Books at On Military Matters

1-192310 Napol‚on et les Invalides - Collections du musee de l'Armee 9.75x11.5, full color with 600+ photos that cover the history of the Museum and the breath ofthe collection.1 vol, 432 pgs 2010 FRANCE, LA REVUE NAPOLEON & MUSEE DE L'ARMEE
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1-PARM008 08 PROFILE SMALL ARMS: ERMA SUBMACHINE GUNS 1 vol, 24 pgs 1972 UK, PROFILE PUBLICATIONS
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1-PARM015 15 PROFILE SMALL ARMS:Astra Pistols & Revolvers 1 vol, 24 pgs 1972 UK, PROFILE PUBLICATIONS
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1-86870 Adler, Dennis WINCHESTER SHOTGUNS Chronicles the 127 year history of the Winchestershotguns including the men the developed them.Color and B/W photos, index.1 vol, 309 pgs 2006 US, CHARTWELL BOOKS INC.
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1-87921 Arnold, Chris STEEL POTS VOL 1:America's Steel Combat Helmets Packed with 100's of color photographs. Detailedspecification diagrams and supported with solidreseach. From the classic Model 1917 Dougboy totodays Kevlar models.1 vol, 272 pgs 1997 US, JAMES BENDER PUBS
AS NEW-hardcover ......$150.00

1-86430 Bertin, F. D-DAY NORMANDY:Weapons, Uniforms & Military Gear 300 specially commissioned full color photos of Allied and Axis soldiers at D-Day.1 vol, 128 pgs 2007 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-81540 Bilby, Joseph G. REVOLUTION IN ARMS, A:The 1st Repeating Rifles Clearly written in a vivid & compelling style, this work provides a comprehensive history of the first repeating rifles that changed the course of the ACW, b/w illust, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 270 pgs 2005 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-52590 Blair, Claude STUDIES IN EUROPEAN ARMS AND ARMOR, Examination of the 'C. Otto von Kienbusch'Collection at the Phila Museum of Art, from 1986to 1986 major world renown scholars studied thisfamous collection prepared this book, b/w & color.1 vol, 210 pgs 1992 PHILA, MUSEUM OF ART
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1-54080 Bouchard, Russell FUSIL DE TULLE, THE:In New France 1691-1741 This book follows the development of the Companyand the identification of their arms, 60 illust,charts, tables and maps.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 CANADA, MUSEUM RESTORATIO
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2-40430 Boutell, Charles ARMS AND ARMOUR IN ANTIQUITY & THE MIDDLE AGES Detailed descriptions of arms/armor, accounts of specific battles, European tactics & weapons as compared with world developments, ninety illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 1996 PA, COMBINED BOOKS
NEW-pb ......$15.00 discount: :15%

1-88160 Brown, James D. COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO IMPERIAL JAPANESE HANDGUNS 8.5x11, an inexpensive guide to Japanese military handguns 1893-1948. 80+ b/w images.1 vol, 144 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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2-16280 Bull, Stephen edited by Tony North HISTORICAL GUIDE TO ARMS & ARMOUR, AN An authoritative guide to arms and armor from the ancient world to the 19th century, 300 color and b/w plates, index, oversize 9x13 format.1 vol, 224 pgs 1991 NY, FACTS-ON-FILE, INC
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1-70350 Burgoyne, John W. QUEEN ANNE PISTOL, THE:1660-1780 10x7, 180+ illust of this distinctive breech loading pistol, biblio, index.1 vol, 120 pgs 2003 CANADA, MUSEUM RESTORAT'N
NEW-hardcover ......$35.00

