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Iola, WI: Krause Publications. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. 0873413954 . Red hardcover with gold print. Both book and dust look almost new. Dust in mylar cover. "Mauser military rifles offer collectors almost unlimited variations, and author Bob Ball continues to find rare and interesting specimens. This 2nd edition brings more than 100 new photographs of these historic rifles and the wars in which they were carried. Every detail is presented, from the length and weight of the rifle to the manufacturer's markings. This book shows collectors precisely how to identify every model from 1871 to 1945 and provides production figures and the relative rarity of each model. Because Mauser rifles were produced under contract in so many different nations, the book is organised alphabetically by country and the year of production." review. Beautiful scarce collectors grade copy of this book. Our photo's/scans are of the actual item being sold,… Read More

Motorbooks. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 2008. First Edition. Paperback. 0760327947 . Looks new unused. n our mechanized day of mass production, the craft of hand-forming sheet metal into compound curves and dashing fins and fenders is fast becoming a lost art. Eddie Paul is a master at sheet metal fabrication (among other accomplishments), and in this book he gives readers the means to mold their own sheet metal creations. Paul’s engagingly written book talks about the necessary tools and how to use them; how to choose, prepare and work with the right material; how to make forms and mock-ups, and much more. Whether you want to mold a fender for a custom car or just learn about this intriguing process, Sheet Metal Fabrication is a thoroughly readable reference book and guide, and a uniquely valuable resource. We provide free delivery tracking.; Motorbooks Workshop; Photographs and illustrations; 10.6 X 8.2 X 0.6 inches; 160 pages .

Philadelphia PA: Engaged Media, Inc.. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 2018. April 2018. Magazine. Looks new, never read. Old Gold, New Age Power, and more. Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. We provide free delivery tracking and ship daily or next business day!; Vol. 18#10; Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Philadelphia PA: Engaged Media, Inc.. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 2016. October 2016. Magazine. Looks new, never read. 3rd Gen -C10 5/6 Drop, Create your own Cold Air Intake, and more. Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. We provide free delivery tracking and ship daily or next business day!; Vol. 18#10; Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Louisville, KY: Privately Printed. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1964. PhotoCopy. Manila Folder or Binder. Photocopy of this index. J. Winston Coleman, Jr. was a native of Lexington, Ky. He received degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Kentucky and was president of the general contracting firm of Coleman & Davis, Inc. In the 1930s his interest turned toward Kentucky history. His first book, MASONRY IN THE BLUEGRASS, was published in 1933. In 1936 Coleman retired to Winburn, his Lexington farm, in order to devote time to historic research and writing. He wrote more than a dozen books and pamphlets, including STAGECOACH DAYS IN THE BLUEGRASS (1835), SLAVERY TIMES IN KENTUCKY (1940), A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF KENTUCKY HISTORY (1940), LEXINGTON DURING THE CIVIL WAR (1968) and HISTORIC KENTUCKY (1967). ; Photocopy Only; ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 33 pages .

Tecumseh Products Company. Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1982. First Edition. Paperback. Book shows wear from use, contents clean with no marks. We provide free delivery tracking. ; Part # 692509; Illustrations; 10.7 X 8.2 X 0.4 inches; 93 pages .

Author. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1991. PhotoCopy Only; Photocopy. Manila Folder or Binder. Photocopy only of rare booklet on building triggers with measurements and what appears to be exact scaled diagrams for building various triggers. These schematics appear to be for early flintlock and percussion type rifles. There is a page showing the various weapons that used set triggers including: Crossbow, Wheellock, Jaeger, Long Rifle including Kentucky, Plains Rifle, and Sporting Rifle. The specific schematics that has the measurements do not name the rifle, but measurements are given for the Single Set Trigger, the Double Set trigger, and illustrations of Double Trigger, Single set, and Compound Single Set. There is a page dedicated to the Hartford Sharps 1875 Sporting Rifle. The footnote at bottom of that page says "a later, very well made and designed set trigger, suitable for any black powder rifle with minor modifications". It is assumed that since many of the rifles made… Read More

Thomas Pubns. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 2004. First Edition. Paperback. 1577471059 . Paperback with glossy cover. Looks new. contents clean. Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. Our photo's/scans are of the actual item being sold, not a borrowed image! We provide free delivery tracking and ship daily or next business day!; Photographs and Illustrations; 8.25 X 0.25 X 10.5 inches; 144 pages .

