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Southern Cross Militaria is Australia's Distributor of this exciting new book -
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
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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. 1 - .303-in Rifle No. 1
No. 2 - .303-in Rifle No. 4
No. 3 - 9mm Austen & Owen SMG's
No. 4 - .303-in Rifle No. 5 MkI
No. 5 - .303-in Bren Light Machine Gun
No. 6 - British Service Sword & Lance Patterns - Sold out. No longer available. Out of print.
No. 7 - .303-in Magazine Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines
No. 8 - .303-in Vickers MkI Machine Gun
No. 9 - .455-in Webley No. 1 Revolvers
No. 10 - .303-in Pattern 1914 Rifle & Sniping Variants
No. 11 - 9mm Sten Machine Carbine Marks I, I*, 2 & 3 - Sold out. No longer available. Out of print.
No. 12 - 7.62mm L1 & C1 F.A.L. Rifle - Sold out. No longer available. Out of print.
No. 13 - Special Service Lee-Enfields Price $20 each plus postage
No. 14 - .303in Lewis Machine Gun - Sold out. No longer available. Out of print.
No. 15 - .450 & .303-in Martini Rifles & Carbines Price $20 each plus postage
No. 16 - British Empire Cadet & Training Rifles Price $20 each plus postage
No. 17 - .45 Thompson Sub-Machine Gun - Price $30 each plus postage - Last copy in stock. Will no longer be available. Out of print.
No. 18 - 7.62mm L42A1 Sniper, L39, 2A & Lee-Enfield Conversions Price $20 each plus postage
No. 19 - Australian S.M.L.E. Variations - Sold out. No longer available. Out of print.
No. 20 - .577 Pattern 1853 Rifle Musket & Snider-Enfield Price $20 each plus postage
No. 21 - .30 Browning Model 1919A4 Machine Gun - Sold out. No longer available. Out of print.
No. 22 - British Empire Sniper Rifles Price $20 each plus postage
No. 23 - Lee-Enfield Parts Catalogue Price $20 each plus postage
No. 24 - 9mm Sten Machine Carbine Marks V, VI & II(S) Price $20 each plus postage
Price $20 each plus postage
Titles available -
No. 1 - .303-in Rifle No. 1
No. 2 - .303-in Rifle No. 4
No. 3 - 9mm Austen & Owen SMG's
No. 4 - .303-in Rifle No. 5 MkI
No. 5 - .303-in Bren Light Machine Gun
No. 6 - British Service Sword & Lance Patterns - Sold out. No longer available. Out of print.
No. 7 - .303-in Magazine Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines
No. 8 - .303-in Vickers MkI Machine Gun
No. 9 - .455-in Webley No. 1 Revolvers
No. 10 - .303-in Pattern 1914 Rifle & Sniping Variants
No. 11 - 9mm Sten Machine Carbine Marks I, I*, 2 & 3 - Sold out. No longer available. Out of print.
No. 12 - 7.62mm L1 & C1 F.A.L. Rifle - Sold out. No longer available. Out of print.
No. 13 - Special Service Lee-Enfields Price $20 each plus postage
No. 14 - .303in Lewis Machine Gun - Sold out. No longer available. Out of print.
No. 15 - .450 & .303-in Martini Rifles & Carbines Price $20 each plus postage
No. 16 - British Empire Cadet & Training Rifles Price $20 each plus postage
No. 17 - .45 Thompson Sub-Machine Gun - Price $30 each plus postage - Last copy in stock. Will no longer be available. Out of print.
No. 18 - 7.62mm L42A1 Sniper, L39, 2A & Lee-Enfield Conversions Price $20 each plus postage
No. 19 - Australian S.M.L.E. Variations - Sold out. No longer available. Out of print.
No. 20 - .577 Pattern 1853 Rifle Musket & Snider-Enfield Price $20 each plus postage
No. 21 - .30 Browning Model 1919A4 Machine Gun - Sold out. No longer available. Out of print.
