Batha Thomas (14 results)

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. New oversized hardcover in a new dust jacket. 4to. ( 8.5 x 1.25 x 11 inches) Clean text free of marks or underlining. Full page black and white illustrations on heavy paper throughout the text. Includes a bibliography and an index. 232 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Military historians and students of artillery technology will appreciate this illustrated field guide to all the types of mobile (wheeled) field artillery used by US military forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps) in the modern era. Covering the period from 1875 and the first breechloading rifled guns through types adopted during the Korean War, the book profiles field and infantry artillery, mountain guns, siege artillery, anti-tank guns, and naval landing guns. Each type of gun is described in text, drawings, and photos and includes a history of the type's development, major features, production, combat use, and comments about surviving examples. The book is a valuable reference for those caring for or collecting these kinds of weapons. It is the first comprehensive guide to American mobile artillery ever to be published.

Condition: Very Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Fine. A very fine copy in a very fine jacket/brodart covered. First Edition. Signed/inscribed by the Author. A very nice copy in like new and unread condition. As New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Hardcover; Hardcover in dust jacket. Crisp glossy photo illustrated boards. Text pages are crisp and clean. Color photo illustrated dust jacket is in excellent condition and has been placed in new protective mylar. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.; B/w,color Ills; 4TO 9.78076E+12.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition. 224 pages. 11.00x8.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Color photographic card cover stock; 8vo; 102pp; illustrated with b/w photos. " US Martial .22RF Rifles is a detailed review of the firearms used as martial .22RF training rifles by the US services. Beginning with the Model 1889 Rolling Block conversion, the book traces the use of the Krag, Hoffer-Thompson, Winder Musket, Winchester Model 1903, Model 1922 Springfield Gallery Practice Rifles, Remington Model 513-T, Winchester Model 75, Stevens Model 416-T, Mossberg Models 42MB & 44US, and the H&R Model 65 & MC-58. Postwar rifles covered include the Mossberg Model 144US, the Winchester Model 52 series, the Remington Models 511-P, 40-X, 521 & 541-X, M16 conversions, the H&R Model 5200, the Kimber Model 82 Government and miscellaneous rifles. A comprehensive appendix of rifle data is included in the book. 63 photographs." (the big A) A near fine copy, possible unread and now somewhat uncommon.

Third Printing, 102 pages. Soft covers. US Martial .22RF Rifles is a detailed review of the firearms used as martial .22RF training rifles by the US services. Beginning with the Model 1889 Rolling Block conversion, the book traces the use of the Krag, Hoffer-Thompson, Winder Musket, Winchester Model 1903, Model 1922 Springfield Gallery Practice Rifles, Remington Model 513-T, Winchester Model 75, Stevens Model 416-T, Mossberg Models 42MB & 44US, and the H&R Model 65 & MC-58. Postwar rifles covered include the Mossberg Model 144US, the Winchester Model 52 series, the Remington Models 511-P, 40-X, 521 & 541-X, M16 conversions, the H&R Model 5200, the Kimber Model 82 Government and miscellaneous rifles. A comprehensive appendix of rifle data is included in the book. 63 photographs. Important military reference. There is very slight curling to the front edges of the book covers, otherwise this is a solid Fine like new copy at a reasonable price.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Pages are crisp and clean, no marking. Cover is verygood. Binding is tight/good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Covers betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages absent any extraneous marks. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A crisp, clean, tightly bound softcover copy appearing lightly read, presenting light shelf wear and crease to cover ; 104 pages.

Trade paperback. Condition: Very good. Second Printing [stated]. 102, [2] pages. Illustrations. Topics covered include Acknowledgments; Introduction; World War II Acquisitions; Post War Developments; Appendix--Rifle Data; Bibliography; and About the Author. Nearly 100 years after the first converted rifles were purchased by the Navy, a workable conversion device was developed for the M16 Rifle. With the exception of the M16 adapters and a relatively few competition rifles, nearly all of the rifles in this book have been disposed of or transferred to the Civilian Marksmanship Program. This book is an attempt to chronicle this facet of United States martial firearms development. The author is a well-established martial firearms collector and authority. He was an active member of a number of military-oriented historical organizations. He suggested that those interested in contacting him go through his publisher. US Martial .22RF Rifles is a detailed review of the firearms used as martial .22RF training rifles by the US services. Beginning with the Model 1889 Rolling Block conversion, the book traces the use of the Krag, Hoffer-Thompson, Winder Musket, Winchester Model 1903, Model 1922 Springfield Gallery Practice Rifles, REMing ton Model 513T, Winchester Model 75, Stevens Model 416T, Mossberg Models 42MB and 44US and the H and R Model 65 and MC-58. Postwar rifles covered include the Mossberg Model, 144US, the Winchester Model 52 series, the REMing ton Models 511-P, 40-X, 521 and 541-X, M16 Conversions, the H and R Model 5200, the Kimber Model 82 Government and miscellaneous rifles. A comprehensive appendix of rifle data is included in the book.