Collectible Firearms and Edged Weapons

Kristopher Gasior and Kasia Matuszewska-Gasior

P.O. Box 8327 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-8327 USA

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Military Books

Shipping Terms: We ship books by USPS Book Rate or Parcel Post only. We charge standard shipping fee of $4.50 for the first ordered book, and $1.50 for each additional one. The above rates are valid only in the continental USA. International shipping is available at the cost. We take credit cards, checks and money orders. We also accept Western Union and MoneyGram transfers. New books listed below are always in stock. Please, call for availability of used books.

Australian Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

".45 Thompson Sub-Machine Gun"

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0051

DESCRIPTION: The Model 1928A1 in British, Canadian, Australian and other Commonwealth nation wartime service. Model 1928A1 & M1 models, accessories and parts drawings along with armourer maintenance & stripping instructions. Serial numbers, markings and inspection is also discussed. Small Arms Identification Series No.17. In English language. New.Soft cover, 10¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 70 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated covers, 2003. ISBN 0 949749 46 X.

"British Empire Cadet & Training Rifles"

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By Skennerton

Price: $15

Inventory # aub_0050

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DESCRIPTION: Martini & Magazine Lee Morris tubes, Cadet Martinis, War Office trainers, Ross, Mossberg & Cooey trainers embrace the British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and South African issues with .22 Lee-Enfield variants. Small Arms Identification Series No.16. In English language. New. Soft cover, 10¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated covers, 2003. ISBN 0 949749 45 1.

"9mm Sten Machine Carbine Marks 1, 1*, 2 & 3."

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0049

DESCRIPTION: Comparative descriptions of the three earlier marks of Sten and the many contractors & sub-contractors who supplied parts. Ideal for restoration or identification. Parts identification lists, armorers notes, exploded parts drawings, descriptions, accessories & fittings. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 11. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding, plastic laminated covers, 1999. ISBN 0 949749 27 3.

"The Broad Arrow. British & Empire Factory Production, Proof, Inspection, Armourers, Unit & Issue Markings. "

By Skennerton

Price: $30

Inventory # aub_0048

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DESCRIPTION: British & Empire Factory Production, Proof, Inspection, Armorers, Unit & Issue Markings. Thousands of service markings are illustrated and their applications described. Invaluable reference on units, also ideal for medal collectors. In English language. New. Soft cover, 11 x 8¾ in., 140 pp, circa 80 illust., 2001. ISBN 0 949749 43 5.

"Sub-Machine Guns, Austen -Owen-Thompson 1943"

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0046

DESCRIPTION: Australian Small Arms Training manual. 1999 reprint. Paperback, 7 x 5 ins. 64 pp, well illust. with photographs, saddle-stitched binding, same as the original. Australian Military Forces, WW2 pam with exploded parts illustrations of the three guns, a stripping & cleaning guide, action of mechanisms, holding & firing procedures and safety and care of the three types of guns. In English language. New.

"Handbook Of The Thompson Sub-Machine Gun Model of 1928"

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0045

DESCRIPTION: Auto Ordnance Corporation, 1940 edition reprint. Paperback, 6¾ x 4 in., 58 pp, well illust. with line drawings & photographs, saddle-stitched binding. Reprinted 1999. This handbook was supplied with the factory guns, which describes the nomenclature of parts, directions for operation, ammunition, operating principle, assembly & disassembly, care & preservation, data, carrying equipment & accessories. In English language. New.

"War Office Textbook of Small Arms - 1929"

Price: $60

Inventory # aub_0044

DESCRIPTION: Hard cover, 10¾ x 7 in., 429 pages with extra fold-out charts, illustrated. Laminated dust jacket over gold-blocked leatherette cover and binding, similar to the original copies. This volume is best known of the British service textbooks, detailing British, European and American rifles, pistols, machine guns, grenades, swords, bayonets and ammunition. Ammunition technology of the day is particularly well detailed. A true collectors’ reference library must. High quality 1999 reprint of the H.M.S.O. publication from 1929. In English language. New.

"Treatise on Ammunition - 1887"

Price: $45

Inventory # aub_0043

DESCRIPTION: Hard cover, 9¾ x 6¼ in., 480 pp, 180 illust. with 9 additional full-color plates plus fold-out charts. Very well-detailed and fully indexed treatise on British service small arms ammunition, gun ammunition, rockets, powder, charges, fuses, shot & projectiles. Especially for 19th century artillery enthusiasts, this would have to be the ultimate reference for ammunition of the period. High quality 1998 reprint of the H.M.S.O. publication from 1887. In English language. New.

".450 & .303 Martini Rifles & Carbines"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0042

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DESCRIPTION: The Martini-Henry, Martini-Metford and Martini-Enfield conversions with exploded detail drawings of all the parts with armorers maintenance & stripping instructions. Accessories are listed along with the List of Changes references. Small Arms Identification Series No.15. In English language. New. Soft cover, 10¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 70 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated covers, 2002. ISBN 0 949749 44 3.

"Winchester World's Standard Guns and Ammunition Catalog No. 83"

Price: $17

Inventory # aub_0040

DESCRIPTION: A facsimile reprint of the desirable 1925 Winchester Repeating Arms Co. edition which is more than just a contemporary catalog. This edition features technical descriptions of 20 models available at the time; lever, pump, bolt and self-loading rim fire, center fire rifles and shotguns. Particularly useful are the drawings and descriptions of cartridges marketed by Winchester at the time as well. In English language. New. Soft cover with embossing, 9 x 6 in., 88 pp with 60 illust.

"British Service Swords & Lance Patterns"

By Skennerton.

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0039

DESCRIPTION: Extracted from turn of the century tables & drawings, specifications and measurements have been added from the ‘List of Changes in British War Material’ to make an invaluable reference on the various patterns of swords, sabers, foils & lances. Small Arms Identification Series No.6. New. In English language. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, with over 60 pattern drawings, sewn binding & laminated covers, 1994. ISBN 0 949749 36 9.

"The Boxer Cartridge in the British Service"

By Temple.

