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Major & Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guide to the Somme
By Tony and Valmai Holt

Major and Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guide to the Somme is, without doubt, one of the bestselling guide books to the battlefields of the Somme. This latest up-dated edition, includes four recommended, timed itineraries representing one day's travelling. Every stop on route has an accompanying description and often a tale of heroic or tragic action. Memorials, private and official, sites of memorable conflict, the resting places of personalities of note are all drawn together with sympathetic and understanding commentary that gives the reader a sensitivity towards the events of 1916.NEW, FULLY UPDATED EDITION WITH A FOREWORD FROM SIR MARTIN GILBERTPACKAGED WITH A FREE, FULL COLOUR FOLD-OUT MAP

Paperback 256 pages

New €18

Major & Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guide to the Western Front-South
By Tony and Valmai Holt

Contains many fascinating, but little visited, areas by travellers.Some of these marvellous sites have lain virtually dormant for many years, (Meuse-Argonne and Champagne) but have recently been renovated and opened up by dedicated local enthusiasts.There are many gems in store in this book.Companion volume to the book covering the Western Front North, these two books will form the most comprehensive and detailed English-language guides to the WW1 Western Front ever produced.

Paperback 224 pages

New €18

Major & Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guide to the Ypres Salient and Passchendaele
By Tony and Valmai Holt

This is the most complete guide to the First World War Battlefield of Ypres that has ever been published. Tonie and Valmai Holt, have condensed the knowledge gained from almost a quarter of a century of researching, writing about, visiting and conducting groups around Ypres into this remarkable book. Here are concise descriptions of the military elements of the battles woven into a kaleidoscope of human, literary and travel information. There are recommended, timed itineraries, in each itinerary representing one day's travelling. Every stop on the routes has an accompanying description and often a tale of heroic or tragic action.Memorials large and small, private and official, sites of memorable conflict, the resting places of personalities of note - they are all here and joined together by a sympathetic and understanding commentary that gives the reader a sensitivity toward the events of 1914-1918 that can only be matched by visiting the battlefield itself. This is a guide book written by people who, because they have been directly involved in taking tours themselves, know the form and type of information that best serves the visitor to the battlefield. NEW, FULLY UPDATED EDITIONPACKAGED WITH A FREE, FULL COLOUR FOLD-OUT MAP 

Paperback 272 pages with full colour foldout map

New €20

A Collector's Guide to

Winchester in the Service

By Bruce N Canfield

Paperback 185 pages

€25

 

Cartridges of the World - Completely revised 4th Edition

by Frank C Barnes

Paperback 384 pages

€10

.303 Rifle, No1 SMLE Marks III and III* SAIS No1

by Ian Skennerton

Paperback 48 pages

€7

The Snider-Enfield
by Charles J Purdon

The first breech-loading rifle to be issued in large quantities from British and Canadian military stores, its development from 1866 and details of the many models in which it was made.

Paperback 8 pages

€10

A Treatise on the British Military Martini - The .40 & .303 Martins 1880-C1920
by B A Temple and I D Skennerton

 

Hardback 460 pages

A Treatise on the British Military Martini

The Martini-Henry 1869-C1900

By B A Temple and I D Skennerton

Hardback 246 pages

€60

A Treatise on the British Military Martini - Manufacture, Training Arms and Accessories

by B A Temple and I D Skennerton

Hardback 180 pages

€125

Webley Revolvers - Revised from W C Dowell's "The Webley Story"

by Gordon Bruce and Christian Reinhart

Hardback 256 pages

€300

WD Revolvers of the British Services 1854-1954

by Chamberlain and Taylerson

Hardback 80 pages

€100

The Lee-Enfield Story
by Ian Skennerton

The nett product of more than four decades of international research and study, evolving through two prior editions and many other related titles, this record is surely the ultimate account of a centurys development and issue of the Lee-Enfield rifle. From the Remington Lee trials rifles in the mid-1880s to the 7.62mm NATO L42A1 sniper rifle serving in modern conflicts, the Lee has proven itself as the finest battle rifle of all time. No other longarm has served for so many years, in the theatres at home and abroad, with such a proud record of service. This work encompasses all aspects of Lee-Enfield development and production, in Britain, America, India, Australasia, South Africa and the Far East. The rifles, carbines, bayonets, component parts, tools, accessories and ammunition are arranged into specific groups and chapters. No proper reference is complete without a comprehensive index; this too has been expanded from the previous editions. With such a broad field of models and variations, a new initial chapter enables newcomers to identify items by their features and markings.

