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by William Guthman. Hardbound, 260 pages, 9" x 12". An impressive book, rich with photographs (some in color) of original engraved horns. Each horn is presented in a clear, close-up photo plus text about its background, maker or owner and known history ofthe piece. A valuable work for collector or modern day horn maker.

by Jim Dressler. Hardbound, 240 pages, 12-1/2" x 9-1/4". A collection of 436 full color photographs that depict a rare American folk art, the carved and engraved powder horn, a personal accoutrement that, along with their flintlock musket or rifle, was integral with the American colonist's survival in the wild and untamed wilderness. 110 examples, with carvings that range from exquisite map horns of 18th century war torn New York, Pennsylvania and the Carolinas, to the subtle, but very explicit personal horn of a young man with girls on his mind.

by Ronald Vail. Softbound, 29 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". A Collection of Sayings Engraved on Eighteenth Century American Powder Horns. Studying original horns in museums, private collections, and those found in books about early American powder horns, the author started keeping notes to save research time and wear-and-tear on the books. The layout of words appears as engraved on the various horns. Letter placement, incorrect spelling, letter substitution, and phonetic spelling are also as appear on the horns studied.

by James R. Johnston. Hardbound, 200 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". More detailed photographic examinations of hundreds of weapons and accoutrements of the Golden Age combined into one convenient reference volume. Forty pages devoted to tomahawks, knives,scrimshawed powder horns and Kentucky rifles, with the remainder covering Indian war clubs, hunting bags, Kentucky pistols, etc. Over 600 photographs provide visual examples of actual design and construction details. Quality and variety were the guidelinein assembling material for this book.

by James R. Johnson. Hardbound, 240 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Detailed, photographic examination of hundreds of weapons and accoutrements of the Golden Age combined into a reference volume. Over eighty pages are devoted to scrimshawed powder horns, sixtypages to primitive frontier bags, hunting, and Bowie knives, with the remainder covering Kentucky pistols, tomahawks, Indian war clubs, hunting bags and accoutrements . . . most of which have never been illustrated in publication before. Quality and variety were the guidelines in assembling material for this book.

by Howard L. Blackmore. Softbound, 480 pages, 5" x 8". As a sporting event engaged in by commoner and king alike, the hunt was a mentally and physically invigorating experience, providing all the danger and excitement of battle without the accompanying cost of human life. Until the publication of this book, however, there were few,if any,works devoted exclusively to the weapons of the hunt. That deficiency is remedied here with this detailed, comprehensive account of swords, knives, bayonets, staves, bows, crossbows, guns, and other hunting weapons dating from the Middle Ages to modern times. Over 280 contemporary illustrations and woodcuts, as well as more recent photographs, catalog a wide array of arms,from the spear thrown by a Roman hunter and the medieval broad arrow used to hunt wild boar to a harpoon gun fired by whalers and the rifle used to clear buffalo from railroad tracks in the 19th century.

by Ray M. Smith. Hardbound, 211 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Here is the true, comprehensive saga of the king of riflesmiths, whose barrels achieved national and international fame. A rare mechanical genius, and an artist in his chosen field he was second to non. Pope's finest work was with muzzleloading, lead bullet, soft steel, low-velocity single-shot rifles. This book captures his story and landmarks him as one of the greats of firearms development.

by Ted & David Bacyk and Tom Rowe. Hardbound, 266 pages, 8" x 11". Each page of this beautiful book has one or two close-up, high quality color photographs of original powder containers from the 1800's and early 1900's. Each can is rated for its rarity and value plus there is limited text on the history of several powder companies. While not a complete listing of original cans, this volume contains a wealth of information.

by Ted & David Bacyk and Tom Rowe. Hardbound, 312 pages, 8" x 11". In this continuing volume, the authors cover the smaller companies, the agents and the retailers that were such an important part of the gunpowder trade. Again, the majority of the examples shown are from the Bacyk collection but another major source has been found in the Hagley Museum & Library which is conected to Dupont and offers many extremely rare examples. Samples from a few individual collectors are also included. Large photos, mostly in color show minute details of cans and labels. An invaluable reference for the powder can collector.

