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Pistol and Revolver Shooting
A guide to hand-guns and shooting
Himmelwright's guide to pistol and revolver shooting will particularly interest those who collect or shoot historical firearms. Various types of hand-gun are illustrated and described as is the ammunition that accompanied them. The author discusses shooting positions, target shooting and the reloading of ammunition. First published in the early 20th century, this book contains dedicated sections on revolver practice for the police forces of the period and interesting guidance in the use of hand-guns for ladies.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.
Himmelwright's guide to pistol and revolver shooting will particularly interest those who collect or shoot historical firearms. Various types of hand-gun are illustrated and described as is the ammunition that accompanied them. The author discusses shooting positions, target shooting and the reloading of ammunition. First published in the early 20th century, this book contains dedicated sections on revolver practice for the police forces of the period and interesting guidance in the use of hand-guns for ladies.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.
168 pages, Hardcover
First published January 17, 2007
About the author
A.L.A. Himmelwright
8 booksAbraham Lincoln Artman Himmelwright (February 7, 1865 – March 24, 1936), a civil engineer, author, adventurer, and marksman was the general manager of The Roebling Construction Company, the New York City firm created by John A. Roebling's Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey. Himmelwright's first and second names were given to him by his parents to honor the slain president, Abraham Lincoln, assassinated the year Himmelwright was born. In most of the works he authored he went by the name "ALA Himmelwright".
He was born on February 7, 1865 in Milford, Pennsylvania. In 1894 he was with the Carlin hunting party which left its cook, George Colgate behind to die.[2] He purchased land in Stockholm, New Jersey and in 1907 completed a fireproof house made of stone. He died in 1936
He was born on February 7, 1865 in Milford, Pennsylvania. In 1894 he was with the Carlin hunting party which left its cook, George Colgate behind to die.[2] He purchased land in Stockholm, New Jersey and in 1907 completed a fireproof house made of stone. He died in 1936
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December 1, 2025
no pictures!
Book seems to wrap itself around pistol competition prior to 1914. Not much info on upgraded current firearms. Pictures of pistols mentioned would be an asset.
Book seems to wrap itself around pistol competition prior to 1914. Not much info on upgraded current firearms. Pictures of pistols mentioned would be an asset.
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