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G.I. Field manuals, disassembly & repair manuals, military and gun collecting literature of all types. Order by title and number.

SB001 Operator’s Manual M16A1 Rifle TM 9-1005-249-10 - Handy booklet with basic care instruction for the M16 rifle. Good to include with every AR-15 you sell. $2.50
SB002 TM 9-1005-249-12 M16/M16A1 Rifle Tech. Manual - Shows how to fix and maintain the M16, trouble shooting problems, cleaning. $4.00
SB003 Springfield Rifles M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, M1903A4 - Reprint of WW II tech. manual. Complete coverage of all 1903 types. $12.95
SB004 M1 Carbine Owners Manual - Military Manual reprint on all Carbine variations. Full treatment on parts, assembly and repair. $15.95
SB005 AR15A2, M16A2 Assault Rifle - Reprint of several Colt and G.I. Tech. Manuals on the M16 series. $14.95
SB006 Thompson Submachine Guns - TM 9-1215 - Few arms in history have enjoyed the notoriety and publicity of the famous Thompson submachine guns. This book puts under one cover the most complete listing of practical and technical Tommy Gun information ever published. Reprints of U.S. and British military manuals plus and old Auto Ordnance catalog add up to over 230 pages. Illus. $19.95
SB007 American Thunder The Military Thompson Submachine Guns - By F. Iannanicao.  New book for Tommy Gun collectors.  Packed full of the detailed info you need to restore or make "correct" your Thompson.  Many photos show individual parts and markings, plus info on accessories and ammo.  294 pages. $29.95
SB008 Military Rifles Of Japan - The ultimate reference on Japanese rifles. Covers all variations, markings, accessories, and slings. Also shows experimental semi-autos, paratrooper, and sniper models. Latest (4th) Edition - 1993. $42.00
SB009 SAFN FN49 Battle Rifle - A Shooters and Collector's Guide - By Joe Poyer 1999.  Development history, military use, part-by-part analysis, sniper versions, cleaning rod and maintenance instructions, shooting and accurrizing tips.  Many illustrations and charts.   Paper; 66pp $14.95
SB010 Walther P38 Pistol - History and technical info. Very useful to any P38 owner. $11.95
SB011 Rifle, U.S., Cal. .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3, and M1903A4 (Snipers) Manual - A list of all the organizational spare parts and equpment issued to the using arms or service for its use in performing 1st and 2nd echelon maintenance. $2.50
SB012 Corrosive-Non-Corrosive Chart - Of U.S. Military Ammunition showing dates when each arsenal switched to non-corrosive primers. $1.00
SB013 TM 9-3071-1 - Field Maintenance 60mm Mortars - M2 and M19; 81mm mortars M1, M29, M4, and M23. $5.95
SB014 The M1 Garand: Post WWII - By S.Duff. Complete collector’s guide to M1 Garand rifles made from 1946 to end of production. Data sheets, serial numbers, U.S. barrel dates, parts variations, and markings and interesting arsenal history. $21.95
SB015 Kalashinkov Arms - By Alexei Nedelin - Printed in Moscow, 1997.  Dual language (Russian and English) text, heavily illustrated with big color  photographs of virtually every Kalashnikov firearm variant.  This book shows for the first time all of the experimental models, prototypes and standard issue rifles and machine guns that were designed or worked on by M. Kalashnikov.  The author had full access to the Russian military museum collections for their photographs.  An outstanding work for AK and Russian military collectors - Hardcover, 241 pages $59.95
SB016 Backbone Of Wehrmacht - The German K98K Rifle 1934-1945 by R. Law. Author’s revised edition. The definitive study of the German 98K Mauser in minute detail. Fully illustrated; this edition has 150 new photos, 38 extra pages and update information. $69.95
SB017 Operator’s Manual M60 Machine Gun, TM 9-1005-224-10 - 1970 Pocket size booklet about M60 machine gun. $2.00
