A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO THE
GERMAN GEW. 88 "COMMISSION" RIFLE
by Paul S. Scarlata

Your complete guide to "Commission" Rifles and Carbines, including their use outside of Germany and copies of the system with its famous magazine. Covers it all! Rifles, carbines, bayonets, disassembly steps for the rifle and bolt, historical development, battle history, cartridge data, test firing and collector hints.

Softcover, $29.99 plus p/h.

MANNLICHER MILITARY RIFLES; straight pull and turn bolt designs
by Paul S. Scarlata

Profusely illustrated with close-up photos, drawings and diagrams, this book is the most detailed examination of Mannlicher military rifles ever produced in the English language.

Ferdinand von Mannlicher was history's most prolific military firearms designer, with over 150 patents to his credit. During his years at Steyr, they produced more military rifles than any other manufacturer in the world! But most American collectors know very little about these advanced weapons that were the workhorse of the Austro- Hungarian army. Mannlichers saw extensive combat around the world from 1886 to 1952, yet most models are quite reasonably priced today.

Inside these pages, you will understand the genius behind Mannlicher's magazine
systems, straight-pull and turn bolt military rifles. And you will learn why they became the standard by which all others were judged.

Hardcover, 168 pages 8.5 x 11, filled with black & white photos, $32.50 plus p/h.

COLLECTING CLASSIC BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLES by Paul S. Scarlata

Bolt Action Military Rifles are the hottest field in arms collecting today - and it's easy to see why! While there are plenty of inexpensive examples out there to entice beginning collectors, there are just as many great rarities and exotic models for the experts. In this new book, author Paul Scarlata, one of the most recognized names in gun writing today, covers all aspects of this exciting field. He clearly describes all of the various bolt action systems used by the different nations, and how they differ from each other. Over 400 large photographs detail key features you will need to recognize in order to identify guns for your collection. Learn the original military configurations of these service rifles so that you can tell them apart from altered guns and bad restorations. The historical sections are particularly strong, giving readers a clear understanding of how and why these rifles were developed, and which troops used them. Advanced collectors will be fascinated by the countless historical photographs of these guns in the hands of troops. And, in order to show which rifles were superior to others and why some armies had an advantage over their rivals, Scarlata tests a selection of these rifles on the range, giving you in-depth reports on their performance, not just for accuracy, but for ease of use, durability, quality of ammunition and combat effectiveness. During the era of the classic bolt action military rifle, a soldier's rifle was his best friend, protecting him from danger and serving him faithfully. For today's collector, Paul Scarlata's exciting new book may be just as important. Hardcover, 280 pages 8.5 x 11, 400+ black and white photos, $39.95 plus p/h.