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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: WWI Era |
There are 24 books listed in this category.
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1904 Cavalry Equipments The official manual for the pattern McClellan cavalry equipments. Reprinted for the first time. 61 pages, 21 plates. A wonderful addition to the study of the U.S. Cavalry. $15.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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1907/1917 Ross Rifle Handbook 23 pages, illustrated. Assembly, disassembly, operation and parts of this important rifle used by the US in WWI. $7.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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1925 Perkins-Campbell Saddlery The largest saddler of the time. Military and civilian saddles as well as military and civilian tack. Excellent reference.Fully illustrated. $14.00 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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Care of Leather and Riding Equipment. Original cavalry publication covering: Leather Cleaning Agents, Care of Equipment, Cleaning Methods and Care of Other Riding Equipment $5.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Colt's Double Action Revolver Calibre .45 Model 1917 Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co. The original illustrated manual sent out from Colt's. Preface. This little booklet is prepared with the hope that it may be value and interest to the men to who these Revolvers are issued. This manual is full of photographs and data. $5.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Description and Direction, Cavalry Equipment Model of 1912 73 pages, illustrated. The complete experimental Cavalry "kit" with full descriptions and photos. A key Cavalry reference manual. $12.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Description and Rules for M1911 Colt Automatic A perfect reprint of the 1914 Ordnance Department Manual No.1866, entitled Description of the Automatic Pistol., Caliber .45 Model of 1911 With Rules for Management, Memoranda of Trajectory, and Description of Ammunition (Six Plates). 32 pages, paperback $8.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Description for Management of US Magazine Rifle, Model of 1903, Calibre. .03 (Rod Bayonet Model.) 20 pages, illustrated. A rare little manual with full parts illustrations. $5.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Description of Colt's Double Action Revolver Calibre .45 (Model of 1909.) 14 pages, illustrated. Parts, ammunition, ballistics, operation, etc. The only manual on the subject. $6.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Description of Infantry Model of 1910 Infantry Equipment 59 pages, well illustrated. The Infantry equipment of WWI-shown and fully described. The key reference for WWI equipment. $12.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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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. $7.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Description of Telescopic Musket Sights Models 1908 and 1913 (Warner Swazey) 14 pages, illustrated. Descriptions, adjustment and repair of this important sniper scope. $3.00 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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Horse Equipments for Officers and Enlisted Men, 1905/17 77 pages, fully illustrated. The complete Cavalry "kit" of the era (pre-WWI). A key Cavalry reference manual. $15.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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Instructions for Assembling Infantry Equipment Model of 1910 10 pages, illustrated. Excellent assembling and use information on this important equipment. Necessary to fully understand the M1910/WWI Infantry set. $4.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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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. $9.00 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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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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U.S. MARTIAL WEB BELTS AND BANDOLIERS: 1903-1981, by R. Stephen Dorsey. More than 270 photos and full descriptive, historical commentary on this important collecting field. By the author of American Military Belts and Related Equipments, this new work covers pocketed rifle belts, pistol and load-carrying belts, medical belts, pistol suspenders and more. The reference work on the subject. * $28.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
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