SB018 French MAS 36, MAS 36/51 And CR39 Rifle Manual - "Fusil a repetition de 7.5 MM," in French. $4.95
SB019 The SKS Carbine, For Collector’s Only - By Steve Kehaya and Joe Poyer. The book all SKS collectors have been waiting for. In depth explanation of every part of the SKS, country variations, accessory items, markings, history, etc. Fully illustrated, also tips on shooting and cleaning your SKS. $16.95
SB020 Honor Bound - By G. Demaison - New for 1995. Complete story of the world’s first full auto assault rifle - the French Chauchat of 1915. Extensively researched, clearly written and fully illustrated; this book will demolish many myths and untruths commonly held about the Chauchat, the most extensively produced machine gun of W.W I. $39.95
SB021 .50 Browning M2 TM 9-1005-213-25 - The best .50 manual - covers maintenance, tools, repair parts of the M2 HB, M3, and M63 mounts and vehicle applications. Updated (1968) edition with changes 1 and 2. Over 200 pages. $19.95
SB023 Mauser Military Rifle Markings - By T. Lapin.  Invaluable reference book for Mauser collectors.  In one convenient volume you'll find lists, charts and diagrams to explain the various foreign terms and stampings found on military Mausers.  Also translates foreign alphabets and number systems - Siamese, Farsi, Arabic, Chinese and others.  National crest, Nazi factory codes and Waffenamts, inspectors marks and more are all covered in the 139 page book.  2nd edition. $22.95
SB024 Original German FG-42 Rifle Manual - Beautiful reprint (done in 1970's) of a rare original WWII manual or the famous FG42 paratroopers rifle (Fallschirmjagergewehr 42).  German Ian gauge text plus illustrations showing all of the parts and assemblies. $12.00
SB025 M60D Machine Gun, 7.62mm Repair Parts List - U.S.M.C. Stock list of repair parts for the M60D (spade grip variant of the M60) Shows parts and their gov’t stock numbers. $4.00
SB026 Small Arms Today - Latest reports on world’s weapons and ammo, weapons in use around the word, NSN numbers, info on armies, etc. $16.95
SB027 The M1 Garand: Owners Guide - By S.Duff 1991. Excellent book for M1 owners and shooters. Easy to follow maintenance procedures, plus basic historical info for beginning collectors. Also explains headspace, trouble shooting and accurizing tips. A real bargain. $19.95
SB028 The M1 Garand: Serial Numbers & Data Sheets - By S. Duff 1995. Pocket size reference book for M1 collectors. Explains which parts go with which receiver and barrel date, etc. Never go to a gun show without this book! $12.95
SB029 Accurized Nat. Match Cal. .45 Pistol & Cal. .38 Spl. Wadcutter - U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. How to accurize your pistol for maximum results, by the experts. $3.50
SB030 The FAL Rifle - Classic Edition by Collector Grade Pub. New (1993) library quality volume containing every word originally published in the 3 volumes of the FAL series by Blake Stevens. Huge book with 848 pages and 844 illustrations. $129.95
SB031 Springfield Armory Shoulder Weapons - 1795-1968 by Robt. Ball.  Covers 255 different long arms made at Springfield.  Full of color photos and descriptive data.  Pub. 1997.  List price - $34.95.  Special close out - $19.95 $19.95
SB032 The Grand Old Lady Of No Man’s Land - The Vickers Machine Gun - By D.Goldsmith. Massive definitive history of the Vickers guns. 592 pages, 686 illustrations. Every detail and fact about the Vickers is in this book. $79.95
SB033 TM 9-1005-206-114P3 Repair Parts For Colt .38 And .45 Gold Cup Nat. Match Pistols - Colt .32 Auto Mod. M. Hi-Standard Supermatic .22, S&W M41, M46, and M52. $4.00
SB034 Proud Promise - French Autoloading Rifles 1898-1979 - By Jean Huon. Wonderfully detailed coverage of all French semi-auto rifles since the 1890’s. Many experimental models, plus M1917 and M1918, MAS 44, MAS 49 and 49-56. Good reference for any military arms collector. Hardcover Pub. 1995. $39.95
