded 3rd edition describes the use of the M14 rifle and its sniper variations today by all four branches of the U.S. military, plus the U.S. Coast Guard. The M14-Type Rifle provides a detailed history of the rifle's development and use, particularly today in Iraq and Afghanistan where the high-powered 7.62 x 51 NATO (.308) cartridge is ideal for long range sniping and for penetrating body armor and light vehicles. The M14 rifle and its two sniper variations, the M21 and M25, are described on a part-by-part basis. A survey of all current civilian semiautomatic M14-type rifles and components available today is also included as a separate chapter and brought up to date. Included also are the Chinese variations of the M14. The history of the development and use of the M14 in Vietnam is discussed showing how it led to the development of the sniper variations. The book also serves as a guide for shooters who want to restore an M14 to original condition or build a superb match rifle from the civilian versions. Various receivers and parts kits are discussed. Separate chapters show how to turn a commercial M14-type rifle such as the M1A, into a superb match rifle by choosing the right barrel, glass-bedding the stock, and unitizing the gas cylinder. Also discussed are National Match rifles with specifications, ammunition to be used for the best accuracy, targeting and shooting the M14-type rifle and trouble shooting and maintenance. Finally, all G.I. issue accessories are described. The book is fully illustrated with photos and drawings that clarify the text. Appendices provide up-to-date information on parts and supplies and gun smithing services. Finally, the current legal ramifications of owning a semiautomatic rifle is explained.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - - Collector Bookstore Notes: This well-respected collectors guide includes information on fakes, reproductions, buckles, buttons, bullets, bottles, artillery shells, corps badges, medical, insignia and more. Publishers Description: The most highly regarded listing of current values for the red hot Civil War collectibles market. First published in 1973, this publication has regularly updated and expanded to keep pace with the changing hobby. Invaluable introductory information, warning about fakes and reproductions, how to preserve artifacts. Categories include buckles, buttons, bullets, bottles, artillery shells, corps badges, medical, insignia and much, much more.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Best-selling author, Bruce Canfield, brings you U.S. Bolt Action Military Rifles! Over 700 detailed photographs AND full collector notes and valuable serial number tables. This book covers all the U.S. Military Bolt Action rifles, carbines and sniper rifles. It's HUGE! Included you'll find everything from the Civil War through the Indian Wars, Korea and beyond! So whether you are into the Hotchkiss, Krags, '03 Springfields, the Lee Navy, Mosin-Nagants or Winchester Model 70s, this book is for you! Rifles & Carbines Covered Civil War Palmer & GreeneWard-BurtonHotchkiss Rifles & CarbinesRemington-KeeneChaffee-ReeceRemington-LeeKrag Rifles & CarbinesLee NavyModel 1903 SpringfieldModel 1917 EnfieldMosin-NagantMark II RossModel 1907-15 BerthierWinchester Model 70Remington Model 720Remington Model 700/M40Scoped Sniper Variationsand much, much, more! Also including bayonets, slings, web equipment, manuals, on, scopes, trench periscopes and other accessories!

The American Krag Rifle and Carbine, 2nd $21.95

  

