Rifles

Shooting Buffalo Rifles of the Old West -- by Mike Venturino

Another work of art from the word processor of Mike "Iron Duke" Venturino! The man who (unlike Al Gore) actually helped invent "modern" Black Powder Cartridge shooting and competition. This book is destined to become a desired reference, as have the three before it! This tome will take you through the history, the usage, the many models, and the actual shooting (and how to's) of the many guns that saw service on the Frontier and are lovingly called "Buffalo Rifles" today. If you love to shoot your Sharps, Ballards, Remingtons, or Springfield "Trapdoors" for hunting or competition, or simply love Old West history, your library WILL NOT be complete without this latest book from Mike Venturino! Order yours today to complete your ever expanding set of Venturino's classic works. Your Cost: $32.00

 

 

Spencer Repeating Firearms -- by Roy Marcot

This is more than a gun book about one of the most famous rifles of the Civil War. It is also a biography of C.M. Spencer, one of the most important mechanical inventors of 19th century America. The book describes, in words and pictures, the colorful history of the development and use of the first effective repeating breech loading military rifle. Also covered are Spencer's other firearms including the Roper rifles and shotguns and the pump action Spencer sporting shotgun. Three previous printings of this book sold out almost immediately. This newest printing features a new full color dust cover. Your Cost: $65.00

 

The Greener Story - The History of the Greener Gunmakers and Their Guns -- by Graham Greener

This is the history of the legendary Greener family and their famous guns--a family business that had, by the turn of the century (1900), grown to become the largest and most comprehensive sporting-gun factory known to man. Experience the parade of colorful characters interwoven with the Greener name as you read this fascinating account. Beginning in the 1850s with muzzleloaders and ending with their "best" guns produced today, this remarkable story spans 150 years and depicts the continuity of an innovative and ambitious family. This book contains numerous color photographs, interesting charts, appendices, and period advertisements. Also included are dozens of drawings, a complete annotated bibliography on all the books written by the Greeners, including W.W. Greener’s classic The Gun and Its Development, as well as their medals and honors, trade labels, serial numbers, date ranges, and a thorough index. Your Cost: $69.95

The Ninety-Nine - Revised 3rd Edition A History of the Savage Model 99 -- by Douglas Murray

This complete Savage 99 book is totally revised from 1892 thru 1985. the book gives illustrated descriptions of all 32 versions, serials, barrel stamps, sights, engraving, extra order, Savage brand ammo and scopes. Your Cost: $40.00

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Hatcher's Book of the Garand -- by Maj. Gen. Julian S. Hatcher
Here is more fact-filled, fascinating information about the famous M1 and the Armed Forces than has ever been published before, lavishly illustrated with rare historical and technical photos, and written by a man eminently competent to do it.  Julian Hatcher's easy, clear writing and twenty years background with the various Garands and other semi-automatic rifles makes the text simple and accurate. His history includes the development and analysis of every American semi-auto manufactured. Whatever kind of shooter, gunsmith, arms historian, collector or just plain gun nut you are, this book will give you all the answers. Hardcover. Your Cost: $35.00

 


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 
 

 
FN... Browning - Armorer to the World -- by Gene Gangarosa, Jr.
The Author traces the origin of Fabrique Nationale (FN) and its history-making alliance with John Moses Browning at the turn of the century. He explains how FN became the exclusive producer and distributor of Mauser-system rifles and how Browning, American's foremost firearms designer, presented his long-recoil design to FN. Browning's inventive genius helped FN grow from a small arms manufacturer into a giant in the firearms industry. Illustrated with more than 200 photos, charts and drawings covering every aspect of the FN/Browning alliance. Softcover. Your Cost: $21.95

 
Black Magic - The Ultra Accurate AR-15 -- by John Feamster
Over a year in preparation, popular Precision Shooting columnist and A-15 specialist John Feamster has authored what will undoubtedly be the standard reference work on AR-15 accuracy for years to come. Over 400 pages including an eleven-page appendix of AR-15 suppliers, which is just about worth the price of admission by itself. Hardcover. Your Cost: $29.95, Shipping Included.
 
 
 

 

 
Freund & Bro  Pioneer Gunmakers to the West -- by F.J. Pablo Balentine
This is the first book ever to detail the lives, times and firearms of two of the West's most famous gunsmiths - Brothers Frank and George Freund. During the final three decades of the 119th century the Freunds followed the Union Pacific tracks westward, toward their fame and destiny as Pioneer Gunmakers To The West. In addition to Old World-quality gunsmithing and engraving work, the brothers also modified Sharps and other rifles with their patented "Freund's Improved" breech-block action, and took out U.S. patents on a number of other inventions including the famed "More Light" rifle sight. "Exceptionally well written, extensively researched, and profusely illustrated. It's a monumental research tool as well as a good read", says Rudi Prusok, Editor of Single Shot Rifle Journal magazine. Hardcover. Your Cost: $69.95

The Winchester Single-Shot -- by John Campbell
The fascinating story of the Winchester Single-Shot is presented here in an all new, comprehensive and entertaining style. The Winchester Single-Shot is largely drawn from unpublished archival material. Now, in one attractive volume is virtually everything you'll ever need to know about on of the most admired and sought after rifles ever made. 300+ photographs, tables, design drawings, charts and memoranda. Rudi Prusok, editor of the American Single-shot Rifle News says "it's the authoritative book about Winchester Single-Shot Rifle. Get ready for a good read!" Hardbound. Retail: $55.00. Your Cost: $55.00.

