SHOTGUNS AND CARTRIDGES FOR GAME AND CLAYS. [by] Gough Thomas. (G.T. Garwood).
(1963) 1981 3rd edition reprint. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp254. B/w photographs, line illustrations. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.
A classic and perennially useful work. Chapters include: Historical background; Modern guns; Choice of gun - type; Choice of gun - performance; Patterns; Choke; Cartridges; Home-loading and reloading; Clay pigeon guns; Magnum guns; Self-opening guns; Special guns; The shotgun barrel; The shotgun action; Boxlock or sidelock; Weight and recoil; Balance; Problems of vision; Stocks and fitting; Pointability; Sighting the shotgun; Problems of accuracy; Shot and shot size; Shooting ailments; Care and maintenance; Muzzle loaders; In the field.
A classic and perennially useful work. Chapters include: Historical background; Modern guns; Choice of gun - type; Choice of gun - performance; Patterns; Choke; Cartridges; Home-loading and reloading; Clay pigeon guns; Magnum guns; Self-opening guns; Special guns; The shotgun barrel; The shotgun action; Boxlock or sidelock; Weight and recoil; Balance; Problems of vision; Stocks and fitting; Pointability; Sighting the shotgun; Problems of accuracy; Shot and shot size; Shooting ailments; Care and maintenance; Muzzle loaders; In the field.
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48346
Author | Garwood (Godfrey Thomas). (1900-1987). Writing under the pen-name "Gough Thomas". |
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Book Code | 48346 |
ISBN | 0713615834 / 0713615834. |
Book Description | Minor faults, slight use / owner's name but good-plus in slightly spine-faded / -frayed dust-wrapper. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1981 |
Publisher | Adam and Charles Black. |
Place | London. |