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Please check the home page for updates.
Ian Skennerton's "British Commonwealth Bayonets and Fighting Knives"
Revised, Expanded and Updated edition by Ian Skennerton and Brian Labudda. Originally published in 1986.
"'British & Commonwealth Bayonets' was published decades ago and became a standard reference for bayonet collectors. By 2012 it was out of print, unfortunately for any new bayonet enthusiasts. It is worthy of mention that few new bayonet models have been added to the catalogue in the relevant countries, largely due to standardization by NATO."
Only 8 copies available in our store. Was a special print run and Ian has advised no further copies will be available once sold out.
Price $150 plus postage
Revised, Expanded and Updated edition by Ian Skennerton and Brian Labudda. Originally published in 1986.
"'British & Commonwealth Bayonets' was published decades ago and became a standard reference for bayonet collectors. By 2012 it was out of print, unfortunately for any new bayonet enthusiasts. It is worthy of mention that few new bayonet models have been added to the catalogue in the relevant countries, largely due to standardization by NATO."
Only 8 copies available in our store. Was a special print run and Ian has advised no further copies will be available once sold out.
Price $150 plus postage
Southern Cross Militaria is Australia's Distributor of these exciting new books -
WEBBING AT WAR
Volume 1 - 1937 Pattern Webbing
WEBBING AT WAR
Volume 1 - 1937 Pattern Webbing
This exciting new book by Edward Hallett is the first to look in detail at all aspects of the 1937 Pattern Webbing set in British and Empire service. Introduced just before the Second World War the 1937 Pattern set would see service with British and Empire troops and their allies throughout the war. It was made on five continents and there are numerous manufacturing variants and modifications to the set depending on when and where an item was manufactured.
This book sets out to tell the story of the development of the 1937 Pattern set, the components that made up the sets and their development, how the set was actually used and looked after, its development both post war and for the RAF and Royal Navy and its manufacture around the globe.
Finally the book looks at some of the accessories that can be found to accompany the set and its legacy in a wider global context.
With nearly 200 pages of contents, this fully referenced and indexed book is packed with hundreds of specially commissioned full colour photographs, drawing on the collections of historians across the globe to show the many variants and components of the sets. These photographs are combined with rare period photographs and diagrams to provide the most comprehensive guide to the subject ever released and this book is ideal for collectors, historians, modellers and those in the heritage sector.
This book sets out to tell the story of the development of the 1937 Pattern set, the components that made up the sets and their development, how the set was actually used and looked after, its development both post war and for the RAF and Royal Navy and its manufacture around the globe.
Finally the book looks at some of the accessories that can be found to accompany the set and its legacy in a wider global context.
With nearly 200 pages of contents, this fully referenced and indexed book is packed with hundreds of specially commissioned full colour photographs, drawing on the collections of historians across the globe to show the many variants and components of the sets. These photographs are combined with rare period photographs and diagrams to provide the most comprehensive guide to the subject ever released and this book is ideal for collectors, historians, modellers and those in the heritage sector.
Price $65 plus $15 postage
Give the store a call today and place your order!!
Give the store a call today and place your order!!
WEBBING AT WAR
Volume 2 - The Other Wartime Webbing Sets
Volume 2 - The Other Wartime Webbing Sets
Following the first, critically acclaimed, volume in the Webbing at War series which covered 1937 pattern equipment, this volume looks at the other sets of webbing used by British forces in the Second World War. These sets are far rarer and little has ever been published about many of them, therefore this volume fills an important gap in the historiography and is an essential resource for collectors, modellers, historians and re-enactors. This book covers the Royal Navy’s 1919 Pattern webbing, the Royal Air Force’s 1925 Pattern equipment and the 1939, 1940 and 1944 pattern sets that were used by the British Army. The book covers the history of each set, the components that make up each set of equipment and how to assemble and wear the sets. The book is packed full of colour photographs of surviving pieces, together with period images and diagrams to tell the fascinating story of these forgotten webbing sets. This is an essential volume for all with an interest in webbing design and development and will be a resource you turn back to time and again.
With nearly 180 pages of contents, this fully referenced and indexed book is packed with hundreds of specially commissioned full colour photographs, drawing on the collections of historians across the globe to show the many variants and components of the sets. These photographs are combined with rare period photographs and diagrams to provide the most comprehensive guide to the subject ever released and this book is ideal for collectors, historians, modellers and those in the heritage sector.
Price $85 plus postage
Give the store a call today and place your order!!
With nearly 180 pages of contents, this fully referenced and indexed book is packed with hundreds of specially commissioned full colour photographs, drawing on the collections of historians across the globe to show the many variants and components of the sets. These photographs are combined with rare period photographs and diagrams to provide the most comprehensive guide to the subject ever released and this book is ideal for collectors, historians, modellers and those in the heritage sector.
Price $85 plus postage
Give the store a call today and place your order!!
The Snider by John Walter (Hard Cover)
This book is dedicated to the Snider rifle "with notes on the Enfield Rifle-Musket and the British Army's search for a breechloading conversion".
