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Dr. James B. Whisker ARMS MAKERS OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
TRACK OF THE WOLF Hardcover BOOK
Western Pennsylvania produced many fine longrifles of high artistic merit. Some of the best pieces of classic design & folk art from America's early frontier period. 100s of photos; 8.5x11 inches, 176 pgs. : 35%.
'Less well known than some gunmaking regions, this book is filled with photographs and research notes which reveal that Western Pennsylvania produced many fine longrifles of high artistic merit. These are some of the best pieces of classic design and folk art from America's early frontier period. Both flint and percussion rifles and pistols are illustrated.
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36.40 USD
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Dr. James B. Whisker GUNSMITHS OF BEDFORD, FULTON, HUNTINGDON & SOMERSET COUNTIES
TRACK OF THE WOLF 0TOWGBFHSC Hardcover BOOK
Filled with wonderful photography of fine rifles, with close-up views of locks, engraving, fancy inlays, patchboxes, barrel signatures, & a few Bedford County powder horns. 100s of photos; 9x12 inches, 192 pgs. : 35%.
'Printed on fine coated paper, filled with the photography of Dr. James B. Whisker.
This special book on Bedford County area longrifles was a special project for Dr. James Whisker, since he is a resident of Bedford County. This book is mostly filled with wonderful photography of fine rifles, with close-up views of locks, engraving, fancy inlays, patchboxes, barrel signatures, and a few Bedford County powder horns. Photographs and portraits of famous makers are included, as well as a chapter listing biography of many makers of the Bedford County school of style.
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36.40 USD
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Dr. James B. Whisker & Daniel Hartzler GUNSMITHS OF MARYLAND
TRACK OF THE WOLF Hardcover BOOK
Includes highly collectible military pieces. Rare examples include an ?Annapolis? marked Brown Bess, wall guns, Council of Safety muskets, contract models, target rifles, double rifles, breech loading carbines & Civil War era percussion sniper rifles. Full color photos t/out; 9x12 inches, 200+ pgs. : 35%.
'This book is filled with large photographs and detailed text on flint and percussion longrifles of Maryland, and it includes highly collectible military pieces. Rare examples include an 'Annapolis' marked Brown Bess, wall guns, Council of Safety muskets, contract models, target rifles, double rifles, breech loading carbines and Civil War era percussion sniper rifles. Flint and percussion pistols are depicted, as are a few cannon. Early 1760-1770 longrifles from Pipe Creek and Monocacy Settlement may inspire replicas of these early styles.
The Table of Contents includes the following:
* Foreword
* Muskets
* Carbines and Rifles
* Cannons
* Shotguns
* Curiosa
* Pistols
* Unmarked Longrifles
* Longrifles
* Occupational Phrases
* Biographical
* Index
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40.30 USD
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Dr. James B. Whisker GUNSMITHS OF VIRGINIA
TRACK OF THE WOLF Hardcover BOOK
Some of the most elegant of the classic ?Kentucky longrifles" were made in Virginia. 78 pgs. of photos; 8.5x11 inches, 158 pgs. : 35%.
'Some of the most elegant of the classic 'Kentucky longrifles" were made in Virginia. The photography by Dr. James Whisker demonstrates the fine workmanship produced in Virginia, and his research indicates that the Virginia gunsmiths were prolific and productive. A large chapter offers biographical sketches of each maker. Collectors will learn a great deal about the lives of the makers.
Filled with nice photography on fine paper, many details of these valuable longrifles are revealed. Virginia makers often used both raised and incised carving, fine maple, and silver wire inlays.
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36.40 USD
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Fred Lampert & Dr. James B. Whisker GUNSMITHS OF WEST VIRGINIA
TRACK OF THE WOLF Hardcover BOOK
Large photos reveal that a variety of longrifle styles were made in West Virginia, mostly artistically decorated pieces, but also a few severely plain mountain ones. 103 pgs. of photos; 8.5x11 inches, 160 pgs. : 35%.
'This book of photographs of longrifles by the gunsmiths of West Virginia begins with an biographical section, and several 1800 through 1840 period newspaper announcements advertising their business openings, moves, help wanted, and special sale offers.
Large photographs reveal that a variety of longrifle styles were made in West Virginia, mostly artistically decorated pieces, but also a few severely plain mountain rifles, including one picked up from the battlefield after October 7th, 1780, on King's Mountain.
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36.40 USD
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Dr. James B. Whisker GUNSMITHS OF YORK COUNTY
TRACK OF THE WOLF Hardcover BOOK
Includes outstanding longrifles & pistols by George Shroyer, George Eyster, Frederick Sell, Jacob Sell, Adam Ernst and many other York County makers. Photos t/out; 8.5x11 inches, 160 pgs. : 35%.
'The longrifles of York County, Pennsylvania, have a more formal appearance than some other schools of style. Patriotic themes are found on decorated York County rifles from the Federal period.
