Two books on weapon instruction and an armory guidebook "Taschenbuch des Waffen-Unterrichts der Königl. Bayer. Infanterie", Munich 1849, 1st part (168 pp.), 2nd part (106 pp.), 3rd part (155 pp.) and 4th part (90 pp.) in one paperback volume. "Die Elemente der Waffenlehre" by W. Hoffmann, Berlin 1860, with 316 pp. and numerous b/w illustrations. "Wegweiser durch die Sammlungen des Königlichen Zeughauses in Berlin", Berlin 1885, with 171 pp. Dimensions 15.5 x 11.5 cm to 21 x 13.5 cm. Partly somewhat rubbed, stained, small marginal tears, signs of age and wear, overall nice original condition. Condition: II

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