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FA: Firearms Identification 2-Vol Book Set, J. Mathews, c. '62
Firearms Identification 2-Vol Book Set, J. Mathews, c. '62
This 2-Volume Book set titled, "Firearms Identification" by J. Howard Mathews is in its original dust jacket and in excellent condition. Volume I is 400 pages and Volume II is 492 pages. The book set is published by the University of Wisconsin Press, Madison Wisconsin, 1st Edition, Copyright 1962. This set is broken down into 6 sections. The first section covers a comprehensive discussion of laboratory proecured used in the identification of guns from fired bullets and fired cartridges, firearms photography and methods of restoration of serial numbers. The next section is an extensive research report of the results of measurements of rifling characteristics of over 2300 guns from 23 countries. Part III is devoted to notes on automatic pistols. Part IV and V contain over 3,000 photographs of handguns representing arms made in 23 countries. Part VI consists of trademarks and other identification marks photographed from various guns. There are also eight appendices that give data, lists, firing pin impressions, and translations, shell markings, and more. This is a fantastic wealth of reference material for any gun collector. The books measure 9" x 12". The books are in excellent condition with no rips, tears, stains, loose or missing pages. The dust jackets are worn, but all in one piece. To see pictures, please view at: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=3622260694 |
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