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| GERMAN ASSAULT RIFLE Peter R. Senich (New) This comprehensive volume details the circumstances surrounding the development and fielding of the machine carbine, machine pistol and assault rifles employed by Hitler's Wehrmacht. It also includes a complete review of the ammo, field accessories and special equipment intended for the short cartridge weapon. Specifications 280 x 215 mm 328 pages pages 405 photos |  | Price : $35 USD I am sorry but we do not know the shipping value to your location. Please email me for a quote |
| German Handguns Ian V. Hogg (New) Germany has been a foremost producer of top quality, prestigious handguns for more than a century. Designed with flair and built with precision, and unmatched technical acumen, German handguns have long since earned themselves a formidable reputation throughout the world. Two world wars added to that reputation, as did continued and consistent production in the post-war period. Ian Hogg examines the full range of handguns produced in Germany from such classics as the Luger M1908, Mauser HsC and Walther PPK, to more unusual types such as the Reichsrevolver M1879 and the Dreyse 9mm. He presents the key data (length, weight, muzzle velocity and rate of fire) for each weapon discussed and also gives its date of introduction and service record, evaluates and discusses peculiarities, and examines in detail particular strengths and weaknesses. Combining meticulous research with detailed statistical information, this is a unique reference book compiled by the foremost authority on the subject. Specifications 258 x 190mm 320 pages 297 illustrations |  | Price : $51 USD I am sorry but we do not know the shipping value to your location. Please email me for a quote |
| German Swords and Sword Makers Bezdek, Richard H. (New) German swordsmiths have always been famous for their production of high-quality swords, making the swords themselves highly sought by collectors. Equally important to the knowledgeable collector are the histories of the men who designed, manufactured and sold these prized weapons. German Swords and Sword Makers presents the most information ever published on German sword and edged weapon makers from the Middle Ages to the present. It includes photos and illustrations of swords from Prussia, Bavaria, Wurttemberg, Saxony and Austria; more than 300 illustrations of German sword maker blade marks spanning five centuries; rare sketches and photos of German sword makers and their factories; a listing of German sword makers who exported swords to Union and Confederate dealers during the American Civil War; identification of sword and edged-weapon suppliers to Nazi Germany; and much more. Softcover 248 pages 8.5" x 11" photos, Illust. |  | Price : $34 USD Shipping to America : $9 |
| German Swords of World War II - A Photographic Reference. Vol.1: Army Johnson, Thomas M. (New) This three volume set on World War II German swords by LTC (Ret.) Thomas M. Johnson, a leading collector and authoritative researcher, is a follow-up to his successful and highly acclaimed four volume series on World War II German daggers by Schiffer Publishing (1995). Johnson is the author of some twenty-six reference books on the subject of German edged weaponry. This sword series has been designed to aid not only the beginning collector, but also the seasoned advanced collector and specialist. These volumes are the result of many years of arduous research conducted on both sides of the Atlantic, and are a scholarly study that is more than a perfunctory annotation and illustration of the known basis patterns. Also, the series is a study of a culture and the crafts that actually produced the blades, as well as being a manual in the art of collecting them. The embracing scope is both educational and recreational, and adds a whole new dimension to this popular collecting subject as a whole. Within these books one finds the historical background, the manufacturing techniques, constructional information, the actual basic patterns, variations and rarities, and a whole host of salient facts of absorbing interest. Hardback. 304 pages. |  | Price : $79.95 USD Shipping to America : $7 |
| German Swords of World War II - A Photographic Reference. Vol.2: Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, SA, SS Johnson, Thomas M. (New) This three volume set on World War II German swords by LTC (Ret.) Thomas M. Johnson, a leading collector and authoritative researcher, is a follow-up to his successful and highly acclaimed four volume series on World War II German daggers by Schiffer Publishing (1995). Johnson is the author of some twenty-six reference books on the subject of German edged weaponry. This sword series has been designed to aid not only the beginning collector, but also the seasoned advanced collector and specialist. These volumes are the result of many years of arduous research conducted on both sides of the Atlantic, and are a scholarly study that is more than a perfunctory annotation and illustration of the known basis patterns. Also, the series is a study of a culture and the crafts that actually produced the blades, as well as being a manual in the art of collecting them. The embracing scope is both educational and recreational, and adds a whole new dimension to this popular collecting subject as a whole. Within these books one finds the historical background, the manufacturing techniques, constructional information, the actual basic patterns, variations and rarities, and a whole host of salient facts of absorbing interest. Hardback. 304 pages. |  | Price : $79.95 USD Shipping to America : $7 |
