RIFLESMITHING: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE. By Lewis Potter.

Potter (Lewis).

ISBN 10: 1847972403 / ISBN 13: 9781847972408

Published by Crowood Press. Ramsey, Marlborough. 2011, 2011

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2011 ). 2011 1st edition. Pp191,ad. Colour photographs, b/w line illustrations, brief bibliography. Black boards. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Over the last twenty years "there has been a noticeable increase in interest, not only in the use of rifles, but also in the technical aspects of what makes an accurate rifle." Whilst individual books tend to deal with particular types or makes of rifle, "this book deals .with all types of rifle from flintlock muzzle-loaders, through falling blocks to synthetic-stocked rifles. It is written in a clear, no-nonsense style basedon many years of practical experience." Contents also include, the history of the rifle, different types of rifle, barrels, bullets and cartridges, the riflesmith's workshop; maintenance and accuracy, barrel work, action work, locks and stockwork, sights, sight mounts and magazine work, stockwork, metal finishing, proof and the law. The author includes a practical demonstration of the principles explained in the book, by building a bespoke, accurate rifle from scratch. PREVIOUS PRICE £19.95.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: RIFLESMITHING: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE. By Lewis Potter.
• Publisher: Crowood Press. Ramsey, Marlborough. 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847972403
• ISBN 13: 9781847972408
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Over the last twenty years there has been a noticeable increase in interest, not only in the use of rifles, but also in the technical aspects of what makes an accurate rifle. However, much of this information is limited not only to the bolt action rifle but even to certain makes that are favoured above all others. This book deals instead with all types of rifle from flintlock muzzleloaders to synthetic-stocked rifles. It is written in a clear, no-nonsense style based on many years of practical experience and follows the maxim that although theories are of inteest, it is only real results that count.

About the Author

Lewis Potter has had a lifelong interest in firearms. In 1974 he joined a local rifle and pistol club, which gave him the opportunity to obtain, restore and modify his own rifles. In 1987 he and his wife set up business as gunsmiths and riflemakers with considerable help and guidance from the late, well-respected Cheltenham gunsmith and riflemaker, G L Hart. Lewis has written two other highly acclaimed books for Crowood - The Art of Gunsmithing - The Shotgun [2006] and Deer Stalking and Management [2008].