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US Military Bolt Action Rifles: Rifles & $59.99
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - Collector Bookstore Notes: This title is an in-depth expert study of Japanese swords from a historical, iconographical, and technological perspective. Publishers Description: Author Colin M. Roach collaborated with top-level artisans, historians, and martial arts experts to create a unique, in-depth study of these magnificent weapons from a historical, iconographical, and technological perspective. In addition to a foreword by seventh degree iaido black belt Nicklaus Suino and a sidebar by Mukansa-level polisher Abe Kazunori, "Japanese Swords" includes rare looks into the world of Mukansa-level swordsmiths Kawachi Kunihira and Gassan Sadatoshi. Complemented by hundreds of stunning high-resolution photos and a DVD, "Japanese Swords" is a must-have addition to any Japanophile's library.   Large collection of Real Photos showing various Trains in Pusan/Busan Korea during the War. These photos are from around 1951-52. Many have markings or writing on the back especially the larger one's identifying Pusan with date and with a little other info. The smaller photos mainly just have a written number on the back. There's a total of 33 photos. 19 are 2 1/2 x 3 1/2", 12 are 3 1/2 x 5" and a couple are odd size but are close to each other measuring about 4 1/4 x 3 1/4". Various views including some with a GI and a few where the Train is marked United States Army or Transportation Corps. Overall these are in good/very good condition. Some light corner wear. A nice collection for anyone with interest in early Real Photos of Trains or the Korean War. Buyer to pay shipping and insurance.  Great military compass, it appears to be in working condition, with liquid inside, and great condition showing normal wear mostly on black colour.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - Collector Bookstore Notes: Covers the Organization, Equipment, Tactics and Techniques of the U.S. Army's Elite Airborne Troops of World War II combat on the Western Front. Publishers Description: Entering battle by parachute was the "easy part". Packed with information for U.S. Airborne enthusiasts of all kinds, this volume provides a critical context for both the collector of U.S. Airborne memorabilia, and a methodology for living historians to research and translate the real-life story of the legendary U.S. Parachute Infantrymen to the hobby environment. Over 100 full-color images including battle recreation photographs, charts, tactical maps, order of battle graphics, authentic tables of organization and equipment, and numerous special features. Illustrations: over 100 color/bw images

Japanese Swords The History, Metallurgy $35.96

  

Collection Train Real Photos Korean War $25.00

  

1943 MK III Military Compass $179.99

  

Parachute Rifle Company: US Army's Elite $44.99
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: Using hundreds of photos, this book illuminates and explains the complex markings found on American WWII paratrooper helmets. Publishers Description: Michel de Trez - an enthusiastic author well-known to all American Airborne troop buffs - has agreed to open up the showcases and the reserves of the Centre Historique des Parachutistes du Jour-J (D-Day Paratroopers Historical Centre) to present us with this compendium of American paratrooper helmets. This study, the first made of the various helmet markings, stands out from other books of its kind by the quality of the collection presented and by the unpublished photos unearthed from among the veterans' possessions, providing the author with the pictorial testimony needed to illustrate the book. Even for the most initiated readers, he will no doubt have kept a few surprises up his sleeve and will delight all amateurs wanting to improve their knowledge.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. This striking collection of lithographs is a marvelous sampling of military, social, and costume history. It features a wealth of richly colored, hand-tinted prints portraying the gamut of U.S. army uniforms, from fatigues to full dress, between 1774 and 1889. Absolutely authentic, the illustrations depict officers and enlisted men in minutely detailed regalia, complete with weapons, horses, and accoutrements. Beautifully reproduced to retain every nuance of color and form, 44 plates encompass brigadier generals, staff and line officers, cavalry, infantry, and artillery troops even musicians awaiting orders, receiving reports at the edge of the battlefield, and in other martial settings. Individual plates include a Minute Man (1774-1775), General Washington as Commander-in-Chief (1779-1783), a West Point Cadet (1813-1821), General-in-Chief Winfield Scott (1858-1861), Lieutenant-General Grant and Major-General Meade (1861-1866), and many more. Readers will be dazzled by the extraordinary detail and beautiful color of these plates; military enthusiasts, hobbyists, students of dress and design, and lovers of fine lithography will consider this volume an essential addition to their collections. 1998  Army field compass in leather case with long strap. Gun metal finish over brass, with green compass rose. Has foldaway sighting implements. The rear of the case is engraved "L.W. Ludwig. Wellington, New Zealand". Ludwig was either the manufacturer or retailer of this instrument. Compass is in excellent condition. The compass comes in a leather pouch - this has the name "Captain W.G. Wray , G.6. NZMR" written in ink by hand one one side, and on the other is "Major Wray, G6 NZMR. SMR 7/1315." William George Wray (serial number 7/1315) fought in WWI, and came from possibly Blenheim - enlisted in the Canterbury Mounted Rifles, 6th Reinforcements, and was sent to Suez. Compass measures 72 mm diameter, and 102 mm wide at the point where the sighting implements are. 17 mm thick (2.7/8 inches, 4 inches, and 5/8 inch thick).  1960's 32 Issues Civil War Times Illustrated Magazines Collection of Magazines entitled Civil War Times Illustrated. Not certain when this publication ended it's run but I have every issue from the first one (April 1962) to May 1965 The year 1962 has 8 issues, 1963 has 10 issues, 1964 has 10 issues and 1965 has 4 issues. This publication only published 10 issues a year and excluded the months of March & September. As far as condition these are excellent. Perhaps just the slightest bit of edge wear. Many were still in their original mailers. Magazines would make a fabulous edition to your Civil War literature collection. Buyer to pay shipping & insurance.