SB035 Swedish Rifle Book In German Text - "Die Leichten Schwedishchen Infanterigewehre" $29.95
SB036 Carbine, Machine, Sten, 9mm MKI, II & III - Reprint of British 1942 Sten Gun manual. $4.95
SB037 The M1 Does My Talking - The U.S. M1 Garand Rifle In Pictures - WWII And Korea - 80 pages jam-packed with over 200 military archive pictures. A photographic history of the M1 - covers combat shots, accessories, snipers, G.I.’s with their M1’s, plus posters, manuals, and other art, some reproduced in color, all on quality heavy gloss papers. Pub. 1992. $12.95
SB038 The Mosin Nagant Rifle - By T. Lapin.  For collectors Only book gives detailed info. on all major and minor Mosin rifle models: ammo, accessories, history, etc.  219pp $19.95
SB039 Ordnance Maintenance - Pistols And Revolvers TM 9-1295 - Nov. 9, 1942 - Good info. on Colt 45, S&W M1907 and Colt M1907 revolvers. Inspection, field stripping, and repair shown with lots of illustrations. $4.50
SB040 The Black Rifle - M16 Retrospective by Blake Stevens. Complete history of the M16 rifle from design through early production, problems in Vietnam, grenade launchers, M16A1 & A2, etc. Everything you’ll ever need to know. Fully illustrated - 416 pages. $59.95
SB041 Mauser Military Rifles Of The World - By Robt. W.D. Ball, the book runs 272 pages 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, hardbound and contains more than 1,000 black and white photographs as well as 150 color photographs. It features every model produced from 1871 to 1945 - a total of more than 1,000 models - and includes technical information, background information, and rarity information. $44.95
SB042 TM 9-1005-206-14P/4 Repairs Parts For Rifles - Remington 40X, 513T, Winchester Mod. 70, 52D. Mossberg 144 U.S. $3.50
SB043 The SAFN Model 49/F.N. Automatic Rifle - Reprint of original factory tech. manual on the FN-49 rifle (in English).  Lots of illustrations.  $10.00
SB044 Pistols And Revolvers FM 23-25 - July, 1960. Army Field Manual on basic care and marksmanship with a handgun. $4.00
SB045 FN-FAL - Copy of the FN factory user’s manual for the 7.62mm FAL rifles. Full Illus., show disassembly methods. $18.95
SB046 The World’s Fighting Shotguns - By T. Swearengen. The complete military and police reference. Contains data, history, and photos of over 400 weapons. Hardcover. 500+ pages. $49.95
SB049  Firearms Assembly - Pistol and Revolvers - Published by the NRA.  The best general guide for information on over 100 of the most popular handguns.  Each model illustrated with photos and blow up view of the parts, plus instructions on disassembly procedure.  293pages.    $15.95
SB050 The German Assault Rifles 1935-1945 - By P. Senich. Full history of development and production of the MP43 / STG44, FG42, and other German WWII assault weapons. Lots of photos, inspector’s codes, magazines, pouches, scopes, etc. $54.95
SB051 Collecting Classic Bolt Action Military Rifles  - By Paul Scarlata.  Great book for collectors; covers all the bolt guns - Mauser, Enfield, Drag, Mannlicher, Arisaka, Carcano, Mosin, etc.  Many illustrations. $39.95
SB052 John Olson’s Book Of The Rifle - Covers every aspect of the rifle. Design - manufacture - shooting & repair, 255 pages. $4.95
SB053 The German Sniper - By P. Senich. In depth coverage of all Mauser sniper rifles, also semi-auto, scopes, accessories, etc. $65.00
SB054 Uzi Submachine Gun $10.00
SB055 The Carcano: Italy’s Military Rifle - By Richard Hobbs covers for the first time the often overlooked Italian Carcano rifle series. All of the basic models as well as the rare and unusual variations are mentioned. Shown are some special types such as the 8mm’s, the elite royal guard model ,the J.F.K. assassination gun, bayonets, ammo clips, accessories, etc. Well illustrated with line drawings for the various models, this will be a sure hit with Carcano collectors and all military rifle buffs. Paper bound, 67 pages, 1996. $21.95
