Home   |  Wie zijn we en wat doen we   |  Boeken   |  Het tijdschrift 40-45 Toen & Nu   |  Contact
    

English


  
Print  

S.I. Publicaties BV is a publishing house in the Netherlands, specialised in the field of books on small arms, edged weapons and military history. We offer books in the English and Dutch language.
All prices mentioned hereafter are FOB Oosterbeek and inclusive shipping within the Netherlands. For information on payment, shipping costs to other countries and/or other inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our books are available all over the world through our international partners:

International partners
Deutschland: www.vs-books.de
France: www.librairie-hussard.com
Italia: www.milistoria.it
U.K.: www.casematepublishing.co.uk
U.S.A & Canada: www.casematepublishing.com
Other countries: www.casematepublishing.co.uk

Contact
You can contact us by email, post or telephone:

S.I. Publicaties BV
P.O. Box 188
6860 AD Oosterbeek
The Netherlands

si@sipublicaties.nl
Tel. (+)31-(0)26 44 30 925
Bank IBAN: NL10 RABO 0139082646 (BIC: RABONL2U)
VAT NL004465386B01




THE ULTIMATE REFERENCE WORK ON BAYONETS

Paul Kiesling, Bayonets of the World The Complete Edition
The new, revised and complete edition of the classic standard work on the world's bayonets, combining all original four volumes into one book. With detailed drawings and information on more than 1000 bayonets and scabbards, organised by country, and with indices on length and on markings and manufacturers. The most complete book on bayonets ever published and the standard work on the subject for many years to come. An absolute must have for every bayonet collector. 672 pages, c.1200 illustrations.
ISBN 978-90-70987-05-3
Price € 80,-

The Propaganda Photo Series
The Propaganda Photo Series is a special series of books devoted to German small arms of the Second World War. Each volume contains all essential information about history and development, markings, experiments and variations, ammunition and accessoiries. The most unique feature of these series however, is a special selection of original large-format original German World War II propaganda photo's, depicting the weapons as they were used.


 
Captured Arms (Beutewaffen). G. de Vries
Captured Arms (Beutewaffen) is volume IX in the famous Propaganda Photo Series. This book is the very first publication dedicated to the use of foreign small arms captured by the German Army. These foreign guns were of vital importance, since about 50% of the estimated 40 million small arms used by Germany in World War II was of foreign origin. This publication offers the most complete account of the Kennblätter Fremden Geräts (Foreign Equipment Recognition Sheets) ever published, followed by richly illustrated chapters on German military with small arms from Austria, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States and Yugoslavia. 152 pages, c.150 illustrations, hardcover with dustjacket, ISBN 978-90-78521-06-8
Price € 30,-
 
The FG42 Fallschirmjägergewehr. G. de Vries
Volume VIII of the Propaganda Photo Series covers the mythical FG42 paratrooper’s rifle. It is the first publication to offer a detailed, complete and comprehensive description of the development and deployment of the gun and its accessoiries. Further, this book contains many new pictures of the different types of telescopic sights and rifle grenade launcher equipment. Most spectacular is the unique collection of large-format German World War II propaganda photos, many of them never published before. An absolute must for every student of small arms! 152 pages, c.200 illustrations, hardcover with dustjacket. G. de Vries. ISBN 978-90-78521-05-1. (publication date 26 March 2012)
Price € 30,-
 
German Sniper Rifles
Vol. VII of the Propaganda Photo Series describes and depicts all German Sniper rifles: from the World War I scoped Gewehr 98 and the K98a & K98b with telescopic sights of the Reichswehr era, to the sniper versions of the K98k, FG42, K98k, Sturmgewehr and K43 of World War II. This book offers a complete and profusely illustrated overview of all types of scoped rifles, telescopic sights, mounts and sniper accessories. And, as with all other volumes of this series, a unique selection of 100 original large-format German World War II propaganda photos, depicting the German sniper rifle in use. 152 pages, c.200 illustrations, hardcover with dustjacket. A. Wacker & G. de Vries. ISBN 978-90-78521-04-4
Price € 30,-
 
