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SHAW & SONS: GUN LAW

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



SHAW & SONS: COUNTRYSIDE LAW

SHAW & SONS: COUNTRYSIDE LAW
Ref: B024
4th Edition.

The latest information for England & Wales. Acts of Parliment & Laws covering: protection & enjoyment of the countryside, planning, access to the countryside (public rights of way, etc.) including rivers, canals & foreshore. Protection of special areas. National Parks, Nature Reserves, SSSI's, tree preservation, wild bird habitat directives. Common land & rights of common, protection of birds, animals & plants. Pollution including atmospheric noise, land & water & much, much more.

215 x 140mm, 340 pages, Softcover. 


Price: £23.95



HEYDAY OF THE SHOTGUN

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



SHOOTING FOR BEGINNERS - 2ND EDITION

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



BRITISH GUNMAKERS: VOLUME 1

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. 


Price: £60.00



COGSWELL & HARRISON

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



TOTAL AIRGUNS COMPLETE GUIDE TO HUNTING

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



AIR RIFLE HUNTING

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

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

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 BRITISH SPORTING GUN & RIFLE

THE BRITISH SPORTING GUN & RIFLE
Ref: B252
Pursuit of Perfection 1850-1900.

By Donald Davis.

1850 to 1900 witnessed the most far reaching changes sporting gun & rifle design had ever experienced. Prior to this, changes had been slow & the muzzle-loader ruled the day in 1850 as it had for previous centuries. A major work it details the many changes that occured. Describes at length, pinfire, centre-fire & hammerless developments with ancillary changes made to sporting guns. Likewise with rifles outlined are the many developments such as the superseding of the two groove muzzle-loading Express rifle by the multi-groove, breech-loading rifle of smaller calibre.

300 x 230mm, 416 pages, Hardback.
Colour & b/w illustrations throughout. 


Price: £60.00



THE ART OF GUNSMITHING - THE SHOTGUN

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



BRITISH GUNMAKERS: VOLUME 2

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. 


Price: £60.00



WINCHESTER SHOTGUNS

WINCHESTER SHOTGUNS
Ref: B423
By Dennis Adler.

Winchester shotguns from the first lever action, slide action, side by side, 410, single barrel, bolt action, semi auto, late model slide action, over & under game & clays, presentation grade, shotgun/rifle combinations to contemporary models & even Winchester Art, Advertising, & brochures. Illustrated throughout in colour & features shotguns from The Dave Riffle. Gary Reynolds, & US Repealing Arms Company Collection.

290 x 220mm, 309 pages, Hardback.
500+ Colour Photographs. 


Price: £19.99



THE WORLD'S BEST SHOTS

THE WORLD'S BEST SHOTS
Ref: B427
By Alex Brant.

Based on fifty years’ experiences of shooting around the world. The author having started three pheasant & partridge shoots from scratch, this encompasses all the great shoots of the world. Amongst those described are Las Golondrinas, Pinos Altos & La Flamenca in Spain; Molland & West Molland, Haddeo, Stoke Edith, Castle Hill, Stratfield Saye, Highclere, Drynachan & Ballywater in the UK. A review of Irish shoots, Kenyan bird shoots, dove in Columbia & Argentina; pheasant in Denmark; wild quail in the US; duck on Long Island; duck & geese in Argentina. This stunning book will appeal to all who love shooting & dream of being at the finest shoots.

246 x 189 mm, 288 pages, Hardback.
Colour illustrations throughout. 


Price: £19.99



BRITISH GUNMAKERS: VOLUME 3

BRITISH GUNMAKERS: VOLUME 3
Ref: B452
By Nigel Brown.

Third in the series beautifully produced & comprehensive it enlarges on the factual information in Volume 1 & Volume 2. Includes unique record research on 120 additional Birmingham, Scottish & regional gunmaking firms & over 70 additional London ones.

Volume 3 includes: Index, appendices & additional London, Birmingham, Regional & Scottish Records.

300 x 216mm, 304 pages, Casebound.
16pp colour plate sections & B & W photographs. 


Price: £60.00


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