This volume includes outstanding longrifles and pistols by George Shroyer, George Eyster, Frederick Sell, Jacob Sell, Adam Ernst and many other York County makers. An early military musket is shown.
Like all of Dr. Whisker's books, photographs are printed on best quality coated paper.
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36.40 USD
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Dr. James B. Whisker THE NORTHERN ARMOURY, THE U.S. ARMOURY AT SPRINGFIELD, 1795-1859
TRACK OF THE WOLF Hardcover BOOK
Study the best work of the early Springfield Armoury in this new volume filled with the best photography of Dr. Whisker. Rarely seen arms include near new specimens of U. S. Model 1795 muskets through the U. S. Model 1859 rifled musket. Photos; 8.5x11 inches, 240 pgs.
'Many rare Springfield pistols, carbines, muskets and experiments are shown. A few items may be unique.
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40.30 USD
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James B. Whisker The Right To Hunt
Merril Press 0936783206 / 9780936783208 Paperback BOOK
Classic defense of hunting, brought up to date by its author, the acknowledged dean of hunting philosophy & the history & politics that shape today's debate. 220 pgs.
'ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
James B. Whisker is a Professor of Political Science at the University of West Virginia. He holds M.A. degrees in history and philosophy from Niagara University, a certificate in Soviet Studies from the Soviet and East European Institute, and a Ph.D. in government and politics from the University of Maryland. Professor Whisker is also the author of several books.
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14.30 USD
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Daniel D. Hartzler & Dr. James B. Whisker THE SOUTHERN ARSENAL - HARPER'S FERRY
TRACK OF THE WOLF Hardcover BOOK
Many fine 1795 muskets, 1814 rifles, 1816 muskets, & 1855 rifled muskets are shown, also officer?s pistols, carbines, & more. Photos; 8.5x11 inches, 208 pgs.
'Filled with detail photos of Harper's Ferry rifles, pistols, and muskets. Within 208 pages, it describes Harper's Ferry Arsenal from humble beginnings, until it exploded.
Close-up views illustrate many variations of early military arms, especially the famous U.S. Model 1803 rifle, said to have been carried by Lewis and Clark.
Many fine 1795 muskets, 1814 rifles, 1816 muskets, and 1855 rifled muskets are shown, also officer's pistols, carbines, Merrill conversions, Hall breechloading rifles, and very rare military marked fullstock flint longrifles.
The Table of Contents includes the following:
* U.S. Arsenal at Harper's Ferry
* Production Records
* Additional Production Records
* Notes to Text and Bibliographical Entries
* List of Some Armorers at Harper's Ferry
* U.S. Model 1795 Musket: Photographs
* U.S. Model 1803 Rifle: Photographs
* Regulations for Inspection of Contract Arms
* U.S. Musket Model 1816: Photographs
* U.S. Model 1817 "Artillery Musket": Photographs
* Physical Description of Arms Made at Harper's Ferry
* Renters and Properties at Harper's Ferry
* Jacob Dickert Kentucky Rifle with Harper's Ferry Lock
* Militia Act of 1808
* Pattern Arms: Photographs
* U.S. Model 1803 Pistols: Photographs
* U.S. Model 1841 Rifle: Photographs
* U.S. Model 1842 Musket: Photographs
* U.S. Model 1855 Rifle: Photographs
* U.S. Model 1855 Rifle-Musket: Photographs
* John Hall's Rifles and Carbines
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40.30 USD
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James B. Whisker, Daniel D. Hartzler & Larry W. Ya THE U.S. MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET 2ND EDITION
Larry Yantz Hardcover BOOK
The standard reference on the basic infantry arm of the Union Army during the Civil War. 660B&W photos & illus; 9x12 inches, 284 pgs.
'This expanded second edition contains 660 B&W photographs and illustrations of guns plus detailed text. Dr. Whisker's photography is known for it's clarity in showing inspector and manufacturers marks. The 20 different contract barrel eagles will enable the reader to determine if their rifle-musket has all original parts or is a less valuable composite gun. It is the standard reference on the basic infantry arm of the Union Army during the Civil War.
This edition also contains a 90-page bonus section of secondary martial arms including several that have never been published. Even if a collector has the first edition, they will want a copy of this greatly improved second edition. Printing is limited to 750 copies. 9 X 12, hardcover, photos, illus, 284pp.
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50.70 USD
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Daniel D. Hartzler & James B. Whisker U.s. Martial Single Shot Pistols
Rowe Publications Hardcover BOOK
Superior photos of the martial pistols used in the United States from 1776-1845. Some of these have never been photographed before. Photos; 9x12 inches, 128 pgs. MAX DISCOUNT: 30%.
'Being a Photographic Chronicle of Military and Semi-martial Pistols supplied to United States Government & the Several States. Superior photos of the martial pistols used in the United States from 1776-1845. Some of these have never been photographed before. Oversize. Index & tables.
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42.90 USD
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