No. 22 - British Empire Sniper Rifles Price $20 each plus postage
No. 23 - Lee-Enfield Parts Catalogue Price $20 each plus postage
No. 24 - 9mm Sten Machine Carbine Marks V, VI & II(S) Price $20 each plus postage
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 in this series -
.30 M1 Carbine 7.62mm M14 Rifle 7.62mm F.A.L. Rifle .303 SMLE Rifle No. 1 .30 M1 Garand Rifle .303 British Rifle No. 4 5.56mm AR15 & M16 Rifle .22 High Standard Pistols .30 US Krag Rifle & Carbine Carcano Rifles & Carbines Winchester Model 61 .22 Rifle .30 Model 1903 Springfield Rifle Winchester Model 94 Rifle & Carbine US .30 Mod. 1917 & .303 British Patt. 1914 Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun Winchester Model 12 Shotgun Winchester Model 70 Rifle .22 Ruger Mk I & Mk II Pistols 7.62 x 54mmR Moisin-Nagant Price $10 each plus postage |
Smith & Wesson Revolver Mauser Model 1896 Pistol Mauser Rifles & Carbines Japanese Service Pistols Walther PP & PPK Pistols 9mm Browing HP PIstol 9mm Walther P-38 Pistol 9mm Luger P-08 Pistol Ruger Mini-14 Carbine 6.5mm Type 38 Arisaka 7.7mm Type 99 Arisaka 7.5mm Schmidt-Rubin 9mm Makarov Pistol .45 Pistol M1911A1 Beretta Pistols 7.62 x 39mm AK47 7.62 x 39mm SKS Glock Pistols 7.5mm MAS 36 |
Ian Skennerton's The Lee-Enfield
A Century of Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines
"The nett product of more than four decades of international research and study, evolving through two prior editions and many other related titles, this record is surely the ultimate account of a century's development and issue of the Lee-Enfield rifle.
This work encompasses all aspects of Lee-Enfield development and production, in Britain, America, India, Australasia, South Africa and the Far East. The rifles, carbines, bayonets, component parts, tools, accessories and ammunition are arranged into specific groups and chapters."
Price $99.50 plus postage
A Century of Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines
"The nett product of more than four decades of international research and study, evolving through two prior editions and many other related titles, this record is surely the ultimate account of a century's development and issue of the Lee-Enfield rifle.
This work encompasses all aspects of Lee-Enfield development and production, in Britain, America, India, Australasia, South Africa and the Far East. The rifles, carbines, bayonets, component parts, tools, accessories and ammunition are arranged into specific groups and chapters."
Price $99.50 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 .577 Snider-Enfield Rifles & Carbines
British Service Longarms 1866 - c.1880
Brief description written by author -
"Specific sections are devoted to each Snider model, the bayonets, ammunition, proof & inspection markings, accessories & tools, with a comprehensive index and production figures. This is the definitive study for collectors and shooters alike."
Price $50 plus postage
British Service Longarms 1866 - c.1880
Brief description written by author -
"Specific sections are devoted to each Snider model, the bayonets, ammunition, proof & inspection markings, accessories & tools, with a comprehensive index and production figures. This is the definitive study for collectors and shooters alike."
Price $50 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
.380 Enfield No. 2 Revolver by Mark Stamps & Ian Skennerton
"The .380 Enfield revolver has long been considered the "poor cousin" of the Webley family, particularly the Mark IV model which it essentially duplicated. But the development and wartime production is a story of its own, described here in detail by an enthusiast of the British service revolver, in association with Ian Skennerton's research of the original War Office records and specimens held at the M.O.D. Pattern Room, Nottingham, where many of the illustrations were taken.
Issue markings, webbing equipment and accessories are also awarded separate chapters, making this study a handy reference for the enthusiast, collector and historian alike."
Available in soft and hard cover.
Price - Hard cover - $40 plus postage SOLD OUT
Soft cover - $35 plus postage
"The .380 Enfield revolver has long been considered the "poor cousin" of the Webley family, particularly the Mark IV model which it essentially duplicated. But the development and wartime production is a story of its own, described here in detail by an enthusiast of the British service revolver, in association with Ian Skennerton's research of the original War Office records and specimens held at the M.O.D. Pattern Room, Nottingham, where many of the illustrations were taken.
Issue markings, webbing equipment and accessories are also awarded separate chapters, making this study a handy reference for the enthusiast, collector and historian alike."
