Espingarda Perfeyta Or The Perfect Gun.

Daehnhardt, Rainer. and W.Keith Neal.

ISBN 10: 0856670146 / ISBN 13: 9780856670145

Published by Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications, London, 1974

About this Item

466 pages, illustrated. Slight foxing edges. Plastic wrapper.

Seller Inventory # 011383

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Espingarda Perfeyta Or The Perfect Gun.
• Publisher: Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications, London
• Publication Date: 1974
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0856670146
• ISBN 13: 9780856670145
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military

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Synopsis

This book was first published in 1718 in Lisbon, dedicated to the King and duly licensed for publication by the authorities who guaranteed that it did not "offend in any way" and that it was "necessary for the Master Craftsman of such a profession to practise their art without fault". Unique in revealing the secrets of the trade, which were always closedly guarded, detailed technical information is set out for the making of the perfect gun from the initial selection of the right type of iron, through the forging and tempering processes, the making of the various styles of locks, choice of woods for the stock down to final advice on taking aim.