After the declaration of war against Spain, young Theodore Roosevelt seized the opportunity to raise a cavalry regiment. They brought together a colorful group composed mostly of cowboys and college athletes. Thus the Rough Riders were born, destined to become national heroes. An exciting action-packed adventure written by a real man who spoke softly & carried a big stick. 51/2"x 81/2", 310 pgs, photos, indexed, hardcvr & dust jacket.

The most important thing I can say about this book is; Buy it & read it. If you have an interest in hard, unblinking perceptions of the real world, you will not be dissappointed ~ Mel Tappan The strong beleif in individual liberty is one of Jeff Cooper key issues in life and whether you agree with his philosphy or not, you’ll find this book more than stimulating. 81/2"x 11", 191 pgs, photos, softcvr.

Boston did not gloss over any important subject, yet he also did not fill up pages with arcane data. Every page is packed with highly useful information not found elsewhere. For example, firearms importers have recently introduced several post-ban models of semi-auto battle rifles (e.g., FAL, H & K91, AK47, M1Garand,etc.) which are made up of American receivers with foreign parts. Are these good rifles and good values? Boston tests them all and gives you the honest scoop. He also thoroughly desc ribes the tricky legal and technical distinctions between pre- and post-ban assault rifles and explains how to avoid making an innocent mistake which can lead to a felony arrest. 5" x 8", softcover, 848 pages, illustrated

Includes a new introduction and chapter on the Scout, as well as updating you on everything you need to know about shooting the rifle, while entertaining you with tales of marksmenship, combat and big-game hunting. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5 , 224 pages, over 100 photos.

Robert Bowen found himself unexpectedly assigned to the 401st Glider Infantry Regiment, shortly after joining the US Army. His service with the 101st begins with intensive training in North Carolina, where he forges friendships with fellow company members and prepares for combat in Europe. Transported to Britain, Bowen witnesses first-hand the devastation in the cities and is bemused by the wartime strictures of his new environment. As training continues, he division sense that something important awaits them, and that - as prophesied by one of the men - Uncle Sam needs something for his money’. Shortly after, they receive their brief on Operation Overlord. Written shortly after the war - but never before published - Bowen’s narrative is immediate, direct and compelling. His account, one of the few by a member of the glider regiment, is a brutal insight into the battlefields of World War II and a vivid recreation of just what life was like in an elite unit. From the horror of D-Day and the despair of captivity, to personal recollections of ordinary men in an extraordinary conflict, this memoir tells the story of one man’s total war. 5.5 x 8.5 , 256 pages, hardcover.

This is the most comprehensive guide to identifying guns, for anyone who is likely to come into contact with any firearms that are in use today. Covering modern service weapons to older guns still found today. With color photos and detailed specifications from the world famous Jane’s Information Group Resources, you will be able to recognize any gun with confidence and accuracy. Jane’s Gun Recognition Guide also features details of manufacturers as well as listing all the brand names and marking you may come across around the world. 4.75 x 7.5 , 464 pages, Full color listings of all firearms, softcover, photos.

Smith & Wesson was founded in 1852 by two men, Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson who shared a dream of developing a new type of firearm, one capable of being fired repeatedly without the annoyance of having to reload with loose powder, ball, and primer. Their ideas moved firearms manufacturing out of the muzzleloading era that had dominated the industry since the invention of the hand cannon in the 14th century. Since then, the company has produced countless pistols and revolvers that have become standard issue to police and armed forces throughout the world, and which have also been used by sport shooters and criminals. In addition, these famous firearms have been featured in several sensational Hollywood movies, including Dirty Harry. Complete with more than 200 full-color photographs, this stunning book describes the range of Smith & Wesson firearms in detail, and features cutaway drawings to show the mechanisms, along with detailed technical evaluations. As well as being of interest to enthusiasts and historians, it will be an excellent reference work and an invaluable guide for collectors. 8.75” x 12”, hardcover, full color photos, 128 pages.