Hardback 503 pages

€100

VIS Radom - A Study and Photographic Album of Poland's Finest Pistol
by William J York

Vis Radom is the first comprehensive collector's book aimed at detailing all variants of the VIS pistol. William York's analytical approach investigates the origins of the pistol and reveals some new conclusions about what influenced the pistol's designers.  Parts and assemblies are discussed and illustrated in detail.  Aside from the practical sections, like takedown of the pistol, shooting and collecting the VIS, the author has delved into the history of the pistol and its production.  Working with collectors in the U.S. and in Poland, a wealth of new historical information has been revealed. 

Hardback 255 pages

New €47

FN Browning Pistols
by Anthony Vanderlinden

FN Browning Pistols, Side-Arms that Shaped World History reflects the continued work of Anthony Vanderlinden on the topic of FN Browning Pistols.   This new book includes information found in the original issue titled Belgian Browning Pistols and expands into more variants and details geared toward collector interests.   It includes detailed chapters on FN Browning Models 1899, 1900, 1903, 1905 (06) Vest-Pocket, 1910, 1922, Baby, 1935 High Power, 110, 115, 120, 125, 135 and 140, as well as the Husqvarna Model 1907.

More than 80 contracts and variants are featured. Factory engraving samples as well as special commercial pistols such as extended barrel variants are illustrated.    An overview shows the Browning Arms Co. distributed models like the High Power, Baby, Model 1955 and 10/71.

This book includes the history of Fabrique Nationale, information on Liège proofs, military acceptance markings as well FN’s dealer network and how FN products were distributed worldwide. 

Significant historical pistols are featured including those owned by President Teddy Roosevelt, King Albert I, General Martinez of El Salvador and John Browning among others. Also included is new information on Gavrilo Princip and the pistol that started World War I.  

It includes comprehensive chapters on FN during World War II. Much of this information has never been published in English and constitutes the most complete write-up on FN’s wartime production, resistance activities, lunch box specials, etc.   All wartime pistol variants are examined in detail.

Specific elements aid collectors in identifying production periods, model variants and modern frauds.  The book explains many popular misconceptions on FN pistols. More than 1000 photographs illustrate this comprehensive book! 

Hardback 416 pages

New €55

Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room - British Rifles

The basic function of the Pattern Room is to provide a service to Ministry of Defence departments involved in the design, manufacture and quality control of service small arms. Samples of complete weapons, component parts, tools and accessories for all British small arms are retained as reference guides for the use of official departments and approved contractors. Because the procurement policy for additional material has always included prototype models as well as service equipment, many of the items held are the only surviving examples of their type. This catalogue describes one section of the Pattern Room collection, British and Commonwealth manually operated shoulder arms. Included are certain foreign designs which have identifiable British connections, such as arms which have been adapted for trials in this country. 

Paperback 80 pages

€75

The Age of Flight - A History of America's Pioneering Airline
by William Garvey and David Fisher

This incredible book is wonderfully written and pulls from the United Airlines archives for nostalgic artwork, advertising, and actual photographs of the airline through time. Celebrate this groundbreaking airline from its humble beginnings in open bi planes beginning the first airmail service in the country to one of the most respected modern trend setting airlines in the world. Span the years for yourself and be truly impressed.

Hardback 255 pages

€15

Allied Rifle Contracts in Americal 1914-1918
by Luke Mercaldo

Allied Rifle Contracts in America is the first work to fully explore American production of foreign military rifles for the Allies during the First World War.  The demands of the war caused a number of Allied governments to enter into contracts with American industry.  These contracts resulted in the production of a number of different rifles.  Featured are the histories of the Mosin-Nagant and Winchester Model 1895, which were produced for Imperial Russia, the Model 1889 Mauser, made for Belgium and the Pattern 1914 which was built for the United Kingdom.
Additionally the book provides rare insight into lesser- known contracts for Berthier and Rolling Block with France, and the Savage Model 1899 with Canada.

