Collectible Firearms and Edged Weapons

Kristopher Gasior and Kasia Matuszewska-Gasior

P.O. Box 8327 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-8327 USA

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Military Books

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Australian Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"Munitions of War. A Record of the Work of the B.S.A. Company during the Great War"

Compiled by George H. Frost/Reprinted by Skennerton

Price: $15

Inventory # aub_0055

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DESCRIPTION: Soft cover, 10¾ x 7¾ in., 56 pp, well illust., original copy published circa 1919, reprinted 1999. Originally produced as a joint record of the B.S.A. and Daimler contribution to the war effort, the relevant sections on the S.M.L.E. rifle and Lewis machine gun production and technical information have been reprinted here. The rifle manufacture, exploded parts illustration with all parts listed, and the period photographs of aircraft with aerial mounting of the Lewis make this an excellent library reference.

".45 Thompson Sub-Machine Gun"

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0051

DESCRIPTION: The Model 1928A1 in British, Canadian, Australian and other Commonwealth nation wartime service. Model 1928A1 & M1 models, accessories and parts drawings along with armourer maintenance & stripping instructions. Serial numbers, markings and inspection is also discussed. Small Arms Identification Series No.17. In English language. New.Soft cover, 10¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 70 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated covers, 2003. ISBN 0 949749 46 X.

"9mm Sten Machine Carbine Marks 1, 1*, 2 & 3."

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0049

DESCRIPTION: Comparative descriptions of the three earlier marks of Sten and the many contractors & sub-contractors who supplied parts. Ideal for restoration or identification. Parts identification lists, armorers notes, exploded parts drawings, descriptions, accessories & fittings. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 11. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding, plastic laminated covers, 1999. ISBN 0 949749 27 3.

"Sub-Machine Guns, Austen -Owen-Thompson 1943"

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0046

DESCRIPTION: Australian Small Arms Training manual. 1999 reprint. Paperback, 7 x 5 ins. 64 pp, well illust. with photographs, saddle-stitched binding, same as the original. Australian Military Forces, WW2 pam with exploded parts illustrations of the three guns, a stripping & cleaning guide, action of mechanisms, holding & firing procedures and safety and care of the three types of guns. In English language. New.

"Handbook Of The Thompson Sub-Machine Gun Model of 1928"

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0045

DESCRIPTION: Auto Ordnance Corporation, 1940 edition reprint. Paperback, 6¾ x 4 in., 58 pp, well illust. with line drawings & photographs, saddle-stitched binding. Reprinted 1999. This handbook was supplied with the factory guns, which describes the nomenclature of parts, directions for operation, ammunition, operating principle, assembly & disassembly, care & preservation, data, carrying equipment & accessories. In English language. New.

"War Office Textbook of Small Arms - 1929"

Price: $60

Inventory # aub_0044

DESCRIPTION: Hard cover, 10¾ x 7 in., 429 pages with extra fold-out charts, illustrated. Laminated dust jacket over gold-blocked leatherette cover and binding, similar to the original copies. This volume is best known of the British service textbooks, detailing British, European and American rifles, pistols, machine guns, grenades, swords, bayonets and ammunition. Ammunition technology of the day is particularly well detailed. A true collectors’ reference library must. High quality 1999 reprint of the H.M.S.O. publication from 1929. In English language. New.

"Treatise on Ammunition - 1887"

Price: $45

Inventory # aub_0043

DESCRIPTION: Hard cover, 9¾ x 6¼ in., 480 pp, 180 illust. with 9 additional full-color plates plus fold-out charts. Very well-detailed and fully indexed treatise on British service small arms ammunition, gun ammunition, rockets, powder, charges, fuses, shot & projectiles. Especially for 19th century artillery enthusiasts, this would have to be the ultimate reference for ammunition of the period. High quality 1998 reprint of the H.M.S.O. publication from 1887. In English language. New.

".450 & .303 Martini Rifles & Carbines"

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0042

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DESCRIPTION: The Martini-Henry, Martini-Metford and Martini-Enfield conversions with exploded detail drawings of all the parts with armorers maintenance & stripping instructions. Accessories are listed along with the List of Changes references. Small Arms Identification Series No.15. In English language. New. Soft cover, 10¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 70 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated covers, 2002. ISBN 0 949749 44 3.

"Winchester World's Standard Guns and Ammunition Catalog No. 83"

Price: $17

Inventory # aub_0040

DESCRIPTION: A facsimile reprint of the desirable 1925 Winchester Repeating Arms Co. edition which is more than just a contemporary catalog. This edition features technical descriptions of 20 models available at the time; lever, pump, bolt and self-loading rim fire, center fire rifles and shotguns. Particularly useful are the drawings and descriptions of cartridges marketed by Winchester at the time as well. In English language. New. Soft cover with embossing, 9 x 6 in., 88 pp with 60 illust.

"The Boxer Cartridge in the British Service"

By Temple.

Price: $25

Inventory # aub_0038

DESCRIPTION: A study of Daw’s and Boxer’s cartridges and their adoption by the War Office to proceed through Snider, Martini-Henry rifle & carbine loads and the shot & blank variants. Also revolver cartridges for Adams, R.I.C., Very and 1-in. signal pistols, then .65 Gatling and .303 blank ammunition rounds out this comprehensive study. New. In English language. Hard cover with dust jacket. Over 80 illustrations and tables. 200 pages. 9½ x 6in., 1977. ISBN 0 9596677 0 9.

"BSA. Rifles & Rifle Sights catalog. 1910"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

Price: $35

Inventory # aub_0034

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DESCRIPTION: Describes the B.S.A. production Lee-Enfield military & sporting models, Cadet & small-bore Martinis, War Office Pattern trainers, air rifles, rifle club & optical sights, ammunition and much more. Very well illustrated, this 1999 facsimile reprint has even better definition than those original copies that may have survived. Reproduced on quality art paper. Interesting book for Lee Enfield and Martini collector. In English language. Used, in very good condition. Soft cover, 10¾ x 7¾ in., 48 pp, 2-color printing.

"Australian Military Rifles & Bayonets"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Skennerton

Price: $35

Inventory # aub_0029

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DESCRIPTION: 200 years of service longarms and bayonets from colonial times through federation. From Brown Bess through percussion Enfield, Snider and Martini rifles, short rifles & carbines, through the long and short Lee-Enfields to 7.62mm L1A1 and current issue 5.56mm F88 Steyr AUG. New. In English language. 205 illustrations. 124 pages. New. Hard Cover. 9½ x 6 in.,1988. ISBN 0 949749 11 7.

"Australian Service Machineguns"

By Skennerton

Price: $30 (Hard Cover), $20 (Soft Cover)

Inventory # aub_0028

DESCRIPTION: One hundred years of issue machine & sub-machine guns, from .450 Gatling & Nordenfelt to today’s 5.56mm Minimi. SAF Lithgow production of the Vickers, Bren & F1 rates special mention as does the 9mm Austen & Owen machine carbines made in Victoria & New South Wales during World War 2. New. In English language. 150 illustrations. 122 pages. Hard & soft covers, 9½ x 6 in., hard cover edition has dust jacket, 1989. ISBN 0 949749 12 5.

"S.L.R. -Australia's F.N. F.A.L."

By Skennerton and Balmer

Price: $20

Inventory # aub_0027

DESCRIPTION: Study of Australia's L1A1 service rifle, variants, parts lists, etc. The 7.62mm L1A1 was made in Britain, Canada and Australia with interchangeable parts and accessories under NATO. Auto, target & experimental models, Australian fittings & accessories are detailed. Appendix includes a full serial number dispersion list. New. In English language. 200 illustrations. 122 pages. Soft cover edition. 9½ x 6 in. ISBN 0 949749 13 3.

"9mm Austen Mk I & Owen Mk S.M.G."

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0021

DESCRIPTION: Australia’s best known machine carbines detailed and stripped; full components lists & exploded parts drawings. Sections on armourer stripping & assembly details, accessories & markings and notes on the different models. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 3. 48 pages. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings. Durable stitched binding with plastic laminated covers, 1993. ISBN 0 949749 24 9.

".303 Bren Light Machine Gun"

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0019

DESCRIPTION: Four different marks of Bren are described with a sizeable array of interchangeable parts & sub- assemblies. Accessories, company & battalion spares are shown along with service stripping & maintenance schedules. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 5. 48 pages. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable thread-sewn binding with plastic laminated covers, 1994. ISBN 0 949749 23 0.