The History of Browning Firearms is a captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most influential and ­legendary names in gunsmithing history. John M. Browning was born in Ogden, Utah, in 1855, into a world of gunsmithing. His father was a gunsmith who was already well known for a number of innovations in the field. As a young boy, John spent hours in his father’s shop and allegedly knew the name of every part of a gun before he could read. It’s hardly surprising that at age twenty-three, he was filing his first patent for the “J. M. Browning Single-Shot Rifle.” He inherited his father’s business, and with funds of less than a thousand dollars turned it into a thriving gun-making workshop with seven employees. One of Browning’s guns was chanced upon by a representative of Winchester, who admired the design so well that the Winchester managing director made the six-day journey to Utah to conclude several lucrative commercial deals that would endure for the next few years. Browning’s designs for Colt and the manufacture of many familiar Colt guns also helped boost his company’s ­reputation as a premier gun-maker. Browning’s designs have covered a whole range of small arms, from semi-automatic ­pistols through single-shot rifles, repeater rifles, and machine guns. His enthusiasm and creativity have led many to believe he is the greatest firearms designer of all time. This fascinating book describes the Browning history, and covers its full range of inventions and designs, from frontier weapons such as the Colt Peacemaker to military arms, shotguns, and hunting rifles. Also shown are ­various gun-making artifacts, copies of designers’ drawings, and interesting photographs of the weapons in the hands of users. The History of Browning Firearms makes a perfect addition to the libraries of Wild West buffs, amateur historians, and firearms enthusiasts. 8.25" x 11.75", hardcover, 128 pages, full color photos.

The History of Winchester Firearms is a captivating and wonderfully photographed history of one of the most legendary names in gun lore. Oliver Winchester, the founder of the company, was an astute businessman who hired the best rifle designers and also acquired companies and patents in order to create a range of firearms that were produced in the thousands for years. His rifles were the favorite weapons of the cowboys and lawmen of the West, and are now highly sought-after and valuable collectibles throughout the world. The History of Winchester Firearms describes in magnificent detail all of the Winchester rifles, including the most used rifle in the history of the West, the phenomenally successful Winchester '73 repeating rifle. Complete with more than 150 full-color photographs of the rifles and of various gun-making artifacts, copies of designers' drawings, and interesting photographs of the rifles in the hands of users from both sides of the law, The History of Winchester Firearms is a perfect addition to the library of Wild West buffs, amateur historians, and lovers of firearms.

Leading reference for American firearms, with a multi-generational following. Combines thorough historical arms details and authoritative pricing in one easy-to-use book. The book simply known Flayderman's is your go-to guide for accurate and updated collector pricing, and identifying the historic details of antique firearms. With meticulously researched data, descriptions of stampings and markings for 4,000+ American firearms manufactured between the colonial era and 1900, and more than 1,900 sharp photos-including a new 16 page color photo gallery, Flayderman's is truly the the ultimate value guide to antique American firearms. 752 pages, softcover, 8.5" x 11", illustrated.

The newest 28th edition Blue Book of Gun Values has been extensively revised to include all the new 2007 makes/models, in addition to updating the rising values on both modern guns and antiques. Expanded to 2,080 pages, this newest edition also has an enlarged color Photo Percentage Grading System featuring 80 pages of all firearms condition factors commonly encountered. The 28th edition contains over 325,000 firearms prices and one million words of text – no other book even comes close! With over one million copies in print, the Blue Book of Gun Values has earned its reputation as the most complete and up-to-date reference work on both modern and antique firearms. Why guess when you can be sure? Now contains 2,080 pages including all the new 2007 makes/models, and revised, up-to-date pricing information and detailed technical data on both recent and discontinued domestic, foreign, and military guns, modern commemoratives, and major trademark antiques. Features an expanded, 80-page color Photo Percentage Grading System™ (the industry standard), allowing the reader to accurately grade the condition of most handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Every percentage of condition for pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns is now pictured in detail. NRA condition factors are also shown in full color. This 28th Edition sets a new standard for pictorially grading new and antique firearms. Also included is revised serialization data and an expanded manufacturer’s Trademark Index (including phone/fax, email and website information), linking up most of the currently manufactured trademarks with their respective importer and/or manufacturer. No other publication has this much contact information! 5.5 x 8.8