THE BRITISH SHOTGUN: 1891-2011 V. 3 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK I.M. Crudgington,D.J. Baker | 320 pages | 26 Sep 2011 | Quiller Publishing Ltd | 9781846890956 | English | Shrewsbury, United Kingdom The British Shotgun: 1891-2011 v. 3 PDF Book This is well within the range of the majority of kill shots by experienced hunters using shotguns. A recent innovation is the back-boring of barrels, in which the barrels are bored out slightly larger than their actual gauge. In a hunting context, this makes shotguns useful primarily for hunting fast- flying birds and other small game without the risk of overpenetration and stray shots to distant bystander and objects. In Australia, some straight- pull bolt-action shotguns, such as the Turkish-made Pardus BA12 and Dickinson T, the American C-More Competition M26 , as well as the indigenous-designed SHS STP 12, have become increasingly popular alternatives to lever-action shotguns, largely due to the better ergonomics with less stress on the shooter's trigger hand and fingers when cycling the action. Bolt-action shotguns are also used in conjunction with slug shells for the maximum possible accuracy from a shotgun. Firearms Tactical Institute. See also: Combat shotgun. Bolt-action shotguns have also been used in the "goose gun" application, intended to kill birds such as geese at greater range. The "punch" effect of the bag is useful for knocking down targets; the rounds are used by police to subdue violent suspects. Includes delivery to Germany Out of stock Notify me when available Submit. A shotgun also known as a scattergun, [1] or historically as a fowling piece is a long-barreled firearm designed to shoot a straight-walled cartridge known as a shotshell , which usually contains numerous small pellet -like spherical sub- projectiles called shots or sometimes a solid single projectile called a slug. More information about this seller Contact this seller 2. Having multiple projectiles also means the muzzle energy is divided among the pellets, leaving each individual projectile with less penetrative kinetic energy. Certain states have restrictions on magazine capacity or design features under hunting or assault weapon laws. With the exception of cavalry units, the shotgun saw less and less use throughout the 19th century on the battlefield. Dragon's breath usually refers to a zirconium-based pyrotechnic shotgun round. Views Read View source View history. The advantages over a traditional slug are increased shot power, increased bullet velocity due to the lighter-mass bullet, and increased accuracy due to the velocity and the reduction in deformation of the slug itself. Create a Want Tell us what you're looking for and once a match is found, we'll inform you by e-mail. The round is named in reference to bolas , which use two or more weighted balls on a rope to trap cattle or game. A constriction in the end of the barrel known as the choke is used to tailor the pattern for different purposes. A shotgun is defined as a weapon with a buttstock designed to be fired from the shoulder. Published by Stackpole Books, United States The unique properties of the shotgun, such as large case capacity, large bore, and the lack of rifling, has led to the development of a large variety of specialty shells, ranging from novelties to high tech military rounds. The military value of shotguns was rediscovered in the First World War , when American forces used gauge pump action shotguns in close-quarters trench fighting to great effect. Seller Inventory ABE Gold-blocked brown boards, in very good condition, in a v. They are used for hunting large game, and in certain military and law enforcement applications. He later developed the mechanism to automatically eject the shells when the breech was opened. Shotguns generally have longer barrels than modern rifles. The British Shotgun: 1891-2011 v. 3 Writer He notes however that there is almost nothing that cannot be repaired on a sporting gun. A riot shotgun has many advantages over a handgun or rifle. In this comprehensive book, Douglas Tate and master photographer David Grant bring us the most opulent examples of British gun engraving in existence. However, many active shotgun users consider this to be overstated, and view bolo shells as being less effective than conventional ammunition. Barbs on the front attach the electroshock unit to the target, with a tassel deploying from the rear to widen the circuit. Brown cloth, lower edge of covers damp marked, decorated endpapers, ink owner inscription and ink stamp on half-title page. One major issue with lever- actions and to a lesser extent pump-actions was that early shotgun shells were often made of paper or similar fragile materials modern hulls are plastic or