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FOR TRADE AND TREATY

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FOR TRADE AND TREATY, Firearms of the American Indians, 1600-1920.

by Ryan R. Gale. Softbound, 201 pages, 11" x 8-1/2". Large, high resolution, full color photographs of over 27 original trade and treaty guns, plus excavated artifacts, period artwork and photographs. Includes previously unpublished records from the French, British and American governments, Hudson Bay Company, North West Company and American Fur Company. Gunmakers will find the precise firearms dimension lists useful in recreating their own period correct trade rifle. A great compliment to The Great Northwest Fur Trade. A beautiful must have reference for builders, artists and historians alike.

BERKS COUNTY LONGRIFLES & GUNMAKERS 1750-1900

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Berks County Longrifles and Gunmakers 1750-1900
by Patrick Hornberger. Hardbound, 114 pages, 11" x 8-1/2". From the earliest Germanic style of Reading rifles, to the exquisitely carved rifles of Womelsdorf, to the folk art rifles of the Kutztown area, Berks County's contribution to the history of the American gun making industry is legendary. This book outlines the complete collection displayed in the Palmer Gallery of the Historical Society of Berks County. Fifty-four rifles and two pistols, along with accoutrements and gun making tools are in this fine exhibit and fully described in this book. Over 175 full color photographs. A must for the builder or collector of Berks County rifles.

JOHN SMALL OF VINCENNES

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John Small of Vincennes, Gunsmith on the Western Frontier.

by Jim Dressler and Jeff Jaeger. Hardbound, 120 pages, 11" x 8-1/2". The goal of this book is to make known the life and work of  a master craftsman and master artist. The guns made by John Small are masterpieces, fully the equal of those produced by the great gunsmiths of Pennsylvania in the "Golden Age" of the flintlock rifle. Numerous detailed photographs, many in color, of the guns, hawks, powder horns and other works of art of John Small, combined with detailed biographical and historical background on Small and the recepients of the guns he produced make this book a must have for historians, artists and collectors.

LONGRIFLE ARTICLES, VOLUME 1

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by George Shumway. Softbound, 8-2/1" x 11". For over 35 years, Muzzle Blasts, the magazine of the N.M.L.R.A., has featured articles written and photographed by Dr. George Shumway on the American Longrifle. Now all of these articles titled A Longrifle of Note and Longrifles of Note have been collected and reprinted as a two volume set. Volume One has over 100 articles that include hundreds of photographs of Pennsylvania rifles. A wealth of information for collectors and builders of the American Longrifle.

LONGRIFLE ARTICLES, VOLUME 2

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by George Shumway. Softbound, 8-2/1" x 11". For over 35 years, Muzzle Blasts, the magazine of the N.M.L.R.A., has featured articles written and photographed by Dr. George Shumway on the American Longrifle. Now all of these articles titled A Longrifle of Note and Longrifles of Note have been collected and reprinted as a two volume set. Volume Two has more than 80 articles covering Maryland, southern rifles, Ohio, New England, patchboxes, and other articles of intrest including the Conestoga Wagon. A wealth of information for collectors and builders of the American Longrifle.

ETHAN ALLEN AND ALLEN & WHEELOCK Their Guns and Their Legacy

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by Paul Henry. Hardbound, 230 pages, 9" x 11-1/2". A comprehensive guide to the firearms of one America's most important, historical gunmakers. Firearms made by the various companies of Ethan Allen (Allen & Thurber, Allen, Thurber & Co., Allen & Wheelock, E. Allen & Co.) are often misunderstod by collectors and historians because they exsist in so many models and types. In this study the author illustrates and identifies the whole Allen product line, with special focus on Allen & Wheelock, showing how features and designs evolved over time, the kind of information that is simply priceless for today's collectors.

THOUGHTS OF THE KENTUCKY RIFLE IN IT"S GOLDEN AGE

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by Joe Kindig Jr. Second Edition. Hardbound, 561 pages, 9" x 12". The author's thoughts concerning American flintlock rifles as works of art, as grandly displayed by this book. Detailed photographs of 262 of the finest pieces from his famous collection. This book is considered one of the best publications ever done on this topic. A must for the serious collector or builder.

OHIO GUNSMITHS & ALLIED TRADESMEN, 1750-1950, VOLUME 1

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researched by Donald A. Hutslar, edited by James Whisker. Hardbound, 8" x 10". A five (5) volume set. A lifetime of research and collecting has resulted in one of the finest collections of photographs of original Ohio rifles with extensive biographical detail on each gunmaker. Published by the Association of Ohio Long Rifle Collectors. A must for the collector or gun builder. Listed alphabetically by county, this first volume covers Adams thru Fulton Counties, 264 pages.

