Again there are some mistakes in this book but updates are available on the web for download to identify the mistakes. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. These are the best prices i have seen, we need to move them out. The scabbard is steel and has a metal belt loop which is also stamped with a matching number 302. And are to be had of the booksellers of town and country. Outofprint swordbooks and militaria books for sale. Bulbrite 20 watt kx2000 dimmable kryptonxenon t3 dc. Hueliv led b22 bayonet light bulbs 100w equivalent, 4000k cool white, a60 gls frosted bc bulbs, super bright, nondimmable, energy saving light bulbs, 6pack 4. It is a fantastic book, though there are, with hindsight and much additional knowledge a couple of dodgy pieces illustrated in there, the kukri socket bayonet for example. It is a first edition, 1975, copy of the bayonet book by john watts and peter white, and signed by both authors.
The scabbard is date stamped adjacent to the stitching on the reverse with 1915. A guide for collectors, including notes on makers, markings, finishes, variations, scabbards, and production data. The bayonet book by watts john white peter abebooks. Walscheid 1840 cavalry blade with a brass bayonet grip. Bayonet identification identify bayonets and related from. The books arrived safely today, and i am impressed what a work you have done. Collectors book of german bayonets, 16801945, roy williams, 2005. The one i have never managed to find to my great regret is the german s8498 bayonet vol 1 19081933 by bruce karem. This is the little paperback book that got me hooked years ago.
You will find a lot of information on the french and foreign bayonets and on our association. Object details category books creator watts, john author. Mcclellan was not the author, but translated a french book on bayonet. For british readers it is particularly interesting as it contains contemporary information about the bayonet scandels of the nineteenth century, when the british army was issued with inferior weapons due to the attempt to save money. Books creator watts, john author white, peter author john watts and peter white publisher production date 1975 place made birmingham. Ba15d led bulb, 5 watt double contact bayonet base bulb, ac100v240v warm white 3000k, 50w equivalent, for sewing machine light, chandelier, not dimmable pack of 2 5. However, the recent discovery of a handful of hybrid versions of the bayonet by a leading expert and researcher of western australia arms prompted an effort to probe the history further. Country pages start here if you think you know the country of origin. Bayonet history timeline read about key milestones in the bayonet s history, from the 1500s to the present day bayonet terminology diagrams showing the basic terminology used to describe bayonets, scabbards, and frogs glossary of bayonet terms definitions of common bayonet terms. The bayonet has a 12 18 with an overall length of 17 inches. Production of a regulation fencing bayonet coincided with the 1852 publication of captain later, maj. Thanks very much jim for sharing your collection with me. Civil war bayonet with scabbard m183542 bayonet and scabbard civil war weapon. Guide to all bayonets of all countries of all times.
Prepared for the use of the army of the united states. I am surprised that no one has mentioned peter white and john watts, the bayonet book. Antique us civil war german made import bayonet short sword w scabbard. The bayonet has a ribbed brass hilt with birds head pommel and push button catch with steel flat spring. The bayonet is complete with its original steel scabbard. Anthony carter was one of the most prolific authors of bayonet books, one of the leading bayonet experts in britain, and a very generous contributor to the bcn until his untimely passing in 2002. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
Rare 1st edition of the bayonet book,written and published by john watts and peter white,503 pages,hundreds of photographs and illustrations of bayonets,one of the most comprehensive illustrated bayonet guides ever produced,photographs and descriptions are listed alphabetically by country,argentina to yugoslavia with the last chapter being unclassified bayonets. Original cloth bumped and discoloured, dustjacket torn with some loss. Light bulbs bayonet 100w equivalent,b22 led bulb bayonet 14w,bright energy saving light bulbs 100w,warm white 3000k,1200lm,nondimmable,6pack 4. A bayonet from french baionnette is a knife, sword, or spikeshaped weapon designed to fit on the end of the muzzle of a rifle, musket or similar firearm, allowing it to be used as a spear. The bayonet is carried in its correct composite olive green plastic scabbard with a steel mouthpiece on which is stamped the u. Have a copy of the bayonet book by john watts and peter white. Bayonet reference books and other printed source material. A bayonet with a bowie blade, very similar to the no. A note of personal privilege regarding anthony carter. Priced to sell, we have limited availability on these out of print books.
The most comprehensive book of bayonets of the world up until the time of its publication in 1975. The pommel has a push release which operates as it should. John walters german bayonets, watts and whites bayonet book, and wheelers seitengewehr are also very useful. The bayonet book hardcover january 1, 1975 by john watts author. This reference is by no means exhaustive, but does cover many of the bayonets encountered on the collectors market today, as well as some rare and unusual.
From the 17th century to world war i, it was considered the primary weapon for infantry attacks. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket if applicable included for hard covers. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. Wilkinson latham, r j, 1967, british military bayonets from 1700 to 1945, hutchinson, london, pp 912 plate 5. View profile view forum posts private message senior member join date aug 2015 posts 4. Ba15d led bulb, 5 watt double contact bayonet base bulb, ac100v240v warm white 3000k, 50w equivalent, for sewing machine light, chandelier, not dimmable.
Buy bayonet book by john watts, peter white online at alibris. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Bayonet book by john watts, peter white alibris uk. Used good, usually ships in 12 business days, detailed study of bayonets, past and present, used by major countries of the world. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Very clear photographs, informative text and well laid out. Dc bayonet base light bulb120 voltsdimmable led bulb soft daylightba15d equivalent 50 watts bulb re places t3t4 halogen bulb pack of 5 3.
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However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Written by john watts and peter white, this has been a standard reference book since its writing in 1975 for bayonet collectors, hard to find and not cheap it is still a standard work to have in any bayonet library. First published in 1975 this is one of those books that every library on bayonets should have in it. Buy bayonet book by john watts, peter white online at alibris uk. Bayonet books i am surprised that no one has mentioned peter white and john watts, the bayonet book. Object details category books creator watts, john author white, peter author john watts and peter white publisher production date 1975 place made birmingham dimensions. The bayonet identification guide features pictures and dimensions of bayonets from around the world. British bayonets and british scabbards for military rifles and muskets for sale.
The afcb, french association of bayonet collectors have just created an internal site that is called france bayonet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Watts, at the printingoffice in wildcourt, near lincolnsinnfields. The all steel scabbard retains a small section of original green paint around the frog stud. However all countries are dealt with in detail, so it is a very useful book for anyone interested in this subject. The bayonet is virtually identical to the one shown as in item 930 on pages 412 and 437 in the bayonet book by white and watts. Buy bayonet book by watts, john, white, peter isbn. We try to present, to study and to identify all bayonets that one wants to show us. Bayonet book by john watts, 9780950457307, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The bayonet book hardcover january 1, 1975 by john watts author visit amazons john watts page. The bayonet is complete with its leather covered scabbard which has an integral leather frog with a large single belt loop. A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition.