Militaria, arms and armour Books

The ONLY Source for Serious Collectors of Smith & Wesson Firearms! Now in its 5th edition, the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson outclasses every other source of information on America's most iconic firearms brand. Authors Jim Supica and Richard...

The first book to present the amazing swords and armour belonging to the most famous Samurai in Japanese history!In Japanese Swords and Armor, Samurai sword expert Paul Martin presents scores of magnificent blades, fittings and armor from the 12th to the...

A celebration of knifemaking and knife collecting!Now in its 42nd Edition, KNIVES 2022, from the publishers of BLADE Magazine, is the annual showcase of the most remarkable custom and factory-manufactured knives in one remarkable collection. This year's...

Now in its 76thoffers original, expertly written content in what is truly the most comprehensive collection of firearms information in print today.

The 75thEdition of "The World's Greatest Gun Book!"Now in its 75thannual is the most-anticipated annual guide to all things new and exciting in the world of firearms.Informative and entertaining articles by the top writers in the field cover every aspect...

For more than 70 years, Gun Digest has been the No. 1 go-to source and research guide for firearms enthusiasts worldwide. Informative and entertaining articles by the top writers in the field cover every aspect of guns and shooting, including hunting,...

GET THE PRICE RIGHT EVERYTIME WITH STANDARD CATALOG OF FIREARMS For more than 30years, the Standard Catalog of Firearms has been the gun industry's No.1 illustrated guide to gun values. This extensively revamped edition offersmore photos, prices, and...

From slugs to buckshot, deer hunters everywhere will benefit from the expert advice found in this book.Of the approximately 10 million whitetail deer hunters nationwide, 4.1 million choose to go afield with shotguns. Not one should do so without first...

The World's Greatest Knife Book Returns!From unique art pieces to hardened tools of war and industry, every knife has its own allure, utility and even soul. This complex and fascinating nature defines a particular knife and is the driving force behind...

THE 77TH EDITION OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST GUN BOOK!For three-quarters of a century,Gun Digesthas served as the trusted source for up-to-date, detailed, and exciting information about firearms.Gun Digestis the finest collection of great stories, historical...

This book can save your life!In this revised and expanded update to one of Massad Ayoob's most popular books, Combat Handgunnery helps you understand the many aspects of using a handgun to defend yourself and your loved ones in life-threatening...

Get Accurate Gun Values Before Your Buy or Sell! Based on the massive and unique Gun Values database from Gun Digest, the "Little Red Book" of gun values tells you all you need to know in an easy-to-use reference format. Inside you'll find more than...

A captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most influential and legendary names in gunsmithing history.John M. Browning was born in Ogden, Utah, in 1855, into a world of gunsmithing. His father was a gunsmith who was already well...

Japanese swords, particularly those wielded by famous Samurai warriors, hold a continuing fascination for collectors of fine arts and historical military weapons. This book is designed to enhance one's appreciation for the wide variety of Japanese swords...

The Japanese sword is much more than just a weapon-it is a social and religious icon traditionally worn by the samurai warrior as an instrument of justice and courage, the sword was an embodiment of the soul of the person who...

Read this before you make your next knife purchase!When you begin to accumulate knives, you probably do so because you need to cut things. Then perhaps you progress to wanting to cut thingswell, so you begin purchasing better knives. Eventually you find...

Showcasing more than 1,700 firearms in full color!From the earliest hand cannons dating back to 1350, to the finest sporting rifles of the 21st Century, this 2nd edition of The Illustrated History of Firearms covers them all. Spectacular, full-color...

A thorough resource on handloading at home, Shooter's Bible Guide to Handloading provides detailed information about the history of handloading and key figures' innovations, a simple explanation of hand reloading, selecting the basic tools needed, and...

The Most Comprehensive Gunsmithing Guide of All Time.Written by one of the most prolific firearms experts of all time, The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is a highly detailed and essential reference for the gun enthusiast and gunsmith alike. At nearly 500...

A historical landmark title on the practice of gunsmithing. Widely regarded as one of the foremost bibles of gunsmithing of its time, Vickery's "Advanced Gunsmithing" is still relevant to this day. With in-depth explanations on different gunsmithing...

Shooter's Bible, the most trusted source on firearms, is here to bring you a new guide with expert knowledge and advice on gun care. Double-page spreads filled with photos and illustrations provide manufacturer specifications on each featured model and...

Now available for the first time since 2003, The Handloader's Manual of Cartridge Conversions offers the handloader all the physical data, how-to designs, tools, and drawings needed to convert modern, easily obtainable materials into more than 1,000...

A guidebook designed specifically to teach gun users everything they need to know to select the right cartridge for their shooting needs. This title is written in an accessible and engaging style that makes research fun. The Shooter's Bible Guide to...

This ground-breaking book is loaded with new scientific research that will help you become a better deer hunter.This comprehensive guide provides a compilation of in-depth coverage on all methods used to hunt whitetail deer consistently and successfully...

Shooter's Bible Guide to Rifle Ballistics, Vol. 2, is a valuable and easy-to-read reference on cartridges and their ballistics, with emphasis on hunting cartridge and their use.Author Waynevan Zwoll does a good job of explaining bullet performance, wind,...

Written by a technical expert who has fired many of the guns featured, this book includes wide and varied assemblageof weapons from each of the world'smajor manufacturing countries.The Illustrated Directoryseries provide readers with a fully illustrated,...

All other factors being equal, it is your ability to read the wind that will make the most difference in your shooting accuracy. The better you understand the behavior of the wind, the better you will understand the behavior of your bullet. Now, champion...

In Great Hunting Rifles, firearms expert Terry Wieland leads the reader on a journey through the history of some of the most exquisite rifles made in the twentieth century.The rifles featured in the book, all personally owned by the author and described...

The Classic Guide for New Knifemakers!"The most important ingredient for success with simple methods is to have a sincere desire to do." ~Wayne GoddardThere's nothing better than spending time in the presence of an experienced knifemaker, except maybe,...

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hunting and Trapping! A collection of tips, tactics, and anecdotes from the finest trappers the United States has ever seen, The Trapper's Bible is an essential reference guide for hunters, trappers, and...