American Paratrooper Helmets by: Michel $44.96

  

Uniforms of the United States Army 1774- $9.95

  

WWI Army Field Compass and Case. $416.00

  

1960's 32 Issues Civil War Times Illustr $50.00
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Douglas C. McChristian here presents a comprehensive account of the evolution of military arms and equipment during the years 1880-1892. The volumes are set against the backdrop of the final decade of the Indian campaignsa key period of transition in United States military history. In Volume 1, McChristian shows how the Quartermaster Department modified the design and manufacturing of uniforms and other clothing to meet the developing needs of troops in the American West. Drawing on extensive research in public and private collections throughout the United States and lavishly illustrated with more than four hundred color and black-and-white illustrations, these volumes will serve as invaluable references for collectors, curators, and students of militaria and of the frontier era.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Douglas C. McChristian here presents a comprehensive account of the evolution of military arms and equipment during the years 1880-1892. The volumes are set against the backdrop of the final decade of the Indian campaignsa key period of transition in United States military history. In Volume 2, he focuses on weapons and other accouterments, recounting in detail the armys quest to find a repeating rifle that would serve the needs of both cavalry and infantry across the plains. Drawing on extensive research in public and private collections throughout the United States and lavishly illustrated with more than four hundred color and black-and-white illustrations, these volumes will serve as invaluable references for collectors, curators, and students of militaria and of the frontier era.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Featuring hundreds of black-and-white illustrations of marksmanship medals, prizes, and badges, plus a special full-color section, this encyclopedia of U.S. Army shooting awards and training program rewards is a must-have for military historians and collectors. In Marksmanship in the U.S. Army, William K. Emerson details weapons training from the 1850s to the present, gathering this information for the first time in a single volume. Emerson highlights the philosophies behind army marksmanship and documents the awards, prizes, and badges bestowed upon the War Department's most elite shooters, artillerymen, and swordsmen. Proficiency training discussed in this book includes the use of sabers, cannons, sea mines, bayonets, tank weapons, aerial gunnery, bombs, and other weapons. Emerson integrates discussion of the criteria, people, and rationale behind each award into this historical account.  Rare and hard to come by Parker Pen and Pencil Set, It comes in Specialy made Leather Case for Royal Canadian Air Force, I am not an expert but i think this is Parker Golden Pearl or Golden Bands pattern, 14k solid gold nib, This set appears to be in excellent used condition, No cracks or chips, Each measuring approximately 4 3/4 inches long.

(US Army Western Frontier) Uniforms, Arm $60.00

  

(US Army Western Frontier) Uniforms, Arm $60.00

  

Marksmanship in the US Army by: William $64.95

  

