Shotguns - Rilegato

Schreier, Philip; Supica, Jim

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1607100940 ISBN 13: 9781607100942

Casa editrice: Thunder Bay Pr, 2010

Riassunto

This illustrated historical overview of the shotgun in the United States includes information on iconic models by Winchester, the different types of shotgun mechanisms and innovations such as double-barrels, interchangeable chokes and subguage inserts.

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L'autore:

Jim Supica is President of Old Town Station, Ltd., Collector Firearms. He is co-author of Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, and his column ÒAsk the Gun GuyÓ appears monthly in Shotgun News. He is also a contributing editor for American Rifleman, Blue Book of Gun Values, FlaydermanÕs Guide to Antique American Arms, and Standard Catalog of Firearms. In addition, Supica is a featured appraiser on American Rifleman TV's ÒI have this old gunÓ segment. He serves on the NRA Board of Directors, and is past President of the S&W Collectors Association and the Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association. Supica is also director of the National Firearms Museum for the NRA. He lives in Washington, DC.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

Shotguns have a long, rich history in the United States. They were used by both Union and Confederate cavalrymen during the Civil War, and helped defend the Alamo during the Mexican-American War. Soldiers during WWI preferred shotguns for trench warfare, and many heroes of the Wild West were rarely seen without their double-barrels. Today, shotguns are used by target sports enthusiasts, law enforcement, and armed forces. Discover the fascinating history of the shotgun in this wide-ranging new book. ¥ Best used for hitting smaller targets at closer range, shotguns became the weapon of choice for soldiers, hunters, and sportsmen. Learn about key innovations, including double-barrels, interchangeable chokes, and subguage inserts ¥ Shotguns features engaging text and stunning photographs of guns, including iconic models by Winchester ¥ See some of the most coveted shotguns of all time, made by legendary manufacturers like Beretta, Browning, Franchi, Winchester, and Mossberg ¥ Learn about different shotgun mechanisms, including breech-loading, double-barrel, pump-action, bolt-action, semi-automatic, and fully automatic weapons ¥ Pull! Clay pigeons don't stand a chance when a shotgun is around. These guns are extremely popular for target sports. Millions of sportsmen worldwide are avid shotgun enthusiasts--this book is on target for success

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Thunder Bay Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1607100940
• ISBN 13: 9781607100942
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 142