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Handbooks and Field Manuals describing the use of Civil War
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A Handbook of Civil War
Bullets and Cartridges
James E. Thomas & Dean S. Thomas. Based on twenty years of research, this
is a source of accurate information on bullets, cartridges, and their
manufacturers that is both informative for the student of Civil War small
arms ammunition and a useful guide and checklist for building a
collection. Includes dimensions and weights along with information on
important variations. 94 pgs., hundreds of illustrations, data tables and
more. 5½"x 8½", sfbd.
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Civil War Guns
Rifles - Muskets - Carbines - Revolvers. William B. Edwards. First
published in 1962, this updated, definitive work tells the complete story
of Federal and Confederate small arms: design, manufacture,
identification, procurement, issue, employment, effectiveness, and postwar
disposal. 453 pgs., hundreds of B&W photos and illustrations, 8½"x 11",
hdbd.
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Round Ball to Rimfire-Vol. 1
Vol.1: A History of Civil War Small Arms Ammunition. Thomas. The
culmination of 30 years of research and study, this is the definitive
encyclopedia of Civil War bullets and cartridges. Each volume contains
detailed information on designers, manufacturers, arsenals and patents
along with hundreds of photos and illustrations. 344 pgs., 8½"x 11", hdbd.
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The Confederate Field Manual
Prepared by the Confederate Ordnance Bureau in 1862, this contemporaneous
look at Confederate ordnance materials is a wonderfully insightful
historical document. It contains sections on artillery, projectiles, small
arms, ammunition, swords, accoutrements and much more. 176 pgs., 32 pgs.
of B&W photos, 5½"x 8½", hdbd.
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The Pocket Book of Civil War Weapons
From Small Arms to Siege Artillery. Konstam. Ideal for helping you
understand and identify weaponry of the Civil War - including side arms,
long arms, edged weapons, artillery and naval ordnance - this detailed
reference includes numerous photographs and specifications.
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Round Ball to Rimfire-Vol. 2
Vol. 2: Federal Breechloading Carbines and Rifles. Thomas. The
culmination of 30 years of research and study, this is the definitive
encyclopedia of Civil War bullets and cartridges. Each volume contains
detailed information on designers, manufacturers, arsenals and patents
along with hundreds of photos and illustrations. 528 pgs., 8½"x 11", hdbd.
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Round Ball to Rimfire-Vol. 3
Vol. 3: Federal Pistols, Revolvers & Miscellaneous Essays. Thomas.
The culmination of 30 years of research and study, this is the definitive
encyclopedia of Civil War bullets and cartridges. Each volume contains
detailed information on designers, manufacturers, arsenals and patents
along with hundreds of photos and illustrations. 488 pgs., 8½"x 11", hdbd.
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The Civil War Reenactors' Encyclopedia
William C. Davis. Truly awesome in scope and depth, this volume is packed
with an unparalleled wealth of information, covering not only all major
battles of the war, but also the uniforms of all major units - both Union
and Confederate - down to the smallest details such as badges and buttons;
national, state, and unit flags; and accessories including packs,
ammunition boxes, and belt buckles. 256 pgs.; hundreds of color photos,
illustrations and maps; 10¼"x 11", hdbd.
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