OHIO GUNSMITHS & ALLIED TRADESMEN, 1750-1950, VOLUME II

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researched by Donald A. Hutslar, edited by James Whisker. Hardbound, 8" x 10". A five (5) volume set. A lifetime of research and collecting has resulted in one of the finest collections of photographs of original Ohio rifles with extensive biographical detail on each gunmaker. Published by the Association of Ohio Long Rifle Collectors. A must for the collector or gun builder. Listed alphabetically by county, volume two starts with Gallia and ends with Jackson County, 216 pages.

OHIO GUNSMITHS & ALLIED TRADESMEN, 1750-1950, VOLUME III

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researched by Donald A. Hutslar, edited by James Whisker. Hardbound, 8" x 10". A five (5) volume set. A lifetime of research and collecting has resulted in one of the finest collections of photographs of original Ohio rifles with extensive biographical detail on each gunmaker. Published by the Association of Ohio Long Rifle Collectors. A must for the collector or gun builder. Listed alphabetically by county, volume three starts with Jefferson and continues thru Montgomery County, 276 pages.

OHIO GUNSMITHS & ALLIED TRADESMEN, 1750-1950, VOLUME IV

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researched by Donald A. Hutslar, edited by James Whisker. Hardbound, 8" x 10". A five (5) volume set. A lifetime of research and collecting has resulted in one of the finest collections of photographs of original Ohio rifles with extensive biographical detail on each gunmaker. Published by the Association of Ohio Long Rifle Collectors. A must for the collector or gun builder. Listed alphabetically by county, this volume starts with Morgan and continues thru Stark County. 239 pages.

OHIO GUNSMITHS & ALLIED TRADESMEN, 1750-1950, VOLUME V

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researched by Donald A. Hutslar, edited by James Whisker. Hardbound, 8" x 10". A five (5) volume set. A lifetime of research and collecting has resulted in one of the finest collections of photographs of original Ohio rifles with extensive biographical detail on each gunmaker. Published by the Association of Ohio Long Rifle Collectors. A must for the collector or gun builder. Volume five sarts with Summit and continuing thru Wyandot County, this volume completes this extensive study of Ohio gunsmiths. Also included is a complete index of all five volumes. 176 pages.

FLINTLOCK FOWLERS, The First Guns Made In America

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by Tom Grinslade. Softbound, 248 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". A pictorial review of 18th century, American fowling pieces. Over 160 smoothbore long guns are pictured and described. Black and white photography, plus some in full color. The most completes compilation of fowlers ever in one book. Great for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts.

JAEGER RIFLES

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by George Shumway. Softbound, 219 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Gathering together a collection of articles previously published in Muzzle Blasts magazine and written over a period of four years this book is an in-depth study of the Germanic sporting rifle, or Jaeger rifle. Includes examples from Bavaria, the Vienna school, Carlsbad school, Saxony, Bradenburg school and many others. Accompanying each article are photographic views of individual rifles, showing close-ups of the butt area (cheek piece, patch box), top view, bottom view, barrel detail and much, much more. This book is a must for any one interested in our Germanic rifle heritage.

ROUNDSHOT AND RAMMERS

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by Harold L. Peterson. Softbound, 128 pages, 9" x 12". The story of muzzleloading land artillery from 1539 thru 1865. Factual and well-illustrated.

RIFLES OF COLONIAL AMERICA, Volume I

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by George Shumway. Hardbound, 350 pages, 9" x 12". Back in print after more than 10 years. Over 80 original early american longrifles illustrated with multiple photos of each plus a short history of the gun and maker. An important work for the builder or collector.

RIFLES OF COLONIAL AMERICA, Volume II

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by George Shumway. Hardbound, 292 pages, 9" x 12". A continuation and further development of the important work begun in Vol. I. Close-up, detailed photographs of 60 or more important American longrifles (22 of Southern origin). A descriptionof each gun, critical dimensions and information on the builder are included. This set is of major importance to the builder or collector.

THE KENTUCKY RIFLE

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by Capt. John Dillon. Hardbound, 202 pages, 9" x 12". Fifth Edition, first published in 1924, this book tells the story of the famed "Kentucky Rifle", its European background and development in Colonial America, its use in the Revolution, its use as a hunting arm and its application by native Americans. Several chapters deal with the process of building these rifles including illustrations of the tools originally used. Includes 126 photos, many showing several rifles.

THE KENTUCKY RIFLE, A True American Heritage in Pictures

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by Capt. John Dillon. Hardbound, 202 pages, 9" x 12". Fifth Edition, first published in 1924, this book tells the story of the famed "Kentucky Rifle", its European background and development in Colonial America, its use in the Revolution, its use as a hunting arm and its application by native Americans. Several chapters deal with the process of building these rifles including illustrations of the tools originally used. Includes 126 photos, many showing several rifles.

KENTUCKY RIFLES & PISTOLS, 1750 TO 1850

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by James R. Johnston. Hardbound, 280 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Completely revised edition. Over 650 individual views of original Kentucky rifles and 175 views of Kentucky pistols. A wonderful resource for the builder and collector. Fine photographs.