Firearms Encyclopedia, First Edition (71 results)

Condition: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Numerous b&w photos. Dust Jacket Included. 1st printing. Quarto, 370pp., Fine in Fine dust jacket.

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Profusely illustrated (illustrator). 1st. 4to, 370 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo illus. 4th Prtng. [1973]. -A-Z coverage; 150 photos. [Cat. 47-177 & 62-256.] Remainder mark; Fine in VG DJ.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Thus. 303 pp., index, illus. Slight shelf wear, virtually as issued. Text block slightly toned. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. Couple short tears to jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. Couple light creases to jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Minor bump at bottom of dustjacket spine, esleiwise a fine, like-new, bright, clean, tight copy sans other flaws. "David Petzal and a staff of 26 firearms writers and specialists have put together the most authoritative and complete guide to sporting firearms ever published. With over 2,000 entries on every subject from hunting to handloading, from muskets to powder horns, from Mausers to Winchesters, plus over 250 photographs and line drawings. Petzal and his staff have assembled the essential reference for all collectors, hunters, and target shooters." 370 pages. GO1.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. An illustrated history of the development of the world's military firearms during the 19th century. Charts the complete history of military firearms during the 19th century. 216 pages :

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A very good informational book. Contains an alphabetic listing of firearms and terminology. Also a bibliography of sources, which is a lot more valuable than you think. Also a list of groups in the US.

Hard Back. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Fitschen, Jeff - Design (illustrator). First Ediiton. 341 Pages Indexed. Brown cloth with gold and black lettering to spine and front with embossed gun decoration on front. Dust jacket has some chipping and a one inch tear to bottom back and light age-tannign inside top. The 11.95 flap price is not clipped. This is an encyclopedia that will inform and delight every firearms enthusiast. Authoritative and comprehensive, it defines and explains all terms relating to firearms, their use and development. Hunters will find a mine of information on guns and loads for all kinds of game. Special articles on such subjects as brush hunting, mountain hunting and long-range shooting provide a well-rounded course of instruction in the sport itself. Target shooters will find precise details on every aspect of competition and the rifles that are used - large bore or small bore, bench rest or free style. And, along with sportsmen, collectors, gunsmiths and historians will find this book rich in the fascinating history of guns, the men who made them, and the technical lore that has evolved over the years. Hundreds of these technical terms are clearly defined; the workings of every important gun action, both antique and modern, are described and often illustrated. Also included are entries on blueing, sporterising, cleaning and repairing firearms. Contents:: Introduction, The Encyclopedia, and Bibliography. Plus Eight Appendices: American and Foreign Arms Associations, Directory of Goods and Services, Cartridge Interchangeability, Table of /bullet Energies, Ballistics Charts, Useful Firearms Data, Abbreviations, and Foreign Gun Terms. Six-page Outdoor Life brochures advertising book The Art of Hunting Big Game in North America is laid in.

Hardcover. Very Good. No DJ. Boards have mild edgewear and scuffing Missing "Maroon cloth boards. Illustrated end papers. Loaded with color and black and white photos, charts, and drawings." History Technology Hardcover 0 First Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 240 pp., Color Photos, Color Photo Illus e.p., Red Hardback, Gilt title (Bright), tall 4to, Fine in Near Fine DJ, 1st Amer Ed, 2nd prntng.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition/First Printing.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. ex library books with usual indicaitons.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 1st. Ex Library. Pockets and stickers removed. Some pencil marks to contents and title page. Text clean and pages intact with some edgewear and dust smudges. Binding repaired with tape where split at both endpapers. Unrepaired split starting between half title and title pages as well. Some age spots and small stains. Cover with library marks and some glue to spine. Rubbed overall with some edge wear. 367 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A & W Publishers 1980-07-01 00:00:00 Binding: Hardcover VG. in VG dj dj in mylar 320 pages. Illustrated by illus. 1st edition. 4vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Photographs, Drawings and Charts (illustrator). 1st Edition. G/G, used hc, 341pp. This is an Outdoor Life Book. Brown colored paper over boards with gilt text on upper and spine; slight edge wear. Color illustrated dust jacket with white colored text on upper and spine; edge wear with small chips and tears; not price clipped. Interior pages clean, unmarked. Binding is tight.

Wear and marks on covers, otherwise vg. 1400 grams.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Photographs, Illustrations (illustrator). 1st Edition. VG/Poor, used hc, vii-viii, 341pp. Rust colored cloth over boards with gilt and black illustrations and gilt text on upper and spine; tail tips bumped. Color illustrated dust jacket with cream colored text on upper and spine; edge wear with tape repairs on tears; part of the head edge of the upper is missing; flaps have vertical creases. Interior pages are clean, unmarked; bright. If you just want the information, this is a very good book. Binding is tight.

Faux Cloth Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: VG minus Dj. 1987 Reprint of 1978 Ed. One of the Chartwell editions whcih is made a little better than the other publishers editions. A fine copy in a used looking jacket. No markings. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall.

First edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: [300]p. Subjects: Firearms History 20th century Dictionaries. Firearms; Catalogs. Firearms History 20th century. Firearms.Firearms History. Genre:Encyclopedia. Illustrated. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. (w/o dj) A clean tightly bound hardcover copy without jacket. Unmarked, gently read, showing gentle head and foot wear to the spine and edges of the boards. A really nice copy overall.

Hardcover with dust jacket. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Fine mustard cloth hardcover, no inscriptions or marks with a near fine unclipped dust jacket. ; Black & white photographs and drawings; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 341 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: N-Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. NICE COPY. JACKET SHOWS VERY MINOR SOIL,WRINKLING ON SOME EDGES. Reprint edition of the book originally released in 1978. Very nice copy. Book.

Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. English translation by Stephen Challacombe of original Dutch edition. Hundreds of color photos and illustrations. History and technology of weapons development. Index. Glossy color illustrated boards and matching dustjacket. Fine/Fine. No wear, no marks. Item # E1375. **SAVE MORE** Additional books in the same order ship for FREE via Standard Shipping.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. (1978) 320 pp. Original purple covers w/ gilt title on spine. Binding very bright and clean. Modest rubbing to title. DJ a bit soiled w/ light edge wear. Includes over 500 illustrations, including 50 in color. Contents nice.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. First Edition; Third Printing. Outdoor LifeAll dust jackets are in Mylar acid-free protectors.Dust jacket condition is not reliable -- pleas inquire if your would like a detailed description of the jacket condition.; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 341 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Photographs, Illustrations (illustrator). 1st Edition. G+/G, used hc, 320pp. The complete title includes "Military and civil firearms from the beginnings to the present day.An A-Z directory of makes and makers from 1830. Brown colored paper over boards with gilt text on spine; slight edge wear. White dust jacket with black colored text on upper and spine; edge wear with small tears, chips and creases; not price clipped. Pictorial end papers. Interior pages clean, unmarked. Binding is tight.