British Military Pistols 1603 to 1888 by Robert E. Brooker Jr. 1978 SIGNED 1st

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British Military Pistols: 1603 to 1888 By Robert E. Brooker, Jr. Published 1978 | Hardcover | Signed & Inscribed by the Author ​Autograph & Inscription: Signed and inscribed on the title page by the author in black ink: ​"Russ, with best wishes, Bob Brooker" ​Overview: Published in 1978 with support from a grant by The American Society of Arms Collectors (ASAC), this out-of-print work is a foundational reference on British military handguns spanning nearly three centuries. Dedicated to renowned arms historian H. L. Blackmore, it documents the evolution of British service pistols from early flintlock cavalry and sea-service models through percussion and early cartridge designs, illustrated with over 150 black-and-white photographs alongside maker marks and proof stamps. Condition: Clean hardcover copy in dark blue leatherette boards with bright, crisp gilt stamping on the cover. Binding is tight and square, and the interior pages—including the signed title page—are clean and bright.

• Year: 1603
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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