| German Swords of World War II - A Photographic Reference. Vol.3: DLV, Diplomats , Customs, Police and Fire, Justice, Mining, Railway, Etc. Johnson, Thomas M. (New) This three volume set on World War II German swords by LTC (Ret.) Thomas M. Johnson, a leading collector and authoritative researcher, is a follow-up to his successful and highly acclaimed four volume series on World War II German daggers by Schiffer Publishing (1995). Johnson is the author of some twenty-six reference books on the subject of German edged weaponry. This sword series has been designed to aid not only the beginning collector, but also the seasoned advanced collector and specialist. These volumes are the result of many years of arduous research conducted on both sides of the Atlantic, and are a scholarly study that is more than a perfunctory annotation and illustration of the known basis patterns. Also, the series is a study of a culture and the crafts that actually produced the blades, as well as being a manual in the art of collecting them. The embracing scope is both educational and recreational, and adds a whole new dimension to this popular collecting subject as a whole. Within these books one finds the historical background, the manufacturing techniques, constructional information, the actual basic patterns, variations and rarities, and a whole host of salient facts of absorbing interest. Hardback. 336 pages. |  | Price : $79.95 USD Shipping to America : $7 |
| Guns of the Third Reich John Walker (New) The armies of the Third Reich were formidable foe for Allied soldiers. This was, in large, part due to the effectiveness of their equipment and weaponry. In this new book, renowned firearms expert John Walter examines the full range of guns used by the Third Reich from the commercially successful Walter PP and PPK, to the double-action, personal defence pistols Mauser HSc and Sauer M38. Walter also considers the value of weapons that were captured, then used, by the Wehrmacht and the police. Thoroughly-researched, this comprehensive reference book covers all significant aspects of design and employment, including data for each weapon on length, weight, barrel, magazine, and muzzle velocity, making this an indispensable resource on this fascinating subject. Specifications 151 x 216mm 256 pages 60 illustrations |  | Price : $29 USD Shipping to America : $9 |
| Imperial German Edged Weaponry Volume One: Army and Cavalry Thomas Johnson, with Victor Diehl and Thomas Wittmann (New) This three volume set on Imperial German swords, daggers, and bayonets is a follow-up to the author's successful and highly acclaimed four-volume series on World War II German (2005), and his equally heralded three-volume series on World War II German swords (2006). These new Imperial volumes are the result of many years of arduous research on both sides of the Atlantic with several dozen advanced Imperial blade collectors making contributions. Additionally, the author's long-term relationship with key personnel in the Solingen edged weapon industry opened numerous doors in the preparation of this invaluable reference series. No one can doubt the fact that the quality of the Imperial sidearms far surpasses their subsequent mass-produced Third Reich counterparts. The author was afforded complete access to two of the most advanced Imperial edged weapon collections in the United States and one in Germany. Whether you own a single Imperial German edged weapon or have a massive collection of these beautiful artifacts, this series of references will greatly expand your knowledge and appreciation of these unique sidearms and will prove to be a must for all German edged weapon aficionados. Hardback, 272 pages. |  | Price : $79.95 USD Shipping to America : $7 |
| Imperial German Edged Weaponry Volume Three: Automobile and Aero Corps, Government and Civilian, Hunting, Colonial, Kinder Thomas Johnson, with Victor Diehl and Thomas Wittmann (New) This three volume set on Imperial German swords, daggers, and bayonets is a follow-up to the author's successful and highly acclaimed four-volume series on World War II German (2005), and his equally heralded three-volume series on World War II German swords (2006). These new Imperial volumes are the result of many years of arduous research on both sides of the Atlantic with several dozen advanced Imperial blade collectors making contributions. Additionally, the author's long-term relationship with key personnel in the Solingen edged weapon industry opened numerous doors in the preparation of this invaluable reference series. No one can doubt the fact that the quality of the Imperial sidearms far surpasses their subsequent mass-produced Third Reich counterparts. The author was afforded complete access to two of the most advanced Imperial edged weapon collections in the United States and one in Germany. Whether you own a single Imperial German edged weapon or have a massive collection of these beautiful artifacts, this series of references will greatly expand your knowledge and appreciation of these unique sidearms and will prove to be a must for all German edged weapon aficionados. Hardback, 272 pages. |  | Price : $79.95 USD Shipping to America : $7 |
| Imperial German Edged Weaponry Volume Two: Naval Dirks and Sabers Thomas Johnson, with Victor Diehl and Thomas Wittmann (New) This three volume set on Imperial German swords, daggers, and bayonets is a follow-up to the author's successful and highly acclaimed four-volume series on World War II German (2005), and his equally heralded three-volume series on World War II German swords (2006). These new Imperial volumes are the result of many years of arduous research on both sides of the Atlantic with several dozen advanced Imperial blade collectors making contributions. Additionally, the author's long-term relationship with key personnel in the Solingen edged weapon industry opened numerous doors in the preparation of this invaluable reference series. No one can doubt the fact that the quality of the Imperial sidearms far surpasses their subsequent mass-produced Third Reich counterparts. The author was afforded complete access to two of the most advanced Imperial edged weapon collections in the United States and one in Germany. Whether you own a single Imperial German edged weapon or have a massive collection of these beautiful artifacts, this series of references will greatly expand your knowledge and appreciation of these unique sidearms and will prove to be a must for all German edged weapon aficionados. Hardback, 208 pages. |  | Price : $79.95 USD Shipping to America : $7 |
