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Civil War Cartridge Boxes of the Union Infantryman -- by Paul D. Johnson
There were four patterns of infantry cartridge boxes used by Union forces during the Civil War. Quoting original Ordnance Department letters, author Paul Johnson describes the development and subsequent pattern changes to these cartridge boxes that were made throughout the rifle-musket percussion era. Using 175+ photographs from extant examples that show these pattern characteristics, Johnson has finally answered many of the question concerning these cartridge boxes. There is never before released information on the inspection procedures of Civil War accouterments as well as newly found information on the operation of the Ordnance Department just before and during the Civil War. Hardcover.  Your Cost: $45.00

 
Carbines of the Civil War 1861-1865 -- by John D. McAulay
This book is an excellent guide for Civil War students and collectors on Civil War breech loading carbines used in the Federal cavalry. The carbines covered in this book include the Spencer, Sharps, Burnside, Smith, Gallager, Starr, Maynard, Remington, Merrill, and many more. Includes Government procurement charts and ordnance contracts, and many photographs and diagrams of these colorful arms. Also included is a complete bibliography for reference and continued study. First in a series on Civil War Firearms by McAulay. Softbound. Your Cost $15.00

 
Civil War Carbines Volume II The Early Years -- by John D. McAulay
This book, a sequel to Carbines of the Civil War 1861-1865, covers those carbines which were made during the exiting years leading up to the Civil War, and then used by both North and South in the conflict. Some of the famous muzzle-loading and breech-loading carbines included in this study are the 1st and 2nd Model Burnside, the Colt, the Green, the Hall, the Jenks, the Model 1855 Joslyn, the 1st Model Maynard, the Merrill, the Model 1847 Springfield Musketoon, the Perry, the Sharps, the Model 1855 Springfield, the Schroeder and the Symmes. Collectors have long noticed that while many carbines made during the war can now be found in near-mint condition, pristine examples of the weapons made just before the conflict are rare. This is undoubtedly because while many war models were never issued, the pre-war carbines were in the hands of the troops from the very start and saw hard usage throughout the conflict. Softbound. Your Cost $15.00.

 
Civil War Pistols of the Union -- by John D. McAulay
The pistols used by the Union forces and inevitably by their adversaries in the American Civil War enjoy special status among arms enthusiast and historians. The period saw the rapid evolution of the weapon; from single-shot "horse pistols" to highly ingenious revolvers, the latter in almost infinite variety. In these pages, we see the entire story set forth, including details of design, purchase and deployment. From common types, like Colt, Remington and Smith & Wesson, to obscure makers such as Allen & Wheelock, North-Savage and exotic imports...all are subjected to the researcher's eye. Many rare period illustrations. Hardbound. Your Cost $36.00

 
Civil War Breech Loading Rifles -- by John D. McAulay
Although only about thirty-five thousand breech loading rifles were purchased by the Union during the Civil War, their effect - both during the conflict and after - was enormous. In the hands of Berdan's Sharpshooters, Sharps rifles set a standard for marksmanship that was later echoed by the buffalo hunters working at incredible ranges on the western frontiers. Other breech loading systems ranged from the glorious to the notorious. All of the major breech loading rifles of the Civil War - and most, if not all, of the obscure types - are detailed, illustrated and set in their historical context on these pages. Softbound.  Your Cost $15.00

 

Carbines of the U.S. Cavalry 1861-1905 -- by John D. McAulay

The carbines used by the U.S. Cavalry have always been of special interest to both historians and collectors. An this exhaustively researched book covers the entire crucial period stretching from the beginning of the Civil War to the end of the cavalry carbine era in 1905. These innovative carbines, and the men who carried them on horseback, played pivotal roles in some of the most exciting episodes in American history, including the War Between the States, the Indian Campaigns, Custer's Last Stand, the rough Riders in Cuba, the Philippine Insurrection and the Boxer Rebellion. Every one of these popular topics is covered in this entertaining and informative book - all illustrated with a generous selection of period and modern photos. Hardcover Your Cost $35.00

 

Bridle Bits of the American Military 1776-1945 -- by R. Stephen Dorsey & Kenneth L. McPeeters

In-depth information, chronologically arranged on saddles, saddlebags, cantle bags, saddle trees, saddle cloths, shabraques, saddle blankets, bridle bits, saddle valises, stirrups, pommel pockets, saddler & farrier tools, care & conservation. Photos throughout. Your Cost: $24.95