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	‘The LEE-ENFIELD’ Skennerton A Century of Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines. Hard cover, 11¾ x 8¾ in., 608 pp, 1,200+ illust., dust jacket, 2007. ISBN 978 0 949749 82 6. The final, updated successor to ‘British Service Lee’ and 'Lee-Enfield Story'. New chapters include Serial Numbers, Hybrids, Components Evolution, Ammun-ition, &c. Enlarged index, also features red, white & blue ribbon markers. US$79.50, A$99.00, plus p&p	'BRITISH SMALL ARMS OF W.W. 2’ Skennerton *The Complete Reference Guide to Weapons, Maker’s Codes & 1936-1946 Contracts.* Hard cover w/ dust jacket, 9½ x 6 in., 110 pages, 36 illustrations, 1988. ISBN 0 949749 09 5. These WW2 manufacturers’ codes and contract details are an invaluable reference for the serious researcher and collector, extracted from original Ministry of Supply handwritten ledgers. US$25.00, A$33.00 plus p&p
	‘BUYER'S GUIDE to the LEE-ENFIELD’ New Pocket book. Skennerton Limp cover, 8 in. x 4½ in., 48 pp, 65 illust., 2008. ISBN 978 0 949749 89 5. Two-colour printing, pocket-book for ready reference out & about. With chapters on Ready Identification, Where to Buy, Condition Essentials, Accessories, Fakes, Markings, Serial Numbers, Production Figures, Using the Internet, Collecting or Shooting, &c. US$12.00, A$15.00, plus p&p	‘A TREATISE ON THE BRITISH MILITARY MARTINI– Vol. I, .450 Martini-Henry., 1869-c.1900’ Temple & Skennerton Hard cover, 11 x 8¾ in., 256 pp, 114 illust., dust jacket, 1983 (2nd printing 1996). ISBN 0 9596108 8 X. This 2nd printing features better quality art paper and illustrations, serving to enhance what was already the standard reference work on these renowned British Empire and Colonial service .450-in. bore breech- loading rifles and carbines. US$65.00, A$66.00, plus p&p
	‘HAYES HANDGUN OMNIBUS’ Catalogued Encyclopedia of Collective Pistols & Revolvers. Hayes & Skennerton Hard cover, 11¾ x 8¾ in., 592 pp, 3,550 colour illust., dust jacket, 2007. ISBN 978 0 949749 83 3. This full-colour presentation is arranged from A-Z... Australasia, British, Colt, Demonstration Cut-away, Enfield, Free Western Europe, Germanic, High Standard, Italy, &c. to Zuid Afrik Republic. US$79.50, A$99.00, plus p&p	‘A TREATISE ON THE BRITISH MILITARY MARTINI– Vol. II, .40 & .303 Martinis, 1880-c.1920’ Temple & Skennerton Hard cover, 11 x 8¾ in., 213 pp, 135 illust., dust jacket, 1989. ISBN 0 9596108 6 3. The 2nd volume in this 3-part series, the trials Enfield- Martini and subsequent .303 converted rifles and carbines are thoroughly detailed. The .303 Martini was essentially a reserve grade arm in the British service but a front line issue to Colonial forces. US$65.00, A$66.00, plus p&p
	‘The BROAD ARROW’ Skennerton *British & Empire Factory Production, Proof, Inspection, Armourers, Unit & Issue Markings.* Soft cover, 11 x 8¾ in., 140 pp, circa 80 illust., 2001. ISBN 0 949749 43 5. Hard cover numbered edition is now sold out. Thousands of service markings are illustrated and their applications on rifles, pistols, edged weapons, &c. described. Invaluable reference on unit markings, also ideal for medal collectors. US$29.95, A$33.00, plus p&p	‘ACCURIZING & SHOOTING LEE-ENFIELDS’ Skennerton & Labudda New, soft cover, thread-sewn binding, 2005. 11 x 8¾ in., 36 pp, well illustrated in colour. ISBN 0 949749 81 8. Tips and tricks for competition shooting of early Lee-Enfield, SMLE and No.4 series rifles. Comprehensive illustrated descriptions of the use of tools and gauges, aperture rear sights and range accessories. Standard military and accurized set-up, stock bedding and the fitting of heavy barrels are also described. Lee-Enfield shooter's guide to success! US$15.00, A$16.50, plus p&p