Parker Fountain Pen Pencil Antique Set R $425.00
1902: Marines, Protection- and Colonial Troops. Decorative old chromolithograph, size: 12 x 9.5 inches, depicting soldiers from different 6 countries, Germany, Austro-Hungary Empire, Italy, France, Russia and Great Britain. Very colorful and lively, broad margins. Meyers chromolithograph from 1902, printed by Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig / Germany. Imprint in German. Vertical center fold, fine condition.  1902: Rangers, Riflemen, Pioneers and Train. Decorative old chromolithograph, size: 12 x 9.5 inches, depicting soldiers from different 6 countries, Germany, Austro-Hungary Empire, Italy, France, Russia and Great Britain. Very colorful and lively, broad margins. Meyers chromolithograph from 1902, printed by Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig / Germany. Imprint in German. Vertical center fold, some water stains at margins not affecting the actual print.  Early and what I thought to be a somewhat unusual photo of a Military wedding photo. I believe it to be WWI era. Bride and Groom are front row center and I'm assuming parents of Bride & Groom are front row on the ends and directly behind them in the back row. I'm also assuming the other Service Men were part of his Company in the service. Nice mustache on the father in the back row, the goatee of the Service Man back row to the far right and eye loop glass on the father front row. The photo is on heavy cardboard stock measuring 10 3/4" x 8 1/4". The photo itself is roughly 9 1/2 x 7 1/2". Back of the photo gives no identity but I was told photo came from the Pittsburgh, Pa area. Would make a nice addition to one's Military or unusual photo collection. Buyer to pay shipping & insurance.  Standard rim bread plate with blue Veterans Administration seal. Good condition with normal wear for age.

Marines and Colonial Troops: Antique Chr $28.00

  

Rangers, Riflemen, Pioneers and Train: A $22.00

  

Unusual, WWI Military Wedding Photo $35.00

  

Shenango Veterans Administration bread p $8.00
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - More than 270 photos and full descriptive, historical commentary on this important collecting field. By the author of American Military Belts and Related Equipments, this new work covers pocketed rifle belts, pistol and load-carrying belts, medical belts, pistol suspenders and more. The reference work on the subject.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This is the real story of the British Tommy, truthful and glorified, from 1939 and up. Touches on military equipment and more. Publishers Description: This is the story of the British soldier in the Second World War; a story of endurance through the long years of conflict, in theatres as diverse as Europe, the Western Desert, the Arctic and the Far East. It is the real story of the British Tommy, truthful and unglorified. Beginning on the road to Dunkirk, Peter Doyle traces the life of the British Soldier from 1939 through the development of Fortress Britain and the rearming of troops to open the Second Front in Europe. With reference to military equipment, literature, art and ephemera, he conjures an image of what it was like to serve in the British Army during this gruelling war. He tells how troops would fight in the desert, on the long road that led to victory in Alamein, and of the battles against the Japanese in the Far East.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Dr. Gordon Dammanns sought after 3 volume set is a valuable tool for civil war enthusiasts. Pictorial Encyclopedia of Civil War Medical Instruments and Equipment Volume 3 shows a plethora of actual photos of the surgeons and their equipment. Sections in this book include: Men of HealingMedical Education of the Civil War SurgeonSurgical Up-DateUniforms and Personal Equipment of the Civil War SurgeonRemoval of Wounded, Hospital Care and NursingThe Wounded SoldierThe Sanitary Commission and Christian Commission During the Civil WarMedical Artifacts in Relic ConditionBuyers Beware  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes This hands-on guide examines the Model 1911 & Model 1911A1 Military & Commercial Pistols. Includes extensive data, such as photos, markings, measurements, etc. Publishers Description Nearly five years in preparation, our newest book in the "For CollectorsOnly®" series examines John Browning's most famous pistol from barrel bushing to hammer to lanyard loop on a part-by-part basis. As always in the "For Collectors Only® series any change or variation in a part is described by serial number range, making it possible to determine the authenticity of any Model 1911 or Model 1911A1 by year of manufacture. The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols is 544 pages in long. It includes 82 tables detailing parts and markings and 672 photos and drawings. An eight page color insert includes rarely seen examples of the Model 1911 and Model 1911A1. Parts are described in chapters organized by assembly--receiver, slide and magazine. Each part of each assembly--trigger system, magazine release, sights, etc are then described complete with markings and other identifying characteristics. Parts are differentiated by model and manufacturer, i.e. Colt, Springfield Armory, Remington Arms-UMC, Singer, Ithaca , Remington Rand and Union Switch & Signal. All Colt model and variation parts are also described where they differ from the .45 ACP part. All military and commercial markings are listed by date or serial number range of use. Serial numbers are listed in twenty-six individual tables both by military and the individual commercial models, and by other manufacturers. An appendix contains a serial number listing organized both by manufacturing and shipping date. Serial numbers for British military, Canadian, Argentine, Norwegian, and Russian military pistols are also given. Individual chapters and appendices provide detailed examinations of markings on receivers, slides and barrels, including military inspection and commercial markings, and photographs of all slide markings. Finishes are discussed for both military and commercial pistols by serial number ranges. Accoutrements and accessories are thoroughly explored and photographed including all belts, magazine pockets, and holsters. A complete listing of all U.S. military Model 1912, 1916, M3, M7, and M15 holster manufacturers is included. U.S. military-issue ammunition in .45 ACP is described in detail. A photo-illustrated assembly/disassembly procedure shows the most efficient way to service the pistol. Our technical adviser, Karl Karash, has produced a portfolio of over 5,000 color photographs of Model 1911/1911A1 pistols, both military and commercial (see examples below). This collection is an invaluable tool for researching the M1911/M1911A1 pistol. A total of 205 pistols were photographed to show full size and in color, right and left views of each pistol from serial no. 43 to the end of U.S. military and commercial production, plus close-ups of all significant parts and markings (over 5,000 photographs in all). Each photograph can be enlarged 4 times on your computer screen without losing resolution.

