Checklist of collectible fly tying and angling book dealers. The powder flask book by riling, ray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Riling, ray arms books co inc is incorporated in pennsylvania. Selected bibliography on firearms nine revolvers from the past exhibit its a material world. We have cpas located in our dover, middletown, and lewes, delaware offices to better service our clients. Published in 1940, it is available at much less than six hundred bucks. The american sword, seventeen seventyfive to nineteen. The powder flask book first edition by ray riling 1953 new hope, pa. Examples of such flasks are found in ray rilings the powder flask book published 1953 on pages.
Greenberg, 1951, although issued and reprinted in 1982 in limited editions of 1,500 and 500, respectively, remains in wide use as the standard reference in. Seventeen flasks of varying designs including a batty peace flask, a leather shot pouch, and the powder flask book by ray riling. This edition to commemorate the forthcoming and final book of uncollected and unpublished work. Includes 5 business days handling time after receipt of cleared payment. Buy the powder flask book reprint by ray riling isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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The premier publication on powder flasks of all time by collectors. Any person who is considering embarking on a journey of collecting powder flasks would be well advised to obtain a copy of ray rilings book particularly to identify a genuine vintage flask from the countless examples of fakes on offer. Wikipedia merely states the ray riling arms book co. This company took over the contract of niedner rifle corp. This style of flask is listed in ray rilings powder flask book and also a lot of other. We use cookies to improve your experience on our site and to show you personalised advertising. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accesory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages, until the popular acceptance of the metallic cartridge, and giving emphasis to the powder flasks of the nineteenth century, noting their significance and value for shooters and collectors. Raymond ray riling 18961974, a philadelphia builder and arms collector, was an important arms book collector, dealer, author and publisher from the 1940s into the 1970s. The nra book of small arms vol 1 pistols and revolvers. Shotgun patterns 2005 ray riling arms books company, 2005 the bean bible a legumaniacs guide to lentils, peas, and every edible bean on the planet. For maps and directions to ray riling arms books co. On october the 25th i ordered a book on the site of ray riling arms books.
Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accesory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages, until the popular acceptance of the metallic cartridge, and giving emphasis to the powder flasks of the nineteenth century, noting their significance and value for shooters and collectors of antique arms and flasks. They range from very elaborately decorated works of art to early forms of consumer packaging, and are. According to ray riling, author of the powder flask book, it is possiblebut dangerously sothat the powder was carried in leather pouches and pockets until the first true powder flask was developed during the 15th century. If anyone has placed an order with this company recently, i urge you to. Home about us gallery events links contact us price list. Powder flask book by ray riling 1953 from boston book. Many were standardized military issue, but the most decorative were generally. Since 1970, riling, ray arms books co inc has been providing book club, mail order from philadelphia. Home gunsmithing the colt single action revolvers book by. By using this website you agree to our cookies policy. The american sword 1775 1945 by peterson harold abebooks. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accesory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages, until the popular acceptance of the metallic cartridge, and giving emphasis to the powd. With the bookplate of arms specialist dealer ray riling. Additional charges for non free shipping products, products shipping to remote locations, hazmat products, and large or heavy items still apply.
A few of these books are hard to find, a few are outrageously priced by some sellers. There were multiple claims of fraudulent activity against the company since last august. A pictorial encyclopedia of civil war medical instruments and equipment. Ray riling seems to be no longer in business reply. This sword appeared at about the same time as the foil. Pf31 identified powder horn and documents to david f. Riling, ray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I note that this old company is now out of business. Profusely fullpage illustrated catalogue of society, fraternal and military swords by the only american manufacturer at the time, established in 1831, and for 30 years maker of swords for the us government.
The powder flask book hard cover book by ray riling this 8 34 x 11 14 hard cover book with 500 pages is titled the powder flask book by ray riling and is in very good condition except for a couple short tears in the dust jacket and some light. It is supported by technical illustrations and exact information on the subject. We can arrange to have this work done by a member of the honorable company of horners. Any person who is considering embarking on a journey of collecting powder flasks would be well advised to obtain a copy of ray riling s book particularly to identify a genuine vintage flask from the countless examples of fakes on offer. Ray riling arms books there may be more reports for ray riling arms books. The powder flask book hard cover book by ray riling.
The flask range from fair to very good with varying degrees of wear including some with dents and damaged parts. What things are made of and why in the national museum of american history. Nov 28, 2008 on october the 25th i ordered a book on the site of ray riling arms books. View ray rilings profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Raymond ray riling 18961974, a philadelphia builder and arms collector, was an important arms book collector, dealer, author and publisher from the 1940s into the 1970s rilings annotated bibliography guns and shooting, new york. Buy firearms investigation identification and evidence. Haven and belden wrote the best and most definitive book on colt pistols and revolvers. According to wikipedia this company is no longer in the book selling. Wilsons 1971 edition of the book of colt firearms, the original walker powder flask had been substituted with a dragoon flask. Raymond ray riling 18961974, a philadelphia builder and arms collector, was an important arms book collector, dealer, author and publisher from the. Ray riling arms books company ray riling 6844 gorsten street po box 18925 philadelphia, pa 19119 tel.