1-87140 Canfield, Bruce U.S. INFANTRY WEAPONS of WWII Covers everything carried by Army or Marineinfantry. Lots of detailed collector's notes,b/w illust/photos, biblio1 vol, 303 pgs 1994 US, Andrew Mowbray Inc.
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1-87150 Canfield, Bruce A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO US COMBAT SHOTGUNS Excellent sourcebook. Good historical background,b/w photos/illust.1 vol, 184 pgs 1992 US, Andrew Mowbray Inc.
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1-87160 Canfield, Bruce A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO WINCHESTER IN THE SERVICE Covers the rifle's use by the US Army from the1870s through the 1950s, b/w illust/photos.1 vol, 185 pgs 1997 US, Andrew Mowbray Inc.
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1-87170 Canfield, Bruce A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO THE MI GARAND & MI CARBINE Discusses various aspects of these ubiquitous USweapons during WWII & the Korean War, b/w illust &photos, appendicies.1 vol, 154 pgs 1996 US, Andrew Mowbray Inc.
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1-10040 Clawson, Robert RUSSIAN HELMETS:From Kaska to Stalshlyem 1916-2001 Comprehensive History on Russian & Soviet Helmets. Included are never before published photos of the various models as well as cutaway drawings and diagrams.1 vol, 128 pgs 2002 US, JAMES BENDER PUBS
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1-62820 Cormack, A.J.R. FAMOUS RIFLES & MACHINE GUNS 8.5x11, covers the Winchester, Bren Gun, ThompsonRussian & Erma Submachine Gun, Heckler & Knock-AnArmoury, SIG Service Rifle and Armalie Weapons,b/w & color photos/cutaways.1 vol, 160 pgs 1977 UK, PROFILE PUBLICATIONS
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1-PROARMS Cormack, A.J.R. SMALL ARMS IN PROFILE:various issues No 5,6,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,20,21,22 text, photos1 vol, 24 pgs 1972 UK, PROFILE PUBLICATIONS
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1-79412 Cowan, Tony SPIKED HELMETS OF IMPERIAL GERMANY:V2 6x9, 200+ color & b/w photos; volume two coversthe Cavalry Regiments, Artillery & Train, index.1 vol, 200 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-39130 Darling, Anthony D. WEAPONS OF THE HIGHLAND REGIMENTS, 1740-1780 This study deals with the formation and arming ofthe Highland Regiments, (32) b/w illust.1 vol, 40 pgs 1995 NY, MUSEUM RESTORATION
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1-87180 Easterly, William THE BELGIAN RATTLESNAKE: THE LEWIS AUTOMATIC MG A social biography of Colonel Isaac Newton Lewisand his reknowned invention, b/w photosm, biblio.1 vol, 542 pgs 1998 CANADA, Collector Grade
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1-63210 Edwards, William B. CIVIL WAR GUNS 8.5x11, this superb volume pictures, describes &records the small arms of both sides, index.1 vol, 444 pgs 1962 HARRISBURG, STACKPOLE BKS
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1-15260 Egerton, Lord of Tatton INDIAN AND ORIENTAL ARMOUR 7.5x11, author covers briefly the military history of India, and then provides a classic work on the subject, color plates, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 178 pgs 2003 MINELOA, DOVER PUBLICATIO
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1-39120 Formann, James D. BLUNDERBUSS, THE Covers the development and use, 53 b/w illust.1 vol, 40 pgs 1995 NY, MUSEUM RESTORATION
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1-54790 Foss, Christopher and Gander T.J. INFANTRY WEAPONS OF THE WORLD Illustrated detail of all the important infantryweapons used throughout the world in the 1970's,b/w photos, tech specs for each weapon.1 vol, 142 pgs 1977 LONDON, IAN ALLEN LTD
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1-192290 Gale, Ryan R. FOR TRADE AND TREATY: Firearms of the American Indians, 1600 - 1920 Filled with hundreds of full color images of dozens of original northwest guns, trade fusils, and treaty guns, this book's wide 11-inch landscape format allows images up to 22 inches across the gutter.This book also contains new research, numerous fur trade and government invoices, inventories and other firearm records never before published.1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 US, TRACK OF THE WOLF
NEW-dj, available late July 2010 ......$36.00 rct

1-29250 Gluckman, Arcadi UNITED STATES MARTIAL PISTOLS & REVOLVERS Covers all important short arms manufactured by US government or private makers from 1799 to 1917. Appendicies, biblio, index, (29) illust plates of all types of single & multiple shot pistols/revol.1 vol, 317 pgs 1956 NY, BONANZA BOOKS
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1-48090 Goldstein, Erik BAYONET IN NEW FRANCE 1665-1760, THE Traces the French bayonet from its early 17thcentury introduction as a plug bayonet to thestandard issue during the French Regime, b/wphotos and repros of contemporrary engravings.1 vol, 36 pgs 1997 USA, MUSEUM RESTORATION
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1-84641 Haselgrove, Michael & Radovic, Branislav HISTORY OF THE STEEL HELMET IN WWI:V1 9x12, 550+ b/w and color photos, AUSTRO-HUNGARY, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CZECHOSLOVAKIA, FRANCE, GERMANY1 vol, 272 pgs 2006 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-84642 Haselgrove, Michael & Radovic, Branislav HISTORY OF THE STEEL HELMET IN WWI:V2 9x12, 550+ b/w and color photos, GREAT BRITAIN, GREECE, HOLLAND, ITALY, JAPAN, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, SERBIA, TURKEY, UNITED STATES.1 vol, 272 pgs 2006 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-49140 Hayward, J.F. ART OF THE GUNMAKER, THE:Vol 1 1500-1660 The classic account of 17th century, color plates,b/w drawings, covers Italy/Germany/France/England,appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 303 pgs 1962 NY, ST. MARTIN'S PRESS
GOOD-hardcover, ex libra ......$65.00

1-190550 Hutchinson, Will and Vice, Michael & Small, B.J. CRIMEAN MEMOIRS:Artifacts of the Crimean War A broad comprehensive photographic essay of the artifacts of the Crimean War. The authors spent two years locating and photographing at public museums and private collections. 420+ color photos.1 vol, 272 pgs 2009 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-84530 Khorosani, M. ARMS AND ARMOUR FROM IRAN 11x12, with 1000's of color illust/drawings, thisis the single most valuable work on the subjectof Persian Arms & Armour; the written text aloneis staggering with its detail.1 vol, 776 pgs 2006 GERMANY, LEGAT
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1-83410 LaRocca, Donald WARRIORS OF THE HIMALAYAS:Arms & Armour of Tibet 10x11, 85 b/w & 200+ color illust cover armor from the 12th to 19th century with examples of Tibetan, Mongol, Nepalese and Chinese, glossary of Tibetan arms and armor terms, biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 2006 US, METROPOLITAN MUSEUM
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1-53100 Lhoste, Jean LES EPEES PORTEES EN FRANCE:Des Orgines a nos Jour 8x12, hundreds of b/w photos detailing every type of sword/epee from medieval times.1 vol, 480 pgs 1997 PARIS, EDITION DU PORTAIL
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1-67250 Lhoste, Jean LES SABRES EN FRANCE:Des Orgines a nos Jour 8x12, hundreds of b/w photos detailing every type of sword/epee from medieval times.1 vol, 400 pgs 2001 PARIS, EDITION DU PORTAIL
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1-81090 Lhoste, Jean LES POIGNARDS DE MARINE 8x12, hundreds of b/w photos detailing every type.1 vol, 168 pgs 2005 PARIS, EDITION DU PARTAIL
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1-76840 Mazansky, Cyril BRITISH BASKET-HILTED SWORDS A descriptive catalogue with typology of a British sword-type, 100 b/w illust. Published in association with the Royal Armouries.1 vol, 304 pgs 2005 UK, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-89870 Mullins, Jim OF SORTS FOR PROVINCIALS:American Weapons F&I War This book boldly displays the firearms, sword, and accouterments of the American provincial soldiers during the French and Indian War, 1754 - 1763. Full color antique guns from many sources, index.1 vol, 185 pgs 2008 US, TRACK OF THE WOLF
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1-192920 Nakanishi, Ritta History of Japanese Armor Volume 1 - Yayoi period to Muromachi period Part one of this two-part series is a very comprehensive and richly illustrated book about the history of Japanese armor, from the Yayoi Period to the Muromachi Period. Learn about how the various types of armor were developed, the parts that come together to make the armor, and how armor was used strategically and historically. Fascinating! Japanese text and beautiful illustrations by Ritta Nakanishi, with English translations by HLJ's Brian Keaney. Softcover with dust jacket.1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 TOKYO, DAINAIPPON KAIGA
NEW-softcover, available mid September ......$48.00 rct