Price: $25

Inventory # aub_0038

DESCRIPTION: A study of Daw’s and Boxer’s cartridges and their adoption by the War Office to proceed through Snider, Martini-Henry rifle & carbine loads and the shot & blank variants. Also revolver cartridges for Adams, R.I.C., Very and 1-in. signal pistols, then .65 Gatling and .303 blank ammunition rounds out this comprehensive study. New. In English language. Hard cover with dust jacket. Over 80 illustrations and tables. 200 pages. 9½ x 6in., 1977. ISBN 0 9596677 0 9.

"BSA. Rifles & Rifle Sights catalog. 1910"

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Price: $35

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DESCRIPTION: Describes the B.S.A. production Lee-Enfield military & sporting models, Cadet & small-bore Martinis, War Office Pattern trainers, air rifles, rifle club & optical sights, ammunition and much more. Very well illustrated, this 1999 facsimile reprint has even better definition than those original copies that may have survived. Reproduced on quality art paper. Interesting book for Lee Enfield and Martini collector. In English language. Used, in very good condition. Soft cover, 10¾ x 7¾ in., 48 pp, 2-color printing.

"The Enfield .380 No.2 Revolver"

By Skennerton and Stamps

Price: $20

Inventory # aub_0031

DESCRIPTION: "Poor Cousin" of the Webley, the first in-depth study of this model. British service revolvers had been made by private contractors, primarily Webley. But in the 1920s, RSAF production began and variants introduced. WW2 production was farmed out to Scotland’s Albion works and limited numbers were made in NSW, Australia during WW2 too. New. In English language. 80 illustrations. 126 pages. Soft cover. 9½ x 6 in.1992. ISBN 0 949749 16 8.

"Australian Service Machineguns"

By Skennerton

Price: $30 (Hard Cover), $20 (Soft Cover)

Inventory # aub_0028

DESCRIPTION: One hundred years of issue machine & sub-machine guns, from .450 Gatling & Nordenfelt to today’s 5.56mm Minimi. SAF Lithgow production of the Vickers, Bren & F1 rates special mention as does the 9mm Austen & Owen machine carbines made in Victoria & New South Wales during World War 2. New. In English language. 150 illustrations. 122 pages. Hard & soft covers, 9½ x 6 in., hard cover edition has dust jacket, 1989. ISBN 0 949749 12 5.

"S.L.R. -Australia's F.N. F.A.L."

By Skennerton and Balmer

Price: $20

Inventory # aub_0027

DESCRIPTION: Study of Australia's L1A1 service rifle, variants, parts lists, etc. The 7.62mm L1A1 was made in Britain, Canada and Australia with interchangeable parts and accessories under NATO. Auto, target & experimental models, Australian fittings & accessories are detailed. Appendix includes a full serial number dispersion list. New. In English language. 200 illustrations. 122 pages. Soft cover edition. 9½ x 6 in. ISBN 0 949749 13 3.

".303 Rifle No.4"

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0022

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DESCRIPTION: The best ready reference & workshop guide for any restoration or identification along with the stripping & assembly details, accessories information and markings. Components drawings compare the different production & mark variations. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 2. 48 pages. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, thread- sewn binding & plastic laminated covers, 1993, reprinted & updated, 2001. ISBN 0 949749 20 6.

"9mm Austen Mk I & Owen Mk S.M.G."

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0021

DESCRIPTION: Australia’s best known machine carbines detailed and stripped; full components lists & exploded parts drawings. Sections on armourer stripping & assembly details, accessories & markings and notes on the different models. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 3. 48 pages. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings. Durable stitched binding with plastic laminated covers, 1993. ISBN 0 949749 24 9.

".303 Rifle No.5 Mk 1"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0020

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DESCRIPTION: Continuing the Lee-Enfield series of armourer service maintenance, this also details the various No.4 and No.5 serial number ranges so that a ‘fake’ No.5 can be readily identified. Original lightened parts between the No.4 & No.5 are also compared. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 4. 48 pages. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable sewn binding & plastic laminated covers, 1994. ISBN 0 949749 21 4.

".303 Bren Light Machine Gun"

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0019

DESCRIPTION: Four different marks of Bren are described with a sizeable array of interchangeable parts & sub- assemblies. Accessories, company & battalion spares are shown along with service stripping & maintenance schedules. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 5. 48 pages. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable thread-sewn binding with plastic laminated covers, 1994. ISBN 0 949749 23 0.

".303 Lee-Metford & Lee Enfield Rifles & Carbines"

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0018

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DESCRIPTION: Using Enfield factory inspectorate drawings, the different models of ‘Long Lee’ rifles & carbines with all components are laid bare, making this an invaluable reference. Accessories are also shown. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 7. 48 pages. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, thread-sewn binding & plastic laminated covers, 1997. ISBN 0 949749 25 7.

 ".303 Vickers Machine Gun Mk I"

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0017

DESCRIPTION: The ground pattern Vickers gun is stripped down to expose the mechanical wonders of one of the world’s most famous and reliable machine guns. Service details, maintenance & stripping, accessories & spares are described in this classic reference. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 8. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated covers, 1997. ISBN 0 949749 22 2.

".303 Rifle No.3, Pattern 1914 & Sniping Variants"

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0015

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DESCRIPTION: Manufactured in the United States by Winchester, Remington & Eddystone factories, the P’14 is also compared part by part with its US Model 1917 cousin. WW1 & WW2 sniper conversions of the Pattern 1914 rifle are also described. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with sniping models & assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 10. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable thread-sewn binding, laminated plastic covers, 1998. ISBN 0 949749 36 2.

"The Handbook of British Bayonets, A Buyer's Guide"

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0014

DESCRIPTION: This pocket reference is a companion to ‘British & Commonwealth Bayonets’ with notes and dimensions of all the bayonets from that volume. The back cover features inch and centimeter scales for measuring muzzle ring diameters, blade, overall and scabbard lengths to assist in ready identification. This booklet may be useful at gun shows to identify British bayonets. Not illustrated, but each bayonet is described in detail, including exact dimensions. New. In English language. Paperback, 5¾ x 4 in., 64 pp, not illust., saddle-stitched binding, 1986. ISBN 0 949749 05 2.