SB056 The P-08 Parabellum-Luger-Auto Pistol - Historical background and assembly and maintenance instructions. A good basic manual for all Luger owners. $14.95
SB057 U.S. Rifle M14 - From John Garand to the M21 by R. Stevens. Revised 2nd Edition, hardcover 321 pages. Fully illustrated. Complete story on the M14 rifle in all variation. $47.50
SB058 Rock In A Hard Place - The Browning Automatic Rifle by J. Ballou.  New (2000) Collector Grade book.  In depth, complete coverage of the BAR. Fully illustrated, tons of technical and historical information.  The best book on the subject by far.   469 pages. $79.95
SB059 M1 Garand TM 9-1005-222-35 - Maintenance Manual - How to disassemble, repair, and inspect the M1. $4.95
SB060 106mm Recoilless Rifle M40A1 - FM23-82 Original army manual for operation of the anti-tank 106mm R.R. Pub. May 1964. $3.00
SB061 M14 Rifle - Depot maintenance on the M14. Tools, gauges, disassembly, and repair info. $4.95
SB062 The Pattern 1914 And U.S. 1917 Rifles - By C.R. Stratton.  For Collector's Only series on British Enfield rifles.  Over 150 pages packed with the minute details that collectors love to have, serial numbers and markings, parts variations, terminology, collector's points to watch for, etc.  Pub. 2000. $16.95
SB063 The M14 Owner’s Guide And Match Conditioning Instructions - Describes in detail selecting a rifle, operation, trouble shooting, disassembly, inspection, and zeroing the M14 rifle. Also includes some historical background, and match conditioning instructions. Included are contact references for gunsmiths, armorers, and parts supplies. A real treasure trove of information on this great rifle. Over 150 pages and 100 illustrations. $19.95
SB064 Telescopic Musket Sights - Models of 1908 and 1913. Reprint of WWI manual on Warner-Swazey sniper scoops. Has focus and adjusting info. $5.00
SB065 U.S. Winchester Trench And Riot Guns And Other U.S. Combat Shotguns - By Joe Poyer. For Collectors only. A detailed, part by part study of these popular shotguns, the collector’s viewpoint. Learn how to tell original from reworked or fake. $15.95
SB066 The German MP40 - Maschinepistole - By Frank Iannamico - Very thorough study of the famous MP40 submachine gun.  The book covers the history, development and use of the MP40.   Also covered are technical details of the various parts and assemblies, proof markings, accessories and a separate chapter explaining current ownership, rules and shooting techniques - 185 pages, Pub. 1998 $19.95
SB067 British & Commonwealth Bayonets - By Skennerton & Richardson. Superb hard bound volume covering every British bayonet from flintlock Brown Bess to current issue. Also covers Australia, India, Canada, New Zealand, etc. 400+ pages heavily illustrated, production figures, proof marks, reproductions and fakes, etc. $44.50
SB068 American Military Bayonets Of The 20TH Century - Covers all U.S. Bayonets from 1892 Krag to M9 $19.95
SB069 The .45-70 Springfield - For Collectors Only - Shows detailed differences in every part of the gun and how they changed over the production history of the Trapdoor. Lots of illustrations. Now you can tell if your gun is "correct" or a parts gun at glance. 100 pages. $14.95
SB070 TM 9-1055-201-12P Tech. Manual for  3.5" Rocket Launchers - M20A1 and M20A1B1. A operator and organizational maintenance repair parts and special tool lists. $2.00
SB071 The History of Colt Firearms - By Dean Boorman - Hardcover, many beautiful color photos of numerous Colts - from Patersons to the M16.  128 pages. $29.95
SB072 The History of Winchester Firearms - By Dean Boorman - Hardcover, story illustrated with color photos of historic rifles and shotguns - sporting and military.  Nice general history of Winchester guns.  128 pages. $29.95
