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Lebeau - Courally by Nobili

Our Price: $80.00
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Complete history up to current production, descriptions showing how these fine guns are made. Full English and Italian text. 176 pages. 11�� X 8��.

The Western Angler Volume I & II

Our Price: $225.00

The Western Angler, An Account of Pacific Salmon and Western Trout, by Roderick L. Haig- Brown: Two volumes, Derrydale Press Lyon, Mississippi 1991 Limited Edition Leather Bound One of 2500 copies printed (Not Numbered). Hardcover Volume 1 book holds 200 pages. Hardcover Volume 2 holds 192 pages. The books measure 11�x 9� including index. Both volumes illustrated throughout with black & white photos, and color frontispieces; volume one illustrated with seven color plates. Bound in black leather over boards, with gilt stamped titles and decorative device on spines and front boards. Marbled endpapers - All edges gilt. A reprint of the 1939 edition.

1962 John Amber Winchester Hunting Log

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Hunting Log, John Amber, 1962 Winchester Seminar.

Record your hunting trips with areas to keep records of area, weather, guns, dogs, locality and more.

Hardcover
approximately 65 pages
8 1/2" x 6"

L.D.Nimschke Firearms Engraver

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Firmo & Francesca Fracassi Engraving Book

Our Price: $75.00

This beautiful color coffee table book is the second in a series featuring Italy�s master engravers. Firmo Fracassi is without a doubt one of the world�s finest engravers and his attention to details defies the imagination. Many stunning macro images of his best works have been included in this landscape format, 236-page, full color hardcover book. His daughter Francesca also has her own section. This is the only book ever done featuring Fracassi�s finest works! The Standard Edition features a red cover with gold foil and a red dust jacket.

Creative Art Engraving

Our Price: $80.00

M. Nobili
Creative Art - The special art of Italian Engraving
Brand new book detailing all the work of Creative Art - Italian engraving team that engrave for virtually all the high grade gun manufacturers in Italy (Fabbri, Rizzini, Piotti). It shows their complete portfolio, their history techniques, from design to finished product. One-of-a-Kind-Book.

Gianfranco Pedersoli Engraving Book

Our Price: $60.00
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This beautiful color coffee table book is the first in a series featuring Italian Master Engravers. Gianfranco Pedersoli�s extraordinary engraving has graced guns for Beretta, Fabbri, Flli. Rizzini, Famars, Piotti, and many other best quality custom gun makers. This 212-page, deluxe hardbound color book features stunning images and first person captions of his best works, in addition to separate chapters on engraved knives and jewelry. The Standard Edition features a blue cover with silver foil and a blue dust jacket.

Nobili Best Guns

Our Price: $99.95

M. Nobili
Best Guns
Best Guns is not intended to be a mere illustrated catalog, but its purpose is an attempt to emphasize the most important and characteristic aspects of each make of gun. Apart from the presentation of the production of the finest European gunmakers, the author discusses single components, the various production stages, and engravings to supply the not-particularly-expert reader with general information and a smattering of the evaluation terms in order to appreciate a quality gun. A gigantic reference item. Second Edition, Italy, 845 pages, 861 illustrations, text in English and Italian, dust jacket. 8�" x 11�".

Nobili Modern Engraving

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Il Grande Libro Delle Incisioni
If you are considering purchasing a custom shotgun that is engraved this is a must have book. Considered to be the finest book on modern engraving it features pictures of the world�s finest shotguns engraved by the world�s finest engravers. The latest edition (the book is now out of print as the author Mark Nobili passed away in 2008). This will be one of the last opportunities to get this fine book. Highly detailed photography, the book features engravings by Pedretti, Cremini, Torcoli, Fracassi, Galeazzi and several others exhibiting their best work on Fabri�s, Galazan and many others. Photographs are in color and black and white, hardcover 638 pages 8 � x 11, the highest quality book, suitable for presentation or a gift to anyone. This book represents the best existing expressions of engravings on guns, knives, and other items. 1997 Italy, dust jacket. Text in English and Italian.