1-192930 Nakanishi, Ritta History of Japanese Armor Volume 2- Warring States to Edo Period Part two of an in-depth look at the world of Japanese armor. Japanese text and beautiful illustrations by Ritta Nakanishi.1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 TOKYO, DAINAIPPON KAIGA
NEW-softcover, available mid September ......$48.00 rct

1-193040 Oosterman, Pieter M-1 Helmet of the World War II GI, The 750+ color images cover the development and combat use of the US World War II era, fixed bail, M-1 helmet. Years of research has resulted in this well-balanced and complete work, which includes previously unknown material and unique examples of the M-1 helmet. Much attention is given to the many specific manufacturing details, contract numbers and dates involved in the production of M-1 and M-2 helmets. Each variation has been carefully photographed and presented. Also, ten mannequin ensembles represent the GI during basic training, through the fighting in Italy, Normandy, Holland, the Ardennes and Germany. The museum section of the book contains a wealth of rare liners, unit painted helmets, rank marked helmets, camouflaged helmets, paratrooper helmets, battlefield found helmets and much more.1 vol, 336 pgs 2010 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
NEW-dj, available November 2010 ......$90.00 discount: :15% rct

1-74350 Ortner, M. Christian & Erich Artlieb WITH DRAWN SWORD:Austro-Hungarian Edged Weapons 10x12, massive tome, this comprehensive full colorbook presents Austro-Hungarian Edged weapons from1848-1918, 1200+ illust/photos, a must for swordand other militaria collectors.1 vol, 544 pgs 2004 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-85290 Paul, Jaiwant ARMS & ARMOUR:Traditional Weapons of India 8x11, fully illustrated look at the various typesof weapons available.1 vol, 143 pgs 2005 INDIA, ROLI BOOKS
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1-61180 Petard, Michael DES SABRES ET DES EPEES 9x12, 150 color pages, 120+ color plates.2 vol, 352 pgs 2000 NANTES, CANONNIER EDITION
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1-61183 Petard, Michael DES SABRES ET DES EPEES:V3 Foot Troops 9x12, 700+ illust, 120+ color plates.1 vol, 284 pgs 2006 FRANCE, ED'S DU CANONNIER
NEW-hardcover, French text ......$235.00