Hardback book Published in the UK by The Martini Henry Society.
Price $85 plus postage
This book is dedicated to the Snider rifle "with notes on the Enfield Rifle-Musket and the British Army's search for a breechloading conversion".
Hardback book Published in the UK by The Martini Henry Society.
Price $85 plus postage
Proofs, Stamps & Trade Marks for Rifles Pistols Shotguns - 2023 Edition - Soft Cover by Paul Fowkes
International reference book which the author believes exceeds the 1970's Standard Directory. This has been a 5 year project and edited by Ian Skennerton.
The book contains 140 pages of proofs and marks from 30 plus countries, over 1000 diagrams, more than 200 original photographs and previously unpublished content. Original pictures are from guns of the Rockwood Collection. The Japanese section is first time published from a renowned USA expert. Sections on India and South Africa are also not previously published. It also contains unseen photos of the world's largest Colt Walker collection proof mark and corresponding photos.
Price $85 plus postage
International reference book which the author believes exceeds the 1970's Standard Directory. This has been a 5 year project and edited by Ian Skennerton.
The book contains 140 pages of proofs and marks from 30 plus countries, over 1000 diagrams, more than 200 original photographs and previously unpublished content. Original pictures are from guns of the Rockwood Collection. The Japanese section is first time published from a renowned USA expert. Sections on India and South Africa are also not previously published. It also contains unseen photos of the world's largest Colt Walker collection proof mark and corresponding photos.
Price $85 plus postage
Ian Skennerton's Small Arms Identification Series
Titles available -
No.2 - .303-in Rifle No. 4 Price $20 each plus postage
No.15 - .450 & .303-in Martini Rifles & Carbines Price $20 each plus postage
No.23 - Lee-Enfield Parts Catalogue Price $20 each plus postage
Titles available -
No.2 - .303-in Rifle No. 4 Price $20 each plus postage
No.15 - .450 & .303-in Martini Rifles & Carbines Price $20 each plus postage
No.23 - Lee-Enfield Parts Catalogue Price $20 each plus postage
Ian Skennerton's Handbook for Identification, Stripping & Assembly, Service & Maintenance, Operation & Function, Illustrated Parts List, Accessories & Spares, Historical Memoranda, and Additional References
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Titles available in this series -
No.1 .30 Model 1903 Springfield No.4 30 M1 & M1A1 and M2 & M3 Carbine No.12 12ga Winchester Model 97 No.13 7.62mmR Mosin-Nagant No.14 7.62 x 39mm SKS Carbine No.15 7.62 x 39mm AK-47 No.20 9mm Walther P-38 No.21 9mm Browning HP Pistol No.28 Japanese Service Pistols No.29 7.65mm Walther PP & PPK Price $10 each plus postage |
No.30 22in Ruger Mk I & Mk II
No.31 .30 US Krag Rifle & Carbine No.32 Carcano Rifles & Carbines No.33 7.5mm MAS 36 No.37 7.5mm Schmidt-Rubin No.38 Ruger Mini-14 No.39 Ruger 10/22 Un-numbered:- 7.62mm US M14 Rifle .30 M1 Garand 12ga Winchester Model 12 Price $10 each plus postage |
Ian Skennerton's Buyer's Guide for the Lee-Enfield
A pocketbook guide to Collecting & Shooting, Essential Identification, Where to Buy, Condition Essentials, Using the Internet, What Should You Pay, Fakes & Rebuilds, Accessories & Spares, Relative Markings, Serial Numbers, Tables, Production Figures & Factories.
Price $35 plus postage
A pocketbook guide to Collecting & Shooting, Essential Identification, Where to Buy, Condition Essentials, Using the Internet, What Should You Pay, Fakes & Rebuilds, Accessories & Spares, Relative Markings, Serial Numbers, Tables, Production Figures & Factories.
Price $35 plus postage
Ian Skennerton's British Small Arms of World War 2 - The Complete Reference Guide
The Complete Reference Guide to Weapons, Markers' Codes & 1936-1946 Contracts.
"This study details the wide range of small arms used by the British forces in World War 2, and this is the first time that the Makers' and the Suppliers' Codes, with specific details of the various contracts, have been published.
This study is an invaluable guide and an absolute must for the serious researcher, collector and student of small arms and military history."
Price $45 plus postage
The Complete Reference Guide to Weapons, Markers' Codes & 1936-1946 Contracts.
"This study details the wide range of small arms used by the British forces in World War 2, and this is the first time that the Makers' and the Suppliers' Codes, with specific details of the various contracts, have been published.
This study is an invaluable guide and an absolute must for the serious researcher, collector and student of small arms and military history."
Price $45 plus postage
Ian Skennerton's 100 years of Australian Service Machine Guns
Commemorating a Century of Australian Issue Machineguns.
Price $30 plus postage
Commemorating a Century of Australian Issue Machineguns.
Price $30 plus postage
British & Commonwealth Signal Pistols by Rick Landers & Ian Skennerton
A dedicated reference book detailing service 1-inch and 1 1/2-inch models of signal pistols and their various marks are described, along with the cartridges, accessories and Schermurly line throwers.