by Anne Kelly Lane & David McMahon. Softbound, 111 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". This book provides insight into an exciting chapter of American history, the Black Powder Era. Black powder is intertwined with the early expansion of our country. Overviews are given of leading American powder companies, their roles in the Civil War, and the risks involved in powdermaking. Learn what it was like to walk the powder line at a gunpowder mill. Over 85 powder labels, vintage photos, trade cards and gunpowder ads are shown throughout the book. Of particular interest to Civil War re-enactors, muzzleloaders, gun aficionados, historians, and sporting collectors.

by Gordon Barlow. Hardcover, 8-1/2" x 11". Longrifles and related accoutrements of the American frontier period are still being created by talented artisans across the country. This book offers a sampling of their best work. Almost 600 photographs featuring the beauty, artistry and craftsmanship of over 100 artisans of the contemporary Longrifle Association. Rifles and pistols, powder horns, hunting bags, knives and tomahawks and much more.

by James B. Whisker and Larry W. Yantz. Hardbound, 192 pages, 9" x 12". An in-depth look at the armsmakers of Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon & Somerset County, Penn. Extensive biographical information. Hundreds of excellent black and white photographs of rifles and pistols, and a few very nice powder horns.

by David R. Chicoine. Softbound, 528 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". This book offers historic information and complete step-by-step assembly/disassembly details for 60 popular antique firearms manufactured around the mid 1800's and into the early 1900's. Over 600 black and white photographs.

by J. Hamilton and T. Rowe. Hardbound, 388 pages, 11" x 8-1/2". This is the first book devoted to percussion rifles, with the exception of the Kentuckies, since Ned Roberts wrote his Muzzle-Loading Cap Lock Rifle, that was before most of today's collectors were born. This work chronicles the precussion Schuetzen rifle used in the United States from about the mid 1840's until the advent of the cartridge Schuetzens in the 70's and 80's. All rifles shown in full color.

Compiled by Tom Rowe. hardbound, 390 pages, 11" x 8-1/2". The history of german target shooting from the middle ages to World War II. Memorabilia of the various Bundesschiessen, percussion guns, Vogal rifle and Schutzen rifles: Aydt, Bader, Bronmuller and the various Buchels. Hundreds of illustrations, most in full color.

Compiled by Tom Rowe. Hardbound, 428 pages, 11" x 8-1/2". The rest of the Schutzen rifles are covered as well as the Kleinkaliber and Wehrmannsbuchse. Includes a 116 page directory of makers for Shul and Zella-Mehlis. Hundreds of color illustrations. 

COmpiled by Tom Rowe. Hardbound, 395 pages, 11" x 8-1/2". This volume completes the series, covering the Zimmerstutzens and Achiebenpistolen (target or free pistols). Also covering the story of the Schutzenliesl, steins, medals, loading tools, bullets, sights, etc. Again, hundreds of quality, color illustrations.

by Frank Sellers. Softbound, 384 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". The most complete book ever published on America's early gunmakers, patentees, gunsmiths and entrepreneurs- over 20,000 listings. Includes brief histories with information such as addresses, patents, specialties, and pertinent dates, including birth and death. Includes information on many obscure makers that are not listed anywhere else. Alphabetized by last name for quick, easy reference. An important work for any gun collector.

by Dennis Adler. Hardbound, 252 pages, 11" x 8-1/2". The only book in print covering all aspects of modern black powder revolvers and replicas, including the makers, their histories, shooting techniques, cleaning, reenactments, and the wide variety of new conversions. Eight chapters in stunning, glossy, full-color presented in a landscape format. All 2nd and 3rd generation Colt revolvers are individually listed and identified. Uberti, Pietta, and Remington as well as many other manufactures are included.