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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: Spanish-American War Era |
There are 16 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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Description and Nomenclature United States Navy Rifle Calibre 6mm Model 1895 35 pages, illustrated. Gun, bayonet, parts, ammunition. $5.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Description and Rules for the Management of the US Magazine Rifle and Carbine, Caliber .30, 1894. (1892 Rifle, 1896 Carbine.) 36 pages, well illustrated. Disassembling, assembling operation. $6.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Description and Rules for the Management of the US Magazine Rifle and Carbine, Caliber .30, 1898 (1896 Rifle and 1896 Carbine.) 62 pages, well illustrated. Disassembling, assembling, operation, cartridges, tools and ballistics. $6.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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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. $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-Colt's Double Action Revolver, Calibre .38, 1912 19 pages, illustrated. Parts, ammunition, different models, ballistics, disassembling and assembling. $5.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Mills Woven Military Equipments Catalogue 32 pages, profusely illustrated. Dates from about 1915. American, British and French Mills equipments. A key accoutrement collector's reference. $6.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Mills Woven Military Equipments Catalogue 25 pages, well illustrated with excellent views of rare and common U.S. web equipment (holsters, belts, bandoliers, etc.) The only other Mills accoutrement reference. A key book. $5.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Ordnance Price List Library Set A set of seven (7), never-before-reprinted Ordnance price lists for the seriousrnresearchers: 1891,1904, 1908, 1910, 1913, 1916 and 1917. Sold as a set only. A very limited printing. These perfect bound rnmanuals tell the story of the Ordnance equipment in the Ordnance system for the Spanish American War, the Philippine rnInsurrection, Pershing's Chase After Pancho Villa and the early days of World War I. Detailed breakouts of equipment and prices of new and obsolete equipment (still left over from the Civil War and the Indian Wars.) $75.00 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 Development of The Mills Woven Cartridge Belt 1877-1956 Softbound, 72 page booklet published by The Mills Equipment Company Limited, London, England (who took over the company after the turn of the century). Illustrated showing later Mills equipment and soldiers wearing it. This publication has been out of print for a long time and these remaining few are all I currently have. For a more complete history of the Mills Co. in the US and its belts, patents, etc, I suggest AMERICAN MILITARY AND NAVAL BELTS, 1812-1902, also available on this website. $15 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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