THE BRITISH BOXLOCK & 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 sear allowing the spring to drive the hammer through the striker hole, thus detonating the . Consider the name of each gun. A Boxlock is entirely that, the Lockwork sits inside the "Box" of the 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 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 . Collecting, maintaining, and shooting classic . 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 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 , 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 . 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. The company says that it opened for business in And in the years that followed, Rigby rifles would become the trademark weapons of well-to-do British explorers and discerning sportsmen the world over: not only were they used to shoot skeet in England, but they led hunters, colonists, and soldiers through the jungles of India and Africa and the plains of the western Custer had one. Its guns have played leading roles in the lives of characters like Jim Corbett, the British hunter who used his Rigby to kill man-eating tigers in India; Fateh Singh, 31st Maharana of Udaipur, who owned sixteen bespoke Rigby rifles; and Carl Mannerheim, who led the Finnish military during World War II and hunted large game with his Rigby. During the first shooting contest between the United States and another country, in , the Irish team used Rigby muzzle-loaders and the Americans Remingtons and Sharps the Irish lost by three points, but rallied at an identical competition a week later, winning by six, with John Rigby himself shooting the best of all. Its size and beautiful, full-page photographs make it look like a coffee- table book, but the information inside, which covers the history of the company and the evolution of its products, is substantial. Jeffery and the Trade Farquharsons. He chronicles Jeffery's reintroduction of the Farquharsons in England. Also includes notes on Nitro Cartridges. The British Shotgun, Volume Two is the second volume of the definitive work on the evolution and manufacture of the British shotgun —a superb example of the British heritage of craftsmanship, ingenuity, and artistry. The main purpose of the book is to provide the reader with a reference tool so that any British-made shotgun of the period can be identified and its place in the evolution of the gun understood. Experts in the subject, Ian Crudgington and David Baker have extensively researched the developments of the period by a careful investigation of the records of the Patent Office, which is the only reliable contemporary guide to what would otherwise be a daunting mass of material. In addition, they studied the records of the time, both magazines and booka. Quotations from these sources provide informative background material and add to the atmosphere of the book. Of even greater importance has been the study of actual surviving guns, both from the authors' own collections and those of friends at home and abroad. Where possible, the authors have shot with the guns concerned and this aspect has yielded valuable insight into how practical developments evolved. This very important period covered by the book includes almost all of the features introduced in the side-by-side shotgun we know today. Their early designs predated both the paper cartridge and coil case forms of the period. Volume 4 describes in great detail Westley Richard's designs during the early breech-loading period. Much attention is given to the text and hundreds of photos and drawings of rifles, sights, reloading tools, and cartridges for all models. Also covered in detail are the rifles produced: the Scott-Field Webley-Wyley, Model of and the famous Model of Webley was, during the late s and early s the largest British manufacturer of sporting arms. This is not widely known because Webley was a wholesale maker and most of their production carries a retailer's name. This story and the various models, of single shot rifles that Webley produced will be studied in detail. The remaining sections of this volume cover a little know rifle, the Ingram-Coster of of which only one is known. The history of the two major makers of British ammunition. Eley and Kynock as well as their activities and developments from black powder days, through Cordite and its problems and the development of Nitro for black loads comprises the balance of the book. Also included is a large section devoted to additional information and corrections of material covered in the previous five volumes. English Shotguns - The most prestigious showcase of fine English Guns %

Available exclusively through the Sportarm group, all guns listed have gone through our unique and comprehensive service and inspection centre. This enables us to offer a month mechanical warranty on all guns sold. The collection EnglishGuns. Each iconic shotgun in this collection is available to purchase today. Rosson, Charles S. The Collection. Purdey, James - Sidelock. Over and Under , 12 gauge. New Arrival. Side by Side , 20 gauge. Side by Side , 12 gauge. Purdey, James - Live Pigeon Gun. Purdey, James - Pigeon Gun. 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. The company says that it opened for business in And in the years that followed, Rigby rifles would become the trademark weapons of well-to-do British explorers and discerning sportsmen the world over: not only were they used to shoot skeet in England, but they led hunters, colonists, and soldiers through the jungles of India and Africa and the plains of the western United States Custer had one. Its guns have played leading roles in the lives of characters like Jim Corbett, the British hunter who used his Rigby to kill man-eating tigers in India; Fateh Singh, 31st Maharana of Udaipur, who owned sixteen bespoke Rigby rifles; and Carl Mannerheim, who led the Finnish military during World War II and hunted large game with his Rigby. During the first shooting contest between the United States and another country, in , the Irish team used Rigby muzzle-loaders and the Americans Remingtons and Sharps the Irish lost by three points, but rallied at an identical competition a week later, winning by six, with John Rigby himself shooting the best of all. Its size and beautiful, full-page photographs make it look like a coffee-table book, but the information inside, which covers the history of the company and the evolution of its products, is substantial. Jeffery and the Trade Farquharsons. He chronicles Jeffery's reintroduction of the Farquharsons in England. Also includes notes on Nitro Cartridges. The British Shotgun, Volume Two is the second volume of the definitive work on the evolution and manufacture of the British shotgun—a superb example of the British heritage of craftsmanship, ingenuity, and artistry. The main purpose of the book is to provide the reader with a reference tool so that any British-made shotgun of the period can be identified and its place in the evolution of the gun