	‘.577 SNIDER-ENFIELD RIFLES & CARBINES’ Skennerton *British Service Longarms, 1866-c.1880.* Hard cover, 9½ x 6 in., 240 pp plus 8 colour plates, 100 illust., dust jacket, 2003. ISBN 0 949749 47 8. The definitive study of Britain's first breech-loading rifle, at first converted from Enfield muskets, then newly made with Mk III breech. The trials, development, rifle and carbine models are detailed; new information along with descriptions of the cartridges. With more information, new data on models, accessories and cartridges. there are new chapters as well. Presentation style with colour inserts and red ribbon marker. US$39.50, A$45.00, plus p&p	Check our new Handbooks page: 9mm Luger C96 Mauser Pistol .45 M1911A1 9mm Walther P-38 12ga Win. Model 12 7.62mm Mosin Nagant .30 US Model 1917 12ga Win. Model 97 5.56mm AR15 - M16 Model 1903 Springfield M1, M1A1, M2 Carbine FN FAL (inch & metric) .30 M1 Garand U.S. 7.62mm M14 7.62x39mm SKS 7.62mm AK-47 9mm Makarov 9mm Browning HP Winchester Model 94 Winchester Model 70 Winchester .22 Mod. 61 Mauser Rifles & Carbines .303 S.M.L.E. No.1 .303 British No.4 Rifle 6.5mm T'38 Arisaka 7.7mm T'99 Arisaka Jap Service Pistols Smith & Wesson Revolvers Walther PP & PPK .22 Ruger Mk I & Mk II .30 US Krag Carcano Rifle & Carbine 7.5mm MAS 36 Hi-Standard Pistols Beretta Pistols Glock Pistols 7.5mm Schmit-Rubin Ruger Mini-14 .223 Ruger 10/22 Winchester Model 1892
	‘.303 No. 4 (T) SNIPER RIFLE’ Laidler & Skennerton Hard cover edition only, 9½ x 6 in., 126 pp, 80 illust., no dust jacket, 1992. ISBN 0 949749 17 6. An Armourer's Perspective of the British No.4 (T); the Holland & Holland Connection. Relevant telescopic sights, cases, slings and access-ories are also detailed. Those 7.62mm conversions which resulted in the L42A1 are also described in the final chapters. US$29.95, A$33.00, plus p&p
	‘The ENFIELD .380 No. 2 REVOLVER’ Skennerton & Stamps Hard & soft cover ed's, 9½ x 6 in., 126 pp, 80 illust., hard cover dust jacket, 1992. ISBN 0 949749 16 8. British service revolvers were made by contractors, primarily Webley. But in the 1920s, RSAF production began and variants introduced; WW2 production was farmed out to Scotland’s Albion works, a few were made by HAC in NSW, Australia during WW2 too. PB US$19.95, HC US$29.95; A$33.00 & A$22.00 plus pack & post	See 'Small Arms Identification Series' page: .303 Rifle No. 1, S.M.L.E. new reprint [SAIS #1] .303 Rifle No. 4 new reprint [SAIS #2] .303 Rifle No. 5 reprinted [SAIS #4] .303 Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles [SAIS #7] .455 Webley No. 1 Revolvers [SAIS #9] .303 Rifle No.3, P'14 & sniper variants [SAIS #10] 7.62mm L1 & C1 FAL Rifles [SAIS #12] Special Service Lee-Enfields [SAIS #13] .450 & .303 Martini Rifles & Carbines [SAIS #15] British Empire Cadet Training Rifles [SAIS #16] 7.62 L42A1, L39A1, L8 & 2A Conversions [SAIS #18] Australian S.M.L.E. Variations [SAIS #19] .577 Pattern 1853 Enfield & Snider [SAIS #20] British Empire Sniper Rifles [SAIS #22] Lee-Enfield Parts Catalogue [SAIS #23]

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