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Observer's Books
The observer's book of firearms
This profusely illustrated book traces the history and the development of the gun, from the most primitive handheld cannon introduced some six hundred years ago, to the sophisticated prototypes under trial today. Between these extremes lies an enormous variety of guns, ancient and modern, from all parts of the world, many of which are available to collectors and to enthusiasts. A detailed account is given of the introduction and use of each type and class of gun with particular emphasis on the varieties of guns not commonly encountered and seldom described or illustrated elsewhere. The first part of this book describes how a collection of guns and other related objects may be built up, and an account is given of the care and restoration of firearms. Directions in which the collector may research his own material are described.
- GenresNonfictionHistory
192 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1978
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April 19, 2009
Yeah...Observers Book of Firearms John. Well I bought vis book when me an the boys ad this bank job lined up see.
Actually...I do have a certain antecedent in the family tree, back in mid nineteenth century, who is listed in the census with the profession of gunsmith.
I rather like the late nineteenth century 70 bore sporting rifle by Griffin and Worsley of Manchester, known as a Rook rifle. At the time rooks were regarded as a pest, and some people made rook pie. Today, they live in my roof.
Now, the Volley gun made by Henry Nock is a beast. A certain Mr Dupe of Oxford produced a FOURTEEN baralled monstrosity. The Volley saw it's first active service with Admiral Howe's fleet at the siege of Gibralter in 1782. Lord Nelson objected to weapons being fired from the tops of his ships, because of the risk of setting sails on fire. Frenchie couldn't care less. Terribly bad form what,what?
Actually...I do have a certain antecedent in the family tree, back in mid nineteenth century, who is listed in the census with the profession of gunsmith.
I rather like the late nineteenth century 70 bore sporting rifle by Griffin and Worsley of Manchester, known as a Rook rifle. At the time rooks were regarded as a pest, and some people made rook pie. Today, they live in my roof.
Now, the Volley gun made by Henry Nock is a beast. A certain Mr Dupe of Oxford produced a FOURTEEN baralled monstrosity. The Volley saw it's first active service with Admiral Howe's fleet at the siege of Gibralter in 1782. Lord Nelson objected to weapons being fired from the tops of his ships, because of the risk of setting sails on fire. Frenchie couldn't care less. Terribly bad form what,what?
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