A rare chance to read a detailed study of the development and evolution of the long-range target rifle 1860-1900, with emphasis on Australia where mostly British arms were used. Covers this fascinating period of rifle development and the search for accuracy at extreme ranges. Includes information on muzzle and breech loading rifles, including Wimbledon, Rigby, Kerr, Whitworth, Gibbs, Metford and much more. Also reprints Metford's observations on the muzzle-loading match rifle. 6.25 inches x 10 inches.
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FIRST EDITION 8vo. green cloth hardback, gilt, in unclipped dust jacket. 221pp., Indexed, profusely illustrated in b/w. A clean copy with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. A VERY GOOD COPY in VERY GOOD DUST JACKET. (Shelf 34) ISBN: 1884849172 Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct. Artikel-Nr. 57044
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