Waterfowl ID Guide

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Pocket Waterfowl ID Guide
The LeMaster Method, by Richard LeMaster
This comprehensive, full-color guide introduces new ways to identify waterfowl. It keys ducks and geese, male and female, by bill, head, feet, wings and in flight. There is a nice section featuring both hens and drakes at a distance. This is easily the best pocket waterfowl guide available. 7� X 4��.

The Art of the Gun

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The Art of The Gun features Robert M. Lee, one of the world's most famous gun collectors together with author R. L. Wilson. Have a series of mini book featuring some of the finest guns in the world. Hardcover, 6" x 4 3/4", printed on heavy stock.

Winchesters Finest: The Model 21

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Ned Schwing
Winchester's Finest: The Model 21
The Model 21 was one of the finest double-barrel, side-by-side shotguns made in America. Interest in this elite firearm runs high among enthusiasts in the United States. Schwing brings you an in-depth, high-quality history of this exquisite firearm. 8�" x 11", 360 pages, 375 photos, softcover.

...The Model 12 1912-1964

Our Price: $55.00

David Riffle
The Greatest Hammerless Repeating Shotgun Ever Built: The Model 12 1912-1964
Definitive book covers Winchester's legendary Model 12. The most in-depth, up-to-date book on the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. Over 300 photos, more than 100 in color. 8�" x 11", 276 pages, hardcover.

Winchester...The Way It Really Was

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P. Muerrle
Winchester...The Way It Really Was
Unique look at Winchester and its products through the eyes of its employees. This soft-bound volume features many rare and unusual photos. Employee interviews and detailed descriptions of the many departments and functions tells you what it was like to be part of the "Winchester" legend. 250 pages, 9" x 6".

Frank Pachmayr: America's Master Gunsmith

Frank Pachmayr: America's Master Gunsmith

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Frank Pachmayr: The Story of America's Master Gunsmith and His Guns
A historically significant biography of Frank A. Pachmayr, America''s gunsmith emeritus. German-born Frank Pachmayr emigrated to America with his family as a boy. Pachmayr is conceded to be the first to modify the U. S. Military Model 1911A1/Colt Government Model into today's most popular and accurate combat/target pistol. He was among the first to customize double-action revolvers into improved target guns. He originated the modern rubber recoil pads and neoprene pistol grips that still bear his name. He created some of the most valuable and beautifully engraved and gold inlaid rifles and shotguns ever seen. 302 pages. 7�" x 10�".

Blacks Wing & Clay

Our Price: $15.00

Black's Wing & Clay
Published annually, this is truly the "Shotgunner's Handbook". A valuable source of "where to buy" and "where to go" shotgunning information at your fingertips. Exhaustive coverage of nearly 1,300 equipment companies and over 1,250 wing shooting preserves and 1,700 clay target shooting clubs in a handy, easy-to-use format.

Blue Book of Gun Values 30th Edition

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30th Edition Blue Book of Gun Values by S.P. Fjestad is expanded to nearly 2,300 pages including a revised 80-page color Photo Percentage Grading System to help accurately grade every firearm�s condition factor. Pricing is updated for 2009, along with detailed information on thousands of modern and antique firearms including the red hot paramilitary-style guns, and new 2009 domestic and imported makes and models.

A.H. Fox - ''The Finest Gun in the World''

A.H. Fox

Our Price: $49.00

Michael McIntosh
A.H. Fox - ''The Finest Gun in the World''
This is the first full-length biography of the famed American gunmaker and the first full-length, detailed history of one of America's finest shotguns. McIntosh brings to light information never before published on Fox guns. A chapter is included describing the monumental achievement by The Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company which currently manufactures the A. H. Fox Gun. 1994 MI, 2nd revised printing. 407 pages. 7�" x 10".

Spanish Best-Shotguns of Spain

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The extraordinary shotguns produced by the craftsmen of the Basque Country are no longer a secret. Their shooting qualities, beauty, and great value have been extolled by a host of pundits, not the least of whom is Michael McIntosh, who wrote the foreword for this, the second, revised edition of Terry Wieland's already comprehensive book. Wingshooters of considerable means and everyday bird hunters alike have found guns that suit their tastes and their bank accounts from makers like AYA, Arrieta, Ugartechea, and many more.