understood. Experts in the subject, Ian Crudgington and David Baker have extensively researched the developments of the period by a careful investigation of the records of the Patent Office, which is the only reliable contemporary guide to what would otherwise be a daunting mass of material. In addition, they studied the records of the time, both magazines and booka. Quotations from these sources provide informative background material and add to the atmosphere of the book. Of even greater importance has been the study of actual surviving guns, both from the authors' own collections and those of friends at home and abroad. Where possible, the authors have shot with the guns concerned and this aspect has yielded valuable insight into how practical developments evolved. This very important period covered by the book includes almost all of the features introduced in the side-by-side shotgun we know today. Their early designs predated both the paper cartridge and coil case forms of the period. Volume 4 describes in great detail Westley Richard's designs during the early breech-loading period. Much attention is given to the text and hundreds of photos and drawings of rifles, sights, reloading tools, and cartridges for all models. Also covered in detail are the rifles produced: the Scott-Field Webley-Wyley, Model of and the famous Model of Webley was, during the late s and early s the largest British manufacturer of sporting arms. This is not widely known because Webley was a wholesale maker and most of their production carries a retailer's name. This story and the various models, of single shot rifles that Webley produced will be studied in detail. The remaining sections of this volume cover a little know rifle, the Ingram-Coster of of which only one is known. The history of the two major makers of British ammunition. Eley and Kynock as well as their activities and developments from black powder days, through Cordite and its problems and the development of Nitro for black loads comprises the balance of the book. Also included is a large section devoted to additional information and corrections of material covered in the previous five volumes. Second Hand, Good Condition. Graeme Wright tells us, "This book will appeal to a variety of firearms enthusiasts. Firstly, of course, are those who own or use double rifles. However, shooters with just an interest in double rifles ammunition, ballistics and how they work will also find this book invaluable. A must have for the British double or single shot rifle shooter. The Lock or Lockwork is the mechanism that allows the gun to transfer the trigger pull to the detonation of the cartridge. 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". Diggory Hadoke (Author of Vintage Guns)

Each iconic shotgun in this collection is available to purchase today. Rosson, Charles S. The Collection. Purdey, James - Sidelock. Over and Under , 12 gauge. New Arrival. Side by Side , 20 gauge. Side by Side , 12 gauge. Purdey, James - Live Pigeon Gun. Purdey, James - Pigeon Gun. Watson Bros - Live Pigeon Gun. Side by Side , 16 gauge. Grant, Stephen - Sidelock. That will last him until he gets a decent job and wants to splash out on something better which, having got used to an over-and-under, probably means a Beretta Diamond Pigeon or a high-end Browning. What that means is good British boxlocks are unwanted, unappreciated and cheap. When looking for a used gun, be realistic about what you want and expect it to do. English boxlocks are better value than they have ever been. People will pay for the cachet of a well-respected name on their gun. The market agrees, so Brownings and Berettas resell better than anything else in that sector, and good Purdeys never hang around for long. It's All Here! Jarvis tells the story of and his patented breech loading rifle known as the Ferguson Rifle. The author provides facts, based off of original primary source documentation, as well as his own personal experiences with his own reproduction Ferguson Rifle. The different theories surrounding the eventual disbandment of the rifle, the rifle's dominant impact at the Creek, and the potentially fateful encounter Ferguson had with, who he believed to be, General Washington are all included within the chapters of this book. The Ferguson Rifle is an important, but often untold story that is part of the war that made America. The author explains why, he believes, the Ferguson Rifle could have had a much larger impact and how it could have changed the American Revolution. Hardcover The purpose of this book is to fill a gap in the arms literature and to trace the development of the design and decoration of a uniquely English type of pistol known colloquially as the Queen Anne or, more correctly, as the turn-off pistol. This distinctive breech-loading arm was developed in the middle years of the 17th century but found popularity during the reign of the monarch by whose name it is known. It continued to be made until about With a comprehensive text and almost illustrations, the styles and decoration from the mid 17th century, through the baroque and rococo designs imported from France that were adapted by English gunmakers, to produce a particularly accurate and distinctive pistol. Taylor Leslie B Taylor was a great pioneer in sporting guns, rifles and ballistics during what many consider to be the Golden Age of Gunmaking. He spent his entire working life at Westley Richards and amongst other things saw the titanic transition from black powder to nitro powder which in itself revolutionized gun and in particular rifle ballistics and development. This book provides an official account of the personal characteristics and business qualifications of the successive heads of the Westley Richards Firm. A heavily illustrated guide to pistols, carbines, rifles, and muskets carried by British soldiers sent to North America in the s. With detailed descriptions of all hardware, markings, and measurements this book provides a system for identifying these firearms. A excellent book for those interested in Brown Bess Muskets. Birmingham has been a key innovator in the gun trade since the seventeenth century and the Birmingham Proof house operates to this day. Between and six million arms were testing and proofed here - many of them destined for the USA. Those who worked in the Birmingham Gun Quarter were at the forefront of this incredible industry. This book tells the story of the technology and history of gun making. Covering the period to , it sees the mechanical engineering technology of the 'lock, stock and barrel' change significantly. David Williams, an engineer and academic, has studied the battle between the manual processes of manufacturing using the dexterity of many pople and the clumsy but tireless machine, and here examines this complex relationship in gunmaking, paying particular attention to interchangeable military firearms manufacture and the growth and decline of the Birmingham military and sporting gun trade. 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.

