Some books

[Basedgreaser]

was digging through my old stuff and found some books i remember from when i was young that helped get me interested in firearms and old firearms specifically.


Its always good to have information and i find it interesting,
Obviously these are books with a lot of pictures which is probably why my grandfather gave them to me when he did. Any books chalked full of interesting information you guys would say are a must have for firearms? In general or for any purpose

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[Basedgreaser]

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[KKG]

Between my Dad and my Grandad I was taught that when you buy a Gun, you buy a book about it. While I may not always buy a book about a particular gun that I have just purchased, it sometimes ends up that I buy several. Especially when I have just purchased something different. Right now that means I have purchased several books about the Thompson. My first Shooting was with a Thompson SMG and about 15 years later I had several of them as part of my Active Duty time. Now I have obtained one of the later Thompson Carbines and a few books to go with it.

I always like the idea of buy a Gun, buy a Book.

 

[Basedgreaser]

Between my Dad and my Grandad I was taught that when you buy a Gun, you buy a book about it. While I may not always buy a book about a particular gun that I have just purchased, it sometimes ends up that I buy several. Especially when I have just purchased something different. Right now that means I have purchased several books about the Thompson. My first Shooting was with a Thompson SMG and about 15 years later I had several of them as part of my Active Duty time. Now I have obtained one of the later Thompson Carbines and a few books to go with it.

I always like the idea of buy a Gun, buy a Book.

Sounds like a good wtlb! I got some catching up to do

 

[KKG]

Having a Thompson SMG as my first time Shooting Iron just might have "colored" my vision a bit. I Enlisted to avoid the Draft and went to the Small Arms Repair School at APG in Maryland. A little less than Two years later I was appointed as the 1st Cav Division Smallarms Inspector as an E-5. I was building Museum for the Division and had Six Thompson SMGs plus the one my CO carried on a daily basis which I had to keep fed. He had this "habit" of firing it at anything and everything when he was returning to the Company from the Rear Area. He also had the habit of not always getting the Magazines into the Jeep. I ordered a lot of replacements. He was seldom happy when he returned from the Rear and the Chairwarmers there. He also enjoyed a nip or two.

I wish I had more of the books I had over there.

 

[Medic!]

Bought-a-book, bought-a-boom!

No?
Let it sink in..........

 

[KKG]

Medic; I got that when the first box of books fell on my head during our last move. The frightening part is it's that time Again!

 

[Ownerus]

For broad coverage with a bit of history these are good for military stuff. Might have to find them on the used market.

 

[MountainBear]

I buy them (books) at gun shows when I'm too broke to buy anything else. I rarely get them from the book dealer tables, because they are high priced.

But occasionally you can find old books for sale on random tables. Usually a better deal. I've found a few old firearms forensics books by Hatcher, old gunsmithing books, etc. Even if they aren't very good, they're usually worth it.

 

[Ownerus]

Thanks for the reminder. Hatcher's Note Book and his Book of the Garand are must haves for a military collector to which BasedG appears to be trending.

 

[MountainBear]

I never knew of his books other than Hatcher's Notebook until I found them at a gunshow. They cover forensic investigations of firearms. Not really useful, but incredibly interesting...

 

[Stomper]

Bought-a-book, bought-a-boom!

No?
Let it sink in..........

No? Yes!!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I have a whole wall in my library just for gun books.
I do agree with checking out the used book market...many titles just aren't made anymore.
A book and experience can go a long way in helping you ID a gun or decide just what to collect or stay away from.

As to how much I love books and collecting them...Well you all have seen the pics of of my antique gun collection...the book hobby is much , much "worse" or "better" depending on your point of view...

My library is "open" to all here...by open I mean that I am always willing to look something up and share the information and book title.
Andy

 

[Stomper]

Andy, is there actually any room in your house for furniture?

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Book cases count as furniture right?....
Andy

Andy, is there actually any room in your house for furniture?

 

[Stomper]

Book cases count as furniture right?....
Andy

Only to display championship chess, backgammon, and golf trophies.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Well darn ... I only have shooting trophies on mine...I guess I need to quit reading so much and get out more...
Andy

Only to display championship chess, backgammon, and golf trophies.

 

[Stomper]

Well darn ... I only have shooting trophies on mine...I guess I need to quit reading so much and get out more...
Andy

You read?! And don't give me that "of course, I'm a teacher" line, either.... kids graduating these days are only semi-literate, at best.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I hear you...It is sad when you have a difficult time showing or passing a long a love that can last a lifetime , like the reading of books.
Andy

You read?! And don't give me that "of course, I'm a teacher" line, either.... kids graduating these days are only semi-literate, at best.

 

[Stomper]

I have quite a few books myself (shocker, huh?), but they're currently stored in boxes ATM....




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