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The Flintlock: Its Origin, Development, and Use
A groundbreaking treatise based on fifteen years of research, Torsten Link’s classic study of the flintlock has been acclaimed for decades as the essential book on the subject. His passion for this historic weapon was almost as remarkable as his precision and his eye for detail. From his post as Director of the Swedish Royal Armory, he traveled far and wide to inspect thousands of rare weapons stored in private collections. His illuminating volume encompasses the development of this essential hunting and fighting tool, and it is without equal as a reference for flintlock collectors, dealers, or owners—or for anyone with an interest in weapons and history. .
Price: $5.94
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Flintlock Fowlers: The First Guns Made in America
This pictorial study of 18th century, American fowling pieces from 1700-1820 features over 160 smoothbore long guns. Includes multiple photos of each gun, including close-ups of featured details. Fifteen pages of full-color close-ups highlight some of the most decorative pieces. The most complete compilation of American fowlers ever in one book! An essential resource for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts! With full-color dust jacket..
Price: $36.99
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The War Chronicles: From Chariots to Flintlocks: New Perspectives on the Two Thousand Years of Bloodshed That Shaped the Modern World (The War Chronicles)
Covers all of the major conflicts readers should know about.Important and timely histories bring to life conflicts that educated readers have heard of but want to know more about. Each of the chapters covers a major war that had a profound effect on the way our civilization was shaped. Veteran history author Joseph Cummins describes each conflict with gripping freshness and vitality that brings the time, people, and crises to life in a narrative history style. This book offers a rare look at multiple conflicts in an accessible, easy to digest format-not a look at war "for dummies," but a sophisticated narrative history that both history buffs and general readers will enjoy while they learn. Readers will have heard of most or all of the conflicts but will gain a greater depth of understanding through the many details, stories, and characters that illuminate the bigger meaning and consequences of these clashes. .
Price: $14.00
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British Military Flintlock Rifles, 1740-1840
History enthusiasts have always been intrigued by Riflemen and the special weapons that they carried This new book covers such famous weapons as the Ferguson, the Pattern 1776 and the rifles used by German mercenaries and American loyalists during the Revolution. And naturally, a large portion of the book is dedicated to the most famous rifle of them all, the Baker. Illustrated with 320 exceptional photos, this book also includes a remarkable wealth of data about the Rifleman and Regiments that carried these weapons into battle..
Price: $47.95
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U.S. Military Flintlock Muskets and Their Bayonets: The Early Years, 1790-1815
By far and away, the most useful reference ever produced on the Flintlock Military Muskets of the United States. Learn the correct, and incorrect, configurations for these historical longarms. Study the markings and inspection stamps that separate rare muskets from run-of-the-mill examples. Also included is surely the most in-depth explanation of the Federal System of manufacture ever to appear in print, including fascinating details about the inner workings of Springfield Armory and never-before-published histories of the many contractors who also made these guns. Based upon decades of research at the National Archives, this book will be followed up by a second volume covering the years 1816 through 1863. Countless photos, deluxe hardcover, dustjacket, coated paper, 8.5"x11"..
Price: $58.50
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The Marshall Islands 1944: "Operation Flintlock, the capture of Kwajalein and Eniwetok" (Campaign)
Following the capture of Tarawa in November 1943, American eyes turned to the Marshall Islands. These were the next vital stepping-stone across the Pacific towards Japan, and would bring the islands of Guam and Saipan within the reach of US forces. In their first amphibious attack, the new 4th Marine Division landed on Roi and Namur islands on 1 February 1944, while US 7th Division landed on Kwajalein. At the time this was the longest shore-to-shore amphibious assault in history. The lessons of the bloody fighting on Tarawa had been well learned and the successful attack on the Marshalls set the pattern for future amphibious operations in the Pacific War..
Price: $9.80
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U.S. Military Flintlock Muskets and Their Bayonets; The Later Years, 1816 through the Civil War
The concluding volume of what is now recognized as the most useful reference ever produced on the Flintlock Military Muskets of the United States. In this volume covering the second half of the flintlock era, learn the correct, and incorrect, configurations for these historical longarms. Study the markings and inspection stamps that separate rare muskets from run-of-the-mill examples. Based upon decades of research at the national Archives, this book follows a first volume that covered the years 1790 through 1815. While each books stands on its own, together they chronicle the most exciting story in firearms history, as our national arsenals and private contractors achieved interchangeability of parts and changed manufacturing forever. 373 pages, countless photos, deluxe hardcover, dustjacket, coated paper, 8.5x11 inches..
Price: $64.99
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