"Maygars Boys - 8th Light Horse Regiment A.I.F. 1914-1919"

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By Cameron Simpson

Price: $45

Inventory # aub_0012

DESCRIPTION: In English language. Hard cover with dust jacket. 400 illustrations. 308 pages. New.

"Saddle Up - Australian Load Carrying Equipment of British, American & Local Origin"

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By Landers

Price: $50

Inventory # aub_0011

DESCRIPTION: The pouches, sling, haversacks, leather & webbing, bandoliers, frogs, &c. from early Colonial days to current issues and into the future. Includes NATO stock numbers. New. In English language. Hard cover with dust jacket. 128 pages, 18 in full color, 250 illustrations. 11 x 8½ in.,. ISBN 0 646 35322 5, 1998.

"A Treatise on the British Military Martini, Volume I, .450 Martini-Henry, 1869-c.1900"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Skennerton and Temple

Price: $75

aub_0010

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DESCRIPTION: This 2nd printing features better quality art paper and illustrations, serving to enhance what was already the standard reference work on these renowned British Empire and Colonial service .450-in. bore breech- loading rifles and carbines. Recently reprinted with improved photographs. New. In English language. Hard cover with dust jacket. 114 illustrations. 256 pages. 11 x 8¾ in., 1983 (2nd printing 1996). ISBN 0 9596108 8 X.

"A Treatise on the British Military Martini, Volume II, The .40& .303 Martinis, 1880-c.1920"

By Skennerton and Temple

Price: $75

Inventory # aub_0009

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DESCRIPTION: The trials Enfield- Martini and subsequent .303 converted rifles and carbines are thoroughly detailed. The .303 Martini was essentially a reserve grade arm in the British service but it was a front line issue to Colonial forces. Recently reprinted with improved photographs. New. In English language. Hard cover with dust jacket. 135 illustrations. 213 pages. 11 x 8¾ in., 1989. ISBN 0 9596108 6 3.

"A Treatise on the British Military Martini, Volume III, Manufacture, Training Arms & Accessories"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Skennerton and Temple

Price: $75

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DESCRIPTION: This final volume of the series is a wealth of information on the manufacture, many and various markings found on Martini rifles and carbines and the contemporary magazine Lee rifles, along with the many Martini accessories and fittings. New. In English language. Hard cover with dust jacket. 350 illustrations. 178 pages. 11 x 8¾ in., 1995. ISBN 0 9596108 7 1.

"British Machine Gun Cartridges, .4 & .65 Calibres"

By Temple

Price: $20

Inventory # aub_0007

DESCRIPTION: With the advent of machine guns later in the 19th century, cartridge development took on a new importance. Gatling, Gardner, Maxim and Martini- Henry ammunition figure in this record along with the introduction of smokeless powder. 0.4 - 0.65-inch Calibres, 1870 - ca.1905. New. In English language. Soft Cover. 50 illustrations. 117 pages. 9½ x 6in., 1995. ISBN 0 646 22020 9.

"Identification Manual of the .303 British Service Cartridge, No.1, Ball Ammunition"

By Temple

Price: $13

Inventory # aub_0006

DESCRIPTION: In English language. A paperback reference series with saddle-stitched birding. 57 illustrations. 84 pages. New. Soft cover, 9½ x 6in.,1977. ISBN 0 9596677 2 5.

"Identification Manual of the .303 British Service Cartridge, No.4, Dummy Cartridges (1)"

By Temple

Price: $13

Inventory # aub_0005

DESCRIPTION: In English language. A paperback reference series with saddle-stitched birding. 70 illustrations. 84 pages. New. Soft cover, 9½ x 6in., 1977. ISBN 0 9596677 2 5.

"Identification Manual of the .303 British Service Cartridge, No.4, Dummy Cartridges (2)"

By Temple

Price: $13

Inventory # aub_0004

DESCRIPTION: In English language. A paperback reference series with saddle-stitched birding. 60 illustrations. 78 pages. New. Soft cover, 9½ x 6in., 1977. ISBN 0 9596677 2 5.

"The Colonial Garrison 1817-1824"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Clem Sargent

Price: $35

Inventory # aub_0003

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DESCRIPTION: The 48th Northumberland Regiment
in the Colony of New South Wales 1817-1824.
Most interesting record of this British unit’s service in early Australia. Special mention of medal awards, regimental rolls and biographies of those 48th soldiers who settled in Australia after their eventual service discharge. New. In English language. Hard cover, 12 x 8½ in., 200 pp, illust. with full colour section in the middle, 1996. ISBN 0 646 25612 2.

"The Defence of Lithgow - Under Threat of Invasion and Air Attack During the Second World War"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Colin Southall

Price: $20

Inventory # aub_0002

DESCRIPTION: A wartime history of the Lithgow Small Arms Factory in Australia, of the anti-aircraft batteries and emplacements that protected the Lithgow factory from enemy air attack. Many contemporary photographs of the personalities, emplacements and Lithgow. New.
In English language. Many black and white photographs and drawings. 126 pages. Soft Cover. 9½ x 6 in., 100 illust., ISBN 0 646 26314 5, 1995.

"Introduction to British Grenades"

By Skennerton

Price: $20

Inventory # aub_0001

DESCRIPTION: After a brief introduction, the British numbered procession of H.E., illumination, signal, smoke, gas, chemical, A.T. and blast grenades are described. Rodded and cup grenades for rifle projection also figure prominently, proceeding from the grenade No. 1 in 1908 to No. 95 in the 1950s. In English language. 130 different grenades illustrated. 56 pages. New. Soft Cover. 9½ x 6in., 1988. ISBN 0 949749 10 9.

Czech Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"Ceska Zbrojovka. 60 Years of the CZ Factory in Uherski Brod, 1936-1996"

By Frantisek Vyskocil and Jiri Frenzl

Price: $75

Inventory # czb_0017

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DESCRIPTION: The book describes history of the development and production of many famous Czechoslovak firearms: vz.26, vz.52, vz.50, vz.58, vz.61, CZ75 and many others. The German occupation period production is also covered. Very well organized reference book with quality color and black & white photographs of firearms and their detailed descriptions. One of the best books on the subject. A must for the CZ collector. In Czech language with the English language summary. The book is used, but still in very good condition. Soft Cover. 157 pages. Published by CZ in Uhersky Brod in 1996. Only one copy available.

