Edward Hull and Roy Marcot
 he “Remington Bookshelf” brings this compendium of books about “things Remington.” The books are arranged in alphabetical order. It should be helpful in choosing the right books for your personal library. It is offered for your enjoyment, but is not necessarily a recommendation for you to buy any particular book. We have not listed the many reprints of Remington catalogs from 1866 thru 1910, nor any current catalogs – any of which might prove informative in your area of collecting. In addition, coming in 2007 look for two new books about Remington revolvers, one by Don Ware (Large- Frame Remington Revolvers) and one by Charlie Schiff (Remington-Beals Pocket Revolvers), and a long-awaited book on Remington .22 rifles by John Gyde and Roy Marcot… all coming from RSA’ers.
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 THE `03 ERA – WHEN SMOKELESS REVOLUTIONIZED U.S. RIFLERY, by Clark S. Campbell. Published by Colector Grade Publications, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada in 1994. 313 pages, hardbound. 8.5″ x 11″. This revised edition book has a detailed story of the Remington era of production for WWII, to include the changes introduced by that factory into the Springfield designed rifle.  |
 THE .58- AND .50 CALIBER RIFLES & CARBINES OF THE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1865-1872, by Richard A. Hosmer. North Cape Publications, Tustin, CA in 2006. 251 pages. 5.5″ x 8″. Contains a detailed description – and a bit of history – of the various rolling block rifles and carbines produced at the nation’s armory. Excellent black & white photographs and clear illustrations.  |
 331+ ESSENTIAL TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE GUN COLLECTOR, by Stuart Mowbray. Published by Mowbray Publishing, Lincoln, RI in 2006. 272 pages. 6″ x 9″. A “must-have” book for all Remington gun collectors. A fine treatice about caring for your firearms.  |
 AMERICAN PERCUSSION REVOLVERS, by Frank M. Sellers & Samuel E. Smith. Museum Restoration Service, Ottawa, Canada in 1971. A guide to ID: very brief coverage of Remington revolvers. |
 AMERICA’S PREMIER GUNMAKERS – REMINGTON, by K.D. Kirkland. Published by Exeter Books, New York in 1988. 110 pages. 8.5″ x 12″. Numerous color and black & white photographs. Unfortunately, the information is unreliable (taken from Alden Hatch) and photographs are “stock” pictures from the Remington Company and used innumerable times in many publications. |
 COLT CONVERSIONS AND OTHER PERCUSSION REVOLVERS, by R. Bruce Mc Dowell. Published by Krause Publications, Iola, WI in 1997. 460 pages. 8.5″ x 11″. Rare and expensive now. Excellent section on Remington conversion revolvers. Quality black & white photographs. |
 THE ART OF REMINGTON ARMS, Tom Davis. Published by Sporting Classics and Remington Arms Co., Inc. In 2003. 182 pages, hardbound. 10″ x 11″ landscape format. Wonderful, full color art illustrating Remington arms and ammunition. [Available through the Remington Society.] |
 CARBINES OF U S CAVALRY 1861 – 1905, by John D. McAulay. Published by Andrew Mowbray, Publishers, Lincoln, R in 1996. 144 pages, hardbound. 8.5″ x 11″. Very good black & white photographs. Brief coverage of some Remington military carbines. |
 BAYONETS OF THE REMINGTON CARTRIDGE PERIOD, by Jerry L. Janzen. Published by Cedar Ridge Publications, Broken Arrow, OK in 1993. 186 pages. 8.5″ x 11″. Quality color and black & white photographs and illustrations. The book on all Remington post-Civil War bayonets. |
 CARBINES OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1861 – 1865, by John D. McAulay. Published by Pioneer Press, Union City, TN in 1981. 123 pages, softcover. 8.5″ x 11″. Numerous black & white photographs and illustrations. Includes the Remington “split breech” carbine contracts.  |
 BLUE BOOK OF GUN VALUES, 27th Edition – 2006. Edited by Steve Fjestad. Published by Blue Book Publications, Milwaukee, WI in 2006. 2,008 pages. 5.5″ x 9″. A “must have” book for all Remington collectors. Reliable data and up-to-date prices on antique and modern firearms. |
 CARTRIDGES OF THE WORLD – 10th Edition. By Frank Barnes. Published by Krause Publications, Iola, WI in 2003. 526 pages. 8.5″ x 11″. A must-have book for all Remington collectors. Profusely illustrated in black & white. |
 CIVIL WAR ARMS MAKERS AND THEIR CONTRACTS, edited by Stuart C. Mowbray and Jennifer Heroux. Published by Andrew Mowbray Publishers, Lincoln, RI in 1998. A copy of the report of the Civil War era “Commission on Ordnance and Ordnance Stores,” examining early war arms contracts. |
 DIGEST OF U.S. PATENTS RELATING TO BREECH LOADING AND MAGAZINE SMALL ARMS – 1836 to 1873, by V.D. Stockbridge. Reprinted by N. Flayderman in 1963. 177 pages, hardbound. 8.5″ x 11″. Hundreds of small black & white patent drawings, including numerous Remington firearms patents. Out-of-print, but an excellent resource for serious Remington students. |
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 EARLY LOADING TOOLS AND BULLET MOLDS, by R. H. Chamberlain. Published by Tribune Lithographics, Porterville, CA in 1977. 88 pages. 5.5″ x 8.5″. Good study of all makes, including Remington. Somewhat small and murky black & white photographs. Still, one of few texts available on the subject. |
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CIVIL WAR PISTOLS OF THE UNION, by John D.McAulay. Published by Andrew Mowbray, Inc., Lincoln, RI in 1992. [Not reviewed]
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 FIELD TO FIEST – THE REMINGTON COOKBOOK, by Jim Casada. Published by Remington Arms Co., Inc. and Sporting Classics, 2006. 185 pages, spiral bound hard cover. 9″ x 9″. Many full color pictures of Remington sporting art. Unfortunately, no pictures of the cooked food mentioned in the cookbook. [Available through the Remington Society.] |
 THE DERINGER IN AMERICA, Vol. II: THE CARTRIDGE PERIOD, by L. D. Eberhart and R. L. Wilson. Published by Andrew Mowbray, Inc., Lincoln, RI in 1993. 292 pages, hardbound. 8.5″ x 11″. Numerous black & white photographs and illustrations. Excellent reference to many Remington small pistols. |
 FLAYDERMAN’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE AMERICAN FIREARMS… AND THEIR VALUES, by Norm Flayderman. 8th Edition published by Krause Publications. Iola, WI in 2001. 668 pages – soft bound. Numerous black & white illustrations. RSA members (notably Jay Huber) have helped edit the chapter on Remington firearms, to keep it up-to-date. This book is a “must-have” for every antique firearms collector! |
 GENERAL CUSTER AND HIS SPORTING RIFLES, by C. Vance Haynes, Jr. Published by Westernlore Publications, Tucson, AZ in 1995. 100 pages. 5.5″ x 8.5″. Many black & white photographs. Discusses one historical Remington rolling block rifle. |
 IDENTIFICATION GUIDE TO REMINGTON SHEATH KNIVES 1925-1940 by D. Y. Grimm. Published by the author. 1991. 85 pages – softcover. 6″ x 9″. Numerous black & white illustrations. The only known reference guide to these sheath knives. |
 THE GREAT REMINGTON 8 AND MODEL 81 AUTOLOADING RIFLES, by John Henwood. Published by Collector Grade Publications, Ontario, Canada in 2003. 283 pages, hard cover. 8.5″ x 11″. Excellent reprinting of the author’s first poorly published softcover editions. Very complete, with beautiful photos. |
 THE JACK APPEL COLLECTION, Oliver’s Annual Auction – May 20, 1989. Published by Oliver’s Auctions, Kennebunk, Maine. 110 pages, soft cover. 8.5″ x 11″. Contains photographs and descriptions of Mr. Appel’s fine Remington longarms. |
 THE GUNS OF REMINGTON, HISTORIC FIREARMS SPANNING TWO CENTURIES, compiled by Howard S. Madaus & Simeon Stoddard. Published by Biplane Productions, Dayton, KY in 1997. 326 pages. 12″ x 9″ landscape format. Numerous color photographs. While it contains descriptive errors, this book nonetheless documents the historic 1997 RSA display of over 800 Remington firearms at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY. Available through the BBHC. |
 THE JAY HUBER AND ROY MARCOT COLLECTIONS. Auction catalog of James D. Julia, Fairfield, ME on October 9, 2006. 192 pages, soft cover. 8.5″ x 11″. To date, the best photographed collection of hundreds of Remington pistols and long arms. |
