Attleborough Accessories GUNS & SHOOTING


THE GREAT SHOOTS Ref: B010	Britain's Best ~ Past & Present. By Brian P Martin. The first one to embark on a comprehensive survey of game shooting, as it was & as is today. A new revised edition brought right up to date. Many of the shoots chosen are owned by the rich & famous, who provide comment on their estates & on shooting generally. Before detailing region by region, the history & present sport of each estate, the scene is set by outlining game shooting history in Britain: How the changing attitude of society & economics have played an important part; how the press has perpetuated an often inaccurate image, how technical developments have shaped both gun making & game rearing. Plus the interaction between shooting & conservation, & the important contribution of the welfare of flora & fauna by the majority of shoot proprietor's, are also given special attention. 246 x 189 mm, 288 pp, Hardback. 66 colour pictures & 114 sepia, b&w pictures & line illustrations. Price: £25.00



SHAW & SONS: GUN LAW Ref: B023	6TH EDITION The latest edition, provides all the up to date information regarding Gun Law in England & Wales. Covers offences & defences surrounding seasons, protected species, weapons, ammunition, licensing, airguns, poaching, tenants shooting rights, the police role, carrying guns, and firearms dealers, etc. 216 x 138mm, 232 pages, Softcover. Price: £19.99



THE PIGEON SHOOTER: 2ND EDITION Ref: B034	A Complete Guide to Modern Pigeon Shooting - 2nd Edition. By John Batley. This new second edition in hardcover with lots of updates, but still explains every aspect of pigeon shooting including field craft, reconnaissance, hide building, decoying where to shoot, care of birds, use of dogs & how to plan a day's sport. Now with a section giving information on the use of the pigeon magnet. 246 x 189mm, 140 pages, Hardcover. Illustrated with black & white pictures. Price: £19.95



ROUGH SHOOTING: 3RD EDITION Ref: B035	By Mike Swan. A book which is both a practical guide to sport with dog & gun & also a celebration of the simple pleasures of informal shooting. In an age dominated by the organised driven shoot, the author reminds us of the quality & variety of sport which can still be enjoyed by the sportsman & his dog. This is a clear &concise guide to all the principal sporting quarry species, to sporting guns & cartridges & to the choice & training of a gundog. Practical hints on shooting tactics are accompanied by helpful guidance on shoot management & habitat improvement for game & wildfowl. 246 x 189 mm, 189 pp, Hardback. 69 b&w pictures. Price: £19.95



RUNNING YOUR OWN SHOOT Ref: B038	Second Edition By David Hudson. An indispensable guide for anyone contemplating setting up a private shoot. All aspects of shoot management are examined, from calculation of the realistic costs, finding suitable ground, organising a shooting syndicate to planning a shooting day. Plus rearing & releasing game, vermin control & habitat management. It makes you fully aware of the day to day hard work involved, but also highlights the satisfaction that can be gained from running your own shoot. This Second Edition, fully revised the text taking into account new regulations & practices. 246 x 189 mm, 160 pp, Hardback. Over 19 colour & 80 b & w pictures. Price: £19.95



HEYDAY OF THE SHOTGUN Ref: B040	By David Baker. A factual documentary about the state of the British firearms industry at the end of the 19th century, and the effects of the industrial revolution. Illustrates the influences that have survived to make the British sporting gun define the standards of precision and beauty for the rest of the World. Illustrated, with a list of gunmakers & their catalogues. 160 pages, Casebound. Price: £29.95



THE GAME BOOK Ref: B041	A Shooting Anthology. Compiled by Chris Catlin. A book aimed at the real enthusiast. Game shots, wildfowlers, decoyers, stalkers & rough shooters alike will find a wealth of 'entries' to fire their imagination & enhance their knowledge of their favourite sport. More than sixty contributors from shooting writers from the leading shooting magazines to experts share their experiences, from shooting grouse on the moors, ptarmigan on the tops, snipe in Ireland, woodcock in Norfolk & pink feet in Scotland to stalking red deer, fallow & roe wherever they roam. A book to dip into again & again for advice & inspiration. 234 x 156 mm, 256pp, Hardback. Line illustrations throughout. Price: £19.95