Available in soft and hard cover.
Price - Hard cover - $40 plus postage SOLD OUT
Soft cover - $35 plus postage
The Boxer Cartridge in the British Service
by B A Temple
"This work relates the history of the Boxer cartridge as used by Britain and her colonies form 1866 to the 1930's, with references to colonial production, including Australia's.
Progressive sections fully detail the evolution of the cartridge through patterns for the Snider, Martini-Henry, and other arms.
The first comprehensive work on this subject to be attempted, this book is a must for all students of military history and collectors of firearms and cartridges."
SOLD OUT
by B A Temple
"This work relates the history of the Boxer cartridge as used by Britain and her colonies form 1866 to the 1930's, with references to colonial production, including Australia's.
Progressive sections fully detail the evolution of the cartridge through patterns for the Snider, Martini-Henry, and other arms.
The first comprehensive work on this subject to be attempted, this book is a must for all students of military history and collectors of firearms and cartridges."
SOLD OUT
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
New - Treatise on Ammunition 1887 - Fourth Edition
Hard cover revised fourth edition (corrected up to 31st October, 1887), printed by Order of the Secretary of State for War, London, printed for Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
SOLD OUT
Hard cover revised fourth edition (corrected up to 31st October, 1887), printed by Order of the Secretary of State for War, London, printed for Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
SOLD OUT
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
Brand New - The Martini-Henry for Queen and Empire
The British military Martini-Henry, Martini-Metford and Martini-Enfield rifles and carbines: the definitive history of their development and service, 1869-1904
Price $165 plus postage
The British military Martini-Henry, Martini-Metford and Martini-Enfield rifles and carbines: the definitive history of their development and service, 1869-1904
Price $165 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
Brand New - Backbone of the Wehrmacht
The German K98k Rifle, 1934-1945
Author's Revised Edition
Price $165 plus postage
CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK
The German K98k Rifle, 1934-1945
Author's Revised Edition
Price $165 plus postage
CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK
Brand New - The Sword and Bayonet Makers of Imperial Germany 1871-1918
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
Australian Antique Arms & History
The best of John W Swinfield F.A.I.H.A.
Excerpts from more than four decades of Australasian Sporting Shooter, Arms Cavalcade, Guns Australia, Etc.
Price $25 plus postage
CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK
The best of John W Swinfield F.A.I.H.A.
Excerpts from more than four decades of Australasian Sporting Shooter, Arms Cavalcade, Guns Australia, Etc.
Price $25 plus postage
CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK
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
Footsteps of Sparrow Force - West Timor 1941-42 -
2 Disc DVD Set
Guns & Gear from "Footsteps of Sparrow Force" Live Action... - 2 Disc DVD Set
Price $44 each plus postage
2 Disc DVD Set
Guns & Gear from "Footsteps of Sparrow Force" Live Action... - 2 Disc DVD Set
Price $44 each plus postage
Girls with Guns DVD
Includes -
Calendar Girls - The months introduce action with MGs, SMGs, shotguns and more!
Woman At Arms - An historical perspective from Queen Boudicea through the ages to Kurdish freedom fighters and armies of today. A look at movie heroines with an A to Z from Angelina Jolie to Uma Thurman and Zara Pithian.
Arizona Weekend - Ladies also participate in the machine gun shoots at the Big
Sandy, Anthem etc.
Price $25 plus postage
Includes -
Calendar Girls - The months introduce action with MGs, SMGs, shotguns and more!
Woman At Arms - An historical perspective from Queen Boudicea through the ages to Kurdish freedom fighters and armies of today. A look at movie heroines with an A to Z from Angelina Jolie to Uma Thurman and Zara Pithian.
Arizona Weekend - Ladies also participate in the machine gun shoots at the Big
Sandy, Anthem etc.
Price $25 plus postage
Primos Hunting DVDs
Price $29 each or $100 for all 4 plus postage
The Glock in Competition
Price $35 plus postage
Marlin Firearms
A history of the guns and the company that made them. A fantastic, rare old book. A must for the collector of Marlin firearms.
Price $185 plus postage
A history of the guns and the company that made them. A fantastic, rare old book. A must for the collector of Marlin firearms.
Price $185 plus postage