The K98k Rifle
The famous Mauser K98k was the standard small arm of the German army from 1935 to 1945. This book covers and illustrates the development, its use as standard and sniper weapon, the rare folding and detachable barrel variations, the standard and experimental accessoires, the ammunition, grenade launchers and grenades. Extensive information on the production, the markings and codes and a unique selection of 100 original large-format German World War II propaganda photos. 152 pages and 234 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. G. de Vries & B.J. Martens. New edition (may 2010) with many new pictures! ISBN 978-90-805583-1-1
Price € 30,-
 
The MP38, 40, 40/1 and 41 Submachine Gun (OUT OF PRINT)
Mistakenly nicknamed the 'Schmeisser', this submachine gun became an icon of the Third Reich army. Despite its fame, this is the first and only book to cover the development of the MP38 and 40 and its variations, including the dual feed system MP40/1, the aluminium MP38(L) and the wooden stocked MP41. Further information on accessoiries, ammunition, production figures and markings and a unique selection of 100 original large-format German World War II propaganda photos. 152 pages and 192 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. G. de Vries & B.J. Martens ISBN 978-90-805583-2-8
Price € 30,-
 
The P08 Luger Pistol (OUT OF PRINT)
This most famous German pistol ever is described and illustrated in detail, including its predecessors, variations and accessoiries, including hitherto unknown holster-stocks, telescoping and folding stocks, magazines and silencers. This book also gives detailed information on the use in World War II, on production, markings, codes and serial numbers and features a unique selection of 100 original large-format German World War II propaganda photos. 152 pages and 197 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. B.J. Martens & G. de Vries. New edition (may 2010) with many new pictures! ISBN 978-90-805583-5-9.
Price € 30,-
 
The MKb42, MP43, MP44 and the Sturmgewehr 44 (OUT OF PRINT)
This book covers and depicts all models, variations and accessories of the Sturmgewehr (the mother of all assault rifles), including the curved barrel device, the Deckungszielgerät and the telescopic sights. It also contains unique information and pictures of the MP44 concurrents and intended successors: the Grossfuss, Mauser Gerät 06 and MP45 assault rifles, and a selection of 90 original large-format German World War II propaganda photos, most of them never published before. 152 pages, 191 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. B.J. Martens & G. de Vries ISBN 978-90-805583-6-6
Price € 30,-
 
German Anti-Tank Weapons: Panzerbüchse, Panzerfaust and Panzerschreck (OUT OF PRINT)
The first book and only book that covers all German anti-tank weapons, describing and depicting the anti-tank rifles from the Mauser 1911 Festungslader and 1917 Tankgewehr to the Panzerbüchse 38, 39, 40 and Model SS 41, as well as the Panzerfaust-series, Panzerschreck and Raketen-Panzerbüchse. Never published before pictures of the 13 mm Gast, the Bergmann rifle grenades and the Fliegerfaust and a unique selection of 100 original large-format German World War II propaganda photos. 152 pages and 160 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. B.J. Martens & G. de Vries ISBN 978-90-805583-8-0
Price € 30,-
 
The MG34 Machinegun
Published in May 2010, this new publication is the first book completely dedicated to the MG34, Germany's most important machinegun of World War II. It covers the development, the forerunners and prototypes, and all models and variations, including many hitherto unknown MG34 variations. It contains also detailed and complete information on markings, codes, production and the accessoiries. And, as with all other volumes of this series, a unique selection of 100 original large-format German World War II propaganda photos, depicting the MG34 in use. 152 pages, 190 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. G. de Vries ISBN 978-90-78521-03-7
Price € 30,-
 



 
The Visser Collection, Volume I, Part IV
This superb quality production is the final volume of the Visser Collection Catalogue, describing over 350 fine, rare and important firearms, swords and related objects of the Netherlands from the collection of the late Mr. Visser (1923-2006), one of the most important collections ever. Furthermore, this volume contains an overview of Mr. Visser's activities in the field of (Dutch) firearms and his last article, on the origin of the Dutch Sinkroer. Two other important articles are included: on radiocarbon dating of stocks of Dutch wheellock pistols, and on the edged weapons of Swiss mercenaries in 18th century Dutch service. 848 pages, c.2000 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. G. de Vries & B.J. Martens ISBN 90-78521-02-3
Price € 95,-