US Martial Web Belts & Bandoliers by: R $28.00

  

The British Soldier of the Second World $11.66

  

Civil War Medical Instruments Vol 3 by: $9.95

  

The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military $37.99
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes Describes the entire range of M1 Garand production on a part-by-part basis, by serial number & manufacturer. Includes quick-scan charts-dimensions, markings, finishes, changes, more. Publishers Description The most famous of all American battle rifles, the M1 Garand is described on a part-by-part basis, by serial number range and manufacturer. From the gas trap rifles through the M1C, M1D and MC 1952 Sniper, National Match, Navy 7.62 x 51 mm NATO, British, Danish, and all lend lease rifles, the text and illustrations have been up dated and new information added. This revised and expanded guide to the "greatest battle implement ever" (General George Patton) describes the entire range of M1 Garand production in text and quick-scan charts-dimensions, markings, finishes and changes by serial number range-in the manner our customers have come to expect from North Cape Publications, Inc. Any Garand can be analyzed in minutes to determine if it is "as manufactured" or to replace parts or rebuild the rifle to return it to its original condition and increase its collector's value. Every part by each of the four manufacturers-pre-World War II, World War II and post-War II-is analyzed and described. The book also provides the most complete analysis yet of the World War II M1 Garand as well as the M1C, M1D and MC 1952 sniper rifles. Included is a thorough discussion of their telescopic sights and mounts to pinpoint which one is correct for a particular period. The U.S. Navy's 7.62 x 51mm NATO rifles, all British, Danish, and other Lend-Lease M1 Garands are described. A classification structure for National Match Rifles has been devised which permits the collector to first determine whether or not a particular M1 Garand is a National Match rifle, and then to determine when it was assembled. We have also included the War Department's World War II list of subcontractors and the markings. This will aid in identifying correct, World War II parts.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes Covers British Enfield rifles & Lee-Enfield No. 4, No. 5 rifles, including sniper, target, training, etc. Includes production from U.K, U.S., South Africa, Pakistan. Publishers Description Charles (Skip) Stratton, has done an outstanding job - again. He presents the No. 4 and No. 5 rifle part-by-part. Every single model, including the sniper rifles, target and match rifles and training rifles, manufactured in the U.K., Canada, the U.S., Republic of South Africa and Pakistan, is thoroughly described. He begins by presenting the historical background for the development of both rifles, the No. 4 in the dark, early days of World War II and the No. 5 (better known as the Jungle Carbine) prompted by the ferocious fighting in Malaya and Burma. He describes each variation of both rifles and explains what all the "marks," "numbers," and codes found on most parts mean and shows how to relate them to the various manufacturing factories in England, Canada, the United States, South Africa and Pakistan. He also provides a breakdown of serial numbers by year, factory and country. Stratton then literally dissects both rifles, describing every single part and explaining the reasons behind any changes and points out how to identify those changes. For instance, there are eight different receivers - action bodies- used on the eleven variations of both rifles, five variations of breech bolts, nine variations of rear sights, thirteen variations of barrels and two variations of stocks. Stratton also discusses every single part of the rifle in the same detail so that the reader and collector knows that there are three variations of the humble stock bolt, seven variations of the forend, three variations of the buttplate, and so on, as well as how to identify each and relate it to a specific range of serial numbers produced by a specific factory. The book also translates the codes and markings that often pinpoint its original and subsequent military units. Collectors are thrilled when the discover that their rifle served at El Alamein or during the Invasion of Sicily, at Monte Cassino, Normandy or in the Far East in Malaya, or in Korea or Aden or anywhere else British forces were to be found between 1941 and the mid-1950s. As with his first volume covering the Mk I and Mk III (No. 1) Rifles, this is a thorough and well-organized book that will aid the collector in determining originality and restoring these historical battle rifles to authenticity.