".303 Lee-Metford & Lee Enfield Rifles & Carbines"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0018

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DESCRIPTION: Using Enfield factory inspectorate drawings, the different models of ‘Long Lee’ rifles & carbines with all components are laid bare, making this an invaluable reference. Accessories are also shown. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 7. 48 pages. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, thread-sewn binding & plastic laminated covers, 1997. ISBN 0 949749 25 7.

 ".303 Vickers Machine Gun Mk I"

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0017

DESCRIPTION: The ground pattern Vickers gun is stripped down to expose the mechanical wonders of one of the world’s most famous and reliable machine guns. Service details, maintenance & stripping, accessories & spares are described in this classic reference. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 8. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated covers, 1997. ISBN 0 949749 22 2.

".303 Rifle No.3, Pattern 1914 & Sniping Variants"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0015

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DESCRIPTION: Manufactured in the United States by Winchester, Remington & Eddystone factories, the P’14 is also compared part by part with its US Model 1917 cousin. WW1 & WW2 sniper conversions of the Pattern 1914 rifle are also described. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with sniping models & assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 10. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable thread-sewn binding, laminated plastic covers, 1998. ISBN 0 949749 36 2.

"The Handbook of British Bayonets, A Buyer's Guide"

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0014

DESCRIPTION: This pocket reference is a companion to ‘British & Commonwealth Bayonets’ with notes and dimensions of all the bayonets from that volume. The back cover features inch and centimeter scales for measuring muzzle ring diameters, blade, overall and scabbard lengths to assist in ready identification. This booklet may be useful at gun shows to identify British bayonets. Not illustrated, but each bayonet is described in detail, including exact dimensions. New. In English language. Paperback, 5¾ x 4 in., 64 pp, not illust., saddle-stitched binding, 1986. ISBN 0 949749 05 2.

"Maygars Boys - 8th Light Horse Regiment A.I.F. 1914-1919"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Cameron Simpson

Price: $35

Inventory # aub_0012

DESCRIPTION: In English language. Hard cover with dust jacket. 400 illustrations. 308 pages. New.

"Saddle Up - Australian Load Carrying Equipment of British, American & Local Origin"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Landers

Price: $35

Inventory # aub_0011

DESCRIPTION: The pouches, sling, haversacks, leather & webbing, bandoliers, frogs, &c. from early Colonial days to current issues and into the future. Includes NATO stock numbers. New. In English language. Hard cover with dust jacket. 128 pages, 18 in full color, 250 illustrations. 11 x 8½ in.,. ISBN 0 646 35322 5, 1998.

"A Treatise on the British Military Martini, Volume II, The .40& .303 Martinis, 1880-c.1920"

By Skennerton and Temple

Price: $75

Inventory # aub_0009

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DESCRIPTION: The trials Enfield- Martini and subsequent .303 converted rifles and carbines are thoroughly detailed. The .303 Martini was essentially a reserve grade arm in the British service but it was a front line issue to Colonial forces. Recently reprinted with improved photographs. New. In English language. Hard cover with dust jacket. 135 illustrations. 213 pages. 11 x 8¾ in., 1989. ISBN 0 9596108 6 3.

"British Machine Gun Cartridges, .4 & .65 Calibres"

By Temple

Price: $20

Inventory # aub_0007

DESCRIPTION: With the advent of machine guns later in the 19th century, cartridge development took on a new importance. Gatling, Gardner, Maxim and Martini- Henry ammunition figure in this record along with the introduction of smokeless powder. 0.4 - 0.65-inch Calibres, 1870 - ca.1905. New. In English language. Soft Cover. 50 illustrations. 117 pages. 9½ x 6in., 1995. ISBN 0 646 22020 9.

"Identification Manual of the .303 British Service Cartridge, No.1, Ball Ammunition"

By Temple

Price: $13

Inventory # aub_0006

DESCRIPTION: In English language. A paperback reference series with saddle-stitched birding. 57 illustrations. 84 pages. New. Soft cover, 9½ x 6in.,1977. ISBN 0 9596677 2 5.

"Identification Manual of the .303 British Service Cartridge, No.4, Dummy Cartridges (1)"

By Temple

Price: $13

Inventory # aub_0005

DESCRIPTION: In English language. A paperback reference series with saddle-stitched birding. 70 illustrations. 84 pages. New. Soft cover, 9½ x 6in., 1977. ISBN 0 9596677 2 5.

"Identification Manual of the .303 British Service Cartridge, No.4, Dummy Cartridges (2)"

By Temple

Price: $13

Inventory # aub_0004

DESCRIPTION: In English language. A paperback reference series with saddle-stitched birding. 60 illustrations. 78 pages. New. Soft cover, 9½ x 6in., 1977. ISBN 0 9596677 2 5.

"The Colonial Garrison 1817-1824"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Clem Sargent

Price: $30

Inventory # aub_0003

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DESCRIPTION: The 48th Northumberland Regiment
in the Colony of New South Wales 1817-1824.
Most interesting record of this British unit’s service in early Australia. Special mention of medal awards, regimental rolls and biographies of those 48th soldiers who settled in Australia after their eventual service discharge. New. In English language. Hard cover, 12 x 8½ in., 200 pp, illust. with full colour section in the middle, 1996. ISBN 0 646 25612 2.

"The Defence of Lithgow - Under Threat of Invasion and Air Attack During the Second World War"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Colin Southall

Price: $20

Inventory # aub_0002

DESCRIPTION: A wartime history of the Lithgow Small Arms Factory in Australia, of the anti-aircraft batteries and emplacements that protected the Lithgow factory from enemy air attack. Many contemporary photographs of the personalities, emplacements and Lithgow. New.
In English language. Many black and white photographs and drawings. 126 pages. Soft Cover. 9½ x 6 in., 100 illust., ISBN 0 646 26314 5, 1995.

"Introduction to British Grenades"

By Skennerton

Price: $20

Inventory # aub_0001

DESCRIPTION: After a brief introduction, the British numbered procession of H.E., illumination, signal, smoke, gas, chemical, A.T. and blast grenades are described. Rodded and cup grenades for rifle projection also figure prominently, proceeding from the grenade No. 1 in 1908 to No. 95 in the 1950s. In English language. 130 different grenades illustrated. 56 pages. New. Soft Cover. 9½ x 6in., 1988. ISBN 0 949749 10 9.

Czech Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"Czechoslovak & Czech Military Badges (1922-1997)"

By Zdenek Krubl

Price: $40

Inventory # czb_0012

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DESCRIPTION: In English, Czech and German languages. Czechoslovak military badges of the 20th Century. Very well organized catalog with full page quality color photographs of military badges and their detailed description in three languages. Definitely the best book on the subject. A must for the European military badge collector. New. Hard Cover. 120 pages. Dimensions: 12 x 8.25 inch. Published in Prague in 1999.

CZECH/GERMAN TITLE: "Ceskoslovenske & Ceske Vojenske Odznaky (1922-1997)", "Tschechoslowakische & Tschechische Militarabzeichen (1922-1997)".

"Browning HP M.1935 Pistol"

Price: $15

Inventory # czb_0008

DESCRIPTION: Reprint of the FN factory manual for Browning HP pistol. In Czech language. Many black and white drawings of the pistol and its parts. New. Soft Cover. 40 pages.

CZECH/GERMAN TITLE: "Hochleistungpistole Die Browning".

"German Assault Rifle MP 44"

Price: $15

Inventory # czb_0004

DESCRIPTION: Reprint of the German military manual for MP 44. In Czech language. Many black and white drawings of the MP 44 and its parts. New. Soft Cover. 28 pages.

CZECH/GERMAN TITLE: "Sturmgewehr 44 (M.P.43/44, M.K.b.42 (H), StG 44)".

"Walther - Police Pistols PP/PPK"

Price: $15

Inventory # czb_0001

DESCRIPTION: Reprint of the Walther factory manual for PP/PPK pistols. In Czech language. Many black and white drawings of the pistol and its parts. New. Soft Cover. 32 pages.

CZECH/GERMAN TITLE: "Walther-Polizeipistolen PP/PPK Kal. 7,65 mm".

