
Transcriber’s Note:
PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
ANCIENT ACTIONS
ANCIENT PISTOLS TO AUTOMATIC AND ELEPHANT RIFLES
ANCIENT AND MIDDLE AGE SHOOTING
ON THE CHOICE OF SHOT GUNS
SINGLE-TRIGGER DOUBLE GUNS
AMMUNITION
THE THEORY OF SHOOTING
This book offers a clear‑cut tour through the world of English wing‑shot, steering listeners past the dusty folklore that still clings to many shooting manuals. The author begins by admitting he could have filled volumes with the usual textbook recitations, but instead chooses to spotlight the questions that modern sportsmen actually debate today.
Drawing on the insights of numerous hunters, he explains how contemporary gun makers select actions, triggers and ejector systems, and why single‑trigger designs finally overcame a century‑long obstacle. Fifty‑three detailed illustrations accompany the discussion, bringing the mechanics of rifles, the subtleties of bird behavior, and the practicalities of fieldcraft to life. Listeners will come away with a balanced mix of historical perspective and up‑to‑date advice, making it an ideal companion for anyone who loves the challenge of a clean shot in the field.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (808K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2020-01-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Known for detailed books on guns, shooting, and field sports, this early 20th-century writer brought a practical, expert tone to a very specialized subject. His best-known works reflect deep familiarity with sporting life and the traditions of wing shooting.
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