CZECH TITLE: "Ceska Zbrojovka. 60 Let Ceske Zbrojovky v Uherskem Brode 1936-1996"

"Czechoslovak & Czech Military Badges (1922-1997)"

By Zdenek Krubl

Price: $65

Inventory # czb_0012

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DESCRIPTION: In English, Czech and German languages. Czechoslovak military badges of the 20th Century. Very well organized catalog with full page quality color photographs of military badges and their detailed description in three languages. Definitely the best book on the subject. A must for the European military badge collector. New. Hard Cover. 120 pages. Dimensions: 12 x 8.25 inch. Published in Prague in 1999.

CZECH/GERMAN TITLE: "Ceskoslovenske & Ceske Vojenske Odznaky (1922-1997)", "Tschechoslowakische & Tschechische Militarabzeichen (1922-1997)".

"Browning HP M.1935 Pistol"

Price: $15

Inventory # czb_0008

DESCRIPTION: Reprint of the FN factory manual for Browning HP pistol. In Czech language. Many black and white drawings of the pistol and its parts. New. Soft Cover. 40 pages.

CZECH/GERMAN TITLE: "Hochleistungpistole Die Browning".

"Mannlicher Self-loading Carbine and Carbine-Pistol M.1901"

Price: $18

Inventory # czb_0005

DESCRIPTION: Reprint of the German manual published in Berlin in 1902. In Czech language. Many black and white drawings of the Mannlicher carbine-pistol and its parts. New. Soft Cover. 60 pages.

CZECH/GERMAN TITLE: "v. Mannlichers Selbstlade-Karabiner und Karabiner-Pistole m/1901".

"German Assault Rifle MP 44"

Price: $15

Inventory # czb_0004

DESCRIPTION: Reprint of the German military manual for MP 44. In Czech language. Many black and white drawings of the MP 44 and its parts. New. Soft Cover. 28 pages.

CZECH/GERMAN TITLE: "Sturmgewehr 44 (M.P.43/44, M.K.b.42 (H), StG 44)".

"Walther - Police Pistols PP/PPK"

Price: $15

Inventory # czb_0001

DESCRIPTION: Reprint of the Walther factory manual for PP/PPK pistols. In Czech language. Many black and white drawings of the pistol and its parts. New. Soft Cover. 32 pages.

CZECH/GERMAN TITLE: "Walther-Polizeipistolen PP/PPK Kal. 7,65 mm".

Danish Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"Masterpieces of Russian Hunting Arms from the State Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg"

By Dr. Jurij A. Miller

Price: $45

Inventory # rub_0022

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DESCRIPTION: Very high quality Danish book in English language. Hundreds of beautiful color photographs of hunting weapons from the famous Russian collection. Very unique book presenting both, hunting firearms and hunting edged weapons from 17th to early 19th Century (great hunting kindjals!). Fantastic pictures of both, European and Oriental hunting weapons. Pictures of many scarce Russian guns. New. Highly recommended. Hard Cover. Scarce book published by DEVANTIER in Denmark in 1996. Out of print. 144 pages.

Dutch Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"Dutch Guns In Russia"

By E.A. Yablonskaya, M.N. Larchenko

Price: $145

Inventory # rub_0032

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DESCRIPTION: In English language. Excellent reference book for advanced collector of antique European firearms. Description and pictures of Dutch guns from the following Russian collections: Moscow Kremlin Armory, Moscow Historical Museum, Hermitage St.Petersburg, Gatchina Palace Museum. Many unique and high grade early Dutch firearms are described. Hundreds of high quality black and white pictures of antique guns. New. Hard Cover. Dimensions: 11.25 x 9 inch. 448 pages. Published by Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam/Waanders Publishers, Zwolle (Holland) in 1996. Out of print. Only few copies available.

German Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"German Uniforms and Bayonets 1841-1945"

By Klaus Lubbe

Price: $40

Inventory # geb_0004

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DESCRIPTION: In English and German languages. Over 300 period photos of German soldiers armed with bayonets. Includes studio poses, barracks room & parade ground views, pictures taken in the field. A great look at bayonets, uniforms, helmets & other accouterments as they were actually worn. A great reference book for German bayonets collector. High quality publication. New. Hard cover. 165 pages. Dimensions: 12 x 8.5 inch. Published by Niemann in Hamburg, Germany in 1999.

GERMAN TITLE: ”DEUTSCHE UNIFORMEN UND SEITENGEWEHRE 1841-1945".

"German Military Rifles and Sub-Machine Guns 1871-1945"

By Hans-Dieter Gotz

Price: $75

Inventory # geb_0001

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DESCRIPTION: In German Language. Presentation of German small firearms of the late 19th and early 20th Century. Hundreds of black and white photographs of rifles and sub-machine guns. Very detailed book. Great reference on German firearms. 248 pages. Hard Cover. New.

GERMAN TITLE: "Die Deutschen Militargewehre und Maschinenpistolen 1871-1945".

Polish Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"History of Polish Military in the Napoleonic Era 1795-1815" 

By Dr. Maryan Kukiel

Price: $85

Inventory # plb_0086

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DESCRIPTION: High quality reprint of the classic 1912 book on Polish army in the Napoleonic period. In Polish language. Standard reference book on the subject. Many color and black & white drawings. Fantastic book for the true Napoleonic connoisseur. New. Hard Cover. 498 pages. Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 inch. Published by Kurpisz in Poznan, Poland in 1996.

POLISH TITLE: "Dzieje Oreza Polskiego w Epoce Napoleonskiej 1795-1815".

"The Hussars: Uniforms, Accutraments and Weapons 1500-1775" 

By B.Gembarzewski

Price: $40

Inventory # plb_0085

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DESCRIPTION: High quality reprint of the classic 1939 book on Polish husaria. In Polish language. Standard reference book on the subject. Lavishly illustrated presentation of uniforms, accutraments and weapons of famous Polish hussars. Many black & white drawings. New. Soft Cover. 72 pages. Dimensions: 11 x 8 inch. Published by Arcadia in Warsaw, Poland in 1999.

