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The American Krag Rifle and Carbine -- by Joe Poyer, Edited by Craig Riesch  (Available November 15, 2002)

The American Krag Rifle and Carbine provides the arms collector, historian and target shooter with a part-by-part analysis of what has been called the "rifle with the smoothest bolt action ever designed. Until now, only two books about this first small caliber, magazine loading, smokeless powder rifle and carbine have been available to the collector and arms historian, both priced at $50.00 or more.  Your Cost: $19.95

 

The M1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations - by Joe Poyer    

The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle was perhaps the most famous and popular of all U.S. military rifles. First issued in 1903, it is today an extremely popular and sought-after military rifle by collectors. The Model 1903 Springfield was legendary for its accuracy in the hands of a well-trained rifleman. A variation of the rifle developed especially for match shooting held the crown in the National Matches longer than any other rifle. Provides a detailed examination of this famous military rifle on a part-by-part basis. Thirty-one different variations of the rifle were developed over the 41 year course of its production and all are described and identified. Twelve different variations of the rifles were developed as sniper rifles beginning in 1907. All are discussed and described as are the telescopic sights used on each. During World War II, to meet the needs of a 12 million man military force, the Remington Arms Company and the Smith Corona Typewriter Company produced more than 1.8 million Model 1903A3 rifles including the Remington-manufactured Model 1903A4 sniper rifle. Every part is illustrated in detail either in a drawing or photo. As the book covers the entire range of the Model 1903 rifle from the rod bayonet to the M1903A4 sniper rifle. Your Cost:  $22.95 

British Enfield Rifles, Volume 4, the Pattern 1914 and U.S. Model 1917 Rifles - by Charles Stratton

One of the least known American (and British) collectible military rifles is analyzed on a part-by-part basis. All markings and codes, refurbishment procedures and WWII upgrade are included as are the various sniper rifle variations. We have skipped Volume 3 to bring out this volume by popular demand. The only other book ever published on the U.S. M1917 Enfield is now long out of print. Your Cost: $16.95

 

 
The M16/AR15 Rifle - A Shooter's and Collector's Guide -- by Joy Poyer
The M16 has been the nations military rifle since 1964, longer than any other military rifle in the nations history. During those 36 years, it has been carried in combat and on peacekeeping missions by American, allied and friendly soldiers to every corner
of the world. The civilian version, the AR15 rifle, has been manufactured in the hundreds of thousands by more than a dozen different companies. It is the current National Match Service Rifle and the most popular target match rifle in use today. The M16/AR15 Rifles by Joe Poyer provides a detailed examination of this famous rifle in both its military and civilian versions. Following a history of its development and the evolution of military tactics that guided its design, a comprehensive part-by-part examination of the rifle is provided. Markings and codes for military and civilian rifles and carbines are deciphered and a six page table lists all models by all manufacturers currently in production, with specific features. For those interested in competition, three AR15s were custom-built; a spacegun for long range bench rest matches, a service match rifle that complies with all current OCM and NRA competition rules and a .22 rimfire AR15 rifle that is not only amazingly accurate but is legal in California and other states that ban large capacity magazine, centerfire, semiautomatic rifles. The design and building process is thoroughly described for those wishing to build their own match rifles. The M16/AR15 rifle is the last military rifle that Americans will be allowed to own. The M16s replacement, which incorporates a 20 mm grenade launcher, is already well-advanced in testing and is due to be introduced by mid-decade. But the AR15 rifle will remain the national match service rifle far into the foreseeable future. Your Cost: $19.95

"For Collectors Only" Series by North Cape Publications:
 