Danish Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"Masterpieces of Russian Hunting Arms from the State Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg"

By Dr. Jurij A. Miller

Price: $30

Inventory # rub_0022

Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Very high quality Danish book in English language. Hundreds of beautiful color photographs of hunting weapons from the famous Russian collection. Very unique book presenting both, hunting firearms and hunting edged weapons from 17th to early 19th Century (great hunting kindjals!). Fantastic pictures of both, European and Oriental hunting weapons. Pictures of many scarce Russian guns. New. Highly recommended. Hard Cover. Scarce book published by DEVANTIER in Denmark in 1996. Out of print. 144 pages.

Dutch Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"Dutch Guns In Russia"

By E.A. Yablonskaya, M.N. Larchenko

Price: $100

Inventory # rub_0032

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DESCRIPTION: In English language. Excellent reference book for advanced collector of antique European firearms. Description and pictures of Dutch guns from the following Russian collections: Moscow Kremlin Armory, Moscow Historical Museum, Hermitage St.Petersburg, Gatchina Palace Museum. Many unique and high grade early Dutch firearms are described. Hundreds of high quality black and white pictures of antique guns. New. Hard Cover. Dimensions: 11.25 x 9 inch. 448 pages. Published by Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam/Waanders Publishers, Zwolle (Holland) in 1996. Out of print. Only few copies available.

German Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"German Uniforms and Bayonets 1841-1945"

By Klaus Lubbe

Price: $30

Inventory # geb_0004

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DESCRIPTION: In English and German languages. Over 300 period photos of German soldiers armed with bayonets. Includes studio poses, barracks room & parade ground views, pictures taken in the field. A great look at bayonets, uniforms, helmets & other accouterments as they were actually worn. A great reference book for German bayonets collector. High quality publication. New. Hard cover. 165 pages. Dimensions: 12 x 8.5 inch. Published by Niemann in Hamburg, Germany in 1999.

GERMAN TITLE: ”DEUTSCHE UNIFORMEN UND SEITENGEWEHRE 1841-1945".

"German Military Rifles and Sub-Machine Guns 1871-1945"

By Hans-Dieter Gotz

Price: $65

Inventory # geb_0001

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DESCRIPTION: In German Language. Presentation of German small firearms of the late 19th and early 20th Century. Hundreds of black and white photographs of rifles and sub-machine guns. Very detailed book. Great reference on German firearms. 248 pages. Hard Cover. New.

GERMAN TITLE: "Die Deutschen Militargewehre und Maschinenpistolen 1871-1945".

Polish Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"Persian Arms and Armour"

Price: $125

Inventory # plb_0095

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish and English languages. Great arms and armour book! Persian and Indo-Persian arms and armour of 16th-19th century from Polish collections. Standard reference book on the subject. Hundreds of high quality color pictures of arms and armour. Highly recommended! New. Hard Cover. 400 pages. Dimensions: 12 x 9 inch. Published in Malbork, Poland in 2000.

POLISH TITLE: "Orez Perski".

"101 Masterpieces of the Old Masters from the 15th to 18th Centuries. Armour - Arms - Tapestries"

Price: $55

Inventory # plb_0094

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish and English languages. Great arms and armour book! Many high quality color pictures of arms and armour. New. Hard Cover. 224 pages. Dimensions: 11.75 x 8.5 inch. Published in Malbork, Poland in 2002.

POLISH TITLE: "101 Arcydziel Dawnych Mistrzow XV-XVIII Wieku. Uzbrojenie - Bron - Tapiserie".

"Famous Poles. Military Leaders and Soldiers"

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0093

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. The book presents lives of the thirty most famous Polish soldiers and leaders (Czarniecki, Kosciuszko, Pulaski, Dabrowski, Bem, Anders, "Hubal", "Zoska", Sikorski, Sosabowski, Maczek, etc). Many color and black and white pictures. New. Hard Cover. 64 pages. Dimensions: 12 x 9.5 inch. Published in Poznan, Poland in 1998.

POLISH TITLE: "Slawni Polacy. Wodzowie i Zolnierze".

"To be Free. Warsaw - Paris 1944"

By Stanislaw Kopf

Price: $55

Inventory # plb_0092

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish and French languages. A pictorial history of Poland and France in World War Two. Polish Home Army and French Resistance. Warsaw Uprising and Paris Uprising. The book emphasizes similarities of Polish and French experience during the war. Many black & white and some color pictures. New. Hard Cover. 306 pages. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 1995.

POLISH TITLE: "Byc wolnym. Warszawa - Paryz 1944".

FRENCH TITLE: "Pour etre libre. Varsovie - Paris 1944".

"Conquered, but not Defeated. Polish Division in Switzerland 1940-1945"

Edited by Zygmunt Prugar-Ketling

Price: $55

Inventory # plb_0091

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish and German languages. History of the 2nd Polish Infantry Division, which after the defeat of France in 1940 crossed the Swiss border and stayed in Switzerland till the end of the World War Two. Many color and black & white pictures. New. Hard Cover. 176 pages. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 2000.

POLISH TITLE: "Zwyciezeni, ale nie pokonani. Polska Dywizja na szwajcarskiej ziemi 1940-1945".

GERMAN TITLE: "Besiegt, doch umbezwungen. Eine polnische Division auf dem schweizerischen Boden 1940-1945".

"Poles on the Fronts of World War II"

By Stefan Starba Baluk

Price: $75

Inventory # plb_0090

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DESCRIPTION: In English language. The most complete photographic reference book on Polish military forces in World War II. The book covers September 1939, Polish army in France 1939-1940, Norwegian campaign, Polish army in Great Britain, Polish army in the Middle East, African campaign, Italian campaign, Polish underground, Polish prisoners of war, Warsaw Uprising, Polish army in Soviet Union, Polish army in the Western Front, etc. Many hundreds of black and white pictures. Outstanding book! New. Hard Cover. 640 pages. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 1995.

"History of the Polish Army"

By Karol Olejnik

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0089

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DESCRIPTION: History of Polish military forces from the beginning of the Polish statehood to the end of the twentieth century. The book present a development of the Polish military with the emphasis on a historical context, battles, leaders and weapons. In Polish language. New. Hard cover. Dimensions: 12 x 9.5 inch. 128 pages. Over a hundred of color pictures. Some black and white pictures. Published in Poznan, Poland in 2000.

POLISH TITLE: "Historia Wojska Polskiego".

"Wojciech Kossak"

By Kazimierz Olszanski

Price: $75

Inventory # plb_0088

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DESCRIPTION: The classic book presents the art and life of the most famous Polish painter of historical battles, Wojciech Kossak. In Polish language, with English language summary and description of photographs and illustrations. Only one copy available. Used, in very good condition. Hard cover with dust jacket. Dimensions: 13.25 x 9.5 inch. 79 pages of text, 321 color and black & white illustrations of Wojciech Kossack's paintings. Published in Krakow, Poland in 1982.

POLISH TITLE: "Wojciech Kossak".

"Doomed Soldiers. Polish Anti-Communist Armed Underground after 1944"

Edited by G. Wasowski and L. Zebrowski

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0087

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DESCRIPTION: The book presents Polish anti-communist underground from 1944 to 1956. Shocking pictures of Polish soldiers fighting with communists as late as in the middle of 1950-s. Hundreds of black-and white photographs. Detailed analysis of each underground organization. This is one of my favorite Polish books. Only a few copies available. In Polish language. New. Hard cover with dust jacket. Dimensions: 12 x 9 inch. 348 pages. Published by Volumen in Warsaw, Poland in 1999.

POLISH TITLE: "Zolnierze Wykleci. Antykomunistyczne Podziemie Zbrojne po 1944 Roku".

"Russian Artistic Arms and Armour from the 16th to 19th Centuries" 

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0084

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DESCRIPTION: A catalog of the Malbork castle exhibition of the Russian high grade arms and armor collection from the Hermitage Museum. In Polish, English and Russian languages. Black & white photographs. New. Soft Cover. 72 pages. Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 inch. Published by Muzeum Zamkowe in Malbork, Poland in 1990.

POLISH TITLE: "Rosyjski Orez Zdobiony od XVI do XIX Wieku".

"Plug Bayonet"

By M. Proszynski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0083

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language, with French and German languages summaries. The book presents history and development of plug bayonet. Black & white pictures and line drawings of bayonets. New. Soft Cover. Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 inch. 52 pages. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 1989.

POLISH TITLE: "Bagnet Szpuntowy".

