WE HAVE BEEN DOING LAYAWAYS ON A LIMITED BASIS BUT DUE TO THE ECONOMY NOW WE HAVE DECIDED TO OFFER THE LAYAWAY OPTION TO EVERYONE. OUR TERMS ARE 25% OF THE TOTAL PURCHASE DOWN WITH THE OTHER 75% PAYABLE IN 3 EQUAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF 25% OF THE INITIAL BALANCE. NO PENALTY FOR USING YOUR CREDIT CARD EITHER. CHECK THE INDEX PAGE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. THANKS!

SOLD OUT! THE STORY OF ALLEN & WHEELOCK FIREARMS!! This is one fine book entitled THE STORY OF ALLEN & WHEELOCK FIREARMS by H.H.Thomas. Ethan Allen and Thomas P. Wheelock made guns from 1856 through 1865 in percussion, lipfire, and rimfire; center hammer, side hammer and bar hammer with some of the most unique ejection and tamping systems known to man. This book illustrates the many known variations of these guns with excellent photogrpahs and descriptions. There is also a brief story of Ethan Allen's life. Allen is credited with many important firearms patents, none of which were filed between 1845 and 1862. While this book will be of particular interest to those who collect guns of this era, it should be a part of every library dedicated th historical arms. 6 X 9 format, 125 pages, soft cover. $12

CARBINES OF THE CIVIL WAR!!! This is a great book entitled CARBINES OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865 by John D. McAulay. This book covers only the best known carbines produced by the United States Government for use by their troops during the Civil War. Includes patent drawings, and the patent papers are quoted freely in the coverage each gun. List procurement by months. Fully illustrated. Soft cover, 8 1/2 X 11, 128 pages. $12.95

ON THE CROCKETT TRAIL by Rid Timanus. The author followed David Crockett's life from birth in Limestone, Tennessee, to his death at the Battle of the Alamo in March 1836. He made stopes at each of the places where Davy stopped on his last trail. The historical significance of each place is documented, and narrative and photos relate what one can expect today. Soft cover, photos, maps, drawings and charts. 6 x 9 format, 70 pages. $9.95

ONE COPY LEFT! COLONIAL FRONTIER GUNS by T.M. Hamilton. A study of the early flint muskets in this country. The author examines the relics found at numerous archaeological sites as well as many surviving Dutch, French and English trade guns. There were three kinds of guns to be found on the Colonial frontier: (1) military guns furnished the troops stationed at forts and outposts: (2) guns of superior quality brought in by officers, explorers, traders, gentlemen adventurers and as presents from the King to Native leaders; and (3) trade guns. A very detailed and well illustrated report. Includes a chronological Outline of the Colonial Fur Trade, an appendix and an index. Paperback, 176 pages. $17.50

SKETCH BOOK '76 by R.L. Klinger & R.A. Wilder. Sketches, notes, and patterns compiled from existing specimens of clothing and equipment of the Revolutionary War American foot soldier, and research of contemporary notes, manuscripts, paintings, and drawings in the Smithsonian Institution. Soft cover, 9 x 12, 53 pages. $6.00

THE EAGLE ON U.S. FIREARMS by J.W. Jordan. Stylized eagles have been stamped on U.S. government firearms since the beginning of our country, but little or no standardization of the eagle was made, so different birds appear on the guns. This book illustrates these various eagles. In additions to the well written text, referances and the index of eagles will be an aid to the researcher. Over 200 photographs. Soft cover 8 1/2 x 11 format, 140 pages. $17.50

CAVALRY TACTICS by Gen. Philip St. George Cooke. Prepared at the beginning of the Civil War for the fledgling United States Cavalry and its colunteer regiments under the directions of the United States War Department in November, 1861 by then Col. Cooke, former commander of the Mormon Battalion during the Mexican War. It includes cavalry tactics and regulations for the Instruction, Formation and Movements of the horse army. And "...all additions to or departures from the exercise and maneuvers laid down in the system are positively forbidden." The first part of the book is training the cavalry horse; second is instruction of dismounted cavalry and third is instruction of the mounted cavalryman. Every contingency is covered, even to th ecorrect way to roll one's cloak for tying onto the saddle. Paperback, 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, 217 pages. $6.95

HANDGUNS AMERICANA by DeWitt E. Sell, Ph.D. The pagentry of American enterprise in providing handguns suitable for both civilian needs and military purposes. It encompasses a fascinatng story of interest to every one who is genuinely concerned with all facts of Americana. Hard cover, 6x9, 160 pages, 68 photos. No biblio. No index. $15.00