Price $40 plus postage
A dedicated reference book detailing service 1-inch and 1 1/2-inch models of signal pistols and their various marks are described, along with the cartridges, accessories and Schermurly line throwers.
Price $40 plus postage
Identification Handbook of British Grenades 1900-1960 by Rick Landers
Description, illustration and identification details of all British grenades in the numerical series.
Price $25 plus postage
Description, illustration and identification details of all British grenades in the numerical series.
Price $25 plus postage
Munitions of War - A Record of the Work of the B.S.A. Company during the Great War
compiled by George H. Frost.
This Edition is a Precised Reprint of "Munitions Of War. A record of the work of the B.S.A. and Daimler Companies during the world war 1914-1918. The original post-war volume compiled by George H. Frost"
Precis reproduction by Ian D. Skennerton
Soft cover.
Price $12 plus postage
compiled by George H. Frost.
This Edition is a Precised Reprint of "Munitions Of War. A record of the work of the B.S.A. and Daimler Companies during the world war 1914-1918. The original post-war volume compiled by George H. Frost"
Precis reproduction by Ian D. Skennerton
Soft cover.
Price $12 plus postage
Winchester World's Standard Guns and Ammunition - Catalog 83 - Reprint
1925
Repeating and Single Shot Rifles
Shotguns - Metallic Cartridges
Loaded and Empty Shot Shells
Brass Shot Shells - Primers - Shot Percussion Caps - Gun Wads Accessories
Manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Co., New Have, Conn., U.S.A.
Price $15 plus postage
1925
Repeating and Single Shot Rifles
Shotguns - Metallic Cartridges
Loaded and Empty Shot Shells
Brass Shot Shells - Primers - Shot Percussion Caps - Gun Wads Accessories
Manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Co., New Have, Conn., U.S.A.
Price $15 plus postage
List of changes in British War Material in relation to Edged Weapons, Firearms and Associated Ammunition and Accoutrements - Volumes I to V
Set of 5 - Vol. I 1860 - 1886
Vol. II 1886 - 1900
Vol. III 1900 - 1910
Vol. IV 1910 - 1918
Vol. V 1918 - 1926
Price $85 per set plus postage
Set of 5 - Vol. I 1860 - 1886
Vol. II 1886 - 1900
Vol. III 1900 - 1910
Vol. IV 1910 - 1918
Vol. V 1918 - 1926
Price $85 per set plus postage
The Broad Arrow Mk2
Expanded and updated 2nd edition by Ian Skennerton.
British and Empire Factory Production, Proof, Inspection, Armourers, Unit and Issue markings.
More than 200 years of unit markings are tabulated here, from the British Isles, Canada, Australia, India, New Zealand and other outposts of the Empire in Africa, the West Indies, Middle East and Far East.
This is an absolute must for any military firearm or bayonet collector.
Postage anywhere in Australia is $15. Multiple copies no extra postage charge.
Price $70 plus postage
Expanded and updated 2nd edition by Ian Skennerton.
British and Empire Factory Production, Proof, Inspection, Armourers, Unit and Issue markings.
More than 200 years of unit markings are tabulated here, from the British Isles, Canada, Australia, India, New Zealand and other outposts of the Empire in Africa, the West Indies, Middle East and Far East.
This is an absolute must for any military firearm or bayonet collector.
Postage anywhere in Australia is $15. Multiple copies no extra postage charge.
Price $70 plus postage
A Brief History & Detailed Nominal Roll of the 5th Light Horse Regiment Australian Imperial Force 1914-1919
By Leo W Walsh O.A.M.
Price $60 plus postage
By Leo W Walsh O.A.M.
Price $60 plus postage
The Hayes Handgun Omnibus
A catalogued Encyclopedia of Collective Pistols and Revolvers
by Ronald D Hayes and Ian D Skennerton
Price $45 plus postage
A catalogued Encyclopedia of Collective Pistols and Revolvers
by Ronald D Hayes and Ian D Skennerton
Price $45 plus postage
Ian Skennerton's Small Arms Series Live (DVDs)
No. 1 - .303 S.M.L.E. - Price $38 plus postage
No. 2 - .303 No 4 & No 5 - Price $38 plus postage
No. 3 - SLR, the FAL - Price $38 plus postage
No. 4 - Full On - Full Auto - 1. British & US Machine Guns - Price $30 plus postage
No. 5 - Full On - Full Auto - 2. German & Combloc &c. MG's (not pictured)
Price $35 plus postage
No. 1 - .303 S.M.L.E. - Price $38 plus postage
No. 2 - .303 No 4 & No 5 - Price $38 plus postage
No. 3 - SLR, the FAL - Price $38 plus postage
No. 4 - Full On - Full Auto - 1. British & US Machine Guns - Price $30 plus postage
No. 5 - Full On - Full Auto - 2. German & Combloc &c. MG's (not pictured)
Price $35 plus postage