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. The company says that it opened for business in And in the years that followed, Rigby rifles would become the trademark weapons of well-to-do British explorers and discerning sportsmen the world over: not only were they used to shoot skeet in England, but they led hunters, colonists, and soldiers through the jungles of India and Africa and the plains of the western United States Custer had one. Its guns have played leading roles in the lives of characters like Jim Corbett, the British hunter who used his Rigby to kill man-eating tigers in India; Fateh Singh, 31st Maharana of Udaipur, who owned sixteen bespoke Rigby rifles; and Carl Mannerheim, who led the Finnish military during World War II and hunted large game with his Rigby. During the first shooting contest between the United States and another country, in , the Irish team used Rigby muzzle-loaders and the Americans Remingtons and Sharps the Irish lost by three points, but rallied at an identical competition a week later, winning by six, with John Rigby himself shooting the best of all. Its size and beautiful, full-page photographs make it look like a coffee-table book, but the information inside, which covers the history of the company and the evolution of its products, is substantial. Jeffery and the Trade Farquharsons. He chronicles Jeffery's reintroduction of the Farquharsons in England. Also includes notes on Nitro Cartridges. The British Shotgun, Volume Two is the second volume of the definitive work on the evolution and manufacture of the British shotgun—a superb example of the British heritage of craftsmanship, ingenuity, and artistry. The main purpose of the book is to provide the reader with a reference tool so that any British-made shotgun of the period can be identified and its place in the evolution of the gun understood. Experts in the subject, Ian Crudgington and David Baker have extensively researched the developments of the period by a careful investigation of the records of the Patent Office, which is the only reliable contemporary guide to what would otherwise be a daunting mass of material. In addition, they studied the records of the time, both magazines and booka. Quotations from these sources provide informative background material and add to the atmosphere of the book. Of even greater importance has been the study of actual surviving guns, both from the authors' own collections and those of friends at home and abroad. Where possible, the authors have shot with the guns concerned and this aspect has yielded valuable insight into how practical developments evolved. This very important period covered by the book includes almost all of the features introduced in the side-by-side shotgun we know today. Their early designs predated both the paper cartridge and coil case forms of the period. Volume 4 describes in great detail Westley Richard's designs during the early breech-loading period. Much attention is given to the text and hundreds of photos and drawings of rifles, sights, reloading tools, and cartridges for all models. Also covered in detail are the rifles produced: the Scott-Field Webley-Wyley, Model of and the famous Model of Webley was, during the late s and early s the largest British manufacturer of sporting arms. This is not widely known because Webley was a wholesale maker and most of their production carries a retailer's name. This story and the various models, of single shot rifles that Webley produced will be studied in detail. The remaining sections of this volume cover a little know rifle, the Ingram-Coster of of which only one is known. The history of the two major makers of British ammunition. Eley and Kynock as well as their activities and developments from black powder days, through Cordite and its problems and the development of Nitro for black loads comprises the balance of the book. Also included is a large section devoted to additional information and corrections of material covered in the previous five volumes. Second Hand, Good Condition. English boxlocks are better value than they have ever been. People will pay for the cachet of a well-respected name on their gun. The market agrees, so Brownings and Berettas resell better than anything else in that sector, and good Purdeys never hang around for long. English shotguns: Here, we go on a mission to find an English shotgun, in excellent condition, at a reasonable price. If everyone wants a Beretta Silver Pigeon with 32in barrels and a 15in stock with pretty wood, you are not going to buy one cheaply. It is simply supply and demand. 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.

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