Fifteen in-depth chapters and two appendices full of original, previously unpublished photos, charts, drawings and translated data, on the history of smallbore sporting, target and training rifles produced by the legendary Mauser-Werke of Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany. The first series of Mauser .22 Rifles, Improving the First Series. militarism meets the .22 Rifle, B Series Target and Sporter Models, Mauser's bid for a world class target rifle, bettering the B Series -- the rare Es 360 Olympic Rifle, the lost generation, the Party's the K. K. Wehrsportgewehre, Wehrsport .22 Rifles in the Hitler Youth and other political groups, Aftermath of WWII, Mauser's smallbore competitors, examining the .22 cartridge, Mauser sales promotions, serial numbers, and more.
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Seller: Catnap Books, Cobleskill, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Reprint. Oblong hardcover copy- maroon cloth covers with gold lettering on spine in color illustrated dust jacket. The dust jacket is in good condition with some scuffing and soiling, particularly to the rear panel, which has a white background. The front panel is still quite attractive. The contents are tight and clean. The first 20 or so pages are a bit wavy, noticeable on the versos. Perhaps caused at the binders. A nice copy. ; An updated revision of Speed's original title, "Mauser, Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles" released in 1997. This title consists of 15 in-depth chapters, two appendices. 773 illustrations, 40 of which are in color. It contains previously unpublished photographs, drawings and information. There is a new foreword and personal statement by Speed introducing this particular title (dated 1998). This is the 2014 reprint of the 1998 edition. ; Black and white and color photos ; Oblong 8vo 8 3/4" x 11 1/4"; 349 pages pages. Seller Inventory # 23136
Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Cobourg, Ontario, Canada: Collector Grade Publications Incorporated, 1998. First Edition. Oblong quarto. 349pp. Illustrations and photographs throughout, some color. Illustrated dust jacket. Dark red boards stamped in gilt; illustrated endpapers. Mild rubbing to edges of dust jacket and boards. Binding sound and pages unmarked; Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 31614
Seller: Brancamp Books, Batesville, IN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Text is LIKE NEW. Very Clean. No writing or tears to text. Book and Dust Jacket have minor wear. Seller Inventory # 250821030
Seller: BSG BOOKS, Covington, LA, U.S.A.
349 pages. Hardcover with a dust jacket. Over 750 illustrations, 40 in color. The history of all models of smallbore sporting, target and training rifles produced by the legendary Mauser-Werke of Oberndorf am Nackar, Germany, Fifteen chaptes and two appendices full of previously unpublished photograhs and original factory charts and drawings. Mauser's first .22s produced after WWI in response to Allied restrictions on the further manufacture of military arms were soon upgraded with improved triggers, better actions and longer barrels. Full coverage of the DSM34 and KKW training rifles, precision Olympic target models; .22 cartridge investigations; and postwar production (Models 45 and 46) for French forces. Another outstanding Collector Grade reference book. Long out of print and highly sought after. Both the Book and the Dust Jacket are in Very Fine New condition. An opportunity to own a beautiful copy of a scarce publication at a reasonable price. Seller Inventory # RC034
Seller: Wm Burgett Bks and Collectibles, San diego, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Fine clean hard cover first edition with fine dust jacket. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall; Oblong. Seller Inventory # 032509