THE AMERICAN CARTRIDGE By Chas. R. Suydam. More than 425 cartridge photos, full scale; 75 rimfire calibers, 36 mfgs. of U.S. rimfire named & located and 45 RF cartridges identified with more than 80 foreign headstamps listed. Checklist of 350 less common U.S. headstamps, cross referenced by mfg'r/caliber. Over 125 RF cartridge boxes pictured along with rare labels. Comment and historic data on the firearms that used the RF cartridge; suggestions on cleaning and how to display collections. Hb, 7 x 9 1/2, 184 pages. Bibliography. $24.95

CARTRIDGES FOR COLLECTORS, Col. I, Vol. II & III by Fred A. Datig. Three volumes with approximately 300 scale drawings in each volume. Excellent books on cartridge identification for gun enthusiasts in general, and cartridge collectors in particular.
SOLD OUT! Vol I-Centerfire-reprint, soft cover, 6 x 9, 175 pages, headstamp list, bibliography. $15.95
VOL II-CF, Rimfire, Patent Ignition - hb w/dj, 6 x 9, 175 pages, headstamp list, bibliography. $19.95

ALL OF THE BELOW ARE REPRINTS OF ORIGINALS.

U.S. RIFLES, MODEL 1866. Reproductions of rare official illustrated booklet. First Springfield Breech Loader. $2.95

U.S. RIFLE, MODEL 1870. Reproductions of illustrated instructions for Remington Rolling Block Navy Rifle. $2.95

REGULATIONS AND NOTES OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES compiled/ edited by Jacques Noel Jacobsen, Jr. Each volume contains a photographic reproduction of the original uniform regulations as well as any line drawings, plates or lithographs that were originally published with them. In addition, each volume contains a commentary and contemporary photographs of soldiers and officers of the period. Each booklet has stiff paper cover and is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 format.

This is a slightly different booklet than the above entitled REGULATIONS AND NOTES FOR THE UNIFORM OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES 1872 Compiled and Edited by Jacques Noel Jacobsen Jr. This booklet contains the famous General Order of 1872 describing the new uniform with all corrections through 1877. Illustrated with photographs of officers & men of the period including a heretofore unpublished photo of General Custer in the dress uniform with helmet. This booklet describes the first new uniform of the Indian Wars period and is the basis of subsequent uniforms of the period. $40 pages. $10.00

UNIFORM OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES: 1882. Contains 9 pages of drawings on helmets, helmet eagles, forage cap badges, epaulettes, shoulder knots, officer's buttons, shoulder straps, sleeve braid, chevrons and enlisted men's coat buttons. 30 pages. $10.00

UNIFORM OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES: 1888. Original regulations; 13 full page reproductions of the official line drawings, which illustrate the insignia, headgear, buttons, badges of rank, chevrons, etc. 12 Ogden lithographs of the uniforms that were originally published as part of this book. With a commentary on the uniform changes from 1883 to 1886 and 7 photographs of officers and men of the period including Negro soldiers of the 25th Infantry, and Indian Scouts. 40 pages. $10.00

UNIFORM OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, SECTION 2 - ENLISTED MEN: 1917. Uniform regulations for the World War 1 enlisted man; 6 full page photo illustrations and a painting by Mike McAfee, also a commentary. 32 pages. $10.00

REWARDS FOR SERVICE - UNITED STATES ARMY INSIGNIA AND OTHER INFORMATION, 1919. A reprint of an official U.S. Army recruiting service booklet, illustrating medals, color discs, shoulder patches, etc. A fine reference. 24 pages. $10.00

DESCRIPTION OF THE INFANTRY EQUIPMENT MODEL OF 1910 Government Printing Office, 1917. Covers equipment such as arm repair chest (parts and contents), bacon can and chest, bayonet and bolo scabbard, canteen and cover, cartridge and pistol belts, cleaning rod and cover, garrison belt, haversack and more. 18 plates. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 31 pages. $10.00

BALL'S PATENT REPEATING AND SINGLE-LOADING FIREARMS. Step-by-step introductions of the arm from 1864, written by E. G. Lamson, President of the Windsor Manufacturing Company. Directions for loading, firing and cleaning. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 11 pgs. $10.00

THE MAUSER AUTOMATIC PISTOL 6,35mm CALLIBRE. Mauser parts, method of working, loading, and unloading plus bassistic data. Included is ammunition, reproductions of targets, and photographs of penetration of bullet through timber and clay. Catalog ca. 1915. 29 pages. 7 1/4 x 5 1/4. Illustrated. $10.00

AUTHENTIC REPRINTS:

CIVIL WAR ERA ACCOUTREMENTS OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES AS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDNANCE MANUALS 1839, 1841, 1850 & 1861 compiled and edited by Jacques Noel Jacobsen Jr. Illustrated with drawings and period photographs. About 30 pages. Valuable resorce! $10.00

Rules for the Management and Cleaning of the Rifle Musket, Model 1855. 31 pages, illustrated. The gun and appendages. $10.00