"Polish Army 1921-1939, Organization and Badges of the Artillery"

By H. Wielecki and R. Sieradzki

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0082

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. The book presents organization and badges of the artillery units in the period. Color pictures of the badges. Very detailed analysis of each item. A complete reference book on the subject. New. Soft Cover. Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 inch. 124 pages. Published by Ajax in Pruszkow, Poland in 1997.

POLISH TITLE: "Wojsko Polskie 1921-1939, Organizacja i Odznaki Artylerii".

"European Parade Arms and Armor from 17th to 19th Century from Hermitage Museum. The Polish Collection." 

By A. Soldatenko

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0081

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DESCRIPTION: Very nice presentation of the Polish high grade arms and armor collection from the Hermitage Museum. In Polish language. Great reference book on the subject. Many color and black & white photographs. New. Soft Cover. 96 pages. Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 inch. Published by Muzeum Zamkowe in Malbork, Poland in 1991.

POLISH TITLE: "Europejski Orez Paradny XVII-XIX Wieku Ze Zbiorow Panstwowego Ermitazu w Leningradzie. Polonika".

"Percussion Weapons" 

By K. Rzemek

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0080

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DESCRIPTION: Interesting study of percussion weapons. In Polish language. Good reference book on the subject. Many color photographs and black & white drawings. New. Soft Cover. 64 pages. Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.75 inch. Published by Ad Novum in Warsaw, Poland in 2000.

POLISH TITLE: "Bron Kapiszonowa".

"History of Polish Military in the Napoleonic Era 1795-1815" 

By Dr. Maryan Kukiel

Price: $65

Inventory # plb_0086

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DESCRIPTION: High quality reprint of the classic 1912 book on Polish army in the Napoleonic period. In Polish language. Standard reference book on the subject. Many color and black & white drawings. Fantastic book for the true Napoleonic connoisseur. New. Hard Cover. 498 pages. Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 inch. Published by Kurpisz in Poznan, Poland in 1996.

POLISH TITLE: "Dzieje Oreza Polskiego w Epoce Napoleonskiej 1795-1815".

"The Hussars: Uniforms, Accutraments and Weapons 1500-1775" 

By B.Gembarzewski

Price: $30

Inventory # plb_0085

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DESCRIPTION: High quality reprint of the classic 1939 book on Polish husaria. In Polish language. Standard reference book on the subject. Lavishly illustrated presentation of uniforms, accutraments and weapons of famous Polish hussars. Many black & white drawings. New. Soft Cover. 72 pages. Dimensions: 11 x 8 inch. Published by Arcadia in Warsaw, Poland in 1999.

POLISH TITLE: "Husarze Ubior, Oporzadzenie i Uzbrojenie 1500 - 1775".

"The Radom Pistol"

By Robert J. Berger

Price: $25

Inventory # usb_0021

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DESCRIPTION: 2005 edition of "The Radom Pistol" by Robert J. Berger. Thorough study of Polish VIS wz.1935 military pistols. Covering trials, occupation, Steyr manufactured pistols, holsters, magazines, common markings, Polish patent, production figures, serial numbers and more. Standard reference book on the subject. Soft cover. 99 pages. Illustrated. Many black & white photographs and drawings. New. 100 pages. Publisher: Blacksmith Corporation. Language: English. ISBN-10: 0941540251. ISBN-13: 978-0941540254. Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches.

"Old Weapons in Polish Collections"

By Zdzislaw Zygulski Jun.

Price: $125

Inventory # plb_0075

DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. High quality publication covering Polish, European and Oriental arms and armor. The best book on the subject ever published in Poland. 276 pages. 275 quality color photographs. Used, in very good condition. Hard cover. No dust cover. Out of print for many years! Highly recommended! Only one copy available.

POLISH TITLE: "Stara Bron w Polskich Zbiorach".

"Polish Army 1939-1945 Weapons, Unforms, Symbols"

By Stanislaw Komornicki, Zygmunt Bielecki, Wanda Bigoszewska, Adam Jonca

Price: $55

Inventory # plb_0048

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very useful reference book presenting World War Two period Polish Armies' weapon systems, uniforms, medals and badges. Hundreds of good quality color drawings of rifles, handguns, guns, tanks, aircrafts, ships, etc. Very detailed technical description of each item. Great book. Used, in excellent condition. Hard Cover. 368 pages. Out of print, published in Warsaw, Poland in 1990. Only one copy available.

POLISH TITLE: "Wojsko Polskie 1939-1945 Barwa i Bron".

"Arms Collection at Museum of Czestochowa. Firearms"

By Andrzej Kuzma

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0064

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language with English subtitles. Scarce book describing, a rarely seen in the West firearms collection at the museum in Czestochowa, Poland. The book presents both, European and Oriental firearms from 17th to 20th century. It covers military, sporting and hunting firearms. Good quality black and white photographs of many unique rifles and pistols (Dreyse, Werder, Fruwirth, Mauser M.1879, etc). Very good reference book. New. Out of print. Hard Cover. 182 pages. Published in Czestochowa, Poland in 1999.

POLISH TITLE: "Bron w Zbiorach Muzeum Czestochowskiego. Zbior Broni Palnej".

"The Polish Army Bayonet 1914-1999" (three volumes)

By Krzysztof Szczeglow

Price: $90

Inventory # plb_0070

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language with English and German subtitles. Excellent reference book on bayonets of the world. Many unique bayonets are described. Hundreds of black and white photographs and drawings. Some color pictures. New. Hard Cover. Volume One: "Austro-Hungarian Bayonet in Polish Army 1914-1930" (215 pages). Volume Two: "German Bayonet in Polish Army 1917-1939" (276 pages). Volume Three: "Polish Army Bayonet 1920-1999" (230 pages). Shipping in the USA: $7.50 (three volumes).

POLISH TITLE: "Bagnet Wojska Polskiego 1914-1999. Tom 1, 2 i 3". 

"Military Vehicles of the Polish Armed Forces 1940-1946"

By Janusz Magnuski

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0066

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. The most complete reference book on military vehicles and tanks of the Polish Armed Forces in Western Europe in the period of 1940-1946. The book describes virtually all types of Polish tanks and armored cars. Hundreds of very good quality color and b&w photographs. Very detailed analysis of the subject. Outstanding book! New. Hard Cover. 281 pages. Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.25 inch. Published by Lampart in Warsaw, Poland in 1998.

POLISH TITLE: "Wozy Bojowe Polskich Sil Zbrojnych 1940-1946".

"Polish Air Force Weapon Systems 1919-1939"

By Adam Popiel

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0062

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. The most complete reference book on weapons of the Polish Air Force in the period of 1919-1939. The book describes virtually every piece of Polish Air Force armament in the period: machine guns, bombs, rifles, handguns, flare pistols, ammunition, etc. Hundreds of very good quality drawings of guns and bombs. Many B&W photographs of pilots, soldiers and airplanes. Very detailed analysis of the subject. Outstanding book! New. Hard Cover. 152 pages. Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.25 inch. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 1991.

POLISH TITLE: "Uzbrojenie Lotnictwa Polskiego 1919-1939".

"The Polish Hussaria" 

By Zdzislaw Zygulski Jun.

Price: $65

Inventory # plb_0058

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language with English summary and list of illustrations. Another quality reference book by a renowned authority on edged weapons, Prof. Zygulski. Lavishly illustrated presentation of arms and armor of famous Polish hussars. Beautiful book with hundreds of high quality color and b&w photographs of swords and armor. Recommended to any sword collector. New. Hard Cover. 180 pages. Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 inch. Published by Pagina in Warsaw, Poland in 2000.

POLISH TITLE: "Husaria Polska".

"Polish Military Uniform Buttons from 16th to 20th Century, A Collector's Guide"

By W. Boczkowski, M. Jaroszynski-Wolfram and K.Gladki

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0054

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish, with English language summary. Very detailed presentation of the Polish military buttons. Hundreds of black and white photographs. Well researched. Standard reference book for collector of Polish military buttons. New. Hard Cover. 172 pages. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 1999.

POLISH TITLE: "Guziki, Polskie Guziki Wojskowe od XVI do konca XX Wieku, Przewodnik dla Kolekcjonerow".

"Armed Poland 1919-1939"

By Henryk Smaczny

Price: $65

Inventory # plb_0051

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. The most complete reference book on Polish Army in the period of 1919-1939. The book presents organization, history, weapon systems and uniforms. Hundreds of good quality color drawings of rifles, handguns, guns, tanks, aircraft, ships, etc. Very detailed analysis of each item. Outstanding book! New. Hard Cover. 758 pages. Published in Bialystok, Poland in 1999.