BASC HANDBOOK OF SHOOTING - 5TH EDITION Ref: B047	5th Edition. Completely updated edition. The definitive & complete guide to sporting shotgun covers all you need to know: shotgun safety, shotgun anatomy, the law, game seasons, sporting rights, game & roughshooting, gundogs, species identification & so much more. 152 illustrated pages including B & W photos, line drawings & colour illustrations. Price: £16.95



SHOOTING FOR BEGINNERS - 2ND EDITION Ref: B048	AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SPORT - 2nd Edition. By Graham Downing. A complete guide to sporting shooting, written for the novice. This book peels away the mystery of shooting. It introduces every aspect of the sport, guiding the reader into an understanding of game shooting, rough shooting, pigeon shooting and wildfowling whilst explaining in clear and simple terms the fundamental rules of gun safety and the law related to shooting. The history of shooting, the choice of gun, cartridges, clothing and equipment are dealt with as is the selection, use and training of gundogs. Price: £18.95



COUNTRY SPORTSMANS GAME RECORD BOOK Ref: B060	Sportsmans Record Book in a rich green hardbound cover. Record your shooting days in beautifully illustrated printed surroundings. Full colour artwork from John Paley. With famous hunting quotations from Samuel Pepys, Sir Winston Churchill, Charles Dickens & Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey, etc. 215 x 280mm, 226 pages, Hardback. Price: £29.50



PURDEY - THE DEFINITIVE STORY Ref: B072	By Donald Dallas. The most spectacular and beautifully produced history of Purdey Gunmakers with full colour plates and unique photographs and documents from the company’s own archives - the ultimate book for any shooting enthusiast. Hardback. Price: £45.00



VINTAGE GUNS FOR THE MODERN SHOT Ref: B085	By Diggory Hadoke. Many a gun cabinet hides a neglected old shotgun. This encourages its owner to bring it back into use. It provides advice on buying the right gun for restoration, the steps & potential pitfalls to renovation so it can be used & enjoyed. The author's passion is for old guns & their use in the field. Covering aspects of collecting & restoring shotguns on an affordable budget. He says, quality & craftsmanship in many old guns, & the pleasure of handling them, makes them superior to the machine-made guns of the modern day. Written for the shooter rather than the engineer or historian, this fascinating book is presented in an easy-to-read style. 276 x 216mm, 224 pages, Hardback. 280 colour photos 20 b&w photos. Price: £30.00



BRITISH GUNMAKERS VOLUME 1 Ref: B095	"London" By Nigel Brown. Invaluable & informative reference, rich collection of facts & anecdotes about the London trade & an encyclopaedia & guide for collectors. Provides alphabetical list of all gunmakers & related trades. Dates, addresses & changes. 297 x 216mm, 296 pages, Casebound. 33 colour, 43 black & white photographs, line drawings. This item is Carriage Free (UK Mainland only) Price: £60.00



TOTAL AIRGUNS COMPLETE GUIDE TO HUNTING Ref: B111	By Pete Wadeson. Fastest growing & most popular shooting sport for all ages. Comprehensive reference work. Everything from rifle types, sighting systems, ammo, fieldcraft & its use. Legal quarry species & hunting techniques; maintenance, the law, FAC rated rifles etc. 246 x 189 mm, 306 pages, Laminated Boards. 140 Black & white photographs. Price: £19.95



BRITISH GUNMAKERS VOLUME 2 Ref: B343	"Birmingham, Scotland & the Regions" By Nigel Brown. This new volume sets out the history of the Birmingham, Scottish, Regional gun makers & specialist trade workers through the 19th & 20th Centuries. Histories of 60 businesses & where known, details of serial number records, many never published before. Alphabetical listing of businesses & individuals with dates, addresses. Separate listings of brand names & patents they registered together with additional information on proof marks. Read in conjunction with Volume One, you should be able to track down the history & age of practically any shotgun or rifle made by the gunmakers of England, Scotland & Wales since 1800. Illustrated throughout, this second volume completes this major work. An invaluable reference for any collector, shooting enthusiast, historian or gunmaker. 300 x 216mm, 460 pages, Hardback. Black and white photographs, line drawings. This item is Carriage Free (UK Mainland only) Price: £60.00



HOLLAND & HOLLAND Ref: B100	The Complete History. By Donald Dallas. Fascinating story of Holland & Holland. Guns & rifles described in great detail within their historical context. Punt gun to boy's gun, rook rifle to elephant gun: supplied to every corner of the world. Appendices of great interest to enthusiasts & owners. The dating of Holland serial numbers from 1855 to present day. Trade labels are illustrated. Written with full approval & cooperation of Holland & Holland & is the authoritative history of the company. 300 x 230mm, 350 pages, Hardback. 500 photographs, 100 colour. Price: £50.00