 THE HISTORY OF REMINGTON FIREARMS, by Roy Marcot. Published by Lyons Press, Guilford, CT in 2005. 128 pages. 8″ x 11.25″. Intended to be affordable, it is a short version of Marcot’s monumental “Remington – America’s Oldest Gunmaker” described below. Nicely illustrated. [Available through the Remington Society.] |
 THE KARL F. MOLDENHAUER COLLECTION OF REMINGTON ARMS. Auction catalog published by Richard A. Bourne Co. Hyannis, MA on October 29, 1980. Catalog of a famous Remington collection, heavy on handgun photographs. 120 pages, hardbound with slip case. 8.5″ x 11″. Considered a must-have book for the Remington collector. |
 THE LEON WIER JR. COLLECTION OF REMINGTON FIREARMS. Auction catalog of Greg Martin Auctions – November 15, 2005. 70 pages, soft cover. 9.5″ x 13″. Good quality photographs and detailed descriptions of this Remington icon’s collection. |
 MOLDS FOR REMINGTON PERCUSSION REVOLVERS AND REVOLVING RIFLES, by Drury Williford, Sr. Published by The Overlooked Cartridge Co., Fairmont, WV in 1991. 30 pages, soft cover. 8.5″ x 11″. Well written study of all Remington bullet molds. Full sized line drawings. |
 METALLIC CARTRIDGE CONVERSIONS, THE HISTORY OF THE GUNS AND MODERN REPRODUCTIONS, Dennis Adler, R. L. Wilson & Tom Selleck. Published by Krause Publications, Iola, WI in 2003. 208 pages, hard cover. 11″ x 8.5″, landscape orientation. Numerous high quality color photographs by the author. |
 THE MOSIN-NAGANT RIFLE, by Terence W. Lapin. Published by North Cape Publications, Inc., Tustin, CA in 1998. 220 pages, soft cover. 5.5″ x 8.5″. Numerous black & white photographs and excellent illustrations. Includes the story of Remington production of this Russian issue rifle. |
THE ALL NEW COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK MILITARY RIFLES by George Layman. Published by Andrew Mowbray Publishers in 2010. 240 pages, hardbound, 8.75 x 11.25 inches. Provides a detailed, comprehensive, well illustrated history and description of Remington arms that were sold around the world. This is the current standard reference and an excellent quality publication. |
 A NEW CHAPTER IN AN OLD STORY. Published by Rem-UMC, New Yor, NY in 1912. 60 pages and black & white photographs. 7″ x 10″. Vintage story (somewhat fictionalized) of the history of both Remington and Union Metallic Cartridge Company. However, a must-have for the Remington collector. |
 THE MODEL1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE, by Joe Poyer. Published by North Cape Publications, Inc., Tustin, CA in 2001. 466 pages, soft cover. 5.5″ x 8.5″. Numerous black & white photographs and excellent illustrations. A handy reference, with some historical data and much descriptive detail; know what’s “correct” about your rifle. |
 OLD GUNSIGHTS – A COLLECTORS GUIDE, 1850 – 1965 by Nick Stroebel. Published by Krause Publications, Iola, WI in 1998. 8.5″ x 11″ – softcover. 320 pages – profusely illustrated with black & white drawings and murky photographs. This book has a full chapter on Remington gun sights. |
 PARKER – AMERICA’S FINEST SHOTGUN, by Peter H. Johnson. Published by Bonanza Books, New York in 1961. 260 pages. 5″ x 8″. An early, but comprehensive history of a company acquired by Remington in 1934. |
 PETERS & KING, by Thomas D. Schiffer. Krause Publications, Iola, WI in 2002. The story of the Peters Cartridge Co. The Remington Arms Co. purchased the Peters Cartridge Co. in 1934 and operated it as the Peters Division until July 13, 1944. A well-researched book with excellent color and black & white photographs. |
 THE PARKER STORY, by Louis Parker III, Charles Price, William Mullins, Roy Gunther and Daniel Cote. Two volumes. 9″ x 12″. An epic work, never to be equalled. Magnificent color and black & white photographs and illustrations. |
 REMINGTON KNIVES, PAST & PRESENT, by Ron Stewart & Roy Ritchie. Collector Books, Paducah, KY in 2005. An identification and value guide, in handy paperback format. [Not reviewed] |