POLISH TITLE: "Polska Zbrojna 1919-1939".

"Polish Army Shoulder Emblems"

By Islam Musa Czachorski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0050

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DESCRIPTION: In English and Polish languages. Hundreds of color pictures and drawings of Polish Army shoulder emblems. New. Soft Cover. 36 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Oznaki Rozpoznawcze Wojsk Ladowych".

"Collections of the Royal Castle of Wawel"

Edited by Jerzy Szablowski

Price: $65

Inventory # plb_0037

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DESCRIPTION: Polish book in English language. High quality publication covering Wawel collection, 25% of which is arms and armor. Old paintings and historical objects of art make up the rest of the collection. Hundreds of beautiful color photographs of Polish, European and Oriental arms and armor. 276 pages. Hard cover. New.

"Throne of Relics 1696-1996"

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0035

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish and English languages. Catalog of the exhibition presented on the three hundred anniversary of a death of King Jan III Sobieski, the victor of Vienna (1683). Fantastic collection of Polish and Oriental arms and armor from the Polish museums and private collections. Excellent quality color and black and white photographs of many unique weapons. New. Out of print. Soft Cover. 252 pages. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 1996.

POLISH TITLE: "Tron Pamiatek 1696-1996".

"Militaria from the Old Wilanow Collection"

By Wlodzimierz Baldowski

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0034

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very scarce arms and armor collection from the Royal Castle in Wilanow (today in Warsaw, Poland). Book presents European and Oriental arms and armor with the emphasis on edged weapons. Good quality black and white photographs of many unique swords. Very good reference book. New. Out of print. Hard Cover. 90 pages. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 1990.

POLISH TITLE: "Militaria z Dawnej Kolekcji
Wilanowskiej".

"Tantal and Beryl Automatic Rifles"

By R.Wozniak, P. Kupidura and M. Zahor

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0033

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the newest Polish Army AK-47 type weapons: "Tantal" and "Beryl" produced by Radom arms factory. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Optional equipment. Bayonets. Many color photographs and drawings. New. Paperback. 32 pages. Polish TBiU series no. 189.

POLISH TITLE: "Karabinki Automatyczne Tantal i Beryl".

"Polish Firearms Designs"

By Z. Gwozdz and P. Zarzycki

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0032

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Comprehensive approach to Polish designed small arms. Virtually all Polish rifles and handguns are illustrated and described in the book, including numerous experimental weapons. Many interesting photographs and drawings of unknown in the West rifles and handguns. Standard reference book on the subject. New. Hard Cover. 296 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Polskie Konstrukcje Broni Strzeleckiej".

"Ancient Arms"

By Zdzislaw Zygulski jun.

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0031

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. This book by the recognized authority on the subject is divided into four parts, each presenting ancient weapons of different culture: Greece, Rome, Galia and Germania . Very good reference book for the collector of ancient weapons. Many color and black and white photographs and drawings. New. Hard Cover. 192 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Bron Starozytna".

"Pistols and Revolvers from 16th to 19th Century"

By Roman Matuszewski

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0030

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish and English. Hundreds of highest quality color photographs of unique handguns from Polish collections and museums presented by a leading firearms expert of the Polish Army Museum Mr. Roman Matuszewski. Beautiful book. New. Hard Cover. 118 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Pistolety i Rewolwery XVI-XIX Wieku".

"Bayonets"

By Tadeusz Krolikiewicz

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0027

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Excellent reference book on bayonets of the world. Many unique bayonets are presented that are listed neither by Janzen nor by Kiesling. Black and white photographs and drawings. New. Hard Cover. 464 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Bagnety". 

"Historical Arms and Armor Dictionary"

By Michal Gradowski and Zdzislaw Zygulski jun.

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0026

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. 32 full page color photographs and more than a hundred quality drawings of arms and armor. The dictionary is divided into several parts, each part devoted to different kind of antique weapons. Well researched book! New. Hard Cover. 216 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Slownik Uzbrojenia Historycznego". 

"Collection of the Polish Army Museum in Warsaw"

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0025

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish and English languages. Beautiful book with hundreds of color photographs of arms and armor from Polish museum. Many unique pieces of Polish, Western and Oriental weapons are presented and described. New. Hard Cover. 96 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Zbiory Muzeum Wojska Polskiego w Warszawie".

"Polish Cavalry 1450-1550"

By A.Gruntman

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0024

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Brief presentation of the Polish cavalry in this historically significant period. 8 color illustrations and numerous black and white drawings. Soft Cover. 38 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Jazda Polska 1450-1550". 

"Mechanics and Stylists. History and Practice of Revolver and Pistols of 19th and 20 Century"

By S. Bidzinski

Price: $75

Inventory # plb_0023

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Large format book with great black and white drawings of handguns. History and development of semi-automatic handguns. Well researched. Many unique information. Highly recommended to pistol collectors. Soft Cover. 176 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Mechanicy i Stylisci. Historia i Praktyka Rewolweru i Pistoletu XIX i XX Stulecia".

"German Helmets 1933-1945"

By T.V. Goodapple and R.J. Weinand

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0022

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DESCRIPTION: In English and Polish languages. Standard reference book on German helmets with many black and white illustrations. Virtually all German helmets of the World War Two period are covered. This book is a must for a helmet collector! Soft Cover. 165 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Helmy Niemieckie 1933-1945".

"The First Regiment of Polish Light Horsemen (Chevaulegers) of Napoleon's Guard 1807-1815"

By Andrzej Ziolkowski

Price: $65

Inventory # plb_0019

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very unique book entirely devoted to this famous regiment. Many color and black and white illustrations of both, soldiers and their weapons. Great book for Napoleonic collectors. Hard Cover. 104 pages. Only few copies available.

POLISH TITLE: "Pierwszy Pulk Szwolezerow Gwardii Cesarskiej 1807-1815".

"The Army of the Grand Duchy of Warsaw, Generals"

Price: $65

Inventory # plb_0018

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 DESCRIPTION: In Polish language with English summary and captions. Lavishly illustrated. Excellent presentation of uniforms, weapons and military equipment of the Napoleonic period. Recommended to Napoleonic collectors. High quality color drawings. Beautiful book. Hard Cover. 181 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Wojsko Ksiestwa Warszawskiego, Generalicja i Sztaby".

"History of Saber in Poland"

By Wlodzimierz Kwasniewicz

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0017

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Swords in Poland from 16th to 20th Century, with the emphasis on the cavalry saber development. This book is basically a catalog of Polish sabers and other nations' sabers used by Polish Armies. Each sword is illustrated and described in details. Quality black and white drawings of swords. A must for the European swords collector. New. Hard Cover. 239 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Dzieje Szabli w Polsce".

"Polish Military Equipment"

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0016

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DESCRIPTION: In English and Polish languages. Prepared by the General Command of Polish Army. Very useful book presenting currently used Polish Army weapon systems. Hundreds of good quality color photographs of rifles, handguns, guns, tanks, aircraft, ships, etc. Very detailed technical description of each item. Great book. New. Hard Cover. 272 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Technika Wojska Polskiego".

"Antique Arms and Armor No.16"

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0015

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DESCRIPTION: Polish language magazine published by Antique Arms and Armor Association in Katowice, Poland. Contents: "Markings on the Polish Edged Weapons 1918-1939" ( a must for Polish bayonet and sword collector!), "Wheellock", "Symbols on Polish Military Czapka". Many color and black and white photographs and drawings. New. Paperback. 60 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Dawna Bron i Barwa Nr.16".

"Polish Military Uniform 1918-1939"

By Henryk Wielecki

Price: $60

Inventory # plb_0014

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very detailed presentation of the Polish military uniforms and accouterments of the pre-war period. Scarce Polish uniforms, pistol and revolver holsters, map cases, gas masks, military hats, helmets, badges, sword knots, bayonet frogs, etc. Samples of Polish regimental markings. Hundreds of black and white photographs and drawings. Well researched. Standard reference for collector of Polish militaria. New. Hard Cover. 192 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Polski Mundur Wojskowy 1918-1939".

