1987. First thus. A near fine copy only marked by very light spotting on the top edge. The contents are very fine and unmarked. The d/w is fair with repaired edge tears, minor chipping and sun fading of the spine. Now in a protective cover. Scans available if required.

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Title: The Breech-Loading Single-Shot Rifle
Publisher: Wolfe Publishing Company
Publication Date: 1987
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0935632425
ISBN 13: 9780935632422
Binding: Hardback
Edition: 2nd Edition

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About This Book: A complete and authoritative study of breech-loading single-shot rifles from the early models of Match or Schuetzen Rifles to the 1980's. Cloth over boards with a sewn binding; 333 pp; b&w illustrations throughout. An earlier version of this book was released under a different title in the 1960's. The authors consider this 2nd Edition a "complete rewrite and update."

Table of Contents Highlights: Chapter titles include "Custom Single-Shot Rifles," "Ned Roberts the Early Years," "Iron Sights," "Moulds, Bullets, and Casting," "Hunting Rifles," "Modern Single Shot Rifles," "Loading Tools, Powders, and Loads," "Offhand Shooting and Shooters," "Rest Shooting and Notes Rest Shooters," "Rifle Targets 1875-1925."

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Barclay Books is a new,used and rare book store situated in the beautiful historic town of York, Western Australia. York is Western Australia's oldest inland town and being only 100km from Perth it is popular with tourists for it's charming period buildings and scenic Avon Valley setting. We are long time book collectors ourselves and understand the needs of collectors in regards to accurate book descriptions. We welcome any enquiry regarding our stock prior to purchase. Our opening hours are usually 9am - 5pm Thurs to Sun and Public Holidays or by appointment.

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