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: Saddles and Leather
There are 16 books listed in this category.
	1876 Decamp, Levoy Saddle Catalogue Civil War style saddles to the Custer era. 'Fully illustrated.' $14.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
	1893 S.R.&I.C. McConnell Saddle Catalogue Late Indian War and cowboy saddles used in the Final Frontier. Stirrups, saddle pads, cinchas, etc. Fully illustrated. $14.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
	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
	1919 Melbach Saddle Co. Ther famous Whitman Saddle catalogue.Military and civilian saddles, spurs, cinchas, bridle bits, bridles, etc. Fully illustrated $14.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
	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
	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
	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
	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
	Description and Rules for Springfield Rifle, Carbine and Army Revolvers, 1874. Covers the Trapdoor Rifle and Carbine, the Colt M1873 Revolver and the S&W Schofield Revolver. 53 pages, illustrated. Covers the guns, tools, cartridges and ballistics. A key collectors' manual. $10.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
	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
	Ordnance Memo No. 13, 1872 19 pages covering Infantry and Cavalry equipment changes, key collector's reference for the early Indian War period. $5.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
	Ordnance Memo No. 18, Cavalry Equipments 1874 Over 128 pages, well illustrated. The key Early Indian War Manual of Cavalry equipment. A key collector's reference book. $15.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
	Ordnance Memo No. 29, Cavalry Equipment 1881/1885 44 pages, well illustrated. The key Early Indian War manual of Cavalry equipment. A key collectors' book. $8.00 TO ORDER AN ITEM, VIEW THE ORDERING PAGE
	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
	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
	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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