"Old Hunting Weapons" 

By Aleksander Czerwinski

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0013

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Hundreds of high quality color photographs of hunting weapons from the collection of Polish Army Museum in Warsaw, Poland. Very unique book presenting both, hunting firearms and hunting edged weapons(!) from 16th to early 20th Century. You do not have to read Polish to like this book. Quality publication. New. Hard Cover. 184 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Dawna Bron Mysliwska".

"Polish Special Forces Insignia"

By Islam Musa Czachorski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0011

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Hundreds of color pictures and drawings. New. Soft Cover. 70 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Insygnia Polskich Jednostek Specjalnych".

"Parachute Badges"

By Islam Musa Czachorski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0059

DESCRIPTION: In English and Polish languages. Paratroopers badges of Central Europe and Post Soviet Republics since 1990 (Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Belarussian, Russian, Ukrainian, Moldovian, Romanian, Macedonian, Kirghyz, Uzbek, Kazakh, Mongolian). About 260 color pictures and drawings. New. Soft Cover. 44 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Odznaki Spadochroniarzy".

"Kriegsmarine 1933-1939"

By Witold Glebowicz

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0007

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Good presentation of uniforms and equipment of German Navy. 48 pages, many color pictures and black and white photographs. Soft cover. New.

"Afrika Korps"

By Janusz Ledwoch

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0006

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Good presentation of uniforms and equipment of German forces in Africa in World War Two. 110 pages, many color pictures and black and white photographs. Very good reference book. Soft cover. New.

"Marna 1914"

By Jacek Solarz

Price: $12

Inventory # plb_0005

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of participants in one of the biggest battle of World War One. 52 pages, many color pictures and black and white photographs. Soft cover. New.

"Red Devils, Arnhem 1944"

By Janusz Ledwoch and Jacek Solarz

Price: $12

Inventory # plb_0004

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. The story of one of the biggest parachuting operations in World War Two. 62 pages, many color pictures and black and white photographs. Soft cover. New.

"Fortress Kolobrzeg"

By Hieronim Kroczynski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0003

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language, with German subtitles under all photographs and drawings. The story of Polish and German fortress Kolobrzeg (German: Kolberg) from 11th to 20th Century. Very nice color pictures of Polish, German, French and Russian soldiers that at one time occupied or besieged the fortress. Many black and white photographs. 120 pages. Soft cover. New.

POLISH TITLE: "Twierdza Kolobrzeg".

"Air Force Uniforms - Poland"

By Andrzej Galazka

Price: $30

Inventory # plb_0002

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language, with English subtitles under all photographs and drawings. Very detailed presentation of Polish Air Force uniforms, symbols, badges and ranks. Very nice color pictures of Polish airmen from 1919 to 1990-s. Many line drawings. 144 pages. Hard cover. New.

POLISH TITLE: "Mundury Lotnicze - Polska".

"Kosciuszko Army on 'Raclawice Panorama' "

By Jan Poniatowski

Price: $20

Inventory # plb_0001

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very good presentation of Polish uniforms from the time of Raclawice battle against Russians in 1794, based on famous painting "Raclawice Panorama". Nice color pictures of Polish soldiers, and black and white photographs of their weapons. 116 pages. Soft cover. New.

POLISH TITLE: "Wojsko Kosciuszkowskie na Plotnie Panoramy Raclawickiej".

"Jet Bomber Airplane Il-28"

By Jerzy Swidzinski

Price: $10

Inventory # plb_0045

DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the Soviet jet bomber. Interesting information about aircraft used by Polish Air Force. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Many color pictures and b&w photographs and drawings. Used, in fine condition. Paperback. 16 pages. Polish TBiU series no. 47.

POLISH TITLE: "Odrzutowy Samolot Bombowy Il-28".

"Fighter Airplane AVIA B. 534"

By Krzysztof Cieslak

Price: $10

Inventory # plb_0043

DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the Czechoslovak World War Two fighter aircraft. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Many color pictures and b&w photographs and drawings. Used, in fine condition. Paperback. 16 pages. Polish TBiU series no.34. 

POLISH TITLE: "Samolot Mysliwski AVIA B. 534".

"Fighter Airplane I-153"

By Tomasz J. Kowalski

Price: $10

Inventory # plb_0042

DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the Soviet World War Two fighter aircraft. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Many color pictures and b&w photographs and drawings. Used, in fine condition. Paperback. 16 pages. Polish TBiU series no.88.

POLISH TITLE: "Samolot Mysliwski I-153".

"Fighter Airplane I-16"

By Tomasz J. Kowalski

Price: $10

Inventory # plb_0041

DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the Soviet World War Two fighter aircraft. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Many color pictures and b&w photographs and drawings. Used, in fine condition. Paperback. 16 pages. Polish TBiU series no. 48.

POLISH TITLE: "Samolot Mysliwski I-16".

 "Jet Fighter MIG-15"

By Jerzy Domanski

Price: $10

Inventory # plb_0039

DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the famous Soviet jet fighter. Interesting information about aircraft used by Polish Air Force. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Many color pictures and b&w photographs and drawings. Used, in fine condition. Paperback. 16 pages. Polish TBiU series no.17.

POLISH TITLE: "Samolot Mysliwski MiG-15".

"Fighter Airplane SPAD VII -XIII"

By Wieslaw Baczkowski

Price: $10

Inventory # plb_0038

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the famous World War One fighter aircraft. Interesting information about aircraft used by Polish Air Force in 1920-s. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Many color pictures and b&w photographs and drawings. New. Paperback. 16 pages. Polish TBiU series no.114.

POLISH TITLE: "Samolot Mysliwski SPAD VII-XIII".

Russian Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"Russian Artistic Arms and Armour from the 16th to 19th Centuries" 

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0084

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DESCRIPTION: A catalog of the Malbork castle exhibition of the Russian high grade arms and armor collection from the Hermitage Museum. In Polish, English and Russian languages. Black & white photographs. New. Soft Cover. 72 pages. Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 inch. Published by Muzeum Zamkowe in Malbork, Poland in 1990.

POLISH TITLE: "Rosyjski Orez Zdobiony od XVI do XIX Wieku".

"The Uniforms of Russian Police"

By S.O. Gonyuhov and V.I. Gorobtsov

Price: $20

Inventory # rub_0041

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. Historical presentation of the uniforms of Russian police. Many color drawings and black and white photographs. Great reference book on the subject. New. Soft cover. Dimensions: 8.25×5.5. 120 pages. Published by Reitar, Moscow, Russia in 2000.

"The Mastery of the Arms Makers"

Price: $5

Inventory # rub_0035

DESCRIPTION: The museum brochure of the exhibition devoted to the best quality historical firearms and edged weapons. The exhibition took place in the Military-Historical Museum of the Artillery in Sankt Peterburg, Russia in 1998. In Russian language. 16 pages. Many high quality color photographs of Russian, Oriental and Western European swords and guns. New. Soft cover. Only few copies available.

"Zlatoust - The City of the Masters"

Price: $10

Inventory # rub_0034

DESCRIPTION: The museum catalog of the exhibition devoted to the best edged weapons of the Zlatoust sword smiths. The exhibition took place in the Military-Historical Museum of the Artillery in Sankt Peterburg, Russia in 1999. In Russian language. 60 pages. Many high quality color photographs of Russian swords and daggers. New. Soft cover. Only few copies available.

"Dutch Guns In Russia"

By E.A. Yablonskaya, M.N. Larchenko

Price: $100

Inventory # rub_0032

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DESCRIPTION: In English language. Excellent reference book for advanced collector of antique European firearms. Description and pictures of Dutch guns from the following Russian collections: Moscow Kremlin Armory, Moscow Historical Museum, Hermitage St.Petersburg, Gatchina Palace Museum. Many unique and high grade early Dutch firearms are described. Hundreds of high quality black and white pictures of antique guns. New. Hard Cover. Dimensions: 11.25 x 9 inch. 448 pages. Published by Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam/Waanders Publishers, Zwolle (Holland) in 1996. Out of print. Only few copies available.

"Gatchina Arsenal. One Hundred Items from the Collection of the Russian Emperors"

By Yu. Yefimov, V.Tumanovskiy, V. Palushkina (edit.)

Price: $55

Inventory # rub_0031

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DESCRIPTION: One hundred best items from the arms and armor collection of Russian tsars in Gatchina! In English and Russian languages. The work covers Russian, Turkish, Persian, Caucasian and some Western European arms and armor from 17th century to the early 20th century. Hundreds of quality color pictures of swords and antique firearms from the famous Gatchina collection. Great reference work for all arms and armor collectors! 208 pages. Hard cover. New. Dimensions: 11.75 x 9 inch. Published by Atlant in Saint-Petersburg, Russia in 2001.

