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Published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, Firearms: An Illustrated History charts the evolution of the gun, from the pistol and rifle, to the machine gun and revolver. "[ Firearms ] is one of the best visual overviews available of the historical development of firearms, with brilliant photography and an emphasis on artistic as well as technological achievements."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a phenomenal gun book, great pictures, again Smithsonian hits the target."
"I bought this as a gift for my husband."
"I got this as a gift for my brother and it is remarkable."
"Great coffee table book from the Smithsonian."
"I don't know who likes it more, me or my 12 year old son."
"On page 95, the text mentions that the Colt Single Action Army was introduced in 1973 and then goes on to say that, among who used that revolver were the "forty niners" of the gold rush. I am only through about 1/3rd the way through the book so I don't know how many, if any, errors are to follow but, so far, the book has been very accurate as far as I can tell with a couple exceptions like those mentioned above."
"Purchased as gift for history / gun enthusiast... and he was very happy to receive this present."
"Lots of great illustrations, but not enough science behind the evolution of firearms."
The 6th Edition Ammo Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book available for both current and obsolete cartridges and shotshells. If you are a shooter, hunter, or even an ammunition collector, the latest 5th edition Ammo Encyclopedia will provide you with the most up-to-date information, facts, and ballistics charts, ensuring that you make the right ammunition choices for your particular needs.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Extremely informative book on ammo, current issues and beneficial to any shooter or reloader."
"I'm certainly no expert on this subject but I'm finding it a great resource."
"Pretty good quick reference."
"Good product will buy again."
"My husband really likes it."
Covering the 100 years that Winchester and its predecessor companies, Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., and New Haven Arms Co., produced cartridges in New Haven, this is the first detailed study ever done on cartridge boxes from the era of the modem gun. Ray T. Giles is a veteran of the national gun show circuit and is well known as a collector/dealer in antique cartridge boxes in the U.S.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very cool book on the antique cartridge boxes."
"Excellent information front to back a must cartridge book to own."
"This book does not cover .22 and shotgun ammo boxes."
"Recommend this book highly."
"Very interesting book for the Winchester ammo specialist collector."
"very informative book for the past history of winchester ammo boxes."
"If you are a serious cartridge collector, it is a "must have!""
"I got it as a gift for my husband and he was thrilled with it."
Best Sword & Knife Collecting
Looking for instructions in bladesmithing that'll put you on the cutting edge of the custom blade market? Jim Hrisoulas is a master bladesmith specializing in medieval broadswords and daggers and Damascus pattern welding.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Lot of practical, straight forward knowledge here, especially if you're a beginner."
"Very good and very thorough."
"This was a gift."
"It discusses things such as types of steel, types of tools needed, techniques used to produce a knife, and even introduces some more advanced techniques such as forge welding."
"Bought it for my husband for a gift and he loves it!"
"This was a very easy and informative book."
Best Firearm Collecting
This edition features a more detailed Price Percentage Grading System (PPGS), and an expanded serialization section, allowing more dates of manufacture to be determined. In the gun business, the Blue Book of Gun Values is considered the authority when it comes to establishing the value of a firearm.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Have owned several editions over the years."
"We tried using the online version, but the book is way easier."
"very thorough guide to all guns."
"Simply by far the best Blue Book to date."
"BIG book, Pretty good coverage."
"Gave it as a gift to a collector friend."
"A necessary book for any gun collector or novice."
"Just what I needed to help me decide on how much insurance to buy."