British Single Shot Rifles, Vol. 8: Rook, Rabbit & Miniature Rifles -- later types and Hammerless Models - Hardcover

Wal Winfer ; Tom Rowe

9781931464581: British Single Shot Rifles, Vol. 8: Rook, Rabbit & Miniature Rifles -- later types and Hammerless Models

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ISBN 10: 1931464588 ISBN 13: 9781931464581

Publisher: Andrew Mowbray Publishers, Inc., 2013

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The completion of a two volume study of the British Rook, Rabbit & Miniature rifles. These rifles were the most common of all British rifles but have been little known until now. They were made in all grades from the cheapest models made on the continent to true gems of the gun maker's art. This volume covers the later types including the hammerless models, double rifles in rook calibers and Martinis. Also included are the ammunition and loading tools used in these rifles as well as reloading and shooting the Rook rifle today. 8.5 inches x 11 inches. Numerous color photographs.

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Publisher: Andrew Mowbray Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 2013
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1931464588
ISBN 13: 9781931464581
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 415

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BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES, VOLUME 8: ROOK, RABBIT & MINIATURE RIFLES, LATER TYPES & HAMMERLESS MODELS (2ND VOLUME ON ROOK RIFLES)

Winfer, Walter G. and Rowe, Tom

Published by By The Authors, 2009

ISBN 10: 1931464588 ISBN 13: 9781931464581

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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. 416 pages. Hardcover with a dust jacket. Hundreds of detailed photographs (mostly in color), drawings and charts. THE SECOND VOLUME ON THE ROOK RIFLES. In this volume we complete our study of the British Rook Rabbit and Miniature Rifles. As this story is so large and there is such a variety of these interesting rifles this could never be a book that covers each and every facet. We illustrate and detail the hammerless rifles that are true gems of the gunmaker's art. We continue with the diminutive and rare falling blocks in the rook size. A couple of pages are also devoted to some of the American rifles that were imported for this sport. A large section covers the small action Martinis that captured so much of the market and became important both for short range and gallery target use. A selection of the rare rook-size and miniature double rifles are shown. Ammunition that was used in these rifles as well as loading data and how to maker cartridges from currently available brass in discussed. Also the adapters to be used to allow military rifles to use low-power, rook type cartridges. Also included is a chapter that shows the beautifully made reloading tools that accompanied these rifles. Finally, a section is devoted to shooting these rifles today, both in the u.K. and the U.S. Loading information and the types of matches held. A wonderful book. Seller Inventory # 4979

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