Military - Uniforms & Arms from Capricorn Books

Ramsbury: Crowood Press, 2009. 96 pp, 11 7/8" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, drawings, colour reproductions of insignia. Chapter headings: Introduction; Cuff Stripes; Officers' Cuff Slashes and Buttons; Cocked Hats from 1827; Cap Badges; Cap Peaks and Hat Bands; Epaulettes and Scales; Royal Naval Officers', Reserve Officers' and Pre-1970 Warrant Officers' Shoulder Straps, 1891-; Royal Naval Officers' Shoulder… Read more about this item

London/ Stoney Creek: Arms & Armour / Fortress, 1973. 129, iii pp, 8 3/4" H. Facsimile reprint of the Royal Artillery Institution, Woolwich, 1870 edition. B&w photographs, drawings, diagrams. "Here is the full story of the adoption in 1867 by the British Army of the famous Snider breech-loading rifle, and the subsequent search for a weapon of greater efficiency.… Read more about this item

Guilford, CT: Lyon Press, 2003. 144 pp, 11 1/4" H. Colour photographs, diagrams. Contents: Introduction; The Origins of Knives; Blade Materials; Fixed Blade Knives; Folding Knives; Knives as Tools; Combat, Survival and Rescue Knives; Collecting Knives; Other Applications; Maintenance and Carrying Systems; Glossary of Terms; Index. "A superbly illustrated, wide-ranging review of a multitude of knives and related tools… Read more about this item

West Hill, Ontario: Museum Restoration Service, 1962. 308 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H). B&w photographs, drawings, diagrams, reproductions. Inscribed on half title page: "To Don Webster / With very best personal regards / Jim Gooding". (Donald Webster, whose signature appears at the top of the front free endpaper, was the author of books about guns and antiques.) Contents:… Read more about this item

Santa Ana, California: G. Robert Lawrence, Santa Ana Gunroom, 1960. 184 pp + Errata and Addenda page, 9 1/4" H. B&w photographs. "More than 425 cartridges are photographed full scale and individually studied. Over 75 different rimfire calibres are identified, with bullet weights and powder charges where known. 36 manufacturers of rimfire cartridges in the United States are named… Read more about this item

New York: William Morrow, 1957. 242 pp, 9 1/2" H. B&w photographs, technical drawings, reproductions. "In writing this book, Mr. Parsons had access to company documents never before disclosed. Smith & Wesson kept a careful record of their development as arms manufacturers in Springfield, beginning in 1856, and the era Parsons has chosen to explore is perhaps the most… Read more about this item

Ottawa, Ontario: Museum Restoration Service, 1965. XII, xl, 214 pp + [2] pp publisher's book list, 10 1/4" H, brown imitation leather, red title block with gilt lettering, gilt banding to spine. A limited edition of 850 copies, this copy without number but noted as being "for review" - with the signature of D.B. (Donald Blake) Webster on front free… Read more about this item

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania: John S. Laidacker, Susquehanna House, 1994. 597 pp, 11 1/4" H, maroon cloth with gilt lettering/banding on spine and front board. Number 412 of a Limited Edition of Five Hundred, signed by the author on the limitation/copyright page. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs. "The object of this text is to provide a quick reference for identification of .22… Read more about this item

(United Kingdom): Bob Hadaway, 1975. 233 pp, 8 1/2" H, dark blue cloth with gilt lettering on front board, title label taped to spine by previous owner. No date, but c1975. Profusely illustrated with b&w drawings, technical diagrams. "(A) wealth of information on (Bolt-action military rifles) of fifteen nations of which little has been collectively written in recent times. Each… Read more about this item

London: Osprey, 1985. 48 pp, 9 3/4" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, maps, 8 pages of colour uniform studies. Contents: Introduction; Canada and her Army; 1900-14: The Growing Commitment; 1914-18: Attrition; 1939-45: The Global War; 1950-53: United Nations Involvement. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - tiny bump at the top… Read more about this item

London: Windrow & Greene, 1997. 128 pp, 12" H, glazed pictorial boards. Profusely illustrated with colour photographs. "In the world of military models the Napoleonic era remains the most popular subject of all, for its flamboyant splendour, its variety and its romance. For thirty years the Historex range of Napoleonic plastic figure kits and accessories - now running to more… Read more about this item

Shrewsbury: Airlife, 2000. 297 pp, 10" H. Profusely illustrated in b&w and colour with photographs, technical drawings. "(A) comprehensive account of the development and use of heavy machine guns, automatic cannon and their ammunition. (This book) covers weapons (12.7-57mm plus a few others) developed in every nation throughout the 20th century, whether used by armies, navies or air forces.… Read more about this item

London: Greenhill, 2001. 319 pp, 10" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, technical drawings, reproductions. "Ian Hogg examines the full range of handguns produced in Germany from such classics as the Luger M1908, Mauser HsC and Walther PPk, to more unusual and obscure weapons. He presents the key data (length, weight, calibre, markings and magazine capacity) for each pistol… Read more about this item

Lincoln, RI: Andrew Mowbray, 2003. 279 pp, 11 1/4" H. Profusely illustrated in b&w with photographs, drawings, reproductions. "(G)ives the reader detailed coverage of the issue and actual field service of America' s fighting rifles, both in peacetime and in war, including their military service with the infantry, artillery, cavalry and engineers. Calling upon his thousands of hours of… Read more about this item

Iola, WI: Krause, 1995. 193 pp, 11 1/4" H. B&w and color photographs. "The most extensive pictorial history of Remington firearms ever produced, from the early 1800s to the early 1930s. Includes nearly 400 firearms, many never before available in print to the collector, including revolvers, pistols, derringers and rifles. Each model is thoroughly detailed, including identifying features, modification… Read more about this item

Delphos, Ohio: Avil Onze, 1997. 181 pp, 10 3/4" H. Signed "Charles E. Carder" at top of title page. B&w illustrations. "The objective of this book is to show and describe the many different names found on side by side breech loading shotguns. It is not the conclusive word in their history, quality, desirability or value, however, the information… Read more about this item

Lincoln, R.I.: Andrew Mowbray, 1994. 303 pp, 11 1/4" H, glazed pictorial boards. "The definitive guide to U.S. infantry weapons of World War II - covering everything carried into combat by the Army or Marines - rifles, carbines, edged weapons, shotguns, machine guns, mortars, bazookas, grenades, recoilless rifles, submachine guns, automatic rifles, flame throwers - it's all here! Includes hundreds… Read more about this item

Lincoln, Rhode Island: Andrew Mowbray, 1986. 263 pp, 12 1/4" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w drawings. "Each of the shoulder arms has been rendered in one-eighth scale, while the handguns, locks and lockplates are drawn to half their actual size - all in the clear, precise manner which has become Mr. Reilly's hallmark over the years. Among the most… Read more about this item

Mt. Vernon, N.Y.: James E. Hicks, 1938. 287 pp, 9 1/4" H, red cloth with black lettering on front board, black lettering/banding on spine. Profusely illustrated with b&w drawings. Errata slip tipped in facing title page. Inscribed on front free endpaper: "To / Oscar T Barck, Esq / in appreciation of your / help / James S Hicks / Feb… Read more about this item

West Chester, Pennsylvania: Schiffer, 1990. 245 pp, 11 1/4" H. B&w photographs, technical drawings, reproductions. "This book portrays in words and pictures the development of modern German weapons and their ammunition, including the scarcely known experimental types, such as the six (!) predecessors of the 98 carbine and the first machine pistols in the world with short cartridges of… Read more about this item