Shotguns - Their History and Development (Shooting Series - Guns amp
Gunmaking) This important work on the Shotgun was first published in
London 1923 in limited numbers, and is now a rare find in its first
edition. READ COUNTRY BOOKS have now re-published it from the original
text incorporating the photographic illustrations and many fascinating
gun makers advertisements. One hundred and fifty five pages are divided
into eight detailed chapters: - The History of the Shotgun. - The
Selection of a Gun. - Game Guns, Wildfowl Guns, and Small Bores. -
Repeating, Automatic and Miscellaneous Guns. - The Shotgun Cartridge. -
Ballistics. - The Gun-Room, Accessories and Dress, etc. - Shooting. Etc.
Also included is a 12 page appendix on Shotgun Data and Tables. The
contents are interspersed with numerous vintage photographs and other
illustrations of shotguns and equipment. The author was a well known
sportsman whose many years of practical experience with guns and their
usage have made this book a valuable contribution to the history of
shotguns, and also a recommended addition to any shooting enthusiasts
library. Many of the earliest sporting books, particularly those dating
back to the 1800s, are now extremely scarce and very expensive. READ
COUNTRY BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high
quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
