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Historical & Military Books and Manuals 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. Suggested Retail $67.00 - Your Cost $59.95 + S&H (Media Mail) $7.25 ![]() Click to enlarge 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, color, litho-cover. Suggested Retail $60.00 - Your Cost $57.50 + S&H (Media Mail) $7.25 ![]() Click to enlarge 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. Suggested Retail $18.00 - Your Cost $16.95 + S&H $6.00 ![]() Click to enlarge 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. Suggested Retail $18.00 - Your Cost $16.95 + S&H $6.00 ![]() Click to enlarge Guns of the Western Indian War, by R. Stephen Dorsey For the first time under one cover, the full story of the guns and ammunitions that made western history in the turbulent period of 1867-1890. This beautiful, profusely illustrated book has 216 photos and 218 pages. Material contained includes. Guns of the cavalry and infantry, captured and surrendered Indian guns. Ordnance reports on Indian guns. Winchesters and Sharps; rifles used by the cavalry; archaeological evidence of the Battle of Little Bighorn and more. This book is a key reference for the collector and historian on the martial arms of the Frontier and authentic Indian guns. Suggested Retail $30.00 - Your Cost $28.50 + S&H $6.00( Media Mail) ![]() Click to enlarge 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. Suggested Retail $22.00 - Your Cost $20.50 + S&H $6.00( Media Mail) ![]() Click to enlarge Lyman Handbooks ![]() Click to enlarge 48th Edition Reloading Handbook Lyman's long anticipated 48th Edition Reloading Handbook is the most extensive revision in their long and distinguished series of rifle and pistol reloading manuals. The 48th Edition includes pressure-tested data for all of the new Remington Ultra Mag, Winchester Short Magnum, and Remington Short-Action Ultra Mag calibers. Also covers smokeless data for currently popular Black Powder Cartridge Silhouette cartridges up to the 45-120. Expanded pistol section includes data for the .480 Ruger and T/C Encore. A wide selection of powder includes the latest offerings from: Hodgdon, Alliant, Accurate Arms and Winchester, as well as the full line of VihtaVuori. The 48th Edition utilizes an extensive selection of premium bullets from manufacturers including Barnes, Swift, Nosler and Combined Technology. Also includes the widest selection of cast bullet data currently available. Item# 9817048 It is simply not to be missed. Look for it today. Suggested Retail $26.95 - Your Cost $21.95 + S&H Lyman Reloading Data Log The new Lyman Reloading Data Log is a must for shooters who reload. It is a well known fact that reloaded ammunition must be consistent from lot to lot in order to be safe and accurate. The large, easy-to-use format has plenty of room to enter all important data such as bullet, powder, primer, case, and firearm used. The log also has plenty of space for group size, velocity, conditions and several lines for comments on your reloads. Large 81/2" x 11" size. 50 pages per log. Suggested Retail $ 5.00 - Your Cost $4.50 + S&H Military Manuals and Weapon Guides The Complete U.S. Army Sniper and Ranger Handbook Set These two Military reprints tell it all. The manuals contain all the information you can ever get about Sniper methods ,training and techniques. While The Ranger Handbook comes from the US Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia. Suggested Retail $14.50 - Your Cost $ 12.00 + $6.00 S&H ![]() Click to enlarge The Complete U.S. 1911 .45 acp Field Manual This manual covers the history and development of the M1911-A1 Pistol, and an introduction to the pistol, parts, special tools and equipment, inspection procedures with a trouble shooting chart, general maintenance, disassembly / assembly, repair and final inspection. Photos with complete part list and assembly instructions. Chapters Include: Suggested Retail $ 7.50 -Your Cost $ 6.00 + $5.00 S&H ![]() Click to enlarge The Complete U.S. Military AR-15 M-16 Training/Field Manual This manual is a must for anyone who owns a AR15/M16 Rifle. It is a store house of information that covers all aspects of the rifle, from breakdown, cleaning, ,maintaining and shooting, it has it all ! Suggested Retail $ 8.50 - Your Cost $ 6.00 + $5.00 S&H ![]() Click to enlarge U.S. Army Survival Manual FM 21-76 October 1970 Edition of the Army's Survival Field Manual FM 21-76. This is a must have book for the beginning and experienced survival student. The book is soft cover, 287 pages and 6"x9" in size. Topics covered include: Individual and Group Survival, Orientation and Traveling, Finding Water, Food Sources, Fire making and Cooking, Survival in Special Areas, and Hazards to Survival. Suggested Retail $ 8.50 - Your Cost $ 6.00 + $5.00 S&H ![]() Click to enlarge U.S.30 Caliber Carbine M1, M1A1 ,M2 and M3 Manual FM9-1276 This manual is a must for anyone who owns a .30 Caliber Carbine. It is a store house of information that covers all aspects of the rifle, from breakdown, cleaning, ,maintaining and shooting, it has it all ! Suggested Retail $ 8.50 - Your Cost $ 6.00 + $5.00 S&H ![]() Click to enlarge U.S.M-1 Garand Field Manual TM9-1005-222-12 This manual covers the Rifle cal. .30 M-1, 30 M-1C (Snipers) and .30 MID (Snipers). It covers the General description, operation instructions, covers ammunition, list of repairs parts, exploded parts break down including chapter on des-destruction of material to prevent enemy use. Lots of pictures. 64 pages. Operator and Organizational Maintenance Manual including repair parts and Special tools List. Suggested Retail $ 8.50 - Your Cost $ 6.00 + $5.00 S&H ![]() Click to enlarge
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