POLISH TITLE: "Husarze Ubior, Oporzadzenie i Uzbrojenie 1500 - 1775".

"The Radom Pistol"

By Robert J. Berger

Price: $25

Inventory # usb_0021

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DESCRIPTION: 2005 edition of "The Radom Pistol" by Robert J. Berger. Thorough study of Polish VIS wz.1935 military pistols. Covering trials, occupation, Steyr manufactured pistols, holsters, magazines, common markings, Polish patent, production figures, serial numbers and more. Standard reference book on the subject. Soft cover. 99 pages. Illustrated. Many black & white photographs and drawings. New. 100 pages. Publisher: Blacksmith Corporation. Language: English. ISBN-10: 0941540251. ISBN-13: 978-0941540254. Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches.

"Old Weapons in Polish Collections"

By Zdzislaw Zygulski Jun.

Price: $145

Inventory # plb_0075

DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. High quality publication covering Polish, European and Oriental arms and armor. The best book on the subject ever published in Poland. 276 pages. 275 quality color photographs. Used, in very good condition. Hard cover. No dust cover. Out of print for many years! Highly recommended! Only one copy available.

POLISH TITLE: "Stara Bron w Polskich Zbiorach".

"Arms and Armor in Poland"

By Zdzislaw Zygulski Jun.

Price: $145

Inventory # plb_0010

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DESCRIPTION: High quality publication in Polish language with English summary and subtitles of all photographs. Monumental work covering Polish and foreign arms and armor, undoubtedly the best work on the subject ever published. 336 pages. 377 quality black and white photographs. Some color photographs and many line drawings of swords. The book is used, but still in very good condition. Hard cover with dust jacket. Out of print for many years! Highly recommended! Only one copy available.

POLISH TITLE: "Bron w Dawnej Polsce".

"Polish Army 1939-1945 Weapons, Unforms, Symbols"

By Stanislaw Komornicki, Zygmunt Bielecki, Wanda Bigoszewska, Adam Jonca

Price: $85

Inventory # plb_0048

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very useful reference book presenting World War Two period Polish Armies' weapon systems, uniforms, medals and badges. Hundreds of good quality color drawings of rifles, handguns, guns, tanks, aircrafts, ships, etc. Very detailed technical description of each item. Great book. Used, in excellent condition. Hard Cover. 368 pages. Out of print, published in Warsaw, Poland in 1990. Only one copy available.

POLISH TITLE: "Wojsko Polskie 1939-1945 Barwa i Bron".

"Polish Army Firearms and Artillery, 1914-1939"

By Andrzej Konstankiewicz

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0071

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DESCRIPTION: This is the most comprehensive book ever written on Polish firearms and artillery. In depth approach to Polish small arms and artillery guns. Virtually all Polish rifles, handguns, machine guns, mortars, anti-tank rifles and artillery guns are illustrated and described in the book, including numerous experimental weapons. Many interesting photographs and drawings of unknown in the West guns. Many photographs of Polish soldiers with guns. Standard reference book on the subject. In Polish language. New. Hard Cover. 298 pages. Published in Poland in 2003.

POLISH TITLE: "Bron Strzelecka i Sprzet Artyleryjski Formacji Polskich i Wojska Polskiego w Latach 1914-1939".

"Arms Collection at Museum of Czestochowa. Firearms"

By Andrzej Kuzma

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0064

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language with English subtitles. Scarce book describing, a rarely seen in the West firearms collection at the museum in Czestochowa, Poland. The book presents both, European and Oriental firearms from 17th to 20th century. It covers military, sporting and hunting firearms. Good quality black and white photographs of many unique rifles and pistols (Dreyse, Werder, Fruwirth, Mauser M.1879, etc). Very good reference book. New. Out of print. Hard Cover. 182 pages. Published in Czestochowa, Poland in 1999.

POLISH TITLE: "Bron w Zbiorach Muzeum Czestochowskiego. Zbior Broni Palnej".

"The Polish Army Bayonet 1914-1999" (three volumes)

By Krzysztof Szczeglow

Price: $120

Inventory # plb_0070

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language with English and German subtitles. Excellent reference book on bayonets of the world. Many unique bayonets are described. Hundreds of black and white photographs and drawings. Some color pictures. New. Hard Cover. Volume One: "Austro-Hungarian Bayonet in Polish Army 1914-1930" (215 pages). Volume Two: "German Bayonet in Polish Army 1917-1939" (276 pages). Volume Three: "Polish Army Bayonet 1920-1999" (230 pages). Shipping in the USA: $7.50 (three volumes).

POLISH TITLE: "Bagnet Wojska Polskiego 1914-1999. Tom 1, 2 i 3". 

"Military Vehicles of the Polish Armed Forces 1940-1946"

By Janusz Magnuski

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0066

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. The most complete reference book on military vehicles and tanks of the Polish Armed Forces in Western Europe in the period of 1940-1946. The book describes virtually all types of Polish tanks and armored cars. Hundreds of very good quality color and b&w photographs. Very detailed analysis of the subject. Outstanding book! New. Hard Cover. 281 pages. Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.25 inch. Published by Lampart in Warsaw, Poland in 1998.

POLISH TITLE: "Wozy Bojowe Polskich Sil Zbrojnych 1940-1946".

"Polish Air Force Weapon Systems 1919-1939"

By Adam Popiel

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0062

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. The most complete reference book on weapons of the Polish Air Force in the period of 1919-1939. The book describes virtually every piece of Polish Air Force armament in the period: machine guns, bombs, rifles, handguns, flare pistols, ammunition, etc. Hundreds of very good quality drawings of guns and bombs. Many B&W photographs of pilots, soldiers and airplanes. Very detailed analysis of the subject. Outstanding book! New. Hard Cover. 152 pages. Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.25 inch. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 1991.

POLISH TITLE: "Uzbrojenie Lotnictwa Polskiego 1919-1939".

"The Polish Hussaria" 

By Zdzislaw Zygulski Jun.