Here, in a vastly expanded treatment of the subject, Wieland provides a completely updated guide to the guns and gunmakers of the Basque Country, reliving history, going inside manufacturing facilities, discussing design and assembly, touring the region, and sampling its food, wine, and warmth. This time, there are more than 150 color photographs to accompany the text and show precisely how the guns and workrooms look. There are three new maps, as well, including one that will allow visitors to navigate Eibar like a seasoned veteran.

Perazzi Shotguns

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Karl C. Lippard
Perazzi Shotguns
A trade edition, soft cover, illustrated. 95 pages of information not previously published. A primary reference book for all dealers, collectors, and gun owners. Contains serial numbers, proof mark identification, models, identification, appraisals, photos and charts. 7�" x 8�".

British Falling Block

Our Price: $75.00

Jon Kirton
The British Falling Block Breechloading Rifle
The basic comprehensive book on the British Single Shot rifle. Tables of serial numbers. Covers all makers. 380 pages, 8�" X 11�".

The Sporting Craftsmen

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American sporting craftsmen and women are currently producing some of the finest, most beautiful hunting and fishing gear in the history of outdoor sports. Drawing on a rich tradition of handmade sporting equipment, these artisans have elevated practical field gear into art forms. Art Carter, executive editor of Sporting Classics magazine, explores the full range of modern, custom-made sporting equipment. He profiles the leading makers, reviews the history of the craft, and exhibits some of the finest work in his exquisite color photographs. The book includes chapters on fly rods and reels, flies, flyboxes and nets, knives, classic rifles, muzzleloaders, longbows and recurves, decoys, and waterfowl calls. 244 pages, Hardcover, 66 color and 53 b&w photos, 7-1/4" x 10-1/4"

Fabbri Shotguns

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Karl C. Lippard
Fabbri Shotguns
This book contains a brief history of one of the world''s finest Gunmakers in a small reference book form. Its purpose is to provide a working knowledge of the gunmaker within the body of an original 4 X 8 brochure. In it you will find a wealth of knowledge about their famous firearms: Original art photos of the various models for identification, a parts list and price lists from the early 70''s. In addition the author has provided specific serial numbers, serial number ranges that identify recalled firearms during the early period of manufacture and inside information concerning barrel issues and more.

Modern Sporting Guns

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Christopher Austyn
Modern Sporting Guns
Written by the head of the department at Christies conducting auctions in both London and New York. Mr. Austyn covers "Best" English Guns, round action, over/under, box locks, hammer guns, bolt action, and double rifles as well as accessories. He lists problems to look for when buying a gun. He discusses auction sales, and includes a price guide for what fine English guns bring in auctions today. Illustrated with 110 black and white and 24 color photographs, 128 pages, 1994, UK. 8�" x 11".

Gun Engraving Book

Our Price: $50.00

Published in October 1998, this is Christopher Austyn''s latest book. It concentrates specifically on British engraving from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. 128 pages plus 24 color plates. 110 B & W photos.

Austrian & German Guns & Rifles

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Fucilida Caccia Austriacle Tedeschi
Austrian & German Guns & Rifles
An excellent reference book written on Austrian and German guns by Marco Nobili. Almost every page contains a photograph depicting the subject being discussed. The book discusses well-known makers, engraving, scope makers and ammunition. Size 11 �" x 8�". 303 pages

Heyday of The Shotgun

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An elaborate appendix lists the gunmakers of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in business in 1900. Over 160 photographs show images taken at the time, advertisements published during the period, and modern photos of guns that have survived till today. 160 pages

Parker Gun: ID & Serialization

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The only book that provides an easy reference for Parker shotguns manufactured between 1866-1942. Depicts serialization location & explanation, various Parker grades, extra features, stock configurations, action types, & barrel id. Additionally, over 155,000 Parker serial numbers are listed. 100 detailed images; 608 pgs.

This new 608-page publication is the only book that provides an easy reference for Parker shotguns manufactured between 1866-1942. Included is a comprehensive 46-page section on Parker identification, with over 100 detailed images depicting serialization location and explanation, various Parker grades, extra features, stock configurations, action types, and barrel identification. Additionally, over 155,000 Parker serial numbers are listed, and include such invaluable information as grade, gauge, stock configuration, barrel length, and possible special orders per serial number. Finally, the original configuration on most Parker shotguns can be verified.