Rifles and Muskets


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From early matchlocks of the 15th century to the latest hunting rifles and assault rifles, Collector’s Guides: Rifles & Muskets traces the development of these small arms through their technical revolutions. Illustrated with more than 260 artworks and photographs, this book is an expertly written history of sporting and military firearms.




Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series


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Includes Part 1A: Books and Part 1B: Pamphlets, Serials and Contributions to Periodicals







Subject Catalog


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The Official Price Guide to Antique and Modern Firearms


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RIGHT ON TARGET: THE BEST PRICE GUIDE ON THE MARKET--LOADED WITH MORE THAN 30,000 PRICES! Gun collecting is one of the world's oldest and most popular hobbies, but bargains are hard to find. Now here's all the help you'll need. The Official Price Guide to Antique and Modern Firearms provides up-to-date prices for weapons manufactured in the United States and foreign countries between the 1600s and the 1980s--from historic flintlocks and muskets to modern-day rifles and shotguns--all conveniently organized by country. [ ] AMERICAN ANTIQUE FIREARMS. Listings for the historic early models of all major American manufacturers--including Colt, Smith & Wesson, Remington, Whitney, Winchester, and others--plus military arms from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and both sides of the Civil War. [ ] AMERICAN MODERN FIREARMS. The most current listings for all major and minor U.S. manufacturers, featuring handguns and long guns. [ ] FOREIGN ANTIQUE/MODERN FIREARMS. From British sporting rifles to German World War II Lugers, this definitive volume offers the collector extensive information on the international market. [ ] NEW! A COMPLETE COMMEMORATIVE SECTION. Draw a bead on this exciting area of collecting with thorough coverage of all commemorative guns. [ ] INVALUABLE FACTS. A current review of the collectible firearms market, a handy glossary, relevant new legal considerations, and instructive historical backgrounds on collectible firearms. [ ] BONUS CHAPTER. A special section on antique and modern cartridges and ammunition, a popular area of collecting in itself. [ ] EXCLUSIVE FEATURE. The unique price-trend indicator lets the collector compare current marketvalues with last edition's listed prices--see at a glance which items have increased or decreased in value to get the most out of your investment. [ ] FULLY ILLUSTRATED.