The British Sporting Gun and Rifle

The British Sporting Gun and Rifle
Author: Donald Dallas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780811704427

The definitive book on the subject The period from 1850 to 1900 witnessed the most far-reaching changes sporting gun and rifle design had ever experienced. Prior to this, changes had been pedestrian; the muzzleloader still prevailed in 1850 as it had for previous centuries. In this major work, Dallas details the many changes that occurred in the latter half of the nineteenth century. He describes at length the pinfire, centre-fire, and hammerless developments along with all the ancillary changes made to sporting guns. He also outlines the many developments in rifles: the superseding of the two groove muzzle-loading Express rifle by the multi-groove, breech-loading rifle of smaller calibre with higher velocity and greater power, propelled by nitro powder and with many different mechanisms on offer.

The British Boxlock Gun and Rifle

The British Boxlock Gun and Rifle
Author: Diggory Hadoke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Sporting guns
ISBN: 9781906122416

The boxlock, or 'body action', was the first really successful hammerless sporting gun. This book will educate the reader in the huge variation in boxlock design and quality. It tells the story of the development and perfection of body action guns of all qualities.

Sporting Guns

Sporting Guns
Author: Richard Akehurst
Publisher: Conran Octopus
Total Pages: 102
Release: 1972
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780706400311

Classic Sporting Rifles

Classic Sporting Rifles
Author: Christopher Austyn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781571571007

Examines the "best" sporting rifles built over the last 150 years.

British Gunmakers of the 21st Century

British Gunmakers of the 21st Century
Author: DONALD. HOLTS AUCTIONEERS. DALLAS
Publisher:
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2018-10-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781846892912

In the nineteenth century there were thousands of British gunmakers plying their trade the length and breadth of the land building all qualities of gun and rifle. Gunmakers have dwindled to a very small number today but the nature of the trade has changed from volume production to exclusive best guns only. British gunmakers have embraced the new technology on offer and by using a combination of CNC machining and new steels allied to traditional gunmaking skills, they are building superb quality guns and rifles to the highest standards. Unlike their competitors, British guns are not entirely built by machine and there is a large element of hand craftsmanship in every example built. Not content to rest on their historical laurels, they have introduced new designs and brought their creations right up to date for twenty-first century requirements. Guns and rifles are all built to the exact specifications of the customer and no two are alike. Each gun is individually made yet designed to embrace modern requirements such as high pheasants, steel shot and so on. This book shows the great variety of guns and rifles on offer entirely built in Great Britain today and how British gunmakers still continue to lead the world in best quality guns and rifles.

Hammer Guns

Hammer Guns
Author: Diggory Hadoke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2016-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781910723258

Complete Book of Rifles And Shotguns

Complete Book of Rifles And Shotguns
Author: Jack O'Connor
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Total Pages: 769
Release: 2016-01-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 1786258005

A comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to modern sporting rifles and how to use them, cartridges for small, medium and big game, barrels, stocks, sights, scopes, shooting techniques, where to hit them, modern shotguns and how to use them, double, pump, automatic, shotgun stocks, shells, chokes, care of your shotgun, history of sporting rifles and shotguns, complete glossary, PLUS Jack O’Connor’s Seven Lesson “How to Shoot Course”.

Holland & Holland

Holland & Holland
Author: Donald Dallas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2003
Genre: Gunsmithing
ISBN: 9781899163762

In 1885, Holland & Holland advertised their new trademark, 'The Royal', intended to apply to their best guns and rifles only. 'Royal' guns and rifles have been in production since that date, symbolizing excellence. This brand new edition brings the history of the company up to date. Written with the full approval and cooperation of Holland & Holland, this is the authoritative history of the companyAppendices cover all 51 patents, the dating of Holland serial numbers from 1855 to the present day, illustrations of trade labels, and the development of the rifle cartridges, including the .700 Nitro Express.Beautifully illustrated throughout with new photographsForeword by Daryl Greatrex, Managing Director of Holland & Holland

Hemingway's Guns

Hemingway's Guns
Author: Silvio Calabi
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 158667160X

Ernest Hemingway is a mythic writer and alpha male. As a hunter and conservationist, he drew greatly from the strong example of Theodore Roosevelt, and he much enjoyed teaching newcomers to shoot and hunt. Including short excerpts from Hemingway's works, these stories of his guns and rifles tell us as much about him as a lifelong, expert hunter and shooter and as a man.