Price: $75

Inventory # plb_0058

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language with English summary and list of illustrations. Another quality reference book by a renowned authority on edged weapons, Prof. Zygulski. Lavishly illustrated presentation of arms and armor of famous Polish hussars. Beautiful book with hundreds of high quality color and b&w photographs of swords and armor. Recommended to any sword collector. New. Hard Cover. 180 pages. Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 inch. Published by Pagina in Warsaw, Poland in 2000.

POLISH TITLE: "Husaria Polska".

"Polish Military Uniform Buttons from 16th to 20th Century, A Collector's Guide"

By W. Boczkowski, M. Jaroszynski-Wolfram and K.Gladki

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0054

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish, with English language summary. Very detailed presentation of the Polish military buttons. Hundreds of black and white photographs. Well researched. Standard reference book for collector of Polish military buttons. New. Hard Cover. 172 pages. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 1999.

POLISH TITLE: "Guziki, Polskie Guziki Wojskowe od XVI do konca XX Wieku, Przewodnik dla Kolekcjonerow".

"Polish Knights from the 10th to 15th Century"

LAST COPY AVAILABLE

By Robert Zukowski

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0053

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very good presentation of the Polish knights, their armor and swords. Many black and white photographs and color drawings. New. Soft Cover. 96 pages. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 1999.

POLISH TITLE: "Rycerstwo Polskie X-XV w.".

"Officer Daggers in Poland, 1918-1939"

By Leszek Zachuta

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0052

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very detailed presentation of the Polish officer daggers. Many black and white photographs and drawings. Well researched. Standard reference book for collector of Polish officers daggers. New. Soft Cover. 56 pages. Out of print, published in Warsaw, Poland in 1991.

POLISH TITLE: "Kordziki w II Rzeczypospolitej".

"Armed Poland 1919-1939"

By Henryk Smaczny

Price: $75

Inventory # plb_0051

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. The most complete reference book on Polish Army in the period of 1919-1939. The book presents organization, history, weapon systems and uniforms. Hundreds of good quality color drawings of rifles, handguns, guns, tanks, aircraft, ships, etc. Very detailed analysis of each item. Outstanding book! New. Hard Cover. 758 pages. Published in Bialystok, Poland in 1999.

POLISH TITLE: "Polska Zbrojna 1919-1939".

"Polish Army Shoulder Emblems"

By Islam Musa Czachorski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0050

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DESCRIPTION: In English and Polish languages. Hundreds of color pictures and drawings of Polish Army shoulder emblems. New. Soft Cover. 36 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Oznaki Rozpoznawcze Wojsk Ladowych".

"Collections of the Royal Castle of Wawel"

Edited by Jerzy Szablowski

Price: $75

Inventory # plb_0037

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DESCRIPTION: Polish book in English language. High quality publication covering Wawel collection, 25% of which is arms and armor. Old paintings and historical objects of art make up the rest of the collection. Hundreds of beautiful color photographs of Polish, European and Oriental arms and armor. 276 pages. Hard cover. New.

"Polish Edged Weapons and their Makers, Volume One, Krakow Makers"

By Leszek Zachuta

Price: $40

Inventory # plb_0036

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DESCRIPTION: Polish book published in Krakow in 1998. In Polish language. Very unique book covering makers of swords, bayonets and daggers in the city of Krakow in 19th and 20th Century. 214 pages. About 70 black and white photographs. Recommended to advanced collector of Polish swords, bayonets and daggers. Soft cover. New.

POLISH TITLE: "Polska Bron Biala i Jej Producenci, Tom I, Firmy Krakowskie".

"Throne of Relics 1696-1996"

Price: $55

Inventory # plb_0035

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish and English languages. Catalog of the exhibition presented on the three hundred anniversary of a death of King Jan III Sobieski, the victor of Vienna (1683). Fantastic collection of Polish and Oriental arms and armor from the Polish museums and private collections. Excellent quality color and black and white photographs of many unique weapons. New. Out of print. Soft Cover. 252 pages. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 1996.

POLISH TITLE: "Tron Pamiatek 1696-1996".

"Militaria from the Old Wilanow Collection"

By Wlodzimierz Baldowski

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0034

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very scarce arms and armor collection from the Royal Castle in Wilanow (today in Warsaw, Poland). Book presents European and Oriental arms and armor with the emphasis on edged weapons. Good quality black and white photographs of many unique swords. Very good reference book. New. Out of print. Hard Cover. 90 pages. Published in Warsaw, Poland in 1990.

POLISH TITLE: "Militaria z Dawnej Kolekcji
Wilanowskiej".

"Tantal and Beryl Automatic Rifles"

By R.Wozniak, P. Kupidura and M. Zahor

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0033

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the newest Polish Army AK-47 type weapons: "Tantal" and "Beryl" produced by Radom arms factory. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Optional equipment. Bayonets. Many color photographs and drawings. New. Paperback. 32 pages. Polish TBiU series no. 189.

POLISH TITLE: "Karabinki Automatyczne Tantal i Beryl".

"Polish Firearms Designs"

By Z. Gwozdz and P. Zarzycki

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0032

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Comprehensive approach to Polish designed small arms. Virtually all Polish rifles and handguns are illustrated and described in the book, including numerous experimental weapons. Many interesting photographs and drawings of unknown in the West rifles and handguns. Standard reference book on the subject. New. Hard Cover. 296 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Polskie Konstrukcje Broni Strzeleckiej".

"Ancient Arms"

By Zdzislaw Zygulski jun.

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0031

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. This book by the recognized authority on the subject is divided into four parts, each presenting ancient weapons of different culture: Greece, Rome, Galia and Germania . Very good reference book for the collector of ancient weapons. Many color and black and white photographs and drawings. New. Hard Cover. 192 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Bron Starozytna".

"Pistols and Revolvers from 16th to 19th Century"

By Roman Matuszewski

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0030

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish and English. Hundreds of highest quality color photographs of unique handguns from Polish collections and museums presented by a leading firearms expert of the Polish Army Museum Mr. Roman Matuszewski. Beautiful book. New. Hard Cover. 118 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Pistolety i Rewolwery XVI-XIX Wieku".

