This exhaustively researched book covers the entire crucial period stretching from the beginning of the Civil War to the end of the cavalry carbine era in 1905. These carbines, and the men that carried them on horseback, played pivotal roles in some of the most exciting episodes in American history, including the War Between the States, the Indian

Sometime after 1825, a Philadelphia gunmaker named Henry Deringer developed a style of percussion pocket pistol so practical, compact and effective, that “Deringer's pistols" achieved worldwide renown to become “the deringer pistol" a specific type and style of pistol recognized wherever men knew guns. Volume one covers the percussion period. The r

A field guide for hunters and gathers. Over 130 photos and illustrations bring you step by step from raw skin to velvety soft buckskin and then show you how to create primitive garments and useful goods. Designed to be useful for the beginner, yet rich with details for the experienced. No chemical needed. All tools and materials are waiting around

The ladies companion book to Sketchbook ‘76, with many differing styles and social positions represented. Ladies garment sketches and patterns are a bit more complex than the male counterparts, and this is a bit larger volume the Sketchbook ‘76. Appropriate materials and techniques for the construction of each type of garment are listed in detail.

Defending the Backcountry is a history of the Pennsylvania and Virginian backwoodsmen during the 18th century and includes information on their clothing, local defenses, military operations. Chapters include: Historical Background Official Military Operations Samuel Brady Local Defenses Prickett's Fort Attack on Donally's and Rice's Forts Gleaning

A comprehensive guide to the firearms of one of America's most important gunmakers Ethan Allen. In this study, Paul Henry illustrates and identifies the whole Allen product line, with special focus upon Allen & Wheelock, showing how features and designs evolved over time. Pepperboxes, barhammer pistols, inline pistols, boot pistols, bar hammer revo

During the American Civil War, a surprising number of troops were armed with European weapons. The Union depended upon them heavily at least through the battle of Gettysburg, and the Confederacy relied upon these arms for the entire duration of the war. The authors use thirty years of experience to answer the question of which European weapons were

Ethan Allen is considered to be the father of the pepperbox revolver. This important book gives complete details on him, the years during which he worked, the pistol which he perfected and the other arms which he and his companies manufactured. Hard cover, 169 pages, illustrated. The Table of Contents includes the following:PrefaceIntroductionChapt

Finally, a detailed study of the very earliest American percussion firearms. Built in New England, these clever weapons with just four moving parts played a key role in taming the western frontier. Includes 191 pages of colored images of original underhammer firearms from makers such as Ruggles, Gibbs-Tiffany, H.J Hale, Andrus & Osborn, Hale & Tull

ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER: #BOOK-EBBM-H  This book is an educational primer, providing a concise preparatory overview of early British infantry flintlocks in context. Written for history lovers and antique militaria collectors, Evolution of the Brown Bess Musket is lavishly illustrated with artwork, period documents, and flintlock-era British mi

This book is an educational primer, providing a concise prepatory overview of early British infantry flintlocks in context. Written for history lovers and antique militaria collectors, Evolution of the Brown Bess Musket is lavishly illustrated with artwork, period documents, and flintlock-era British military weapons, many published for the first t

The heart of this book is devoted to full descriptions and scaled patterns of historic garments from 1783 - 1800. The garments include that of both settlers and the Abenaki Indians of New England. Cultural and costume historians, or anyone interested in the clothing styles of the late 18th century in rural America will find a rich store of informat

Stylized eagles have been stamped on government owned or manufactured firearms in the United States since the beginning of our country. It seems that little or no attempt was made to standardize the design of the eagle, hence many different birds appear on the muskets, rifles, and pistols made by government arsenals or private contractors. This boo

The Freund Brothers, Frank W. and George were skilled German gunsmiths who plied their trade on the Western American frontier during the final three decades of the nineteenth century. Beginning at Nebraska City near the Missouri River -one of the jumping off points for frontier emigrants leaving the "States" - the Freunds followed the sun westward

The art of forging multiple layers of steel together into beautiful, strong, and sharp Damascus steel blades started millennia ago. Now, with this guide, novice blacksmiths and bladesmiths have a practical and budget-conscious approach to forging their own Damascus steel knife. Starting with the basics, this practical guide shows how easy it can be

This affordable book studies the both the Confederate Enfield and Lemat Revolver. Hard cover, 7 x 9-1/2", black and white photos. The Table of Contents includes the following:Section 1 The Confederate EnfieldIntroductionInitial ShipmentHeavy Shipments BeginThe Gladiator Enfields1862 ArrivalsBattle UsageThe Confederate Enfield Profile'JS' Anchor Mar

Amazingly overlooked, yet highly important, flintlock fowlers in Colonial America armed our forefathers with the first truly "made-in-America" guns. Doing double duty as hunting guns and firearms for defense, they put food on the table and defended against Indians and enemy soldiers. The common farmer in largely agricultural eighteenth century Amer

This soft cover 8-1/2 x 11" book shows patterns, drawings, and notes of Indian, Spanish, and Canadian fashions within its 48 pages. Dresses, moccasins, women's tools, ornaments, games, and more.

This is a small book with great detail on all the variations of Fusil de Tulle, from the early guns, Grenadier, Buccaneer, Hunting, Fine, Pistol and Ordinaire. Details on all measurements, and photos of differences in hardware. A wonderful small reference. Soft bound volume of 48 pages, 6-3/4 x 10" format.

Frontier living brings to light every significant aspect of daily life on the American frontier, with vivid text and more than 200 wonderful drawings. Immerse yourself in the character and culture of the men and women who stood at the harsh cutting-edge of our civilization: their dwellings, clothing, food, furniture, household articles; their hunti

A comprehensive guide to the military weapons and armor used in New France. Muskets, Swords, Pistols, Bayonets, Polearms and More! From soldiers to sailors to woodsmen and buccaneers, one of Canada's premier historians tells us the story of how they armed during the Colonial Era and in the American Revolution. Soft Cover, 8-1/2 x 11" format, 215 pa

The most extensive guide to French flintlock military long arms ever to appear in English. Concentrates on identification and service use, covering everything from Infantry Muskets, Rampart guns, Dragoon Muskets, Cavalry Musketoons, Constabulary Musketoons, Naval Muskets, Hussar Musketoons, Foot and Mounted Grenadier Muskets, Arms of the Mamelouks,

Uniforms, drums, flags, muskets, swords, bayonets, artillery, accoutrements and regimental histories. A superb introduction of colonial history covering Canada, Louisiana and Isle Royale, during the French Regime. Soft Cover, 10 x 7' format, 40 pages with 56 illustrations.

Now shipping! For Trade and Treaty by author Ryan R. Gale is our most comprehensive work on the subject of Native American firearms to date. Filled with hundreds of full color images of dozens of original northwest guns, trade fusils, and treaty guns, this book's wide 11" landscape format allows images up to 22" across the gutter. This book also co

Detailed scale drawings of all major types of knives sold or used in the Fur Trade and Colonial times to present century. Over 50 examples from the Museum of the Fur Trade's collection. Soft bound volume of 48 pages, filled with sketches and details for knifemakers.