 PARKER GUN, IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION, by Charles E. Price and S. P. Fjestad. Published by Blue Book Publishing, Minneapolis, MN in 2002. 605 pages. 8.5″ x 11″. Brief, illustrated model descriptions and vast list of serial numbers with information “as shipped from the factory.” |
 THE REMINGTON 700: A HISTORY AND USERS MANUAL, by John Lacy. Published by Taylor Publishing Co., Dallas, TX in 1989. 208 pages, hardbound. 8.5″ x 11″. Profusely illustrated by excellent photographs. A standard reference on Remington’s 20th Century bolt action, high power rifles. |
 PARKER GUNS – THE OLD RELIABLE, 2nd Edition, by Ed Muderlak. Published by Safari Press, Long Beach, CA in 1997. 270 pages. 8.5″ x 11″. Excellent reference source with clear black & white and color photographs. |
 REMINGTON, AMERICA’S OLDEST GUNMAKER, by Roy Marcot. Published by Primedia, Peoria, IL in 1998. 324 pages. 11″ x 8.5″ landscape format. The most up-to-date and complete history of the Remington companies and their products. Researched and written from primary source documents direct from the Remington Archives in Ilion, New York. Very well illustrated in full color. [Available through the Remington Society.] |
 REMINGTON ARMS & HISTORY, and REMINGTON ARMS & HISTORY VOLUME TWO, 1935 – 1989, by Bill West. Self published in several editions, 1972/ 1988 and 1988. First book is 6″ x 9″, hard cover. Numerous black & white photographs and illustrations. A quick reference for descriptions and markings. |
 REMINGTON DOUBLE SHOTGUNS, by Charles Semmer. Self published in 1996. 289 pages, hard bound. 9″ x 12″. Absolutely fabulous black & white photographs by the author. The definitive study on these Remington shotguns. |
 REMINGTON ARMS IN AMERICAN HISTORY, by Alden Hatch. Published by Remington Arms Co.,Inc, Ilion, NY in 1956. 357 pages, hardbound. 6.5″ x 9.5″. Far too few black & white photographs. Facts unsubstantiated by footnotes of any type. However, this was the first comprehensive history of the company, but now outdated by better research. |
 REMINGTON FIREARMS: THE GOLDEN AGE OF COLLECTING, by Robert W. D. Ball. Published by Krause Publications, Iola, WI in 1995. 193 pages. 8.5″ x 11″. A picture book full of poor photography that adds little to Remington lore. |
 REMINGTON AUTOLOADING & PUMP-ACTION RIFLES, by Eugene Myszkowski. Published by Excaliber Publications, Tucson, AZ in 2002. 131 pages. 6″ x 9″. The only published history of the centerfire Models 760, 740, 742, 7400 & 7600 rifles. Unfortunately, printed on poor quality paper with photographs which are too small.. |
 REMINGTON HANDGUNS, By Charles Lee Karr, Jr. & Carrol Robbins Karr. Published by Bonanza Books, New York in 1947/1951/1960/1988. 152 pages, hardbound. 6″ x 9″. Numerous poor photographs. An early, brief descriptive work. However, considered by many to be a classic work. |
 REMINGTON BULLET KNIVES, by Mel Brewster. Published by Collector Knives Press, Tacoma, WA in 1991. 108 pages, hardbound. 7″ x 10″. Numerous black & white photographs of vintage (1921 to 1941) and contemporary (1982 to present) Bullet knives. |
 THE REMINGTON HISTORICAL TREASURY OF AMERICAN GUNS, by Harold L. Peterson. Published by Grossett & Dunlap, New York in 1966. 156 pages, in both hardbound and soft cover editions. 5″ x 8″. A slim paperback with a brief story to tell. |
 REMINGTON LARGEBORE CONVERSION REVOLVERS, by Roger Phillips. Published by Roger Phillips, Canada in 2005. 127 pages, hardbound. 7″ x 10″. Limited to 250 editions. Numerous, somewhat poor black & white photographs. Exhaustive and detailed study of these cartridge revolvers, for which there are few remaining historical records. |
 REMINGTON TIPS, by E. Dixon Larson. Published by Pioneer Press, Nashville, TN in 1975. 99 pages, softcover. 8.5″ x 11″. Numerous poor black & white photographs. Unreliable information. |
 THE REMINGTON-LEE RIFLE, Eugene Myszkowski. Published by Excaliber Publications, Latham, NY in 1994. 101 pages, soft cover. 8.5″ x 11″. A detailed, authoritative study of this important Remington product, but not a glossy publication. Disappointing quality of the numerous black & white photographs. |
