THE HISTORY OF W. and C. SCOTT GUNMAKERS. By John A. Crawford and Patrick G. Whatley.

(1982) 1985 2nd edition. 8vo (153 x 217mm). Ppvi,92. B/w photographs and illustrations. Black paper-covered boards, upper board titled in gilt, spine untitled.

This book began life as a commemorative pamphlet which was later expanded into a book. Much new material was obtained from descendents of the Scott family, Geoffrey Boothroyd and others. A most interesting document. Chapters include: The Scott family of gunmakers; Patents of William M. Scott; Exhibitions and shooting contests; A visit to Scott's Gun Manufactory by C. Waddy; Scott guns and rifles of the 19th century; Webley and Scott; Scott and Webley and Scott guns and rifles; W. and C. Scott (Gunmakers) Ltd. An appendix gives further information including, most usefully, W. and C. Scott's Gun Measurement Specification Sheet, with which a gun can be matched to the physical idiosyncracies of an individual customer.