A CENTURY OF GUNS: A SKETCH OF THE LEADING TYPES OF SPORTING AND MILITARY SMALL ARMS, WITH OVER 150 ILLUSTRATIONS OF GUNS AND RIFLES. By H.J. Blanch.
1909 1st edition. 4to (195 x 255mm). Ppxiv,160. B/w photographs and illustrations. Brown cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt.
"Five chapters: Flintlock period; The percussion system; The breechloading system; Revolvers, etc; Hammerless and ejector guns, pump guns and autoloading system; And repeating and magazine rifles. An excellent book with much material for arms collectors and students". (Riling).
"Five chapters: Flintlock period; The percussion system; The breechloading system; Revolvers, etc; Hammerless and ejector guns, pump guns and autoloading system; And repeating and magazine rifles. An excellent book with much material for arms collectors and students". (Riling).
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Book Code
48328
| Author | Blanch (H.J.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 48328 |
| ISBN | B000WGTMHY. |
| Book Description | Cloth stained and worn, end-papers browned, corners rubbed. A good copy only of the scarce first edition. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1909 |
| Publisher | John Blanch and Son, Gunsmiths. |
| Place | London. |