 "The Masterpieces of Arms and Armor from the Central Naval Museum, Saint-Petersburg, Russia"

By I.P.Sukhanov, E.N.Korchagin (edit.)

Price: $55

Inventory # rub_0030

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DESCRIPTION: The masterpieces of arms and armor from Central Naval Museum, Saint-Petersburg, Russia. In English and Russian languages. The work covers Russian, Oriental and Western European arms and armor from 18th century to the early 20th century. Hundreds of quality color pictures of swords and antique firearms. Fantastic collection! Great reference work for all arms and armor collectors! 72 pages. Hard cover. New. Dimensions: 12 x 11 inch. Published by Oblik in Saint-Petersburg, Russia in 2000.

"Arsenal of Tsarskoe Selo. One Hundred Items from the Collection of the Russian Emperors"

By L.Bardovskaya, G. Wedensky, V.Fajbisovitch, V.Tumanovskiy (edit.)

Price: $55

Inventory # rub_0029

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DESCRIPTION: One hundred best items from the arms and armor collection of Russian tsars in Tsarskoe Selo! In English and Russian languages. The work covers Russian, Turkish, Persian, Caucasian and some Western European arms and armor from 17th century to the early 20th century. Hundreds of quality color pictures of swords and antique firearms from the famous Tsarskoe Selo collection. Great reference work for all arms and armor collectors!135 pages. Hard cover. New. Dimensions: 11.75 x 9 inch. Published by Baltika in Saint-Petersburg, Russia in 2000.

"World War Two 1939-1945, The Wehrmacht Infantry"

By S. Drobiazko and I. Savchenkov

Price: $20

Inventory # rub_0026

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. Infantry units in the Nazi Wehrmacht. Uniforms, colors and weapons. 48 pages. Many high quality full-page color pictures and black and white photographs. New. Hard cover. Highly recommended. Published by AST in Moscow in 2000. Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 inch. Russian Military-Historical Series "Soldier".

"Ancient Weapons from the Collection of the State History Museum, Moscow"

Price: $55

Inventory # rub_0023

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DESCRIPTION: One of the best Russian books on arms and armor in English and Russian languages. Very high quality photographs of swords, firearms and armor from 17th to 19th century. State History Museum collection of arms and armor is not as well known as other Russian museums collections. Both European and Oriental weapons are presented. 144 pages. Used, in fine condition. Hard cover. Complete with dust cover. Highly recommended to sword collector! Out of print, published in Moscow in 1993.

"Masterpieces of Russian Hunting Arms from the State Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg"

By Dr. Jurij A. Miller

Price: $30

Inventory # rub_0022

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DESCRIPTION: Very high quality Danish book in English language. Hundreds of beautiful color photographs of hunting weapons from the famous Russian collection. Very unique book presenting both, hunting firearms and hunting edged weapons from 17th to early 19th Century (great hunting kindjals!). Fantastic pictures of both, European and Oriental hunting weapons. Pictures of many scarce Russian guns. New. Highly recommended. Hard Cover. Scarce book published by DEVANTIER in Denmark in 1996. Out of print. 144 pages.

"Firearms of the Russian Army, from 14th to 18th Century"

By L. K. Makovskaya

Price: $100

Inventory # rub_0021

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. Great reference book for advanced collector of Russian military firearms. Historical development of Russian military pistols and muskets. Presentation of different patterns of guns and bayonets. Many unique early Russian firearms are described, some of them unknown to the Western World. Hundreds of black and white pictures of guns, locks, bayonets and markings. New. Hard Cover. 200 pages. Scarce book published by Military Publishing House in Moscow in 1992. Out of print. Only few copies available.

"World War One 1914-1918, Russian Imperial Guard Cavalry"

By A. Deryabin and I. Dzys

Price: $20

Inventory # rub_0020

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. The Russian imperial guard cavalry in the First World War, their uniforms, colors and weapons. 48 pages. Many high quality full-page color pictures and black and white photographs. New. Hard cover. Highly recommended. You do not have to speak Russian to enjoy beautiful color drawings of Russian cavalrymen! Published by AST in Moscow in 2000. Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 inch. Russian Military-Historical Series "Soldier".

"Civil War in Russia 1917-1922, The Foreign Interventionist Armies"

By A. Deryabin and I. Dzys

Price: $20

Inventory # rub_0019

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. The foreign interventionist armies and their operations in Russia during the Civil War, their uniforms, colors and weapons. The book presents armies of Austro-Hungary, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Poland, Romania, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the USA. 48 pages. Many high quality full-page color pictures and black and white photographs. New. Hard cover. Highly recommended. Published by AST in Moscow in 1998. Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 inch. Russian Military-Historical Series "Soldier".

"Russian Naval Uniforms 1696-1917"

Price: $25

Inventory # rub_0017

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language with English captions. Very unique presentation of Russian naval uniforms. Hundreds of color and black and white drawings. Hard Cover. 248 pages. Out of print. Only few copies available.

"Russian Awards from 18th Century to early 20th Century"

By V.A. Durov

Price: $55

Inventory # rub_0016

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. Very unique presentation of military awards, medals, presentation swords and other items that were traditionally used as awards in Russia. Hundreds of quality color photographs. Many color photographs of presentation swords (a must for Russian sword collector!). High quality Russian publication (finally!). New. Hard Cover. 160 pages.

"Patches and Shevrons of Russian Armed Forces"

By G.L. Plotkin and A.B. Stepanov.

Price: $10

Inventory # rub_0015

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DESCRIPTION: In English and Russian languages. Hundreds of Russian military badges. Good quality black and white drawings and photographs. Russian series "Shevron" No.3. New. Paperback. 50 pages.

"The Armies of the Grand Duchy of Warsaw and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania 1806-1814"

By S.E. Kalinin, V.Y. Kozhanovsky and S.V. Shpagin.

Price: $10

Inventory # rub_0024

DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. Unique Russian perspective on the armies of its two Napoleonic times adversaries, Poles and Lithuanians. Good presentation of uniforms, weapons and military equipment of the Napoleonic period. Good quality color and black and white drawings and photographs. Russian series "Shevron" No.2. New. Paperback. 50 pages. Only few copies available.

"Weapons of the Collection of Peter the Great"

Price: $20

Inventory # rub_0013

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DESCRIPTION: In English and Russian languages. 144 pages. Many color photos of edged weapons and firearms from this famous collection. Published in Moscow in 1995. Out of print. New. Hard cover.

"History of Russian Armies, Line Infantry 1698-1801"

By O. Leonov and I. Ulyanov  

Price: $35

Inventory # rub_0007

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. One of the best book published on the subject. 296 pages. Many color pictures and line drawings of infantry uniforms, edged weapons, firearms, accouterments and colors of different regiments. New. Hard cover.

"History of Russian Armies, Line Infantry 1801-1855"

By I. Ulyanov

Price: $45

Inventory # rub_0006

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. Continuation of the here above described book. 248 pages. Many color pictures and line drawings of infantry uniforms, edged weapons, firearms, accouterments and colors of different regiments. New. Hard cover.

"Civil War in Russia 1917-1922, White Armies"

By A. Deryabin and P. Palasios-Fernandes

Price: $20

Inventory # rub_0004

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. Very unique presentation of the White Armies, their uniforms, colors and weapons. 48 pages. Many high quality full-page color pictures and black and white photographs. New. Hard cover. Highly recommended. Published by AST in Moscow in 1998. Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 inch. Russian Military-Historical Series "Soldier".

"Civil War in Russia 1917-1922, The Red Army"

By A. Deryabin and P. Palasios-Fernandes

Price: $20

Inventory # rub_0003

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. The Bolsheviks in the Civil War, their uniforms, colors and weapons. 48 pages. Many high quality full-page color pictures and black and white photographs. New. Hard cover. Highly recommended. Published by AST in Moscow in 1998. Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 inch. Russian Military-Historical Series "Soldier".

