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‘.303 RIFLE No. 1, S.M.L.E’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust.; photos, assembly
drawings, durable thread-sewn binding & plastic laminated covers, 1993, reprint
2000, updated 2004.
ISBN 0 949749 19 2.
Ideal for a workshop & ready reference, exploded parts diagrams, stripping & assembly details & accessories information.
Components of the different Mk I, Mk III & III* models are compared,
visually and in text. Ideal for the beginner and advanced collector alike. (SAIS #1)
US$9.95, A$11.00 |
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‘7.62mm L1A1 & C1
F.A.L. RIFLES
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust.; photos & assembly drawings, durable
thread binding, plastic laminated covers, 2001. ISBN 0 949749 29 X.
The 7.62mm NATO British, Australian and Canadian inch-system FN FAL rifles and
accessories described and compared, with armourer's drawings. The South African
metric R1 and Indian 7.62mm 1A FAL rifle equivalents are also brought into this authoritative comparison. (SAIS
#12) US$9.95, A$11.00
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‘.303 RIFLE No. 4’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60
illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings, thread- sewn binding & plastic laminated covers,
1993, reprinted & updated, 2001. ISBN 0 949749 20 6.
The best ready reference & workshop guide for any restoration or identification
along with the stripping & assembly details, accessories information & markings. Components drawings compare the
different production & model variations.
(SAIS #2)
US$9.95, A$11.00 |
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‘SPECIAL PURPOSE
LEE-ENFIELDS’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust. in photos & line drawings,
durable thread-sewn binding with laminated covers, 2001. ISBN 0 949749 25 7.
Historical & technical descriptions of limited production De Lisle
silenced commando carbine
models and assorted gas operated conversions of the Lee- Enfield rifle
in England, New Zealand, South Africa & Australia, over forty-year time
frame.
(SAIS #13) US$9.95, A$11.00
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‘9mm AUSTEN Mk I & OWEN Mk I
SMG’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60
illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings. Durable stitched binding with plastic laminated covers, 1993. ISBN 0 949749 24 9.
Australia’s best known machine carbines detailed and stripped; full components lists & exploded parts drawings.
Sections on armourer stripping & assembly details, accessories & markings and
notes on the different models.
(SAIS #3) US$9.95, A$11.00 |
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‘.303 LEWIS MACHINE GUN’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated covers, 2001. ISBN
0 949749 42 7.
Lewis ground and aircraft gun variants in British Empire service along with appropriate references to its
US counterpart manufactured by Savage. The service details, maintenance & stripping, accessories & spares are described in this classic
reference.
(SAIS #14) US$9.95, A$11.00 |
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‘.303 RIFLE No. 5 Mk I’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60
illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable sewn binding & plastic laminated cover, 1994.
ISBN 0 949749 21 4.
Continuing the Lee-Enfield series of armourer service maintenance, this also details the various No.4 and No.5 serial number ranges so that a ‘fake’ No.5 can be
readily identified. Original lightened parts between the No.4 & No.5 are also compared.
(SAIS #4)
US$9.95, A$11.00 |
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'.450
& .303 MARTINI RIFLES & CARBINES'
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated cover,
2002. ISBN
0 949749 44 3.
The .450 Martini-Henry, .303 Martini-Metford and .303 Martini-Enfield conversions
along with exploded detail drawings of all the parts with armourer's maintenance &
service manual stripping instructions. Many accessories are listed along with the
appropriate List of Changes
references. (SAIS #15) US$9.95, A$11.00 |
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‘.303 BREN LIGHT MACHINE GUN’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60
illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable thread-sewn binding with plastic laminated cover, 1994. Updated
2004. ISBN 0 949749 23 0.
Four different marks of Bren described with sizeable array of interchangeable
parts & sub- assemblies.
Accessories, company & battalion spares are shown along with service stripping & maintenance schedules.
(SAIS #5)
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'BRITISH
EMPIRE CADET TRAINING RIFLES' Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated cover,
2003. ISBN
0 949749 45 1.
Martini & Magazine Lee Morris tubes, Cadet Martinis, War Office trainers,
Ross, Mossberg & Cooey trainers embrace the British, Canadian, Australian,
New Zealand and South African issues with .22 Lee-Enfield variants. (SAIS #16)
US$9.95, A$11.00
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‘BRITISH SERVICE SWORD & LANCE PATTERNS’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, with over 60 pattern drawings, sewn binding & laminated cover, 1994. ISBN 0 949749 36 9.
Extracted from turn of the century tables & drawings, specifications and measurements have been added from the ‘List of Changes in British War Material’ to make an invaluable reference on the various patterns of swords,
sabres, foils & lances.
(SAIS #6) US$9.95, A$11.00 |
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'.45
THOMPS0N SUB-MACHINE GUN' Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 70 illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated cover,
2003. ISBN
0 949749 46 X.
The Thompson in British, Canadian, Australian & Commonwealth
nation wartime service. Model 1928A1 & M1 models, accessories and parts
drawings along with armourers maintenance & stripping instructions. Serial
numbers, markings and inspection are also
discussed. (SAIS #17) $US9.95, A$11.00
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‘.303 LEE-METFORD & LEE-ENFIELD RIFLES &
CARBINES’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings, thread-sewn binding & plastic laminated cover, 1997.
ISBN 0 949749 25 7.