metal. British Sporting Firearms Books The British sporting firearms books include general works on British rifles and shotguns, plus some individual British gun manufacturers. As wing shooting has been a prestige sport, specialty gunsmiths such as Krieghoff or Perazzi have produced fancy double-barrel guns for wealthy European and American hunters. The "punch" effect of the bag is useful for knocking down targets; the rounds are used by police to subdue violent suspects. Sixteen gauge shotguns were once common for hunters who wanted to use only a single shotgun for gamebirds normally pursued with twelve or twenty gauge shotguns, but have become rarer in recent years. The user loads the first shell by breaking the gun in the manner of a break-action shotgun, then closes it and inserts the second shell into a clip on the gun's right side. We recommend Burning the Books by Richard Ovenden. Appendix lists the gunmakers of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in business in s. For other uses, see Shotgun disambiguation. See also: Slug barrel. The rounds are fed in one by one through a port in the receiver, where they are lifted by a lever called the elevator and pushed forward into the chamber by the bolt. They normally contain pepper gas or tear gas. Dustwrapper is price clipped. Other specialized choke tubes exist as well. Canada Firearms Centre. The Canadian Firearms Registry was a government-run registry of all legally owned firearms in Canada. Item added to your basket View basket. Published by Quiller Press From: Anybook Ltd. Book is in Used-Good condition. The first semi-automatic shotgun in the world was patented in by the Clair brothers of France. This book enlarges on the factual information set out in Volume One and Volume Two. In the 19th century, however, these weapons were largely replaced on the battlefield with breechloading rifled firearms, which were more accurate over longer ranges. Seller Inventory ANB Lincoln, United Kingdom. However, shotgun ammunition which contains fewer than 6 projectiles requires a section 1 Firearms Certificate FAC. Some U. During World War II , the shotgun was not heavily used in the war in Europe by official military forces. Brenneke and Foster type slugs have the same basic configuration as normal slugs, but have increased accuracy. These shotguns were fitted with bayonets and a heat shield so the barrel could be gripped while the bayonet was deployed. The British Shotgun: 1891-2011 v. 3 Reviews Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,grams, ISBN Shotguns are also often used as breaching devices to defeat locks. An excellent reference. Published by Ashford, The British Shotgun. Westley Richards was the leader in British breech-loading single shot development. American troops during the Vietnam War packed their own flechette shotgun rounds, called beehive rounds , after the similar artillery rounds. A fairly broad attempt to define a shotgun is made in the United States Code 18 USC , which defines the shotgun as "a weapon designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder, and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed shotgun shell to fire through a smooth bore either a number of ball shot or a single projectile for each single pull of the trigger. The choke should be tailored to the range and size of the targets. They are available in low and high altitude versions. Pump-action shotguns are common hunting, fowling and sporting shotguns. Some shotguns have rifled barrels and are designed to be used with a "saboted" bullet, one which is typically encased in a two-piece plastic ring sabot designed to peel away after it exits the barrel , leaving the bullet, now spinning after passing through the rifled barrel, to continue toward the target. A large section of the book is devoted to the cartridge making firms Eley and Kynoch and their evolution as a company, mergers and problems they encountered with the then new smokeless powder. This "sabot" jacket seals the barrel, increasing pressure and acceleration, while also inducing spin on the projectile in a rifled barrel. Lever shotguns, while less common, were popular in the late 19th century with the Winchester Model and Model being prime examples. Marines tended to use pump shotguns, since the pump action was less likely to jam in the humid and dirty conditions of the Pacific campaign. According to Remington, modern powder in a shotgun burns completely in 25 9. I am at least 16 years of age. Comparison of standard and specially engraved guns and their values. The visual effect it produces is impressive, similar to that of a short ranged flamethrower. A pair of latches at the rear of the magazine hold the rounds in place and facilitate feeding of one shell at a time.