Rules for the Management and Cleaning of the Rifle Musket, Model 1863. 24 pages, illustrated. The gun and appendages. $10.00

Civil War Ordnance Price List 1865 1865 Ordnance and Ordnance Stores. Price List and Classification of the Union inventory at the end of the Civil War and the beginning of the Indian War. 64 pages. Never before reprinted. $14.00

INDIAN WAR ERA

Description and Rules for the Springfield Breech-Loading Rifle Musket, Model 1866. (Second Allin Conversion.) Covers the gun, tools and cartridges. $6.00

Description and Rules for the Springfield Breech-Loading Rifle Musket, Model 1868. 20 Page, illustrated manual. The gun, appendages, carteridge and ballistics. $6.00

Description and Rules for the Management of the Remington Navy Rifle, Model 1870. 18 pages, illustrated. Covers the gun, bayonet, appendages, spare parts, cartridge and ballistics. $10.00

Description and Rules for the Springfield Rifle, Carbine and Army Revolver, 1874. (Trapdoors, Colt M1873, S&W Schofield.) 53 pages, illustrated. Covers the guns, tools, cartridges and ballistics. Key collectors' manual. $10.00

Description and Rules for the Springfield Rifle, Carbine and Army Revolvers, 1898. (Weapons as above.) 69 pages, illustrated. Covers the guns, tools, cartridges and ballistics. A key collectors' manual. $10.00

Rules for the Inspection of Army Revolvers and Gatling Guns, Springfield Armory, 1875. 28 pages, illustrated. Detailed inspection and operating information. $10.00

Ordnance Memo No., 13, 19 pages. All Text covering Infantry Equipments, Cavalry Equipments, Knapsacks, Haversacks, Canteens & Horse Equipments. Also covers tools & materidals for cavalry. 1872 - reprint of original. $10.00

Directions for Fitting Infantry Equiptments U.S. Army 1872. 8 pages, illustrations of the brace system as well as the Hagner Cartridge Boxes No. 1 and No. 2. A key accoutrement reference book. $5.00

Infantry Equipment 1874 Ordnance Memo No. 19. (Palmer Brace System and McKeever Boxes.) 71 pages, showing Early Indian War haversack, McKeever Cartridge Boxes, 1873 Trowel Bayonet, Canteen, Metcalfe Cartridge Blocks in use on Trapdoor Rifle, etc. Key reference book. $10.00

Ordnance Board Summaries of 1863, 1868, 1870. Covering Ordnance, Cavalry equipments, small arms, powder, ammunition, etc. A key collector's reference. $15.00

PRICE LIST 1977 ORDNANCE AND ORDNANCE STORES. WASHINGTON 1877 (reprint) 106 pages. The official descriptive catalogue of all classes of ordnance stores then in inventory and in active use on the frontier. A treasure trove of equipment from knapsacks to saddler's tools. A previously unpublished catalogue. $15.00

The Production of U.S. Army Leather Published for the first time, this excellent, official Ordnance Department report describes the entire subject of the production of leather for the army. Beginning with the materials used, this excellent technical report covers the types of leather manufactured, equipment and processes, pros and cons, hides and tanning materials, leather coloration, shows tools used and provides a technical glossary. It is believed that this is the first and only time the Ordnance Department published this information. 34 pages packed with information that covers the leathers used by the army from the time of the dragoons through the Spanish American War. $9.00

REGULATIONS AND DECISIONS PERTAINING TO THE UNIFORM OF THE ARMY - THE UNITED STATES - SECOND EDITION 1898 (REPRINT) 46 pages of valuable resorce material !! No photos but loaded with text. $6.00

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA TO WORLD WAR I

Description and Rules for the Management of the US Magazine Rifle and Carbine, Caliber .45, 1898. 46 pages, well illustrated. Disassembling, assembling, operation, cartridges, tools and ballistics. $10.00

Description and Nomenclature United States Navy Rifle Calibre 6mm Model 1895. 35 pages, illustrated. The gun, bayonet, parts, ammunition. $10.00

Instructions for Care and Repair of Small Arms and Ordnance Equipment 12 July 1915 Ordnance publication; fully illustrated, 52 pages. Covers the repair of small arms, canvas, etc. Softbound. $9

Description of Rifle, Calibre .30, Model of 1917 (Enfield) 62 pages, illustrated. Assembly, disassembly, operation, parts, ammunition, tools, bayonet, ballistics, etc. A key reference for this very important US rifle. $9.95

Reprint for THE MEHLBACH SADDLE CO. SUCCESSORS TO THE WHITMAN SADDLE CO. -MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS & EXPORTERS OF AND SPECIALISTS IN EQUESTRIAN OUTFITS 1919. 50 pages of all kinds of saddles and horse equipments. $15.00

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