Americas oldest mail order arms book company, ray riling arms books out of pa filed for bankruptcy. They range from very elaborately decorated works of art to early forms of consumer packaging, and are widely collected. If we have omitted your favorite book seller, and you are willing to recommend them, please send us the information and we will add them to this. Uniform and dress of the army and navy of the confederate states of america by riling, ray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ordered a book on their website on august 05, 2009. Ray riling books larry riling has certainly went out of business and has been cashing customers checks without sending the books. Identifying a early colt magazine the firearms forum. Comes with dust jacket, which shows wear in keeping with age. Company summary since 1970, riling, ray arms books co inc has been providing book club, mail order from philadelphia. Larry riling of ray riling arms books advised us in november that he had declared bankruptcy with prime assets such as his apartment in bridgeport pa under foreclosure.
American sword 1775 1945 a survey of the swords worn by the uniformed forces of the united states from the revolution to the close of world war ii a new revised edition including american silver mount by peterson, harold. Thousands of illustrations, information that includes the makers of flasks but also other related fields. Riling s wife, beatrice davis riling 19041962, collaborated on these works. Beautifully etched with large patriotic motif with eagle, shield, and e. This book is the definitive work on small arms, almost encyclopedic in nature. However, many securely dated colichemarde swords from as late as the 1770s can be found in collections. Published in 1953, the book discusses the history of firearm powder flasks, with timelines and illustrations. The powder flask book by ray riling 1953 first edition, hardcover. Contemporary angling books and reprints of classic angling titles. The greater the detail a book covers the more likely there will be a number of mistakes. A powder flask is a small container for gunpowder which was an essential part of shooting equipment with muzzleloading guns, before premade cartridges became standard in the 19th century.
No one knows if this stock was claimed during his bankruptcy, and no one knows if this stock even exists, but now he is believed to be selling under the name the gun book co. From the time the revolver was returned to the united states by ray riling in 1951 to when it was photographed for use in r. Ray riling seems to be no longer in business jos axel netherlands. There are a number of wonderful books available and below i have listed some of my favorites. A powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting equipment with muzzleloading guns, before premade paper cartridges became standard in the 19th century. An especially fine gutta perchahard rubber powder flask. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover rays connections. There is no single book that covers everything m1 carbine. The best advice i can offer to the novice collector is, read books. Scheihing who was a cavalryman a sergeant in company e of the 4th missouri cavalry.
It is still the best book ever written on this subject to date. Oberfell, charles edward thompson, 0960309489, 9780960309481, ray riling arms books company, 2005. First edition of what is considered the bible for powder flask collecting. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 book. The revolver was a rarity until colt and others made a reliable weapon. Cover illustration by bill hamper billy childish speacial thanks to. The widespread misapprehension that the colichemarde quickly ceased to be produced after 1720 dates to the opinion given by sir richard burton in his book of the sword 1884. Again we find larry riling of ray riling arms books out there trying to sell off stock under another different name. Pictorial histories publishing company, 1983 and 1988. The powder flask book by riling, ray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. New england book auctions 9 school street po box 470 sunderland, ma 075 tel. The first flasks were probably hollowed out gourds or horns with a peg for stopper 1. At that time no one had differentiated a walker flask from a dragoon flask. A hardcover copy of the powder flask book by ray riling.
The book is very good with mild age and storage related wear including some discoloration. Find the powder flask book by riling, ray at biblio. Similarly, his powder flask book 1953 is the standard reference in the collecting field of later antique american powder flasks. Our firm offers a wide variety of tax, accounting, auditing, financial and investment planning services. Rising trout sporting books john moldenhauer po box 338 elmira, ontario n3b 2z7 canada tel. Published january 1st 1961 by ray riling arms books company. Money is being debited from customers accounts and thats it. This book is filled with pictures of rare, strange and unusual guns, fire. Home gunsmithing the colt single action revolvers book by loren w. It is the only book of its kind, covering this broad field.
A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by. This is a sad end to a fine tradition commenced by his grandfather, ray riling, decades ago, and carried on my his late father joe. Regarding prices, it is strongly recommended you shop around for the best price. Provides information on identifying, selecting, and cooking various legumes, and gathers. They also have defrauded many large distributors and publishers. The orientation of the n varied with some stamped sideways that appear to be the letter z. How to collect sporting books blacktail mountain books.
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