18th Century Weapons of the Royal Welsh Fuziliers from Flixton Hall , by Erik Goldstein Information and details on this unique collection of weapons now housed in Colonial Williamsburg. These muskets, pikes, and swords were used by the 23rd Regiment of Foot in the 18th century. A complete history of Flixton Hall and the Adair family is also presented. Soft cover, 128 pages, nice black and white photos & illustrations, 8-1/2 x 11" form       BOOK-18CWRWF . . . $17.99

The 45-70 Springfield , 5th Edition, Revised and Expanded, a detailed reference guide, by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch A part-by-part examination of the trapdoor Springfield rifle and carbine, with illustrations showing the variations found within serial number ranges. Parts from various models became mixed, as arms were returned to the arsenal, for repair or upgrade. Learn if your 45-70 Springfield is assembled from the correct as-issued parts. An important refere       BOOK-45-70-S . . . $32.50

60 Civil War-Era Fashion Patterns Assembled from vintage issues of "Peterson's Magazine," a popular 19th century ladies periodical premiering in 1842, this book is an authentic gallery of Civil War-era for women. Includes basic patterns for: Chemise Ladies Zouave jacket Saratoga dress Polonaise dinner dress Night cap Illinois dress Waisted Zouave jacket Madeline wrapper Fall Palet       BOOK-60-CWEFP . . . $13.95

Art of Building the Pennsylvania Longrifle , an illustrated instruction manual, by Dixon, Ehrig, and Miller This large format builder's guide concentrates on the special techniques needed to recreate an authentic original style raised carved longrifle. Heavily illustrated with line drawings, this latest edition shows many currently available castings and components and discusses their finishing and installation. The authors include chapters on little kno       BOOK-ABPL . . . $33.00

Niles' Guide to "Affordable" Double Barrel Shotguns in America 1875-1945 , by Nicholas Niles, Jr. The author shows how the first truly affordable double barrel shotguns were adapted about 1875 from the excellent, but expensive, hammer and hammerless guns that had evolved in England and the U.S. By about 1890, these costly doubles were being replaced by cheaper English and Belgian export guns whose low prices were consciously planned to attract       BOOK-ADBS . . . $64.99

The American Frugal Housewife , by Lydia Maria Child Along with simply written recipes for roasting a pig and preparing corned beef, hasty pudding, carrot pie, buffalo tongue, and scores of other dishes, this fascinating book, with its lively and direct style, also offered 19th-century readers suggestions for treating chilblains and dysentery, cleaning white kid gloves, educating one's daughters, and       BOOK-AFH . . . $7.99

American Military Belts and Related Equipment , by Stephen Dorsey This book covers cartridge belts, edged weapons and attachments, cartridge pouches and boxes from 1841 through the early 1900's. Each entry is thoroughly scrutinized with historical notes, colors, special fittings, markings, width and length, and notes on peculiarities. Fully illustrated in vivid detail. A must for the library of the collector or h       BOOK-AMBRE . . . $13.50

The Art of Engraving , by J. B. Meek This “how-to" guide covers the entire practice of firearms and related styles of engraving. Hard bound, 8-1/2" x 11" format with 196 pages and many photographs and illustrations, this is complete imaginative and detailed introduction of the art of engraving. Aimed at the beginner, it demonstrates the basic techniques and elaborate decoration scheme       BOOK-AOE . . . $49.99

The Art of Flint Knapping, 5th Edition , by D.C. Waldorf The author describes and illustrates the simple techniques required to fashion simple or fancy stone arrow points and tools. A section on gun flints is included. The tools required are very simple and easily made, and results are fascinating. You can be making fine arrow points after only a few hours of practice. Newest edition, 8-1/2 x 11" soft bo       BOOK-AOF . . . $16.99 Closeout

The Art of Flint Knapping, 6th Edition , by D.C. Waldorf The author describes and illustrates the simple techniques required to fashion simple or fancy stone arrow points and tools. A section on gun flints is included. The tools required are very simple and easily made, and results are fascinating. You can be making fine arrow points after only a few hours of practice. The sixth edtion has more informati       BOOK-AOF-6E . . . $22.50

The Art of Making Primitive Bows and Arrows by D. C. Waldorf D. C. Waldorf explains several related topics in detail. The text covers tools and woods for bow making, a simple self bow, bow designs, sinew backing, making a bow string, making arrows and quivers. Valerie Waldorf's many photographs and plan drawings illustrate the book and make the projects easy. Soft bound with 52 pages in 8-1/2 x 11" format, w       BOOK-AOMPBA . . . $14.99

The American Percussion Schuetzen Rifle , by J. Hamilton & t. Rowe The waves of Germanic immigration during the 1840's and 1850's deposited upon our shores a number of highly talented gunsmiths. In addition to their normal work, these artisans continued to produce a nearly unadulterated style of muzzle-loading percussion target rifle was then popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. These specialized, made in       BOOK-APS . . . $89.95

American Socket Bayonets, 1717-1873 by D. B. Webster A 48 page manual designed to assist in the identification of many variations of the triangular or angular bayonets used by the U.S. Army. Soft cover volume, in 7 x 10" format, with 64 illustrations.       BOOK-ASB . . . $16.95

A Soldier-Like Way, the Material Culture of the British Infantry 1751-1768 , the French & Indian War era, by R. R. Gale New, from Track of the Wolf, Inc. A Soldier-Like Way , the Material Culture of the British Infantry 1751-1768 , the most comprehensive work on the British infantry material culture to date, brimming with exquisite full color photos of original artifacts and paintings. The story of the British infantry, their daily life, weapons, tools, food, and c       BOOK-ASLW . . . $32.50

A Shining Time - Volume Three, Horse Soldiers, The Dragoons, 1776-1849 , by Ted Spring Ted Spring's third volume in this series. This volume spans 75 years of the U.S. Cavalry, the golden age of the American Horse Soldier. Covered in great detail are Washington's continental Army Dragoons, the U.S. Light Dragoons, the U.S. Mounted Rangers, and the U.S. regiments of our frontier Dragoon units. Soft cover, 8-1/2 x 11" format, 113 pages       BOOK-AST-V3 . . . $14.99

A Shining Time - Volume Three, Horse Soldiers, The Dragoons, 1776-1849 , with slightly damaged cover by Ted Spring Covered in great detail are Washington's continental Army Dragoons, the U.S. Light Dragoons, the U.S. Mounted Rangers, and the U.S. regiments of our frontier Dragoon units. Soft cover, 8-1/2 x 11" format, 113 pages. This book makes a great color book for the child interested in history. The Table of Contents includes the following : Title Page C       BOOK-AST-V3-X . . . $2.99 Closeout

Alte Scheibenwaffen - Old German Target Arms, Volume 1 , by Jesse Thompson, C. Ron Dillon, Allen Hallock, Bill Loos, compiled by Tom Rowe A study of the various German target arms reveals a vast and little understood subject. The arms covered in this and two other proposed volumes are: Schutzen rifles, Vogelbuchsen (bird target rifles), Kleinkaliber (.22 target rifles), Wehrmannsgewehr (Militiaman's rifles). Scheibenpistolen (early free pistols) , and Ximmerstuzen (parlor rifles). Od       BOOK-AS-V1 . . . $89.99

Alte Scheibenwaffen - Old German Target Arms, Volume 2 , by Jesse Thompson, C. Ron Dillon, Allen Hallock, Bill Loos, compiled by Tom Rowe A continuing study of the various German target arms reveals a vast and little understood subject. This vlume will conclude the Scheibenbuchsen (Schutzen Rifles), many wonderful examples are shown from some of the best collections in the world. Information is these chapters will dispell many of the erroneous facts about them. Also included is a Dir       BOOK-AS-V2 . . . $89.99

Alte Scheibenwaffen - Old German Target Arms, Volume 3 , by Jesse Thompson, C. Ron Dillon, Allen Hallock, Bill Loos, compiled by Tom Rowe The final book in the series of German target arms; but the story is not all told. The arms covered in this volume are the pistols and parlor (Zimmerstutzen) rifles. The Germans almost single-handedly created free pistols and the vast array of types makes a interesting collection. The Zimmerstutzens which died out because of laws during the occupat       BOOK-AS-V3 . . . $89.99

Arming the Glorious Cause , a study of Confederate Arms, by Daniel Hartzler, James Whisker, & Larry Yantz Confederate weapons and accoutrements have become highly collectable, and outrageously expensive. The book shows several examples of Richmond muskets, Fayetteville muskets, Cook & Brothers carbines, Tyler (Texas) muskets, Tryon (Texas contract) muskets, Reed & Watson, Pulaski Armoury, Perry/Maynard, Bilharz, Hall & Co. carbines, Dickson & Nelson ri       BOOK-ATGC . . . $45.00 Closeout

Arming the West, a Fresh New Look at the Guns that were Actually Carried on the Fronter by Herbert G. Houze Hollywood has taught us that the Wild West was armed with the newest and most expensive Colts and Winchesters - but his wasn't necessarily the case. Newly discovered evidence from the shipping records of the largest supplier of firearms to the frontier tells us a different story. Gun collectors and historians will be surprised by this fascinating i       BOOK-ATW . . . $27.50

Accoutrements of the US Infantry, Riflemen, & Dragoons, 1834 - 1839 , by R. T. Huntington Although the 1841 edition of the U.S. Ordnance Manual provides information on the equipment that was in use , it is evident that the patterns of equipment that it describes were not introduced until 1838 or 1839. This guide is intended to fill this gap by providing an overview of what we now know about the accoutrements that were issued to the infa       BOOK-AUSIRD . . . $16.95

Accouterments, Volume Two , by James R. Johnson A continuation of the first book, with hundreds of detailed photographs of the guns of Christian Springs, Rupp, Peter Berry, a fullstock by Sam Hawken, a trade rifle and a trade fusil, powder horns, knives, tomahawks, calumets, and other accoutrements. All large pictures, with dimensions, details, and materials used in the construction of the items       BOOK-A-V2 . . . $35.00

Accouterments, Volume Three , by James R. Johnson Third in the series, with more detailed photos of powder horns, knives, tomahawks, and other primitive accouterments from the 1750's thru the 1850's. Photographs of long guns by John. Armstrong, Wolfgang Haga, John Meals, John Rupp, and Vincent. Pistols by Goulcher, Hertzog, Small and Filman. Large photos with critical dimensions, and details of th       BOOK-A-V3 . . . $45.00

Blunderbuss 1500-1900 by James D Forman The “bell mouth" carbine of the highwaymen and pirates originated in the 16th century. Used by civilian and military travelers, it was made and used well into the 19th century. This history covers its development and illustrates more blunderbuss arms than have ever before appeared in one study. Soft cover, in 6-3/4 x 10" format. The Table of Conte       BOOK-B . . . $16.95

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