Using Enfield factory inspectorate drawings, the different models of ‘Long Lee’ rifles &
carbines with all components are laid bare, make this an invaluable reference. Accessories
are also shown. (SAIS #7)
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'7.62mm
L42A1 SNIPER, L39A1, L8 & 2A LEE-ENFIELD CONVERSIONS' Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, 80 illust.; photos, assembly & armourers drawings.
Stitched binding & plastic laminated cover,
2004.
ISBN
0 949749 48 6.
7.62mm NATO ROF conversions, the trade and India's Ishapore recent
variant of the Rifle No.1 (SMLE). Lithgow conversion of the trials No.6
carbine are also described and shown. This SAIS also lists serial nos.,
manufacturer markings & inspection.
(SAIS #18) US$9.95
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‘.303 VICKERS MACHINE GUN Mk I’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable stitched binding & plastic laminated cover, 1997. ISBN 0 949749 22 2.
The ground pattern Vickers gun is stripped down to expose the mechanical wonders of one of the world’s most famous and reliable machine guns. Service details, maintenance & stripping, accessories & spares
are described in this classic reference. (SAIS #8)
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AUSTRALIA'S S.M.L.E. VARIATIONS Skennerton
& Labudda
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, 75+ illust.; photos, assembly &
armourers drawings. Stitched binding & plastic laminated cover,
2004.
ISBN
0 949749 49 4.
Special Lithgow models of the No.1 Rifle are described, along with the Heavy
barrels, sniper model and competition aperture sights and No.6 Jungle Carbine.
Wartime OA, BA, FA and WA annex production details along with bayonets and the
later 7.62mm trials and conversion of No.1 and No.6 models.
(SAIS #19) US$9.95
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‘.455 WEBLEY No. 1 REVOLVERS’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, 60+ illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings, thread-sewn binding, laminated cover, 1997. ISBN 0 949749 30 3.
A ready comparison of the various marks of Webley service revolvers with interchangeability charts of parts between
Mks 1 - VI. An invaluable reference for owners of the .455 Webley revolvers, for maintenance or restoration.
(SAIS #9)
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.577 PATTERN 1853 RIFLE MUSKET &
SNIDER-ENFIELD Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, 60+ illust.; photos, assembly &
armourers drawings. Stitched binding & plastic laminated covers,
2005.
ISBN
0 949749 63 X.
The first general issue British rifle & carbine series was made on production
line machinery, and features interchangeable component parts along with bayonets
and accessories. The relevant Snider breech-loaders and Indian models are also
detailed.
(SAIS #20) US$9.95, A$11.00
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‘.303 RIFLE No. 3, PATTERN 1914 & SNIPING VARIANTS’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable thread-sewn binding, laminated
plastic covers, 1998. ISBN 0 949749 36 2.
Manufactured in the United States by Winchester, Remington & Eddystone
factories, the P’14 is also compared part by part with its US Model 1917 counterpart. WW1 & WW2 sniper conversions
of the British Pattern 1914 rifle are also described.
(SAIS #10) US$9.95, A$11.00 |
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.30 cal. BROWNING MODEL 1919A4
MACHINE GUN Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, more than 60 illust.; photos, assembly &
armourers drawings. Durable stitched binding & plastic laminated covers,
2006.
ISBN
0 949749 32 X.
United States, British, Canadian and Australian pams & manuals are the basis for
this study of the decades of service of this renowned flexiblae & fixed gun. Relevant
armourer information on set-up and timing also makes this a comprehensive
reference. (SAIS #21) US$9.95
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‘9mm STEN MACHINE CARBINE Mks 1, 1*, 2 & 3’
Skennerton
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust.; photos, assembly & pattern drawings,
durable stitched binding, plastic laminated covers, 1999. ISBN 0 949749 27 3.
Comparative descriptions of the three earlier marks of Sten and the many contractors & sub-contractors who supplied parts. Ideal for restoration or identification; stripping & assembly details, the accessories & markings.
(SAIS #11) $9.95 |
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ACCURISING & SHOOTING LEE-ENFIELDS Skennerton
& Labudda
Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 36 pp, more than 90 illust.; full colour photos & drawings. Durable stitched binding & plastic laminated covers,
2005. ISBN
0 949749 81 8.
This long-awaited booklet details tips & tricks for accurising and shooting the
MLE, SMLE and No.4 series of Lee-Enfield rifles. Armourer tools and their use
are also well illustrated. Competition aperture sights and other target shooting
accessories are described and illustrated too, all in full colour. (SAIS style) $15.00
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The Small Arms Identification Series is an ongoing series of
durable 48-page large format armourer's, service & instruction manuals. Projected titles include
'9mm Sten Machine Carbine Mks V & VI',
'.380 Enfield & Webley Mk IV Revolvers', et cetera.
Further details on S.A.I.S. titles listed on ‘Future Titles'. |
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Also check our new
HANDBOOK
titles. Essentially mini-SAIS, on a wide
variety of rifles, pistols, shotguns.
9mm Luger; C'96 Mauser Broomhandle; 9mm P-38; 9mm
Browning HP; 9mm Makarov; Mosin-Nagant Rifles & Carbines; 7.62x39mm SKS;
7.62x39mm AK-47; M1903 Springfield; US M1 Carbine; US M1 Garand; .45
M1911 ACP; FN-FAL; 12ga Winchester M12; 12ga Winchester M97; Winchester M70
rifle; Winchester M1894 Rifle & Carbine; US M14; AR15 & M16; US M17/P14;
.303 Rifle No.4; SMLE; Mauser; &c. |
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