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations provides a detailed examination of this famous military rifle on a part-by-part basis. Publishers Description The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle was perhaps the most famous and popular of all U.S. military rifles. First issued in 1903, it served in two world wars and the Korean War and numerous smaller military actions around the globe between in the first half of the 20th Century. It even saw limited service during the War in Vietnam. Today, it is an extremely popular and sought-after military rifle by collectors. A modification of the famous Mauser bolt action, The Model 1903 Springfield was legendary for its accuracy in the hands of a well-trained rifleman. A variation of the rifle developed especially for match shooting held the crown in the National Matches longer than any other rifle. The National Matches have been conducted annually on a nationwide basis since 1873 except in wartime and involved both civilian and military shooters competing on an equal basis. The matches exerted a great deal of influence on the design of American military rifles and marksmanship training. "The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations" provides a detailed examination of this famous military rifle on a part-by-part basis. Every variation in every part is documented and matched to the serial number range of its use. Thirty-one different variations of the rifle were developed over the 41 year course of its production and all are described and identified. Twelve different variations of the rifles were developed as sniper rifles beginning in 1907. All are discussed and described as are the telescopic sights used on each. The rifle was produced for civilian shooters by the Springfield National Armory as well. Several variations of .30 caliber rifles were developed and sold through the Director, Civilian Marksmanship Program and the National Rifle Association for target shooting and hunting. A range of .22 caliber rimfire rifles was also developed for both low cost military and civilian marksmanship training in the 1920s and 1930s. During World War II, to meet the needs of a 12 million man military force, the Remington Arms Company and the Smith Corona Typewriter Company produced more than 1.8 million Model 1903A3 rifles including the Remington-manufactured Model 1903A4 sniper rifle. Appendices provide additional information on serial numbers, production numbers, ammunition, inspection procedures and markings, lists of military and civilian inspectors and their markings, the National Match rifle and the rare and highly classified Pedersen device that converted this bolt action rifle to a semiautomatic rifle during World War I with never-before published original factory photos. A thorough bibliography completes the text. "The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations" is 456 pages long with six color plates and hundreds of black and white drawings and photos. Format is perfect bound, 8.5 x 5.5 inches. Every part is illustrated in detail either in a drawing or photo. As the book covers the entire range of the Model 1903 rifle from the rod bayonet to the M1903A4 sniper rifle. The retail price is $24.95 and as such, the book is a viable alternative to the $50 and $80 dollar books presently available on the Springfield.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Describes the elusive and little-known "Trench Shotgun" and all other combat shotguns used by U.S. military forces. "U.S. military models 97 and 12 Trench and Riot Guns, their parts, markings [and] dimensions [are examined] in great detail... a basic source of information for collectors." C.R. Suydam, Gun Report. All U.S. combat shotguns are examined and described part-by-part by serial number range. Winchester Model 97 and Model 12 trench and riot guns are described fully by serial number range. In addition, military trench and riot guns manufactured by Remington, Ithaca, Savage, Stevens and Mossberg are also described, complete with factory and Ordnance Department markings, serial number ranges, finishes and special points of identification. Combat shotguns in use through the Vietnam War to today are also described.