1-85280 Petard, Michel LE SABRE D'ABORDAGE 8x11.5, 200+ color photos and 200+ color illust ofvarious 'boarding weapons' of the French Navy fromLouis the XIV until the Republic.1 vol, 130 pgs 2006 FRANCE, ED'S DU CANONNIER
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1-80440 Popenker, Maxim & Williams, Anthony ASSAULT RIFLE 7.5x10, in this encyclopedic book part one traces the development of the Modern Military Rifle & its Ammunition; part II lists each gun & type of ammo with write up/specs country by country, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2004 UK, CROWOOD PRESS
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1-15250 Robinson, H. Russell ORIENTAL ARMOUR:The Arms & Armour Series Over 100 line drawings detail the development of armor in the Orient, index, biblio, glossary.1 vol, 257 pgs 2003 MINELOA, DOVER PUBLICATIO
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1-82800 Russell, Carl P. GUNS ON THE EARLY FRONTIER A History of firearms from colonial times throughthe years of the western fur trade. Index, biblio.1 vol, 416 pgs 2005 MINELOA, DOVER PUBLICATIO
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1-54050 Snook, George HALBERD AND OTHER EUROPEAN POLEARMS, THE:1300-1650 A comprehensive introduction to the pole arms ofmedieval Europe, 60+ b/w illust, charts, tables.1 vol, 32 pgs 1998 CANADA, MUSEUM RESTORATIO
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1-70240 Stafanski, Claus & Dirk OFFICER SWORDS OF THE GERMAN NAVY 1806-1945 8.5x11, 250+ b/w & color photos of all Branches &both Officers & Non-commissioned Officers.1 vol, 176 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-38230 Stone, George Cameron GLOSSARY OF THE CONSTRUCTION, DECORATION & USE, A Arms & Armour of all countries & times, a classicwork, hundreds of b/w drawings, index.1 vol, 694 pgs 1961 NY, JACK BRUSSELL
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1-190781 Summer, Graham and D'Amato, Raffaele ARMS AND ARMOUR OF THE IMPERIAL ROMAN SOLDIER 8x10, this first volume covers Marius to Commodus. Combines written and artistic sources with the analysis of old and new archaeological finds. 400+ b/w and color illust. Biblio, glossary, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 2009 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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3-65030 Swietoslawski, Witold ARMS & ARMOUR OF THE NOMADS:Mongol Expansion 30+ b/w plates with multiple figs/drawings detailthe weapons and armor of the Nomads of the GreatSteppe during the Mongol Expansion 12th-14thcenturies, includes war wagons, explosives etc.1 vol, 144 pgs 1999 LODZ, OFICYNA NAUKOWA MS
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1-68170 Thordeman, Bengt ARMOUR FROM THE BATTLE OF WISBY, 1361 The author's work is cited in virtually every biblio on the subject of arms and armor, without a doubt the most important archaeological record for the period, 1000+ b/w illust1 vol, 644 pgs 2002 UK, CHIVALRY BOOKSHELF
NEW-dj, NEW EDITION ......$100.00

1-191680 Tonelli, T VIVAT HUSSAR LE LAME DEGLI USSARI This volume illustrates 80 swords from the end of the 17th century to the end of the Napoleonic Empire. Each sword has been photographed in detail and is fully illustrated in color.1 vol, 160 pgs 2010 ITALY, Ermanno Albertelli
NEW-hardcover, Italian text ......$48.00

1-67380 Tonelli, Tiziano L'ARMAMENTO DELLA CAVALLERIA NAPOLEONICA 8.5x11, the swords/pistols etc of the Cavalry of the Kingdoms of Italy and Napoli 1792-1815, hundreds of color photos/illust.1 vol, 160 pgs 2001 PARMA, ERMANNO ALBERTELLI
NEW-hardcover, ITALIAN text ......$45.00

1-79411 Trawnik, William Randall SPIKED HELMETS OF IMPERIAL GERMANY:V1 6x9, 200+ color & b/w photos; volume one coversthe Infantry Regiments, Pioneer Battalions andGeneral Officers, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-84640 Veleanu, Mircea ANTIQUE SWORDS & DAGGERS 8.5x11, 1200+ color photos, price guide help the collector/researcher identify hundreds of weapons.1 vol, 288 pgs 2006 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-530802 Vuillemin, Henri DES FUSILS REGLEMENTAIRES FRANCASI 1717-1865 Packed with color photos/illust.1 vol, 82 pgs 1997 PARIS, L.C.V SERVICES
NEW-pb, French text ......$24.00

1-61862 Vuillemin, Hery DES FUSILS REGLEMENTAIRES FRANCAIS 1866-1936 Gazette des armes, hundreds of color illust/plates and drawings of the French Musket/Rifle.1 vol, 100 pgs 1999 PARIS, LCV
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1-87280 Wilson, R. L. WINCHESTER: AN AMERICAN LEGEND Difinitive and official history of Winchester armsand ammunition. Color & B/W photos, biblio., index1 vol, 404 pgs 1991 US, Chartwell Books
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