COGSWELL & HARRISON Ref: B101	Two Centuries of Gunmaking. By Graham Cooley & John Newton. Established in 1770 & is LondonÕs oldest surviving gunmaker. Cogswell & Harrison has manufactued an extraordinary range of guns & rifles. The authors have gathered a wealth of fascinating historical & techical material which makes the book indispensable to everyone interested in the history of gunmaking. 270 x 210 mm, 128 pages, Casebound. 200 colour & b/w photographs. Price: £35.00



GUNFITTING Ref: B103	The Quest for Perfection for Shotguns & Rifles Expanded & Revised 2nd Edition. By Mike Yardley. The first edition was widely regarded as the work on design & fitting of gun stocks, covering the subject both practically & theoretically. This book covers shooting vision & eye dominance, stocks for game & clay shooting, as well as the use of pattern plates & the try-gun. Includes historical material that shows how the modern stock evolved from poles & planks of the first firearms to the highly sophisticated designs of the modern era. For this entirely new edition, Michael Yardley has added a chapter on the fitting of rifles, a chapter on recoil & on making & finishing a shotgun stock. A mine of information that makes this highly regarded book even better. A book of great use to both amateurs & professionals. The author Michael Yardley is one of the best known shooting instructors & shooting writers in Britain. 246 x 189mm, 112 pages. b&w line drawings & photos. Price: £19.95



SHOOTING TOP TIPS THE ROUGH GUIDE TO SMOOTH SHOOTING Ref: B116	By Bryn Parry, with Shoot Food by Emma Parry. Contains everything anyone needs to know about shooting, wonderfully illustrated by Bryn Parry. Taking over one hundred essential tips Bryn illustrates them with his unique cartoons, they are hilarious but help to remind the reader of etiquette & safety points, a vital aide memoir for every gun. Regardless of experience, novice or expert this book will become a favourite in every sporting household in the country. 230 x 230 mm, 124 pages, Hardback. Colour Illustrations throughout. Price: £19.95



MOVE, MOUNT, SHOOT - A CHAMPION'S GUIDE TO SPORTING CLAYS Ref: B117	By John Bidwell & Robin Scott. Move, Mount, Shoot is an easy to learn technique that will help sporting clay shooters to achieve that all-important consistency. 246 x 189mm, 160 pages, Hardback. Price: £16.99



AIR RIFLE HUNTING Ref: B121	By John Darling. In his highly individual and entertaining style, he sets out the methods & techniques that work for him. Using his own superb photographs, he explains the rifle itself, ammunition, sights, accessories & clothing, shooting techniques, the law & safety, quarry & field target shooting. 246 x 189mm, 160 pages, Hardback. Price: £16.99



THE SPORTING SHOTGUN Ref: B135	User's Handbook - 2nd Edition. By Robin Marshall-Ball. History & development of the sporting shotgun, from 1787 to the present day. Crammed with invaluable information on the evolution of the modern shotgun. Side-by-sides, over & unders, repeaters & automatics. The workings of the shotgun, ballistics, shooting law & much much more. 208 pages, Casebound. 100 photos & line drawings. Price: £20.00



THE HOUSE OF CHURCHILL Ref: B138	By Don Masters. World renowned Churchill company, formed 1891, one of the best known of the English gunmakers. Colourful history of a company showing success as well as drama & defeat. Churchill guns remain some of the most sought-after guns in the world. Wonderfully detailed, containing serial numbers & dates of manufacture from 1891 forward. Price lists from 1895 onward. Complete listing of all craftsmen employed at the company. A complete history of the Churchill family & its gun-making members. Extensively illustrated with historical photos & charts, this is an invaluable addition to every collector & enthusiast’s bookshelf. 280 x 215mm, 512 pages, Casebound. Extensive colour & B/W plates. Price: £65.00