"Civil War in Russia 1917-1922, Non-Russian Armies"

By A. Deryabin and P. Palasios-Fernandes

Price: $20

Inventory # rub_0002

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. Latvians, Estonians, Lithuanians, Belorussians, Ukrainians, Azaris, Georgians, Czechs, Slovaks and Poles in the Russian Civil War. Uniforms, colors and weapons. 48 pages. Many high quality full-page color pictures and black and white photographs. New. Hard cover. Very unique book. Highly recommended. Published by AST in Moscow in 1998. Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 inch. Russian Military-Historical Series "Soldier".

"World War Two 1939-1945, Russian Liberation Army"

By S. Drobiazko and A. Karashuk

Price: $20

Inventory # rub_0001

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. Russian units in the Nazi Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht. Uniforms, colors and weapons. 48 pages. Many high quality full-page color pictures and black and white photographs. New. Hard cover. Highly recommended. Published by AST in Moscow in 1998. Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 inch. Russian Military-Historical Series "Soldier".

Swiss Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

US Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"Guns of the Reich. Firearms of the German Forces, 1939-1945"

Edited by George Markham

Price: $65

Inventory # usb_0034

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DESCRIPTION:  Standard reference book on German firearms of the World War Two era. The books covers both, German and captured firearms. Hundreds of quality black and white pictures and drawings of guns and accessories. Used, in excellent condition. Hard cover with dust jacket. 176 pages. Dimensions: 11.50 x 9 inches. Published by Arms and Armour Press in 1991

"The International Arms Review"

Price: $50

Inventory # usb_0032

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DESCRIPTION:  The classic gun collector book. Forty outstanding articles on guns and swords by the leading international historians and experts. Many black and white photographs of collectible firearms and swords. Many guns are presented: Gew.88, Dreyse needle gun, Luger, Werder, Zig-Zag Mauser revolver, Lefaucheux, Broomhandle Mauser pistol, FG42, Schwarzlose pistol, Guedes, Kammerlader, Nagant, SKS and others. Out of print for many years. Used, in very good condition. Soft cover. 300 pages. Dimensions: 10 x 8 inches. Published by Jolex Publication in New Jersey.

"Antique Guns. The Collector's Guide"

Edited by John E. Traister

Price: $35

Inventory # usb_0031

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DESCRIPTION:  Another classic gun collector book. Hundreds of antique guns are presented. The last chapter covers an obsolete ammunition. Hundreds of black and white photographs of collectible firearms. Used, in excellent condition. Soft cover. 272 pages. Published by Stoeger Publishing Company in 1989.

"Standard Catalog of Luger"

By Aarron Davis

Price: $40

Inventory # usb_0030

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DESCRIPTION:  The standard reference book on the subject. Identification and pricing for all Luger models, including early variations. Detailed description of markings. Luger accessories. Many black and white photographs of pistols and holsters. Signed by the author. Used, in like new condition. Soft cover. 256 pages. Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 inches. Published by GDB in 2006.

"Guns of the World. The Complete Collectors' & Traders' Guide"

Edited by Hans Tanner

Price: $85

Inventory # usb_0026

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DESCRIPTION:  The classic gun collector book. One of the best books on gun collecting ever published. Hundreds of guns are presented. Thirty nine outstanding articles on guns by the leading US firearm historians and experts. Hundreds of black and white and some color photographs of collectible firearms. Out of print for many years. Used, in fine condition. Hard cover. 400 pages. Published by Bonanza Books in New York in 1977.

"Complete Book of Firearms"

By Sergio Masini and Gian Rodolfo Rotasso

Price: $75

Inventory # usb_0022

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DESCRIPTION: Thorough study of the origin, design and development of the gun. The book describes many unique firearms (especially: European military firearms!). Illustrated. Many quality color, and black and white photographs of firearms. Hard cover with dust jacket. Used, in very good condition. 288 pages. Publisher: Portland House, New York, 1988. Language: English. ISBN: 0-517-66947-1. Dimensions: 11.5 x 10 inches.

"Apartheid's Rebels. Inside South Africa's Hidden War"

By Stephen M. Davis

Price: $25

Inventory # usb_0020

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DESCRIPTION: Thorough study of the apartheid's guerrilla rebels. Soft cover. Used, in very good condition. 238 pages. Publisher: Yale University Press, New Haven and London, 1987. Language: English. ISBN: 0-300-03992-1. Dimensions: 8.25 x 5 inches.

"The Radom Pistol"

By Robert J. Berger

Price: $25

Inventory # usb_0021

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DESCRIPTION: 2005 edition of "The Radom Pistol" by Robert J. Berger. Thorough study of Polish VIS wz.1935 military pistols. Covering trials, occupation, Steyr manufactured pistols, holsters, magazines, common markings, Polish patent, production figures, serial numbers and more. Standard reference book on the subject. Soft cover. 99 pages. Illustrated. Many black & white photographs and drawings. New. 100 pages. Publisher: Blacksmith Corporation. Language: English. ISBN-10: 0941540251. ISBN-13: 978-0941540254. Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches.

"Early American Ironware. Cast and Wrought"

By Henry J.Kauffman

Price: $55

Inventory # usb_0015

DESCRIPTION: Standard reference book on early American ironware. The crafts of the blacksmith, whitesmith, tinsmith, farrier, cutler, locksmith, gunsmith and other. Great book for collector of American ironware! Many black & white pictures. Used, in fine condition. Hard cover with dust jacket. 166 pages. Published in 1966. Out of print. Only one copy available.

"Good Medicine. Memories of the Real West"

By Charles M.Russell

Price: $55

Inventory # usb_0014

DESCRIPTION: Great book on the history of the West. The illustrated letters of Charles M. Russell with an introduction by Will Rogers and a biographical note by Nancy C. Russell.Many color and black & white drawings. Used, in fine condition. Hard cover. Missing dust jacket. 162 pages. Published in 1930. Out of print. Only one copy available.

"The Jocobite Rebellions 1689-1745"

By Michael Barthorp

Price: $15

Inventory # usb_0012

DESCRIPTION: The Osprey's "Men-at-Arms" series # 118. Great book on Scottish military history covering the Jacobite Rebellions. Many color and black & white pictures and drawings. Used, in fine condition. Soft Cover. 40 pages. Published in 1982. Out of print. Only one copy available.

"Hopkins & Allen Revolvers and Pistols"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Charles E. Carder

Price: $45

Inventory # usb_0010

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DESCRIPTION: Standard reference book on revolvers and pistols manufactured by Hopkins & Allen. Many black and white photographs and drawings of handguns. New. Soft Cover. 104 pages. Published in 1998 by Avil Onze Publishing in Delphos, Ohio. Out of print. Only one copy available. Signed by the author.

"Tip Up Shotguns from Hopkins & Allen Arms Company"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Charles E. Carder

Price: $25

Inventory # usb_0008

DESCRIPTION: Standard reference book on shotguns manufactured by Hopkins & Allen. Many black and white drawings of guns. Signed by the author. New. Soft Cover. 60 pages. Published in 1995 by Aero Printing in Delphos, Ohio. Out of print. Only one copy available.

"German Helmets 1933-1945"

By T.V. Goodapple and R.J. Weinand

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0022

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DESCRIPTION: In English and Polish languages. Standard reference book on German helmets with many black and white illustrations. Virtually all German helmets of the World War Two period are covered. This book is a must for a helmet collector! Soft Cover. 165 pages.

"Revolving Arms"

By A.W.F. Taylerson

Price: $75

Inventory # usb_0004

DESCRIPTION: Standard reference book on revolvers. Many quality black and white photographs of revolvers. Used, in excellent condition. Hard Cover. No dust cover. 123 pages. Published in 1967, out of print for many years.

"1890 Maynard Rifle Catalog"

Price: $15

Inventory # usb_0002

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DESCRIPTION: Quality reproduction of the last Maynard Catalog issued by the Massachusetts Arms Company featuring the Maynard Models' One through Sixteen, and several other products. Original copies of the catalog are quite scarce and are considered very collectible. Many black and white drawings of Maynard rifles and ammo. Very good reference for Maynard collector. New. Soft Cover. Tan paper. 40 pages.

"1869 Brown Manufacturing Company Catalog"

Price: $15

Inventory # usb_0001

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DESCRIPTION: Quality reproduction of the extremely rare catalog of Ballard rifle during its production in Massachusetts. Illustrated with several interesting line drawings which include the Ballard military and sporting rifles, the Brown bolt action rifle, the Southerner derringer, and the scarce rim fire reloading set that is practically unknown to many collectors. Very good reference for single-shot rifle collector. New. Soft Cover. Tan paper. 17 pages.

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