Riling 311 "The whole work is little more than a translation of Marolles work." Chute 004, Schwerdt does not mention the 2nd edition The 2nd edition has extra material to the 1st, covering method of forging, boring and dressing gun barrels, causes for recoil, length of bore, remarks on gunpowder shot, wading, instructions for the art of shooting, training pointers etc. Xxix 313 pages, some dust soiling to contents, recent dark red calf, spine in the style of the original retaining the original marbled covered boards. Chute 002 (very scarce) Schwerdt Vol 1 2pp, Riling 311 An investigation of the causes of recoil, and of bursting with proposals for preventing or remedying an enquiry into the effects of the length of bore, and charge upon the range etc of the pieces and remains upon the articles of powder, shot wading etc.
The scarce 1st edition taken from the French of Magne de Marolles 1781, containing the various methods of forging, boring, and dressing gun barrels practiced in France, Spain and England and the different proofs of barrels employed in those countries, with remarks.
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Original full calf boards with later matching spine with original title label. End papers browning to edges, sporting book plate to front paste down, contemporary ownership name to FEP Mr Mathaby, Banbrough, Northumberland, to verso front blank "G Weatherly Bundle ". Xiii 303 pages, old tape mark to inner blank margin of 1/2 title and the original end paper. Blue cloth, title in black, mostly hunting with hounds. the rear flap is an advert for Thomas Weightman Atkinson, Tackle Dealer, a flimsy title and quite scarce especially in original paper covers, there were 2 other issues for 1853, 1854 W/S 1854.ġ90 pages, illus by Eric Meade-King, damage to FEP where name removal has caused loss 3cm x 1cm.
3" 7.5cm split to paper along spine near lower edge. Being A Handbook And Guide To The Principal Rivers, Lakes And Fisheries In Great Britain, Ireland And Scotland And Containing All The Information Required For Sportsmen For The Yearġ06 pages, frontis and 13 full page plates from woodcuts, original printed paper wraps repair to spine with document tape. The Angler's Almanac And Pocket Book For 1855. VII 136 pages, 12mo, frontis illus of fish, original printed paper boards, recent matching spine, originally published as The Gentleman's Angler. The Anglers Guide Containing Easy Instructions For The Youthfull Beginner and th erest Item details: Author: A LOVER OF THE ART (GEORGE SMITH) Revolvers and pistols including Webley & Scott, Smith & Wesson, Walther, Colt. Sights telescopes, Shotgun's cartridges and loading equipment. A comprehensive catalogue with sporting and target rifles target shooting requisites bullets. Viii 248, illustrated throughout, printed card covers in red and black vg. Parkers General Catalogue Of Arms And Accessories Including Parker-Hale Specialties, Catalogue No 10H Item details: Author: A G PARKER AND CO LTD The author gives details of the advantages of the rifled barrel, theory of spiral motion powder, construction of the rifle, the lock sights, the bullet etc., A scarce and important title in the development of rifles. XXIV 251 + 6 pages, errata, engraved frontis of rifleman shooting, 9 other plates and 3 target plates, some foxing to plates, contemporary presentation inscription on FEP from Lord Berwick to Thomas Turner also later ownership name signature of Thomas Turner to upper blank margin of contents page, bound in contemporary 1/2 black calf, rubbing to head of spine and corners. Scloppetaria Or Considerations On The Nature And Use Of Rifled Barrell Guns Item details: Author: A CORPORAL OF RIFLEMEN - CAPTAIN HENRY BEAUFOY
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