THE CLASSIC BRITISH ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE Ref: B146	By Colin Greenwood, The nineteenth & early twentieth centuries rook & rabbit rifles were the mainstay of British gunmaking. Produced by every gunmaker of note, although very little has been written about them. Traces the history beginning in the1860s to the 1880s & 1910. It considers their decline in the period between 1910 & 1930s when they were displaced by cheap but efficient .22 rimfire rifles. Illustrates the full range of rook rifles from basic & functional, to supreme examples of the gun maker’s art. The author seeks to establish who actually made the rifles. Well illustrated with over 290 photographs. Essential reading for collectors, gun makers & those interested in firearms history. 246 x 189mm, 200 pages, Hardback. 272 b& w & 20 colour photos. Price: £19.95



SHOOTING RECORD BOOK Ref: B148	Pocket Size. Shooting Record Book. Over 40 double page entries to record names of guns, weather conditions & bag. Including shooting seasons & personal records. 127 x 95mm, 96 pages, Laminated board bound. Colour photos throughout. Price: £9.95



BREAKING CLAYS Ref: B168	TARGETS, TACTICS, TIPS & TECHNIQUES. By Chris Batha. Comprehensive & practical, presents in-depth advice & instruction for shooters of all disciplines. beginning with the basics & advancing to proven tournament techniques, this book is packed with invaluable tips on how to break more clays in your chosen discipline. 246 x 189mm, 192 pages. 50 B & W photographs & 30 line drawings. Price: £19.95



ATKIN, GRANT & LANG Ref: B169	A DETAILED HISTORY About the people & enormous range of sporting guns in detail. The history of these three makers & their relatives making guns under their own names. Details of gunmakers Henry Atkin, est. in 1877, Stephen Grant, from 1867, & Joseph Lang, from 1825. Dates, premises, main employees, rises & declines in sales fortunes, as well as the many intersting historical anecdotes and insights. Must-have reference work containing numerous illustrations. 280 x 220 mm, 300 pages, Hardback. Colour & B & W photographs throughout. Price: £45.00



SHOOTING PIGEONS Ref: B179	By John Humphreys. Shooting pigeons is not easy! Being shot at for generations has taught them a thing or two about survival. This book focuses on new & different techniques. Lofting, wing flapping, thoughtful deployment of decoys, hide construction, choise of gun & cartridge are all part of this new approach. Draws on John's lifetime of experience. 216 x 138mm, 192 pages, Paperback. 50 B & W photographs & over 60 line drawings. Price: £12.99



THE ART OF GUNSMITHING - THE SHOTGUN Ref: B280	By Lewis Potter. This book is written about working on one of the finest sporting firearms ever invented - the shotgun. Included are types of shotgun from everyman's dream gun, the sidelock ejector, to the everyman gun, the humble economy single barrel. It covers the work a gunsmith actually encounters, much of this information has never previously been published and may help the reader appreciate the complexity and great range of skills and knowledge a gunsmith needs, something unique in the 21st century. Topics covered include:· Guns and Gun-smithing· Tooling & Equipment· Stripping & Servicing and examination for faults· Minor and advanced barrel work· Re-jointing barrels to actions and lock work· Minor and major stock repairs· Blacking, bluing, browning and engraving· Gun Proof and The Law. 246 x 189mm, 1768 pages, Hardback 90 black & white photos, 22 line drawings. Price: £19.95



GUN ENGRAVING Ref: B285	By Christopher Austyn. During his research for this overview of British 20th century gun engraving, Christopher Austyn uncovered archive material relating to the influential engravers: Harry Kell (1881-1958), Jack Sumner who from 1895-1915 had a workshop in Bateman Street, London & later worked for Boss. Also W. Pearshall the Birmingham engraver. Outstanding contemporary engravers are Ken Hunt & Geoffrrey Casbard (both were trained by Harry Kell). Paul & Alan Brown & Malcolm Appleby's work for Holland & Holland. Exquisite designs add large sums to the value of best guns highly prized throughout the world. Concluding with a pictorial section of comparison of deluxe & standard engraving. 279 x 214mm, 127 pages, Hardback. 122 b&w, 36 colour illustrations. RRP £35.00 Price: £25.00



CHECKERING & CARVING OF GUNSTOCK Ref: B348	By Monty Kennedy. This guide to gunstock checkering covers virtually every basic pattern, tool & methods & all the checkering types & carving patterns are presented in depth, Ready-to-use patterns, detailed instructions & techniques show how to make gunstocks look, feel & grip better. 280 x 220mm, 352 pages, Hardback. 200 b & w photos & line drawings. Price: £29.95