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The great wars of American history have left collectors of today a fascinating hobby that now can rely on excellent books and reprinted manuals from these historic periods. Whether the early periods of the Revolutionary War and Mexican War or the later, better known periods of the War Between the States - Civil War, the Indian War, the Spanish American War or World War One, many books are available to help the collector identify the items he finds. Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, they all left their unique collectables - from the saddles they rode to the belt buckles they wore. A good book will help you understand the value and history of your collection and enjoy it much, much more.
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Current Category: Civil War Era |
There are 12 books listed in this category.
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AMERICAN MILITARY AND NAVAL BELTS, 1812-1902, by R. Stephen Dorsey With introduction by Norm Flayderman, this massive work is the NEW key reference on Sword Belts, Waist Belts, Sabre Belts, Shoulder Belts and Cartridge Belts (looped and non-looped). At over 460 pages, this 8.5x 11 inch book offers over 840 photos (primarily in colour) and original period drawings. In addition, this work offers the first, comprehensive research on the Anson Mills Woven Cartridge Belts: the man, the company and its personalities, the belt-related patents and the government contracts from 1880 through 1902. This book is a "must" for all accoutrements collectors, military historians and museums. Hardbound, colour, lithocover. $60.00* TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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BRIDLE BITS OF THE AMERICAN MILITARY, 1776-1945 by Kenneth L. McPheeters & R. Stephen Dorsey The primary reference book on the fascinating study of American military bridle bits through our history. Taken from its parent study, The American Military Saddle, 1776-1945, The Bridle Bits book is an affordable, handy reference for all collectors and the last word on the subject. Beautifully illustrated with nearly 100 original photos and drawings. Deeply-researched from army regulations and reports, government contracts and field correspondence. Dimensions, construction materials and periods of use. 88 pages, softbound.* $16.00* TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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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 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Drill & Rifle Instructions - Pattern 1853 Rifle and Rifle Musket 1859. The original British Civil War manual available North and South. $9.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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GUN TOOLS: by James Shaffer and R. Stephen Dorsey Vol. I Over 600 photos and over 400 pages in each volume. No duplications between the two. U.S. and foreign, U.S. and Confederate, from the era of the wheellock to the Warsaw Pact. Cover ball screws, wipers, mainstream vices, rods and thongs, oilers, combination tools, jags, wrenches, tompions, tool sets, brush and pick sets, and much more. * $30.00* TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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GUN TOOLS: by James Shaffer and R. Stephen Dorsey Vol. II Over 600 photos and over 400 pages in each volume. No duplications between the two. U.S. and foreign, U.S. and Confederate, from the era of the wheellock to the Warsaw Pact. Cover ball screws, wipers, mainstream vices, rods and thongs, oilers, combination tools, jags, wrenches, tompions, tool sets, brush and pick sets, and much more. * $30.00* TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Manual for Balls' Pat. Repeating Firearms for Infantry, Cavalry, Navy. 12 page manual. $3.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Rules for the Management and Cleaning of the Rifle Musket, Model 1855. 31 pages, illustrated. The gun and appendages. $6.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Rules for the Management and Cleaning of the Rifle Musket, Model 1863. 24 pages, illustrated. The gun and appendages. $6.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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THE AMERICAN MILITARY SADDLE, 1776-1945, R Stephen Dorsey & Kenneth L. McPheeters With over 400 pages, this is the most complete coverage of the subject ever written on the American Military Saddle. Nearly 1000 actual photos and official drawings, from the major public and private collections in the U.S. and Great Britain. In depth research on each subject. Chronologically arranged for easy use. 25 years in the making, this fine research work is now the key reference on the subject - for collectors, historians, researchers and museums. Including: saddles, saddlebags, cantle bags, saddle trees, saddle cloths, shabraques, saddle blankets, bridle bits, saddle valises, stirrups, pommel pockets, saddler and farrier tools, care and conservation.* $67.00* TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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THE AMERICAN MILITARY SPUR by R. Stephen Dorsey For the first time - the complete history of the U.S. military spur, based on hard research and filled with insights by one of the masters of Ordnance development and Cavalry history. Profusely illustrated and packed with information in construction materials, dimensions and markings, terminology. Government purchases and manufacture; enlisted vs. officers1 spurs; commercial production and look alike spurs. For the collector and historian who require facts in a fast, easy-to-use format, this is THE book on the subject. 97 pages, softbound.* $18.00* TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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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 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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