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B3357)
Austyn, Christopher. GUN ENGRAVING. 1998. 11" x 8
1/4", 127 pages, superbly illustrated with 24 fine colour plates, and many
high quality black and white illustrations. The first overview of British
twentieth century gun engraving; fascinating archive material relating to three
influential early twentieth century engravers, notes on the work of
contemporary engravers. Comparison of standard and specially engraved guns and
their values. Hb in dw, near fine. US$ 52.50 / 35.00 pounds sterling
B3358)
Cooley, Graham;
B1111)
Elgood, Robert. FIREARMS OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD in the Tareq Rajab
Museum, Kuwait. 1995. 10" x 10", 240 pages, lavishly illustrated in colour throughout, also black and
white plates. Catalogue, extensive Bibliography. Hb in dw, pages a little
rippled at upper edge, otherwise a near fine copy. 48.00 pounds sterling
B869)
Fliegel, Stephen N. ARMS AND ARMOR. The
B858)
Winant, Lewis. EARLY PERCUSSION FIREARMS. A History of Early Percussion
Firearms Ignition - from Forsyth to
B1030)
Austyn, Christopher. CLASSIC SPORTING RIFLES. 1997. 11" x 8
1/2", 128 pages, 20 colour plates, many black and white illustrations.
Auction price guide, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. US$ 52.50 / 35.00
pounds sterling
B971)
Back, D.H.L.
Great British Gunmakers FORSYTH & CO Patent Gunmakers 1806 - 1852. Second
extended and revised edition 1995. 11 3/4" x 8 3/8", 252 pages, 12
colour illustrations, 125 black and white illustrations, 3 figures (patent
specifications), these illustrations depict all the major items of interest.
Descriptions of 210 complete single and pairs of arms, locks and primers are
included in this revised edition. Bibliography. Hb, no dw (as issued?), forward
edges of one signature just slightly misaligned (approximately 1mm), otherwise
a near fine copy. 75.00 pounds sterling
B377)
Boothroyd, Geoffrey and Susan. THE BRITISH OVER-AND-UNDER SHOTGUN.
1996. Quarto, 121 pages. Finely illustrated with 16 colour plates and black and
white illustrations. Traces the history of Beesley, Boss, Churchill, Greener,