THE TARGET RIFLE IN AUSTRALIA 1860-1900

Corcoran, J. E.

ISBN 10: 1884849172 / ISBN 13: 9781884849176

Published by R & R Books, 1995

About this Item

Hardcover in dust jacket. Crisp green cloth boards. Text pages are crisp and clean. Illustrated dust jacket has light edge wear nd scuffing, spine lightly sunned. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 222 pages.

Seller Inventory # 049499

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE TARGET RIFLE IN AUSTRALIA 1860-1900
• Publisher: R & R Books
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1884849172
• ISBN 13: 9781884849176
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-

About this title

Synopsis

A rare chance to read a detailed study of the development and evolution of the long-range target rifle 1860-1900, with emphasis on Australia where mostly British arms were used. Covers this fascinating period of rifle development and the search for accuracy at extreme ranges. Includes information on muzzle and breech loading rifles, including Wimbledon, Rigby, Kerr, Whitworth, Gibbs, Metford and much more. Also reprints Metford's observations on the muzzle-loading match rifle. 6.25 inches x 10 inches.