| The German Cavalry 18711914 Ulrich Herr and Jens Nguyen (New) With its traditions and diversity, the German cavalry represented the most colorful branch of service of the German Empire. To an extent never seen before, this 640-page, magnificently illustrated book shows the uniforms, equipment and armament of the entire German cavalry from the foundation of the Empire in 1871 to the eve of the First World War in 1914. Based on still extant sources such as clothing regulations or military decrees, the book endeavors to document modifications and alterations to different items of equipment over a period of 43 years. Not only the collector can learn a wealth of new aspects, the military historian can also gain a valuable overview due to the well structured and systematic arrangement of the book. Hardcover w/dustjacket, 10"x12", 640 pgs., approx. 1,500 photographs and illustrations. Color and B&W. |  | Price : $123 USD Shipping to America : $39 |
| The German Colonial Troops from 1889 to 1918 - History, Uniforms and Equipment Jurgen Kraus, Thomas Muller (New) This 600-page illustrated volume deals first with the history of Germany's colonial ambition, thus providing a historical and political framework. Starting with the first tentative colonisation projects, this part of the book concentrates on the years between 1884 (the establishment, under Imperial constitutional law, of the first 'protectorate') and 1919, the formal end of Germany's colonial Empire with the Treaty of Versailles. It describes the motives of a country striving to obtain "a place in the sun" and the initial reluctance of Reichs Chancellor Bismarck, who eventually conceded to the idea of colonisation, and then deals in detail with the security organisation in the protectorates as well as the special case of Jiaozhou, China. This introductory section closes with the campaigns and military operations prior to the First World War and the occurrences during the War, 1914 to 1918. The second part deals with the uniforms and equipment of the Schutztruppen: based on the early uniforms worn from 1889 in German East Africa and German South-West Africa, the universal uniform for all 'Imperial Schutztruppen' was established in 1896. Along with the representative grey home uniform, this also included a sand-coloured or white tropical uniform adapted to the climate in the protectorates. In 1913, the field grey uniform was finally introduced. Despite the basic form, uniforms and equipment varied in the protectorates. All the various items, such as pith helmets, caps, tunics and cartridge belts, are described here in great detail. The African soldiers' tropical uniform is also dealt with in a special section. The troops for East Asia presented a completely different picture. Initially, the East Asia Expeditionary Corps, sent out in 1900, was only issued an improvised uniform, which made quite an exotic impression with its straw hats. By 1901 the troops were issued special field grey winter and summer uniforms with brand new helmets, pith helmets, tunics and equipment. These items were not only worn by the East Asia Occupation Troops until 1909, they also became trial models in the search for a new field uniform and many important elements were later incorporated into the field uniform of the German Army. ca. 600 pages, approx. 1000 photographs |  | Price : $119 USD Shipping to America : $39 |
| The German Infantry from 1871 to 1914 Ulrich Herr, Jens Nguyen (New) This two-volume, 864 page work gives the first complete and almost uninterupted picture of the development of the uniforms worn by the German Infantry, from the birth of the Empire in 1871 to the eve of World War I in 1914. 864 pages ,linen bound with a protective cover, it comprises two volumes in a slipcase. ca. 2100 photographs and illustrations, Format: 29.5 cm x 26 cm |  | Price : $148 USD Shipping to America : $45 |
| The German Reichswehr: Uniforms and Equipment of the German Army from 1919 to 1932 Adolf Schlicht and Jürgen Kraus (New) The English version is here! Much anticipated! Learn about the origins of WWII German uniforms. For the first time this illustrated volume of 464 pages describes and shows in minute detail the entire clothing and equipment of the German Army from 1919 to 1932. More than 1,000 photographs and illustrations show the appearance of the German Reichswehr, which developed in the Weimar Republic immediately after WWI and whose uniforms and items of equipment were still in use up to the Second World War. During the experimental phase of the Provisional Reichswehr, 1919/1920, an entirely new course was taken in the design of uniforms, but with the establishment of the final Reichswehr in 1920 uniforms received their last appearance with a return to more traditional designs. Following the German Army in the First World War, a modern standard uniform was created with an entirely new system of insignia. Its components, including insignia and personal items of equipment, are described in detail, and the text is based on comprehensive research of sources. All the items of clothing are shown to the viewer in brilliant color photographs. For this purpose the assets of the Bayerisches Armeemuseum could be utilized for the first time, which also contain an impressive collection of original samples. Additions are provided by important artefacts from the Wehrgeschichtliches Museum in Rastatt and from private collections. Contemporary b&w photographs show how the artifacts were worn or carried. Often the photographs show officers who were to gain military fame years later in the Second World War. Large format 10"x11.5", w/dustjacket. |  | Price : $106 USD Shipping to America : $39 |