 
Hartmans' Dutch Gunmakers from the 15th to the 20th Century
A unique and indispensable reference book on gunmakers from the Netherlands from 1500 to the present. It contains authoritative articles on famous Dutch gunmakers (Lasonder, Penterman, Van Solingen, Tomson and others) and a survey of about 1350 gunmakers and factories, arranged per city. In addition, this book contains a list of Amsterdam swordcutlers and an extensive chapter on the markings on Dutch firearms. 466 pages, c.600 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. G. de Vries & B.J. Martens ISBN-10: 90-78521-01-5/ISBN-13: 978-90-78521-01-3
Price € 85,-
 

THE DUTCH MILITARY SMALL ARMS SERIES, 1813 - 1942 (DUTCH LANGUAGE)
This series is composed of five books in Dutch, describing and depicting in detail the small arms which were used by the Dutch Army, Navy, Airforce and Colonial Army from 1813 to 1942. Each volume is profusely illustrated with technical photos, photos of the weapons in use and features a full-colour section depicting the ammunition.


 
Nederlandse Vuurwapens Landmacht, Marine en Koloniale troepen 1813 - 1866 (OUT OF PRINT)
This volume covers the muzzle loading small arms of all branches of the Dutch armed forces, adopted between 1813 and 1866: from the French Model 1777, British Brown Bess and the Dutch Model 1815 flintlock muskets and the various carbines, pistols and rampart guns, to the rifled percussion guns of the 1860's. With detailed information on ammunition and markings. B.J. Martens & G. de Vries 280 pages, c.400 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. ISBN 90-805583-4-6
Price € 50,-
 
Nederlandse Vuurwapens Landmacht, Marine en Koloniale troepen 1866 - 1895 (OUT OF PRINT)
This volume covers the breechloading small arms of all branches of the Dutch armed forces, adopted between 1866 and 1895: experimental models, Snider rifles and carbines, Remington carbines, the Beaumont Model 1871 and Model 1871/88, and many experimental Beaumont variations. Also chapters on the Adams-Francotte, Adams-Welij, M73 and M91 revolvers, ammunition, and the Montigny and Gardner mechanical machineguns. B.J. Martens & G. de Vries 280 pages, c.400 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. ISBN 90-805583-3-8
Price € 50,-
 
Nederlandse Vuurwapens Landmacht en Luchtvaartafdeling, 1895 - 1940 (OUT OF PRINT)
This volume covers the small arms of the Dutch Army and Airforce from 1895 to 1940, as well as the ammunition, hand and rifle grenades, flare and signal pistols, bayonets and the dagger, the anti-tank rifle and 20 mm AA-canon. Detailed information and photos of the various Mannlicher M95 rifle and carbines; Schwarzlose, Madsen, Vickers, Lewis, Spandau and FN Browning machineguns and the Dutch military revolvers and pistols. G. de Vries & B.J. Martens 294 pages, c.300 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. ISBN 90-805583-7 (reprint)
Price € 50,-
 
Nederlandse Vuurwapens Marine, Mariniers en MLD, 1896 - 1942 (OUT OF PRINT)
This volume covers the small arms of the Dutch Navy, the Marines and Navy Airforce from 1896 to 1942. Detailed information and photos of the Mannlicher M95 Navy rifle; Schwarzlose, Madsen, Vickers, Lewis, Maxim, and Browning machineguns and the Dutch military revolvers and pistols, including the Dutch Parabellum. Also chapters on the dagger, signal pistols, ammuniton and handgrenades, as well on the Schmeisser and Thompson submachineguns. G. de Vries & B.J. Martens 220 pages, c.300 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. ISBN 90-6707-448-9
Price € 50,-
 
Nederlandse Vuurwapens KNIL en Militaire Luchtvaart, 1897 - 1942 (OUT OF PRINT)
This volume covers the small arms of the Dutch Colonial Army and the Airforce Department in the former Netherlands East Indies from 1897 to the Japanese occupation in march, 1942. Detailed information and photos of the Mannlicher M95 rifle and carbines; Schwarzlose, Madsen, Vickers, Colt-Browning machineguns and the colonial military revolvers and pistols, including the Dutch Parabellum. Also chapters on the klewang, signal pistols, ammuniton and handgrenades, as well as on the submachineguns and the Johnson semiautomatic rifle. G. de Vries & B.J. Martens 264 pages, c.300 illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket. ISBN 90-6707-401-2
OUT OF PRINT
Price € 50,-