SB073 TM 9-1105-213-12P Manual On .50 Cal. Browning Machine Gun and M2 and M63AA Mount $2.50
SB074 TM 9-1055-201-14 Tech. Manual for Launchers, Rockets - 3.5" M20A1 and M20A1B1. Operator, organizational, direct and general support maintenance manual. 1964 $6.50
SB075 The Browning High Power Pistol - By Stevens - The best reference on this important pistol. Over 270 pages, fully illustrated. Complete history of the development, design and production of the High Power. All variations covered. $49.95
SB076 AK47 The Complete Kalashnikov Family Of Assault Rifles - By Duncan Long.  185 pages. History of Soviet AK47/AKM Assault Rifles. $20.00
SB077  Sniper Variations Of German 98K Rifle - By R. Law.  Hardcover, 240 pages.  Complete History of Mauser Sniper Rifles in WWII. $47.50
SB078  Hitler's Garand - German Self-Loading Rifle Of WWII - By D. Weaver.  The ultimate book on G41 and G43 series.  Very detailed coverage of all aspects of these guns, accessories, serial numbers, markings, history.  Fully illustrated, 392 pages.  Hardcover. $69.95
SB079 Mauser Bolt Rifles - The best book on the subject. Has every Mauser contract and variation worldwide. Hardcover, illustrated. $51.95
SB080 The AR15/M16 - A practical guide by Ducan Long. Easy to understand advice on how to build up an AR15 from parts, troubleshooting, cleaning, accessories on the market, and lots of practical advice. $19.95
SB081 Neutrality Through Marksmanship: A Collector’s And Shooter’s Guide To Swedish Military Rifles 1867-1942 - By Doug Bowser. A collector’s and shooter’s guide to Swedish Military rifles 1867 to 1942. At last an English language guide to the Swedish Military rifles. Good, detailed coverage of the Rolling Blocks, Mausers, and Ljungman rifles used by Sweden. Also explains markings, serial numbers, accessories, sniper variants, and a special section on use of the Mauser in target and match shooting, including reloading information. Illustrated, 168 pages. $17.95
SB082 Reising Submachine Guns - Caliber .45, Models 50, 55, and 60. The bulk of this manual is adapted from the official Marine Corps handbook, and provides information on the use, disassembly and maintenance of these weapons. $6.00
SB083 U.S. Infantry Weapons Of The First World War - By B. Canfield.  Covers them all, knives, bayonets, guns, grenades, machine guns, etc.  Hardcover.  304 pages. $39.95
SB084 Firearms Assembly - Rifle and Shotguns - Published by the NRA.  Over 330 pages of information on all sorts of long guns - rifles and shotguns, military, sporting and antiques.  Heavily illustrated, with blow up diagrams showing all the parts.   Also, has brief history of each gun.  $15.95
SB085 TM 9-1005-317-23&P - Technical Manual Pistol, Semi Automatic, 9mm, M9 - Jan.1896. Complete technical information on the new Army Beretta 9mm pistol now being introduced into the U.S. Military. $8.95
SB086 German Machine Guns - By D. Musgrave. Revised (1992 edition). Hardcover - 585 pages. The best reference on the subject, recently updated and revised. Fully illustrated. Regular price $50.00. $35.00
SB087 M16A1 Rifle Colt Manual No. CM102 - Armorer/Depot maintenance and repair manual. January 1980 $7.50
SB088 The Swedish Mauser Rifles - By Kehoya & Poyer - New for 1999.  Very through coverage aimed at collectors, serial number data, inspector's marks, parts variations, production totals, etc.  267 pp. $19.95
SB089 The 03 Era - When Smokeless Revolutionized U.S. Riflery - By Clark Campbell. New, update version of the author’s earlier history of the M1903 Springfield rifle. Very readable text covers story of the famous ‘03 rifle from first designs through post W.W.II sporter conversions. Hardcover, 313 pages. $44.50