"Bayonets"

By Tadeusz Krolikiewicz

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0027

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Excellent reference book on bayonets of the world. Many unique bayonets are presented that are listed neither by Janzen nor by Kiesling. Black and white photographs and drawings. New. Hard Cover. 464 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Bagnety". 

"Historical Arms and Armor Dictionary"

By Michal Gradowski and Zdzislaw Zygulski jun.

Price: $35

Inventory # plb_0026

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. 32 full page color photographs and more than a hundred quality drawings of arms and armor. The dictionary is divided into several parts, each part devoted to different kind of antique weapons. Well researched book! New. Hard Cover. 216 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Slownik Uzbrojenia Historycznego". 

"Collection of the Polish Army Museum in Warsaw"

Price: $55

Inventory # plb_0025

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish and English languages. Beautiful book with hundreds of color photographs of arms and armor from Polish museum. Many unique pieces of Polish, Western and Oriental weapons are presented and described. New. Hard Cover. 96 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Zbiory Muzeum Wojska Polskiego w Warszawie".

"Polish Cavalry 1450-1550"

By A.Gruntman

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0024

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Brief presentation of the Polish cavalry in this historically significant period. 8 color illustrations and numerous black and white drawings. Soft Cover. 38 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Jazda Polska 1450-1550". 

"Mechanics and Stylists. History and Practice of Revolver and Pistols of 19th and 20 Century"

By S. Bidzinski

Price: $75

Inventory # plb_0023

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Large format book with great black and white drawings of handguns. History and development of semi-automatic handguns. Well researched. Many unique information. Highly recommended to pistol collectors. Soft Cover. 176 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Mechanicy i Stylisci. Historia i Praktyka Rewolweru i Pistoletu XIX i XX Stulecia".

"German Helmets 1933-1945"

By T.V. Goodapple and R.J. Weinand

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0022

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DESCRIPTION: In English and Polish languages. Standard reference book on German helmets with many black and white illustrations. Virtually all German helmets of the World War Two period are covered. This book is a must for a helmet collector! Soft Cover. 165 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Helmy Niemieckie 1933-1945".

"The First Regiment of Polish Light Horsemen (Chevaulegers) of Napoleon's Guard 1807-1815"

By Andrzej Ziolkowski

Price: $85

Inventory # plb_0019

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very unique book entirely devoted to this famous regiment. Many color and black and white illustrations of both, soldiers and their weapons. Great book for Napoleonic collectors. Hard Cover. 104 pages. Only few copies available.

POLISH TITLE: "Pierwszy Pulk Szwolezerow Gwardii Cesarskiej 1807-1815".

"The Army of the Grand Duchy of Warsaw, Generals"

Price: $85

Inventory # plb_0018

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 DESCRIPTION: In Polish language with English summary and captions. Lavishly illustrated. Excellent presentation of uniforms, weapons and military equipment of the Napoleonic period. Recommended to Napoleonic collectors. High quality color drawings. Beautiful book. Hard Cover. 181 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Wojsko Ksiestwa Warszawskiego, Generalicja i Sztaby".

"History of Saber in Poland"

By Wlodzimierz Kwasniewicz

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0017

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Swords in Poland from 16th to 20th Century, with the emphasis on the cavalry saber development. This book is basically a catalog of Polish sabers and other nations' sabers used by Polish Armies. Each sword is illustrated and described in details. Quality black and white drawings of swords. A must for the European swords collector. New. Hard Cover. 239 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Dzieje Szabli w Polsce".

"Polish Military Equipment"

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0016

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DESCRIPTION: In English and Polish languages. Prepared by the General Command of Polish Army. Very useful book presenting currently used Polish Army weapon systems. Hundreds of good quality color photographs of rifles, handguns, guns, tanks, aircraft, ships, etc. Very detailed technical description of each item. Great book. New. Hard Cover. 272 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Technika Wojska Polskiego".

"Antique Arms and Armor No.16"

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0015

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DESCRIPTION: Polish language magazine published by Antique Arms and Armor Association in Katowice, Poland. Contents: "Markings on the Polish Edged Weapons 1918-1939" ( a must for Polish bayonet and sword collector!), "Wheellock", "Symbols on Polish Military Czapka". Many color and black and white photographs and drawings. New. Paperback. 60 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Dawna Bron i Barwa Nr.16".

"Polish Military Uniform 1918-1939"

By Henryk Wielecki

Price: $75

Inventory # plb_0014

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very detailed presentation of the Polish military uniforms and accouterments of the pre-war period. Scarce Polish uniforms, pistol and revolver holsters, map cases, gas masks, military hats, helmets, badges, sword knots, bayonet frogs, etc. Samples of Polish regimental markings. Hundreds of black and white photographs and drawings. Well researched. Standard reference for collector of Polish militaria. New. Hard Cover. 192 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Polski Mundur Wojskowy 1918-1939".

"Old Hunting Weapons" 

By Aleksander Czerwinski

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0013

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Hundreds of high quality color photographs of hunting weapons from the collection of Polish Army Museum in Warsaw, Poland. Very unique book presenting both, hunting firearms and hunting edged weapons(!) from 16th to early 20th Century. You do not have to read Polish to like this book. Quality publication. New. Hard Cover. 184 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Dawna Bron Mysliwska".

"Polish Special Forces Insignia"

By Islam Musa Czachorski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0011

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Hundreds of color pictures and drawings. New. Soft Cover. 70 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Insygnia Polskich Jednostek Specjalnych".

"Parachute Badges"

By Islam Musa Czachorski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0059

DESCRIPTION: In English and Polish languages. Paratroopers badges of Central Europe and Post Soviet Republics since 1990 (Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Belarussian, Russian, Ukrainian, Moldovian, Romanian, Macedonian, Kirghyz, Uzbek, Kazakh, Mongolian). About 260 color pictures and drawings. New. Soft Cover. 44 pages.

POLISH TITLE: "Odznaki Spadochroniarzy".

"Kriegsmarine 1933-1939"

By Witold Glebowicz

Price: $20

Inventory # plb_0007

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Good presentation of uniforms and equipment of German Navy. 48 pages, many color pictures and black and white photographs. Soft cover. New.

