Custom Knifemaking by Tim McCreight Learn every aspect of knifemaking, and become an expert. This book includes ten projects, beginning with the basics, and advancing through increasingly difficult to advanced topics. These enjoyable projects teach you how to cut, shape, heat treat, and finish a knife. Drawings and photographs illustrate each step of the project, making the technique       BOOK-CK . . . $22.95

The Confederate LeMat Revolver by Doug Adams The LeMat revolver has always held a special place in the hearts of Civil War enthusiasts. No other weapon is so emblematic of the Confederacy. The LeMat wasn't just a revolver - in addition to its bullets, it packed a unique, last ditch wallop in the form of a shotgun blast from under the barrel. Begun as a partnership between Alexander LeMat, a F       BOOK-CLR . . . $24.50

Camp Life in the Woods and the Tricks of Trapping and Trap Making by W. Hamilton Gibson First published in 1881, this complete illustrated guide reveals how to catch everything from squirrels and mice to tigers and bears. It offers general advice on camping and hiking in the woods. Among the treasures within are easy to follow plans for building dozens of traps: comprehensive directions for the building of shanties, log cabins, boats,       BOOK-CLW . . . $13.99

The Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver , by Charles W. Pate The Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver is the most iconic handgun of the Civil War. In this groundbreaking new study, noted researcher and author Charles W. Pate presents the entire story of the Model 1860 from its development and the supervision of Sam Colt to its procurement by the United States military and commercial customers. The revolvers of the       BOOK-C-M1860-AR . . . $59.99

Children's Manners and Morals , History, Rules and Fun Facts Early Americans would not recognize the world we live in today, and likewise, we would have a hard time adjusting to how people lived around the beginning of the 19th century. Children's Manners and Morals explores what kinds of etiquette was taught to children back then. Parents can playfully tease their children and remind them just how good they       BOOK-CMM . . . $6.59

Casting Premium Bullets for the Black Powder Cartridge Rifle by Paul Matthews This book takes the reloader beyond the casting of bullets for rifle or handguns and it the realm of big-bore, top-of-the-line bullets for competitive long range accuracy. Soft cover, 6 x 9" format of 136 pages. The Table of Contents includes the following : Preface Chapter 1 Do I Need Premium Cast Bullets? Chapter 2 What Is a Premium Cast Bull       BOOK-CPB-BPC . . . $16.95

Craft and Practice, Volume One by Kit Ravenshear Volume one covers lock reconversion, fitting pans, frizzens, frizzen springs, and making gun screws. Assembly of locks from "as cast" parts, essential lock geometry, and fine tuning locks is discussed.       BOOK-CP-V1 . . . $6.99

Craft and Practice, Volume Two by Kit Ravenshear Volume two covers the making of troublesome parts, such as forming ramrod pipes and other furniture made from sheet metal. Tapering wooden ramrods, making ramrods longer than 48", and making and mounting sling swivels is included in volume two.       BOOK-CP-V2 . . . $6.99

Colt's Single Action Army, Loading and Shooting the Peacemaker , by Dave Scovill In this book the author shares his knowledge of how to develop accurate loads for Colt single action army revolvers and the skills needed to shoot them. From the original first generation guns to replicas, these guns all have different chamber and throat dimensions which can make developing loads difficult. From his reloading expertise, the author       BOOK-CSAA . . . $54.00

Country Tools, and How to Use Them , by Percy W. Blandford Written by a master craftsman, this profusely illustrated guide to early tools and their functions depicts and describes scores of devices — from hammers, gouges, planes, and saws to tools for blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, and baking. An invaluable asset for hobbyists, collectors, and lovers of traditional ingenuity and know-how. Soft bound, 22       BOOK-CT . . . $9.99

Carbines of the U.S. Cavalry by John D. McAulay 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       BOOK-CUSC . . . $35.00

The Deringer in America, Volume One, the Percussion Period by R.L. Wilson & L.D. Eberhart 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       BOOK-DA-V1 . . . $48.00

Do's and Don'ts of Yesteryear, A Treasury of Early American Folk Wisdom , by Eric Sloane A delightful mixture of early American know-how and good old-fashioned gentility. Do's and Don't captures the spirit of bygone America in words and pictures. Combining two of the beloved folk historian's nostalgic how-to guides, this collection offers vintage, homespun advice that recalls " the joy of doing things not just the old-fashioned way, bu       BOOK-DDOY . . . $10.99

Deerskins into Buckskins How to Tan with Natural Materials, new updated and revised edition by Matt Richards 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       BOOK-DIB . . . $17.99

Distaff Sketchbook , by Robert Kinger 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.       BOOK-DSB . . . $8.99

Defending the Back Country - Recreating the Spies & Scouts of the Trans Appalachian Frontier , by William J. Rundorff 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 Gleanin       BOOK-DTB . . . $16.00

Ethan Allen and Allen & Wheelock, their Guns and their Legacy by Paul Henry 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       BOOK-EAAW . . . $58.50

European Arms in the Civil War , The Imported Muskets, Rifles, Carbines, Revolvers and Swords of the Union and Confederacy by Marc Schwalm and Klaus Hofmann 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       BOOK-EACW . . . $31.99

Ethan Allen, Gunmaker: His Partners, Patents & Firearms by Harold R. Mouillesseaux 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 : Preface Introductio       BOOK-EAG . . . $31.50

Early American Underhammer Firearms , by N. Chandler 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       BOOK-EAUF . . . $53.99

Evolution of the Brown Bess Musket: Early British Infantry Flintlocks in Context , by Dr. Jay Tartell 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 military weapons, many published for the first       BOOK-EBBM . . . $35.99

Evolution of the Brown Bess Musket: Early British Infantry Flintlocks in Context , hard cover edition, by Dr. Jay Tartell 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       BOOK-EBBM-H . . . $42.99

Everyday Dress of Rural America 1783-1800 with instructions and patterns 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       BOOK-EDRA . . . $10.99

The Eagle on U.S. Firearms by John W. Jordan 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       BOOK-EUSF . . . $15.99

Freund & Bro. Pioneer Gunmakers to the West , by F.J. Pablo Balentine 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       BOOK-FBPGW . . . $49.95

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