 
Sharps Firearms -- by Frank Sellers

The "Buffalo gun" of the American West, the "Sharpshooters" of the Civil War, the four barreled "Gambler's Choice" derringer, all are part of the famous history of one of American's great gunmakers. Complete in this book is the history of the company and the only text on the full range of guns make, long guns, handguns, rare and unusual BB guns, shotguns, and all of the martial varieties. More than 500 photographs with detailed text trace the development of the SHARPS Firearms. Interesting historical reports and ordnance trials tests explain many of the reasons for the uses of these great guns. Meet the guns and the many famous people who give testimony to their value in this complete work on the subject of SHARPS Firearms. Your Cost $55.00

  Peters & King - The Birth & Evolution of the Peters Cartridge Co. and the King Powder Co. -- by Thomas D. Schiffer

Discover the history behind Peters Cartridge and King Powder and see how they shaped the arms industry into what it is today and why their products fetch hundreds and even thousands of dollars at auctions. Current values are provided for their highly collectible product packaging and promotional advertising premiums such as powder kegs, tins, cartridge boxes, and calendars. 256 pages, 200+ black & white photos with a 32 page color section. Hardcover Your Cost: $ 44.95

 
The Military Remington Rolling Block Rifle -- by George Layman
The Military Remington Rolling Block book as been re-released in a revised third edition which now has over 30 more illustrations and photographs from cover to cover. Still the only book that specializes in strictly the military versions of this famous family of firearms, this classic among Remington references has once more been expanded to meet the requirements of both collector and antique arms students alike. Softbound Your Cost: $29.00

 

The Art of the Rifle -- by Jeff Cooper

Special Color Edition

This is the newest book by Jeff Cooper, a most respected authority in the area of firearms. This book details the technical aspects of marksmanship from the standpoints of hunting, competition, combat and sport shooting. Cooper's insight, philosophy and style make fascinating reading. Hardbound Your Cost $44.95

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Modern Custom Guns -- by Tom Turpin
Celebrate the artistry of the best custom-made guns of today - and yesterday. Delight in exotic woods, masterful engravings, delicate inlays, and the perfect polish - all harmonized into powerful weapons. 200 breathtaking full-color photos. Individual profiles of master craftsmen and women. Custom work of the major manufacturers. There is no other book on the market that covers in such detail the craftsmanshiip and expertise of today's top firearms artisans. Hardcover Your Cost: $49.95

The Rifle: Its Development for Big-Game Hunting -- by S.R. Truesdell
"The fascination of this book for practical big-game hunters, for armchair hunters, and for anyone else interested in rifles lies in the fact that it is a unique combination of a superb reading book and a timeless reference book," so stated the dust jacket of the original 1947 edition. Here, in the hunters' own words, is the full story of the development of the big-game rifle from 1834 to 1946 - from the large smooth bores, through the breechloading, medium bores, to the high-velocity small bores. They tell you why they changed the rifle to rifle, what games they hunted with which weapon and cartridge, and what they thought of their various weapons and ammunition. Lists many of the early hunters and their choice of rifles and calibers. Hardcover Your Cost $35.00

 
African Rifles and Cartridges -- by John Taylor
  Taylor gives his experiences and opinions as a professional ivory hunter with some thirty years of continuous living in the African bush. He used all of the various rifles and calibers of British, American, and German makers and with them killed the many species of big game found on the continent of Africa. Acknowledged to be one of the finest reference works on the large caliber rifle, both double and bolt action. This high-quality reprint features the original full-color dust jacket and photos printed on coated paper (as in the original edition) so that the images can be clearly seen by the reader. Hardcover  Your Cost $35.00

The Ultimate Rifle Accuracy -- by Glen Newick
This book contains the information needed to extract the best performance from your rifle and is an up to date picture of what goes on in creating and shooting the ultimate in accurate rifles. Synthetic stocks, custom action, stainless steel barrels and high power scopes are all discussed. Softcover Your Cost $11.95
 
 

 
The Target Rifle in Australia 1860-1900 -- by J.E. Corcoran
This well written work is a study of the evolution of target rifles from the time period, as well as the history of target shooting in the United Kingdom and North America. Originally published in 1975, it was not widely distributed in the U.S. This reproduction can inform Americans about a pastime which was, at one time, one of the U.S.'s most celebrated sports. This information is available nowhere else. Hardbound  Your Cost $40.00