Rolf H. Muller incredible collection of European Military Revolvers. Two volumes, hardcover.
Starting in 1950, Muller traveled extensive around the World compiling one of the finest, largest and most comprehensive collections of European military revolvers ever assembled. His exhaustive research and tireless collecting culminated in his authorship of this two volume set. Published by Journal-Verlag Schwend GmbH in 1982 it became the authoritative work on the subject. German language!!!
Rolf H. Muller died in 1992 and his estate put the collection for auction at Butterfield & Butterfield in San Francisco in Dec. 1994.
Included the auction original catalog with estimated prices for that year.
Incredible catalog of Arms and Armour makers from 1400 till 1900.
Book covers names and marking of al arms manufacturers in this period - 33000 names, 6500 marks from 32 countries.
Published in 1978 by Journal-Verlag Schwend GmbH in Three volumes, hardcover. German Language!!!
A must for advanced collector or researcher.
"Backbone of Wehrmacht" by Richard D. Law
Excellent reference book on German K98k rifle 1934-1945. Lots of important data and photos. All manufacturers and technical specifications. Includes important chapter on telescopic sights (there are too many fakes on the market).
Collector Grade Publications Inc. Toronto 1991. Hardcover, 320 pages
"Mauser Military Rifles of the World" by Robert W. D. Ball
Fourth Edition. Great book for the collector or enthusiast of Mauser military rifle. All countries, all manufacturers. Lots of color photos and data.
Gun Digest Books, Hardcover, 450 pages.
"Mauser Bolt Rifles" by Ludwig Olson. Third Edition.
Excellent book on Mauser rifles both commercial and military. Book covers all manufactures and has lots of photos and interesting information. Lots of data and specifications. Included all chapter on Mauser ammunition, sizes and calibers.
F. Brownell and Son Publishers Inc. Hardcover, 372 pages.
Guns of the Reich - Firearms of German Forces 1939-1945 by George Markham
The book features a unique exhaustive detailed look at the German Firearms of WWII, plenty of gun knowledge and photos, lots of interesting information and history to gain a great appreciation of this great weapon.
Copyright 1989
Pages: 175 pages
Publisher: Arms and Armour Press
German 7.9 mm Military Ammunition by Daniel W. Kent
Rare reference book, definitive work on 7.9 mm German ammunition. Includes cartridge primers, box labels and numerous illustrations. Covers ammunition manufactured in Germany and appendix for all conquered and axis allied countries. First page includes dedication from D. Kent to Stefan Tomaszewski.
Hardcover, Second Edition Revised 1990
The History and Development of Imperial and Soviet Russian Military Small Arms and Ammunition 1700-1986 Volume Thirteen: Soviet Russian Tokarev "TT" Pistols and Cartridges 1929-1953 by Fred A. Datig
Great book covering development and production of TT pistols with lots of photos and data.
Hardcover, 168 pages
The P.38 Pistol by Warren H. Buxton
3 Hardcover Volumes. Second printing 1999
Volume I - The Walther Pistols 1930 - 1945
Volume II - The Contract Pistols 1940 -1945
Volume III - Distribution 1945 - 1990, Addendum Vols. 1, 2
All the important information on P.38 pistol. A must for a P.38 collector.
French Service Handguns 1858 - 2004 by Eugene Medlin and Jean Huon
Large format 8 1/2 x 11, hard cover with dust jacket, over 200 pages.
This book is a collaboration between French and American authors and a contribution from members of NAPCA. this book cover everything from 11 mm Pinfire to 9 mm Parabellum. All models, photos, drawings and list of production numbers.
Military Handguns of France, 1858 -1958 by Eugene Medlin and Jean Huon
Paperback, published in 1993, 125 pages
Excellent reference book on French handguns - lots of photos, drawings and data. Very thorough book. Photos of holsters for each particular model. Great book for French handgun collector.
Spanish Handguns - The History of Spanish Pistols and Revolvers by Gene Gangarosa Jr. published by Stoeger Publishing Company
Softcover, published in 2001, 320 pages
In dept study of Spanish handguns from early 1900 till mid of the 20th Century. All models, all manufacturers and all calibers. Special chapter on Spanish ammunition and producers.
A must for advanced Spanish handguns collector or enthusiast.
The Mauser Self-Loading Pistol by James N. Belford and Jack Dunlap, published by Pioneer Press in 2000.
Softcover, 208 pages.
This book is a history of Mauser pistols, of all forms, begins with a survey of the original inventors and carries the perfection of the weapon into the production era. All variations of the M96 are covered as well as the numerous experimental models which got little beyond the experimental state. Also covers the Spanish and Chinese copies.
Mannlicher Military Rifles - Straight Pull and Turn Bolt Designs by Paul S. Scarlata published by Andrew Mowbrey Publishers 2004.
Hardcover, 168 pages.
Well illustrated with close-up photos, drawings and diagrams. This book is a detailed examination of Mannlicher Rifles ever produced.
Very good Mannlicher Rifle Collector's Guide.
AK-47 & Kalashnikov Variation
Soft cover, 168 pages
Japanese Language
Everything about Kalashnikov rifles. Tons of color photos of different rifles, disassembly and attachments. Second part of the book includes copy of original Russian manuals - disassembly, cleaning and correct handling. Book covers all types and makers of Kalashnikov rifle.
Photos are worth everything even if you do not read Japanese.
Central Powers' Small Arms of World War One by John Walter. Published by The Crowood Press, UK in 1999.
Hardcover, 208 pages.
This book is an in dept study of all small arms used by Germans, Austro-Hungarians and their allies in WWI. Lots of photos, drawings and technical data. IN my opinion this is one of the best book on the subject.