SB090 Rifles of the White Death - A collector's and shooter's guide to Finnish Military Rifles 1918-1944 by Doug Bowser. The title is in reference to the nickname the Russian Troops gave the Finns during  the Winter War (Talvisota). The Finns would wear white sheets and paint their equipment white.Over 230 pages jammed with information for collectors and shooters. $29.95
SB091 Complete Guide to the M1 Garand and the M1 Carbine - By B. Canfield.  New, updated edition with more than twice the information from previous editions.  Loaded with collector-oriented information.  Hardcover. $39.50
SB092 The Colt .45 Auto Pistol - Reprint of Army Manual on 1911A1 .45 automatic. Shows disassembly, repair, and cleaning methods. $7.50
SB093 TM 9-1005-213-10 Operator’s Manual .50 BMG $2.50
SB094 Burst Control Modification Kit Pamphlet - Showing Colt’s M16 three round burst kit installation instructions. Shows parts required and how they work. $2.95
SB095 U.S.M.C. M16A2 Rifle Manual - Reprint of TM05538C-23 & P/2. Complete maintenance and repair instructions for the new M16A2 rifle. Fully illustrated; government parts number lists, tools, accessories, etc. $19.95
SB096 TM9-1005-212-25 Machine Gun, Cal .30 M1919A4, 1919A6, M37, & Mount, Tripod - M2, 1969 - Great manual for 1919A4 shooters, good part break downs and identification. $19.95
SB097 The M1 Garand: World War II - By Scott Duff.  The last word in Garand collecting.  Over 300 pages crammed with data, photos and historical information collectors must have.  If you collect the M1 you must have this book!  Pub. 1993, soft cover $34.95
SB098 The Krag Rifle Story - By F. Mallory 2nd edition.  Updated and revised from the 1979 1st edition.  Covers U.S., Danish and Norwegian Krags in great detail.  History technical details, ammo, bayonets are all explained.  Hardcover, 343 pp. $80.00
SB099 TM 9-1205 Ordnance Maintenance - Browning Machine Gun, Cal. .30.  All types and ground mounts.  7 August 1944.  Quality reprint of WWII TM, covers M1917A, 1919A4, A6, and An-M2; plus tripods and belt loader. $39.95
SB100 Imperial Japanese Army & Navy Uniforms & Equipment - By Tadao Nakata and Thomas B Nelson. Written in Japanese and English. Pages full of colored pictures of Imperial Japanese Army and Navy uniforms and equipment. 334 pages. $39.95
SB107 MG34 - MG42 German Universal Machine Gun - By Folk Myrvang.  New (2002) book.  The most detailed coverage of the classic German WWII MG's.  Over 470 pages, full of technical data, history, photographs on all aspects of these 2 guns.  Also shows the mounts, accessories, markings, ammo, and may experimental design of the time.  $79.95
SB108 .50 Caliber Maintenance Manual (click for more) - MG Dave says BUY THIS MANUAL!  He got most of what he knows out of this manual. It’s super rare! He says the reprint was his idea, so please buy it!! This is a really great tech manual. TM9-2021-T039A-5AF-25. $39.50
SB110 Johnson Rifles & Machine Guns - The story of Melvin Maynard Johnson, Jr. and his guns, by Bruce N. Canfield.  The M1941 Johnson Rifle is the hottest WWII rifle on the collector's marked today, and this exciting new book covers it all! From invention and manufacture through issue to the troops, every aspect of the Johnson is explained and illustrated. 271 pages. $49.95
SB111 Death by “Gun Control”, The Human Cost Of Victim Disarmament – by Aaron Zelman & Richard W. Stevens, Attorney At Law.  “Zelman and Stevens prove beyond any doubt that gun control is a necessary precondition for genocide.  The book details how anti-gun laws undermine the sanctity of human life, how such laws denigrate tolerance and diversity, and how gun control violates the moral principles of the Judeo-Christian tradition.  One of the best books ever written about the right to keep and bear arms”. - David Kopel, Research Director, the Independence Institute.  338 pp. $12.95

 

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