M1 Garand 1936 to 1957 -- by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch
New revised and expanded edition of "The M1 Garand 1936 to 1957." Even more information and details now included. This brand new guide to the "greatest battle implement ever" (General George Patton) describes the entire range of MI Garand production in text and quick-scan charts--dimensions, makings, finishes and changes by serial number range in the manner you customers have come to expect from North Cape Publications. They can analyze any Garand in minutes for "as manufactured" and replace or rebuild parts and return it to its original condition to increase its collector's value. Every part by each of the four manufacturers, pre-World War II, World War II and post-War is analyzed and described. The most complete analysis yet of the M1C, M1D and MC52 sniper rifles, and their telescopic sights and mounts. The U.S. Navy's 7.62 x 51mm NATO rifles are described and a classification structure for National Match Rifles has been devised. Your Cost: $19.95
U.S. M1 Carbines - Wartime Production -- by Craig Riesch
Describes the four models of Ml Carbines from all ten manufacturers. Complete with codes for every part by serial number range. "The format makes it extremely easy to use. The book is a handy reference for beginning or experienced collectors." Bruce Canfield, Author of  MI Garand and Carbine. This best-selling guide to the Ml Carbine has been revised from cover to cover. Over 70 pages contain new and expanded information. Serial number ranges have been revised and narrowed in 131 pages of charts and text. The easiest-to-use, most complete guide to the Ml Carbine yet devised. Every part described in terms of use, dimensions, markings, finish and changes by serial number range! Every major part listed in quick scan ID charts. Your Cost: $16.95
The SKS Carbine (CKC45g) --by Steve Kehaya and Joe Poyer
The first thorough study of this famed Soviet-designed shoulder arm, which, with the AK47, armed hundreds of thousands of
"National Liberation Front" fighters from Vietnam to Angola. Manufactured in six countries, total production ran into the tens of millions. Between 1986 and 1995, nearly 1,000,000 Russian, East German, Chinese, North Vietnamese, North Korean and
Yugoslav SKS Carbines were imported into the United States. This newest book in the For Collectors Only series examines the
SKS Carbine on a part-by-part basis so that you will know which parts are original, in which country they were produced and which parts are interchangeable, and which are not. Since the vast majority of SKS Carbines in the U.S. are military surplus,
you will learn how to examine and select an SKS Carbine; also complete assembly/disassembly instructions, how to manufacture most parts if you cannot find a commercial source and ammunition characteristics and ballistic information. Your Cost: $16.95
 

The Swedish Mauser Rifles -- by Steve Kehaya and Joe Poyer
The writing team that brought you "The SKS Carbine" has done it again with the "Swedish Mauser Rifles." One the earliest military surplus imports into North America after World War II, more than 300,000 of these beautiful rifles are now in private American and Canadian hands and another 75,000+ in European gun racks. Yet, only two books have been written about this finest of all Mauser rifles, one in German and the other directed more toward shooters than collectors. The newest book in the "For Collectors Only" Series provides the familiar part-by-part examination for every one of the 14 different models of this fine military and civilian match rifle. Every marking, every code is explained. A new list of serial number ranges by year has been compiled. All military and many civilian accessories are included with photos. Line drawings illustrate every part to provide the clearest view. Softcover Your Cost: $19.95

Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms, Volume 1, The Models of 1866, 1873 & 1876 -- by Arthur Pirkle
The first new book on these earliest Winchesters in twenty-five years, and the first to provide a complete, part-by-part description including dimensions, finishes, markings and variations. The venerable, and very collectable "Yellow Boy," the "Gun the Won the West" and the scarce Model 1876 are completely analyzed and described in text and charts. All serial
number lists have been revised and are included, courtesy of U.S. Repeating Arms Company. Your Cost: $19.95
Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms, Volume 2, The Models of 1886 and 1892 -- by Arthur Pirkle
The second in this study of Winchester lever action repeaters, the first in twenty five years, covers the extremely popular John M. Browning-designed Models of 1886 and 1892. These are currently the hottest collectible Winchesters because of their affordability. As in Vol. 1,  Pirkle describes each model on a part-by-part basis by serial number range complete with all
finishes, markings and changes to each and every part. He also provides detailed appendices to assist the collector.  Your Cost: $19.95
 
Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms, Volume 3, The Models of 1894 and 1895 -- by Arthur Pirkle
This is the third volume in Arthur Pirkle's study of the Winchester Lever Action  Repeating Rifles. The Models of 1894 and 1895 are examined and described on a part-by-part by serial number basis. All dimensions, markings, finishes and any changes to a part are listed complete with its serial number range of use. Parts are described so thoroughly that one will be able to differentiate between "Winchester-manufactured," after-market or reproduction parts. This volume provides a complete and detailed description of every one of these changes. Experienced collectors know that the value of the firearms in their collection depends in large part on their authenticity. Know that your Winchester lever action repeating rifle is correct; if it isn't, let Arthur Pirkle show you how to replace incorrect, or worse, reproduction parts. Your Cost: $19.95
U.S. Winchester Trench and Riot Guns  and other U.S. Combat Shotguns -- by Joe Poyer
Describes the elusive and little-known "Trench Shotgun" and all other combat shotguns used by U.S. military forces. All U.S. combat shotguns are examined and described part-by-part by serial number range. Winchester Model 97 and Model 12 trench and riot guns are described fully by serial number range. In addition, military trench and riot guns manufactured by Remington, Ithaca, Savage, Stevens and Mossberg are also described, complete with factory and Ordnance Department markings, serial number ranges, finishes and special points of identification. Combat shotguns in use through the Vietnam War to today are also described.  Your Cost: $15.95
Field Uniforms of the Indian War Army 1866-1871 -- by Lee A. Rutledge
A complete history and identification guide to the "actual" uniforms worn in the field by soldiers of the U.S. Amy infantry, cavalry, artillery, signal corps and Indian Scouts. Your Cost: $14.95
Field Uniforms of the Indian War Army 1872-1886 -- by Lee A. Rutledge
by Lee A. Rutledge. A complete history and identification guide to the "actual" uniforms worn in the field by soldiers of the U.S. Amy infantry, cavalry, artillery, signal corps and Indian Scouts. Your Cost: $14.95

 

Pocket Guide: 45-70 Springfield

Pocket-sized guide listing all the official changes and upgrades to this venerable 19th century U.S. Army rifle, cadet rifle and carbine. Find the serial number of the .45-70 you wish to check and read forward for all official changes, backward to identify all spurious, non-official changes. Handy to have at gun shows, gun shops or to settle arguments. Your Cost: $6.95


 
 

The M14-Type Rifles, A Shooter's and Collector's Guide -- by Joe Poyer
High Power Match Shooting is attracting thousands of new shooters every year. Interest in the sport is at its highest since the 1920s, reinvigorating a large and expanding segment of the shooting sports market. And one of the most popular rifles to use in this venue is the M14. Noting that there were very few books available that described the M 14-type rifle, and none that approached the rifle both as competition and collector's firearms, North Cape Publications has produced its newest publication, "The M14-Type Rifles, A Shooter's and Collector's Guide." Published in large format and profusely illustrated with photographs and line drawings, The M14-Type Rifles, A Shooter's and Collector's Guide. describes the lengthy development of the M14 rifle as a military rifle, its transformation into a National Match rifle by US Amy and Marine Corps gunsmiths and finally its development as a civilian match rifle of unparalleled accuracy. The book surveys the M14-type rifles produced by the major manufacturers, the semiautomatic receivers available from several companies and provides heretofore unknown details of the M14-type rifles produced by the People's Republic of China which were sold in the United States in the mid- 1990s. Your Cost: $14.95

British Enfield Rifles Volume 1 SMLE (No.1) Rifles MkI and MkIII -- by Charles R Stratton
Softbound Your Cost: $16.95
British Enfield Rifles Volume 2 Lee-Enfield No.4 and No.5 Rifles -- by Charles R Stratton
Softbound Your Cost: $16.95
The .45-70 Springfield 3rd Edition, Revised and Expanded -- by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch
Softbound Your Cost: $14.95
The Mosin-Nagant Rifle -- by Terrence W. Lapin
The first book in English about the Mosin-Nagant, this is a detailed (232 page) examination of this world-famous Russian military rifle which is currently enjoying unprecedented collecting popularity. And this book is sure to add to it. Mr. Lapin is an attorney who had access to data banks in the U.S. and foreign countries to assist him in gathering the information contained in this book. As in all For Collector's Only® titles, "The Mosin-Nagant Rifles" examines each and every part and provides all dimensions, markings, codes and changes in chronological order enabling a collector to ascertain quickly where and when his Mosin-Nagant rifle or carbine was made. A complete and detailed history of the rifle's development in Russia, Finland, the communist bloc nations and in the United States, is included as are chapters dealing with carbines, sniper rifles, accessories, bayonets, ammunition and an extensive international list of codes and markings. Softbound Your Cost: $19.95

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