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THE BRITISH BOXLOCK GUN & RIFLE PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Diggory Hadoke | 224 pages | 29 Sep 2012 | Merlin Unwin Books | 9781906122416 | English | Shropshire, United Kingdom Inexpensive English boxlock shotguns for under £ In basic shotgun terms this is the pull of the trigger, which releases the guns sear allowing the spring to drive the hammer through the striker hole, thus detonating the cartridge. Consider the name of each gun. A Boxlock is entirely that, the Lockwork sits inside the "Box" of the action and is synonymous with durability. The Boxlock shown is based on the Anson and Deeley design Circa. The Anson and Deeley design is the positioning cantilevering of the pivoting mechanisms on the gun. These control the components interaction in terms of releasing and setting at the appropriate point to perform various tasks. Put simply, these are the optimum points at which the Sears, Hammers and Cocking Limbs work together for the gun to function properly, much as they have done for over years. A Sidelock also has an explanatory name as the Lockwork sits on the Side of the action as shown below. With 55 main parts in the Boxall and Edmiston Sidelock and many more pins and screws, a Sidelock is an unquestionably complicated gun to manufacture and assemble. The Lockwork inherited its name from the clock makers who were originally hired to build guns as they were of a similar complexity to the lock mechanism in a clock. Some of the terminology used by clock makers still remains for example Tumbler, Sear and Bridle. A gun lock is notoriously difficult to assemble with only a handful of craftsman in the UK still working as professional "lock makers". The difficulties stem from assembling a complex mechanism with three springs applying forces throughout the lock. The picture of the Sidelock Lockwork hopefully demonstrates this as each component is layered with precisely timed and calibrated interactions. To compare the two designs in terms of merit is difficult as both have benefits. The Boxlock is simpler in its design and build with fewer components to go wrong. The Sidelock has more solid steel across the action as the Locks are further back which offers additional strength. The geometry of a Sidelock generally gives a crisper trigger pull and the mechanism normally houses an interceptor sear which is a safety device in the event of a component malfunction or the gun receiving a severe blow for example being dropped both of which are extremely rare. Irrespective of being a Sidelock or Boxlock the Hammer or tumbler axis is in line with the striker and therefore the energy of the "blow" is transferred most effectively to the cartridge. Accompanied by over illustrations, "The Birmingham Gun Trade" is more than a narrative of gunmaking in Birmingham through the years: it is a thoughtful comment on craft skills, the use of machines and, most significant of all, the effect of having changing technologies on people's jobs, livelihoods and locations. In this long-awaited new collector's guide, noted author George Layman tells us the true story behind these diminutive, yet devastating, weapons. Far from being uninteresting and identical, these pistols exist today in almost limitless variety. Learn how to identify rarities and valuable variations, including prices that should be expected for each type. Also, learn which models were carried most in the West by riverboat gamblers, soiled doves and gold miners. Even "Billy the Kid" might have packed one! So while the gun may have "British" in its name, the story is all American - and one that has remained untold until now. Introduction by renowned author Norm Flayderman. The boxlock is largely dismissed in shooting circles as a "trade gun"-a mid-to-low grade tool that is worthy but dull. Few people appreciate the boxlock's excellence in terms of its mechanical simplicity, reliability, and safety; this is a wonderful Victorian invention with numerous derivatives. The boxlock has been produced in greater quantities as both shotgun and rifle than any other single break-open, sporting-gun design-in all qualities-for over years, and it is still going strong. It illuminates the inventors who developed the idea and outlines the types of boxlock actions that were adopted by the major British firms. Any shooter interested in British guns, be they boxlock or otherwise, will discover much here. High-quality color pictures were used throughout a concisely written text, and the book was printed on large paper, enabling the collector, shooter, or potential buyer to appreciate clear details of the guns. The book's goal is to let those interested in the boxlock know that he holds in his hand not "just another boring boxlock," but a fine sporting gun with a proud history. Wherever possible the author seeks to establish who actually made the rifles. Collecting, maintaining, and shooting classic firearms. With a fascinating mixture of historical analysis, practical application, and personal reflection, he makes a robust case for the Victorian hammer gun as the finest sporting gun available today, just as it was a century ago. The reader will discover all that is worth knowing about the subject: how the guns were devised, crafted, and used, how they were perfected, and how they work. Modern applications are given equal weight to historical ones, and subjects such as the selection of suitable ammunition, stripping, refurbishing, and customizing will prove invaluable to anyone contemplating taking a hammer gun into the field and using it as they would a modern gun. This is the fullest and most practical account of the development of the breech-loading centre-fire hammer gun and its many variations yet written, with a guide for owners and collectors that will prove invaluable when buying and maintaining their guns. Published by the author. Large 4to. This was no idle boast. A glance at the gun sales register of the time reveals a list of purchasers that reads like a Who was Who of Yorkshire". Detailed account of the life and career of one of the nineteenth century's most notable gunmakers. Ever innovative, Horsley registered a number of significant patents in the nineteenth century, expiring only in the 's. Learn to identify and understand Brown Bess muskets quickly and easily. Guy N. He has published 10 shooting and countryside related books along with over works of fiction. Four years later he had a shotgun built by this company to his own specifications. From then on he became an avid collector of Midland guns and cartridges and in he had the opportunity to register himself as the owner of the Midland Gun Company name. It was a proud moment and his next step was to attempt to unravel the history of the Midland, no easy task as no records existed. It was, though, a labour of love. Historians have always been intrigued by Riflemen and the special weapons that they carried. This fascination even extends to the general public, as can be seen by the popularity of such books and television shows as Sharpe's Rifles. Unfortunately, until now there has been little solid information available about the rifles themselves and which units carried them into battle. In this exciting new book, respected author De Witt Bailey will answer all of these questions and more! Starting with the Seven Years War, he tells the whole story right through the American Revolution, the Napoleonic Age and to the end of the flintlock era. Each rifle is illustrated exactly where it is discussed in the text in truly exceptional photographs, in all, with the important details shown in large, clear close-ups. The types of rifles covered are too many to list, but include such famous weapons as the Ferguson, the Pattern and the rifles used by German mercenaries and royalists in the American Revolution. Naturally, a large portion of the book is dedicated to the most famous British flintlock rifle of them all - the Baker. No matter whether you are interested in military history, marksmanship in the British Army, accoutrements and ammunition, or flintlock rifles themselves, this book will be sure to thrill you. Even such unexpected topics as the rifles given as gifts to American Indians in British service are carefully explained and illustrated. And it is all documented by decades of archival research and the inspection of countless surviving rifles throughout the English-speaking world. Whether you are a military historian eager to learn about the exciting story of Riflemen in the British service, or an antique firearms enthusiast who needs help identifying a rifle in his collection, this book will quickly become one of your most trusted references. Also a section on shooting Napoleonic carbines. This authoritative guide to British-made shotguns looks at individual makers, their products, and the selling points of particular guns. In some cases Wieland also notes negative points or product limitations. While the book will be welcomed by gun collectors worldwide, it is particularly useful to those who are curious about British makers whose production was or is substantial enough that their guns would have crossed the pond into North America. G Cond, No Dustcover. Listing all British gunmakers from to the present. This is Geoffrey Boothroyd's very useful directory of gunmakers. The book grew out of information exchanged between Boothroyd and his readers at a rate of 60 letters a month during his decades writing for the Shooting Times. These are the early models, air, percussion, needle fire and the centre hammer types. The first volume in the series covers the development , trials and acceptance of the Martini-Henry into British Service. No one knows when the first Rigby gun was fired, or who shot it.

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