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Material Reference (Sack Coats,
Shelter Tents, etc)
Bibles-New Testament
Manual Reprints (Drill Manuals, Regulations, etc)
Drill Instruction
Musket Manuals
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U.S. Army Headgear 1812-1872. 167pgs Hardbound. By John P Lanellier &
C. Paul Loane.
This profusely illustrated volume represents more than three decades of research
in public and private collections by military historian John P. Langallier and
Civil War authority C. Paul Loane, whose own examples of Union headgear constitute
one of the finest individually owned collections in the country. Combining an
authoritative text with more than 350 photographs of specimens and period images,
this volume is an indispensable research tool for collectors, curators, and
Reenactors, particularly those who are seeking an overview of the many types
of headwear donned by the Union soldier between 1861-1865....$69.95
American Miltary Buckles and Plates, Odonnell and Campbell.
This buckle Bible is guaranteed to please the buff as well as the
serious collector. More than 2,000 crisp B & W photos show front and back
of 1026 military plates with full descriptions. This book has no peers! Hardbound,
glossy cover, 8 1/2 x 11, 620 pages.......$49.95
India Rubber and Gutta Percha in the Civil War Era, Woshner. EXCELLENT
reference, fully illustrated. The only complete study of the development and
role of rubber during the mid 19th century. Hard bound, 320 glossy pages, listing
of manufacturers and patents...
This is out of print and the publisher has very limted availability.......................................................$125.00
Confederate Saddles and Horse Equipment. This is a pioneer work on the
subject. After ten years of research Ken Keno has compiled a thorough and fascinating
study of the little-known field of Confederate saddlery and equipment. His analysis
of ordnance operations coupled with his visual presentation of surviving examples
offers an indispensable source for collectors and historians. 194 pas., Hard
bound, dust jacket, illus................................$39.95
Army Blue, the Uniform of Uncle Sam's Regulars 1848-1873, Langellier.
Fantastic hardbound book with lots of photos. 352 pages, Hardbound. Large size
- 9" X 12" and 1 1/2" thick. Loaded with pictures and diagrams
of uniforms, insignia, headwear, etc detailing US Government regulations from
the time period specified. Packed with period photos of military personnel from
the beginning of photography and on. Great coverage of complete uniforms from
just after the Mexican War through the Civil War, and ending with Indian Wars.
This is a great reference for detail work on uniforms etc, and worth the price...........$79.95
More Army Blue, the Uniform of Uncle Sam's Regulars 1874-1887
In this new book, the development of an altogether new uniform for troops of
the United States Army, a few years after the Civil War, has never been told
so well or so comprehensively. In this volume, the sequel to the author's highly
praised "Army Blue: The Uniform of Uncle Sam's Regulars, 1848-1873",
John Langellier continues the story of the evolution of American army uniforms
during a critical period that saw experimentation and innovation finally surmount
conservatism to produce some of the more practically functional and aesthetically
appealing martial clothing in American history. The breadth of Langellier's
research, coupled with his years of accumulated expertise in the study of historical
army uniforms, is evident throughout, and together make this book the most thorough
and precise accounting the topic has ever received..........................$69.95
Brady's Civil War: A Collection of Memorable Civil War Images Photographed by
Mathew Brady and His Assistants , by Webb Garrison, 256 pgs, hardbound
Bradys Civil War presents a select collection of several hundred images,
highlighting their immense creativity and informative value for military enthusiasts
as well as readers interested in the art of photography. The text, by Webb Garrison,
is in the form of incisive and explanatory captions, describing how the camera
was taken to the battlefield to create the worlds first comprehensive
photodocumentation of war. This edition has been re-edited and has a new introduction
by historian Alan Axelrod......$24.95
General Manual Reprints
Hardees Infantry Tactics, An exact reprint of the pocket version of
this famed manual in paperback. 159 pgs. A must for every CW enthusiast interested
in drill, tactics, or military life in general for the recruit. Includes School
of the Soldier and School of the Company. By Brevet Lt Gen W.J. Hardee prior
to his leaving for the Southern Service. This is one of our most popular handbooks.......
Currently Out. (Were working on getting it reprinted)
Heitmans Simplified Hardees. New Revised Third Edition!! Hardees Manual completely translated in simple terms including diagrams. 203 pgs including guard mount. In this new 2005 edition, Don has added 60 extra pages with the addition of differences between Hardees and Caseys and a newly revised Guard Mount in two seperate styles for ease of explanation.........................................Temporarily Out
We own the copyright
and original manuscript of Heitmans Simplified Hardees. If there is enough interest,
we may reprint this valuable instructional.
Please let us know if you're interested.
Casey's for Reenactors, A Manual of Instruction for School of the Battalion
by well known Eastern figurehead Jerry "Grampy" Grehl. Casey's Manual
translated for Reenactors in a simple outline form and understandable English.
Complete with diagrams and illustrations for each movement, with commentary.
Great reference material for those using Casey's Drill. New updated version
with improved binding.
127 pgs.........................................$27.95
Parade, Inspection
and Basic Evolutions of the Infantry Battalion.
4th edition. By Col Dominic J. Dal Bello, Army of the Pacific. 78 pgs with 50
illustrations. Manual for company officers and non-coms of Civil war living
history units on the movements of a battalion of infantry..........$21.95
Instructions for Guards and Pickets.
79 pgs. Dal Bello. A Manual Compiled for the use of Civil War Living Historians.
Includes- Guard Mount and the Relief of Sentinels, Duties of the members of
the Guard, Police and general officers' guards, Grand guards and Pickets, Advanced
and Rear Guards and Flankers. Great companion for the above handbook........................................$21.95
Casey's Infantry Tactics, Brig.-Gen Silas Casey. Vol 1. This is a more
correctly sized pocket version. Schools of the soldier and company, Instructions
for Skirmishers and music. 279 pages ppr back. Exact reprint of an original
manual in our collection......................................................$17.95
The Military Handbook & Manual of Information, Including the Official
Articles of War. Exact reprint of this pocket sized manual. 141 pgs. 6 1/2"
X 4 1/2" Similar to "The School of the Soldier" with details
on how to be a recruit and get along in the service.............$14.95
Rules for the Management and Cleaning of the Rifle Musket, Model 1863 for the
use of Soldiers with Descriptive Plates, This is the "Owners Manual"
for the Springfield Rifle Muskets. This is for the 1863 but the details are
identical for the 1861 and 1864 muskets. 25 pages with drawings and diagrams....$12.95
Manual for Henrys Patent Repeating Rifle, 50 pages with instructions, breakdown and a parts price list for this famed rifle including reports from customers and the Chief of the Ordnance Department.................................................................Out
Spencer Repeating Rifle Company, Manual and price list for the Spencer Repeating
Arms company. This book contains a description of the rifle from the manufacturer
along with specifications. Also included diagrams and breakdowns for the action
and parts. Included are many testimonials from Military Customers, newspaper
accounts, and even an article on "What the Rebels Think" of this arm
for their use. Great for reference or as a companion piece for your Spencer
Rifle or Carbine.....................................................................$8.95