BRITISH HANDLOADING CARTRIDGE TOOLS. By David J. Baker.

(2003) 2014 2nd edition. Large 4to (216 x 302mm). Ppxii,245. B/w engravings, b/w line illustrations, short bibliography. Pictorial gilt green cloth, spine titled in gilt.

"The purpose of this book is to provide an accessible source of identification of the tools produced and sold in Great Britain for loading cartridges by hand. The bulk of the implements described are designed to produce shotgun ammunition, but there are a few items designed for rifle and pistol cartridges." This second edition includes forty new tools as well as new, improved illustrations. Chapters include: Introduction and overview; Homemade loading tools; Notes on drawings; Re-cappers; Powder and shot measures; Wad guides, rammers, and case trimmers; Cartridge closing tools, treadle lathe tools; Multi-function tools, tong tools; Miscellaneous items. Appendices include: The Erskine trial; Foreign tools; Patent list; Registered design list.