The Sporting Rifle: And Its Projectiles (1867)

The Sporting Rifle: And Its Projectiles is a book written by James Forsyth and first published in 1867. The book is a comprehensive guide to the use and maintenance of rifles for hunting and sport shooting. It covers topics such as the different types of rifles, their construction, and the various projectiles that can be used with them. The book also includes detailed information on the selection of ammunition, the proper cleaning and maintenance of rifles, and the techniques for shooting accurately. The Sporting Rifle: And Its Projectiles is an essential resource for anyone interested in the sport of shooting or hunting and provides valuable insights into the history and development of rifles and ammunition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

James Forsyth is former Reader and Head of the Department of Russian at the University of Aberdeen. His publications include A History of the Peoples of Siberia (Cambridge, 1992).