 REMINGTON VEST POCKET PISTOLS, by Robert E. Hatfield. Published by Andrew Mowbray Inc., Lincoln, RI in 2002. 117 pages, hardbound. 7″ x 10″. Profusely illustrated. A detailed study, based upon numerous examples, of a pistol for which there is little known historical documentation. |
REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK FIREARMS, by Konrad F. Schreier, Jr. Published by Pioneer Press, Union City, TN in 1977. 61 pages, soft cover. 8.5″ x 11″. The only book on rolling blocks prior to George Layman’s book. A thin paperback which repeats other information – and misinformation – with mediocre illustrations. |
 THE RIFLE IN AMERICA, by Philip B Sharpe. Published by William Morrow &. Co., New York in 1938 (with subsequent reprint editions). 639 pages. 8.5″ x 11″. A good, early synopsis of Remington products, especially those of the early 1900s. |
 REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK PISTOLS, by Jerry Landskron. Published by Rolling Block Press, Buena Park, CA in 1980. 296 pages, hard cover. 8.5″ x 11″. Excellent photographs and numerous illustrations. An exhaustive study of these unique pistols – not to be duplicated. |
 RIFLES OF THE U.S. ARMY – 1861-1906, by John McAulay. Published Andrew Mowbray Publishers in 2003. 280 pages, hardbound, with numerous black & white photographs. 8.5″ x 11″. Contains good information on several Remington rolling block and Remington-Lee military rifles. |
 THE ROAD TO YESTERDAY, by Dick Baldwin. Subtitled “A Collection of Old Trapshooting Stories.” Published by Middle River Cowboys Press, Danbury, CT in 2005. 215 pages. 8.5″ 11″. High quality black & white vintage photographs from the early days of trap shooting in America. Fascinating reading. |
 U.S. CARTRIDGES AND THEIR HANDGUNS, 1795-1975, Charles R. Suydam. Published by Beinfeld Publishing Co., North Hollywood, CA in, 1977. 329 pages. 6″ x 9″. Numerous poor quality black & white photographs. |
 SINGLE SHOT RIFLES – VOL I, II, III, IV, by James J. Grant. Published variously by Gun Room Press, Pioneer Press and Wolfe Pub. Co., 1982 – 1992. Each hardbound book contains numerous black & white photographs. A highly recommended series of books which discuss and illustrate numerous Remington single-shot, sporting rifles – both common and unique. |
 U.S. MILITARY SMALL ARMS 1816- 1865, by Robert M. Reilly. Published by The Eagle Press in 1970. 275 pages, hard cover. 8.5″ x 12″. Illustrated with fantastic fine line drawings, this authoritative study includes the history and characteristics of Remington percussion military small arms (musket conversions, rifles and handguns) as well as the “split breech” carbine. |
 SINGLE SHOT RIFLES AND ACTIONS, by Frank deHaas. Published by DBI Books, Inc., Northfield, IL in 1969. 340 pages. 8.5″ x 11″ softcover. Poor photographs, but excellent illustrations of all rifle makes, including many early Remingtons. Excellent information and gunsmithing tips. |
 U.S. NAVAL HANDGUNS 1808-1911, by Fredrick Winter. Lincoln, RI: Published by Andrew Mowbray, Inc., 1990. 127 pages, hardcover. 8.5″ x 11″ landscape format. Numerous (poor) black & white photographs. |
 A STUDY OF REMINGTON’S SMOOT PATENT & NUMBER FOUR REVOLVERS, Harry J. Parker, Ora Lee Parker & Joan S. Reisch. By Armslore Press, Santa Ana, CA in 2003. 120 pages, softcover and hardbound editions. 6″ x 9″. Numerous black & white and sold full color photographs of excellent resolution. A thorough study, well illustrated, of this important E. Remington & Son’s product. |
 THE WILLIAM LOCKE COLLECTION, auction catalog (descriptions by Frank Sellers). The Antique Armory Inc., East Point, GA in 1973. 542 pages, hardbound. 8.5″ x 11″. Contains excellent photographs and descriptions of some fine Remingtons. |
 THE MILITARY REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE, by George Layman. Published by Pioneer Press, Union City, TN in 1999. Revised 4th Edition. 148 pages. 11″ x 8.5″ landscape format. Numerous good and poor photographs. While this book was the best available when it was published in 1999, today it is obsolete. Layman’s 2010 book REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK MILITARY RIFLES is far superior and is the current standard reference. |
