The Definitive Guide to Shooting Muzzle-Loading Pistols

Fuller, Derek

ISBN 10: 1861264828 / ISBN 13: 9781861264824

Published by Crowood Press, 2002

About this Item

No inscriptions etc; fine condition but for lightly bumped top edge and corner. The jacket has very light edge wear.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Definitive Guide to Shooting Muzzle-Loading Pistols
• Publisher: Crowood Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861264828
• ISBN 13: 9781861264824
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military History

About this title

Synopsis

This fully illustrated guide includes an account of the various disciplines shot in competition world-wide, an explanation of the different targets used in these events, and an in-depth guide to the fundamentals of the pistols, with information on tuning for the best performace. This book is intended to provide information on shooting many pistols for sport, including free pistols, the matchlock single-shot pistols, pepperboxes and pocket pistols, as well as the rarely shot Zimmerpistolen. With further advice on loading and firing, with emphasis on safety, and appendices covering more technical details, this guide offers a useful reference for both the experienced muzzle-loading pistol shooter and aspiring tyro.

About the Author

Derek Fuller has been shooting black powder pistols for many years in the UK and abroad, as well as competing in European and World championships. Virtually retired from business, he started a series of notes for newcomers to muzzle-loading pistol shooting, which formed the basis for this book.