Washington, D. C.: U.S. Army war College. As New with No dust jacket as issued. 1940. First Edition. Plastic comb binding. The original color plates (reproduced) of the M1 garand by sections. All parts are labeled. A must have guide to the "weapon that won the war". ; Color Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

United States Army. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1971. Photocopy of 1971 Edition. Photocopy Only. Photocopy of 1971 manual for international shooters with the purpose of recording the principles and techniques of international Rifle shooting with the objectives of improving the shoooters performance in competiton. Forward by William H. Harper, Colonel, Infantry, Commanding.The techniques and ideas are from winners of prior championships. Photos and text devoted to instructional improvements. Contents clean with no underlining or highlighting. There may be lightness to some pages or images due to photocopying. Item now in report cover to preserve and protect condition. We provide free delivery tracking and ship daily or next business day! Scarce item. ; United States Army Shooting Team; Illustrations; 9.2 X 6.1 X 0.4 inches; 153 pages .

Bentley Pub. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1992. First Edition (?). Hardcover. 0837603919 . Large blue vinyl/paperback with white print. Looks almost new! Complete workshop manual for VW Transporters 1963-1967. Extensive illustrations and instructions. We provide free delivery tracking and ship daily or next business day! ; B&W Illustrations; 11.1 X 8.4 X 1.7 inches; 918 pages .

Auto Pneumatic Action Company. Very Good with no dust jacket. ca 1950. PhotoCopy. Manila Folder or Binder. Photocopy of the tubing diagram for Welte Mignon GrandPlayer Action along with the Expression Device Diagram. Print is very small and may need magnification for better readability. Text may be light in places from photocopy process. Scarce. Possibly no publication date in item. We provide tracking and ship daily or next business day!; Photocopy Only; Copies; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 4 pages .

Auto Pneumatic Action Company. 1950. PhotoCopy; First Impression. Manila Folder or Binder. Photocopy of APSCO Stock number 2505b. ; Photocopy Only; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Scranton, PA: International Textbook Company. Good with no dust jacket. 1915. First Edition; Various. paperback. it is a brown cover with black lettering. Cover has chips and tears and somewhat brittle due to age. This book is protected by an archival quality sleeve to maintain present condition. Instruction Paper with examination questions. Stated first edition. rare. ; Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 53 pages .

North Tonawanda, NY: The Rudolph Wurlitzer company. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. c1950. PhotoCopy Only; Various. Paperback. Photocopy only in 3 ring binder. some diagrams may be hard to read due to photocopy. Excellent reference for repair of Wurlitzer phonographs and jukeboxes. Rare. ; Photocopy Only; Photos, Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 148 pages .

North Tonawanda, NY: The Rudolph Wurlitzer company. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. c1950. PhotoCopy Only. Manila Folder or binder. Photocopy in folder or binder, some diagrams may be hard to read due to photocopy. Excellent reference for repair of Wurlitzer phonographs and jukeboxes.Models 750, 750-E, 780, 780-E, 700, 800, 500, 500-A, 600, 600-A, 600 keyboard, 600-A Keyboard, Rare work. ; Photocopy Only; Photos, Illustrations; 81/2 x 11 inches; 148 pages .

Birmingham, AL: M.H. Cole. As New in As New dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. In new condition.Dust is in mylar cover. Never read. Author also published the series on U.S. Military Knives, Bayonets & Machetes in the 1990's and The Best of US Military Knives: Bayonets & Machetes in 2002.Paul Granger wrote a review that says: "M H Cole is a masterful illustrator the likes of which are extremely few and far between. Tragically his books are out of print and difficult to find. "The Skinning Knife" is still available. I would encourage any serious knife collector to aquire a copy if at all possible. It chronicles this vital segment of our nations knife history expertly with fondness and respect. M H Cole is a BLADE magazine Hall of Fame member, and deservedly so. This book is a splendid example of his work and not to be passed over." The author died just prior to release of this book so it is Rare to find as only 300 printed. ;… Read More