Hardback 224 pages

New €40

The Birmingham Cartridge Manufacturers
by C W Harding

An in-depth review of the former munitions companies in Birmingham and a fascinating insight into the social history of its workforce. The Birmingham Cartridge Manufacturers covers both shotgun cartridge and metallic cartridge production across a huge range of products giving examples of their related patents and headstamps. It is profusely illustrated with cartridge photographs together with those of the staff and their former workplaces. The author traces the rise and fall of these companies as they sought to match the demands of the day, often fuelled by both home and overseas wars and their diversification into other areas of production. The many companies covered by the book include BSA, Westley Richards, Kynoch, WW Greener and The Midland Gun Company, whose former ammunition production is now all but forgotten.

Hardback 282 pages

€35

Collector Grade Publications

The last Enfield SA80

The Reluctant Rifle

by Steve Raw

Hardback 360 pages

€55

Somme Mud

The Experiences of an Infantryman in France, 1916-1919

by E P F Lynch

Paperback 548 pages

€3

The War the Infantry Knew 1914-1919

by Captain J C Dunn

Paperback 613 pages + 27 sheets of sketches

€5

The Employment of Machine Guns

Paperback 224 pages

€8

Battle Tactics of the Western Front

by Paddy Griffith

Paperback 302 pages

€8

 

The German Army on Vimy Ridge 1914-1917

by Jack Sheldon

Hardback 368 pages

€20

Treatise on Ammunition 1887

4th Revised Edition

Hardback 480 pages

€40

History of Smith and Wesson - Revised 10th Anniversary Edition

by Roy G Jinks

Hardback 290 pages

€30

War Underground - The Tunnerllers of the Great War

by Alexander Barrie

Paperback 272 pages

€10

Douglas Haig - War Diaries and Letters 1914-1918

by Gary Sheffield and John Bourne

Hardback 568 pages

€25

An Armourer's Perspective: .303 No 4 (T) Sniper Rifle and the Holland & Holland Connection

by Peter Laidler and Ian Skennerton

Hardback 125 pages

€75

Cambrai 1917 - The Myth of the First Great Tank Battle

by Bryn Hammond

Hardback 500 pages

€40

Vickers A History

by J D Scott

Hardback 416 pages

€40

War on the Western Front - In the Trenches of World War 1

by Gary Sheffield

Hardback 272 pages

€15

First Blitz - The Secret German Plan to Raze London to the Ground in 1918

by Neil Hanson

Paperback 575 pages

€5

Christmas Truce - The Western Front, December 1914

by Malcolm Brown and Shirley Seaton

Paperback 262 pages

€5

General Jack's Diary - War on the Western Front 1914-1918

by John Terraine

Paperback 320 pages

€5

The Book of the Machine Gun

by Longstaff and Atteridge

Hardback 337 pages + extra 84 pages of drawings and photos

€175

List of changes in British War Material in relation to edged weapons, firearms and associated ammunition and accoutrements Vol IV 1910-1918

Hardback 192 pages

€15

List of changes in British War Material in relation to edged weapons, firearms and associated ammunition and accoutrements Vol III 1900-1910

Hardback 216 pages

€15

Tunnellers - The Story of the Tunnelling Companies, Royal Engineers, during the World War

by Captain W Grant Grieve and Bernard Newman

Hardback 360 pages

€25

List of changes in British War Material in relation to edged weapons, firearms and associated ammunition and accoutrements Vol V 1918-1926

Hardback 210 pages

€15

List of changes in British War Material in relation to edged weapons, firearms and associated ammunition and accoutrements Vol I 1860-1886

