Modern Sporting Gunnery (Classic Reprint)

Henry Sharp

ISBN 10: 1331908701 / ISBN 13: 9781331908708

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book traces the fascinating evolution of the sporting gun, from its earliest origins to the sophisticated weaponry of the early 20th century. The author, drawing on his own experience as a sportsman and his access to the archives of a renowned gunmaker, delves into the intricacies of gun construction, offering a comprehensive guide to the various types of barrels, actions, locks, and other mechanisms that make up these intricate tools of the chase. The book weaves together technical descriptions with historical anecdotes and accounts of notable inventors and advancements, such as the transition from flintlock to percussion ignition, the advent of breechloading, and the development of the hammerless action. It also examines the crucial role of ammunition, including the evolution of cartridges and the rise of smokeless powder. The author goes beyond a mere technical explanation of firearms, exploring the interplay between craftsmanship, technological innovation, and the demands of the sporting world. This insightful exploration highlights how the sporting gun, a seemingly simple object, embodies the spirit of both tradition and constant progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modern Sporting Gunnery (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331908701
• ISBN 13: 9781331908708
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sport

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Excerpt from Modern Sporting Gunnery



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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.
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