A rare chance to read a detailed study of the development and evolution of the long-range target rifle 1860-1900, with emphasis on Australia where mostly British arms were used. Covers this fascinating period of rifle development and the search for accuracy at extreme ranges. Includes information on muzzle and breech loading rifles, including Wimbledon, Rigby, Kerr, Whitworth, Gibbs, Metford and much more. Also reprints Metford's observations on the muzzle-loading match rifle. 6.25 inches x 10 inches.
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Seller: Prior Books Ltd, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Publisher's green cloth bound hardback; in better than very good condition; tight and square with bright gilt lettering; complete with original dustjacket; sharp and bright not showing any tears or chips, just mildly edge-worn. Contents fresh and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Limited edition, this being number 382 of 1000 copies. Tidy book in very presentable condition. Seller Inventory # 077585
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Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book. Seller Inventory # ERICA82909090890004
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