The M1 Garand 1936-1957, 5th Ed by: Joe $21.95

  

British Enfield Rifles, Vol 2, 3rd Ed: L $19.95

  

The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle and its $22.46

  

US Winchester Trench and Riot Guns and o $16.95
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes Covers Swedish Mauser rifles, a part-by-part examination for every one of the 14 different models of this fine military and civilian match rifle. Every marking, every code is explained. Publishers Description The writing team that brought you "The SKS Carbine" has done it again with the "Swedish Mauser Rifles." One the earliest military surplus imports into North America after World War II, more than 300,000 of these beautiful rifles are now in private American and Canadian hands and another 75,000+ in European gun racks. Yet, only two books have been written about this finest of all Mauser rifles, one in German and the other directed more toward shooters than collectors. "The Swedish Mauser Rifle" is the newest book in the "For Collectors Only" Series and it provides the familiar part-by-part examination for every one of the 14 different models of this fine military and civilian match rifle. Every marking, every code is explained. A new list of serial number ranges by year has been compiled. All military and many civilian accessories are included with photos. Line drawings illustrate every part to provide the clearest view. Also included is a discussion of production methods and total rifles produced for each model. Serial numbering is clarified between carbines and rifles (many share the same serial number). Each model is discussed in detail and illustrated with photos. The target versions of this very fine rifle are analyzed and photographed. A complete discussion of the various sniper rifle models are included (with photos) up to the present PS90 based on the AWS Sniper Rifle. Ammunition types are listed and performance data is included. Appendices discuss production methods and totals produced; the obscure m/39 and /40 rifles, the development of the Swedish arms industry to the present, a short military history of Sweden, the composition of Swedish steel - which did not change from 1894 to the end of production in 1944 - and assembly/disassembly and trouble-shooting. We think this book will be a major contribution to the field of arms collecting. "The Swedish Mauser Rifles" contains 257 pages packed with information and illustrations and photos. Perfect bound with four-color cover.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This detailed, heavily illustrated reference book which examines the personal, organizational and commemorative spoons of the 3rd Reich period from 1933 to 1945. Includes many spoon types, for example: Hitler's personal silverware, Red Cross, SS, the U-47 etc. Publishers Description: Collectible Spoons of the 3rd Reich is a detailed, heavily illustrated reference book containing relevant historical exposition on many of the personal, organizational and commemorative spoons of the 3rd Reich period from 1933 to 1945. These spoons, unlike most other collectibles from this period, were actually owned and used daily by the people and organizations of those times. The book includes many spoon types, for example: Hitler's personal silverware, Red Cross, SS, the U-47 etc. With over 200 photos / graphics and over 19,000 words of text, the book extensively explores the relevant historical highlights which in turn illuminate this unique period in history as reflected by the spoons. These spoons are history that you can hold in your hand and were once in the hands of the German history makers of the 3rd Reich era. As the years pass, the 3rd Reich era will move from the monster of history to just plain history as did the Napoleonic era and like Napoleon collectibles, there is increasing interest in acquiring 3rd Reich collectibles, although understandably relatively modest in our lifetime. Thus, this book should be of interest to the collector and educational for the casual reader of history.  This item is a collection of 50 different US Army fukk color patches. There are 47 merrowed patches. The 3 logistics patches are cut edge patches. The majority of the patchesare new (unused). A couple are uniform takeoffs.  This iten is a collection of 70 different US Army subdued patches. They include Divisions, Corps, Regiments, Commands amd others. Most of these patches are new( unused) patches. Only 3-4 appear to be uniform take offs.

The Swedish Mauser Rifles, 2nd Ed by: St $19.95

  

Collectible Spoons of the 3rd Reich by: $25.00

  

50 US Army Color Patches $55.00

  

70 Different US Army Subdued Patches $45.00


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