Hardback 170 pages

€15

.577 Snider-Enfield Rifles and Carbines - British Service Longarms 1866-C1880

by Ian Skennerton

Hardback 242 pages

€30

British Military Firearms 1650-1850

by Howard L Blackmore

Hardback 296 pages

€50

Forgotten Victory - The First Wold War Myths and Realities

by Gary Sheffield

Hardback 298 pages

€15

Underground Warfare 1914-1918

by Simon Jones

Hardback 288 pages

€15

Machine Guns and the Great War

by Paul Cornish

Hardback 169 pages

€15

The Underground War - Vimy Ridge to Arras

by Phillip Robinson and Nigel Cave

Hardback 269 pages

€15

The US Enfield

by Ian Skennerton

Hardback 188 pages

€125

The British Soldier's Firearm, 1850-1864 from Smoothbore to Smallbore

by C H Roads

Hardback 332 pages

€125

Escape to Freedom - An Airman's Tale of Capture, Escape and Evasion

by Tony Johnson

Paperback 197 pages

€5

Malice Aforethought - A History of Booby Traps from World War One to Vietnam

by Ian Jones

Hardback 270 pages

€15

Machine Gun - The Development of the Machine Gun from the 19th Century to the Present Day

by Maxim Popenker and Anthony G Williams

Hardback 384 pages

€15

The History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition Volume 1

by George A Hoyem

Hardback 230 pages

€30

The History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition Volume 3

by George A Hoyem

Hardback pages

€100

Collector Grade Publications

The Browning Machine Gun Volume II - Rifle Calibre Brownings Abroad

by Dolf L Goldsmith

Hardback 365 pages

€50

Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson 2nd Edition

by Jim Supica and Richard Nahas

Hardback 320 pages

€25

Mauser Military Rifles of the World

by Robert W D Ball

Hardback 400 pages

€20

Collector Grade Publications

The FN49 - The Rifle that ran out of time

by R Blake Stevens

Hardback 256 pages

€75

The Lee-Enfield Rifle

by Martin Pegler

Paperback pages

€5

The Lee-Enfield - A Century of Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Rifles and Carbines

by Ian Skennerton

Hardback 608 pages

€75

Colt .45 Government Models (Commercial Series) Second Edition 1912 through 1970

by Charles w Clawson

Hardback 230 pages

€100

Collector Grade Publications

The Devil's Paintbrush - Sir Hiram Maxim's Gun

by Dolf L Goldsmith

Hardback 367 pages

Collector Grade Publications

The Belgian Rattlesnake - The Lewis Automatic Machine Gun

by William M Easterly

Hardback 542 pages

The AK-47 Kalashnikov-series assault rifles

by Gordon L Rottman

Paperback 80 pages

€5

Sniper Rifles - From the 19th to the 21st Century

by Martin Pegler

Paperback 80 pages

€5

Textbook of Small Arms 1929, 1999 Edition

by HMSO

Hardback 427 pages

€30

Textbook of Small Arms 1929, 1929 Edition

by HMSO

Hardback 427 pages

€30

Bloody April - Slaughter in the Skies over Arras 1917

By Peter Hart

Paperback 381 pages

Cartridges of the World - Completely Revised 4th Edition

By Frank C Barnes

Paperback pages

€10

Luger Variations Volume One

By Harry E Jones

Hardback 304 pages

Out of Nowhere - A History of the Military Sniper

By Martin Pegler

Paperback 352 pages

Sniping in France 1914-1918

By Major H Hesketh-Pritchard

Hardback 143 pages

The Birmingham Gun Trade

By David Williams

Paperback 191 pages

The Browning High Power Automatic Pistol

By R Blake Stevens

Hardback 273 pages

Vimy Ridge - Arras

By Nigel Cave

Paperback 208 pages

€5

War Memories of David Lloyd George**

By David Lloyd George

Hardback 1150 pages

Private 12768 - Memoir of a Tommy

By John Jackson

Paperback 262 pages

New €12

Cameos of the Western Front - Salient Points Five (Ypres & Picardy 1914-18)

By Tony Spagnoly and Ted Smith

Paperback 142 pages

New €12

The Last of The Ebb, The battle of the Aisne 1918

By Sidney Rogerson

Hardback 147 pages

€22

   
 

 

           

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