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ALL FIVE VOLUMES of The Pitman Notes on U.S. Small Arms and Ammunition 1776-1933

$ 261.36

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Modified Item: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    This is the complete out-of-print five-volume hardcover set of "The Pitman Notes on U.S. Martial Small Arms and Ammunition 1776-1933 From Original Materials Drawn and Collected by Brig. Gen. John Pitman."
    All in perfect condition in the original box from Thomas Publications.
    It doesn't get any better than this!
    These volumes are the most important primary source information on United States military small arms and ammunition (1776-1933) not in the public domain.  The meticulous drawings, notes and studies compiled by General Pitman are recorded with unparalleled thoroughness, exactly as presented in his original notebooks.  Many of the specimens that Pittman examined exist today only on these pages.
    Volume One (94 pages) - Breech-Loading Carbines of the Civil War Period
    Volume Two (192 pages) - Revolvers and Automatic Pistols
    Volume Three (192 pages) - U.S. Breech-loading Rifles and Carbines, cal.45
    Volume Four (194 pages) - U.S. Magazine Rifles and Carbines, cal. .30
    Volume Five (212 pages) - U.S. Breech-loading Alterations, cal. .58 / U.S. Breech-loading Rifle Musket, Cal .50 / U.S. Magazine Rifles, cal. .30 (additional notes) / Civil War Confederate Ammunition / Foreign Ammunition
    Each of these five hardcover books is new with perfect dustjackets, and the set is in the original shipping box.  It even includes the order sheet from Thomas Publication with a detailed description of each volume.
    You can't find this complete set anywhere.
    Don't miss this opportunity to add this historical set to your library!  It is a must for any serious student and collector.