Project Description
This is an excellent source of information on older & antique miniatures. First published in 1955, reprinted several times. 8 1/4″ X 5 5/8″, hardbound, 281 pages. Lots of black & white photos. Chapter 2 is 13 pages on miniature firearms from the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dr. W. R. Funderburg, Robert Abels, Harry C. Knode, Harold Berger, Mrs. Albert Foster, Arnott J. Millett. This is a neat book with all kinds of strange weapons from days past. Chapters include combination weapons, miniature firearms, two barrel revolvers, two cylinder revolvers, squeezers & knuckledusters, alarm & trap guns, knife pistols & cane guns, other disguised weapons, superposed loads, turret & chain guns, miscellaneous, and fancy free. Loads of good information, and a fun read! This is a first edition copy, good condition, but does show some wear to the corners & edges. Several copies available, some with the original dust jackets, though the dust jackets are not usually in very good condition. Price: $50.00.