"Afrika Korps"

By Janusz Ledwoch

Price: $20

Inventory # plb_0006

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Good presentation of uniforms and equipment of German forces in Africa in World War Two. 110 pages, many color pictures and black and white photographs. Very good reference book. Soft cover. New.

"Marna 1914"

By Jacek Solarz

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0005

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of participants in one of the biggest battle of World War One. 52 pages, many color pictures and black and white photographs. Soft cover. New.

"Red Devils, Arnhem 1944"

By Janusz Ledwoch and Jacek Solarz

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0004

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. The story of one of the biggest parachuting operations in World War Two. 62 pages, many color pictures and black and white photographs. Soft cover. New.

"Fortress Kolobrzeg"

By Hieronim Kroczynski

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0003

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language, with German subtitles under all photographs and drawings. The story of Polish and German fortress Kolobrzeg (German: Kolberg) from 11th to 20th Century. Very nice color pictures of Polish, German, French and Russian soldiers that at one time occupied or besieged the fortress. Many black and white photographs. 120 pages. Soft cover. New.

POLISH TITLE: "Twierdza Kolobrzeg".

"Air Force Uniforms - Poland"

By Andrzej Galazka

Price: $40

Inventory # plb_0002

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language, with English subtitles under all photographs and drawings. Very detailed presentation of Polish Air Force uniforms, symbols, badges and ranks. Very nice color pictures of Polish airmen from 1919 to 1990-s. Many line drawings. 144 pages. Hard cover. New.

POLISH TITLE: "Mundury Lotnicze - Polska".

"Kosciuszko Army on 'Raclawice Panorama' "

By Jan Poniatowski

Price: $25

Inventory # plb_0001

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very good presentation of Polish uniforms from the time of Raclawice battle against Russians in 1794, based on famous painting "Raclawice Panorama". Nice color pictures of Polish soldiers, and black and white photographs of their weapons. 116 pages. Soft cover. New.

POLISH TITLE: "Wojsko Kosciuszkowskie na Plotnie Panoramy Raclawickiej".

"Jet Bomber Airplane Il-28"

By Jerzy Swidzinski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0045

DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the Soviet jet bomber. Interesting information about aircraft used by Polish Air Force. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Many color pictures and b&w photographs and drawings. Used, in fine condition. Paperback. 16 pages. Polish TBiU series no. 47.

POLISH TITLE: "Odrzutowy Samolot Bombowy Il-28".

"Fighter Airplane AVIA B. 534"

By Krzysztof Cieslak

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0043

DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the Czechoslovak World War Two fighter aircraft. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Many color pictures and b&w photographs and drawings. Used, in fine condition. Paperback. 16 pages. Polish TBiU series no.34. 

POLISH TITLE: "Samolot Mysliwski AVIA B. 534".

"Fighter Airplane I-153"

By Tomasz J. Kowalski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0042

DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the Soviet World War Two fighter aircraft. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Many color pictures and b&w photographs and drawings. Used, in fine condition. Paperback. 16 pages. Polish TBiU series no.88.

POLISH TITLE: "Samolot Mysliwski I-153".

"Fighter Airplane I-16"

By Tomasz J. Kowalski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0041

DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the Soviet World War Two fighter aircraft. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Many color pictures and b&w photographs and drawings. Used, in fine condition. Paperback. 16 pages. Polish TBiU series no. 48.

POLISH TITLE: "Samolot Mysliwski I-16".

 "Jet Fighter MIG-15"

By Jerzy Domanski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0039

DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the famous Soviet jet fighter. Interesting information about aircraft used by Polish Air Force. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Many color pictures and b&w photographs and drawings. Used, in fine condition. Paperback. 16 pages. Polish TBiU series no.17.

POLISH TITLE: "Samolot Mysliwski MiG-15".

"Fighter Airplane SPAD VII -XIII"

By Wieslaw Baczkowski

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0038

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Presentation of the famous World War One fighter aircraft. Interesting information about aircraft used by Polish Air Force in 1920-s. Technical characteristics. Different models and variation. Many color pictures and b&w photographs and drawings. New. Paperback. 16 pages. Polish TBiU series no.114.

POLISH TITLE: "Samolot Mysliwski SPAD VII-XIII".

Russian Books

Title, Author, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

"The Uniforms of Russian Police"

By S.O. Gonyuhov and V.I. Gorobtsov

Price: $25

Inventory # rub_0041

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. Historical presentation of the uniforms of Russian police. Many color drawings and black and white photographs. Great reference book on the subject. New. Soft cover. Dimensions: 8.25×5.5. 120 pages. Published by Reitar, Moscow, Russia in 2000.

"Turkish Arms and Armor"

By E.G. Astvatzaturian

Price: $150

Inventory # rub_0040

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. This is one of the best book on Turkish weapons ever published in any language! The work covers many aspects of Turkish arms and armor, with detailed description of discussed artifacts. Many unique examples of Turkish arms and armor are described and illustrated. Hundreds of quality color pictures. Great reference book for a collector of Turkish weapons! The book is used, but still in very good condition. Hard cover. Dimensions: 10.5×8. 336 pages. Published by Atlant, St.Petersburg, Russia in 2002. One copy only.

"The Mastery of the Arms Makers"

Price: $6

Inventory # rub_0035

DESCRIPTION: The museum brochure of the exhibition devoted to the best quality historical firearms and edged weapons. The exhibition took place in the Military-Historical Museum of the Artillery in Sankt Peterburg, Russia in 1998. In Russian language. 16 pages. Many high quality color photographs of Russian, Oriental and Western European swords and guns. New. Soft cover. Only few copies available.

"Zlatoust - The City of the Masters"

Price: $15

Inventory # rub_0034

DESCRIPTION: The museum catalog of the exhibition devoted to the best edged weapons of the Zlatoust sword smiths. The exhibition took place in the Military-Historical Museum of the Artillery in Sankt Peterburg, Russia in 1999. In Russian language. 60 pages. Many high quality color photographs of Russian swords and daggers. New. Soft cover. Only few copies available.

"Dutch Guns In Russia"

By E.A. Yablonskaya, M.N. Larchenko

Price: $145

Inventory # rub_0032

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