Readings in English II: Sneakers and Blue Jeans, An Introduction to Fiction

Reference

Tom Rowe

Caroline Banks

English as a Second Language

Pearson Education ESL

In this volume the author covers the smaller companies, the agents and the retailers that were such an important part of the gunpowder trade. Oriental and Hercules are, or were, major firms but most of this book is devoted to the names that are all but unknown, except to a few advanced collectors. Again the majority of the examples shown are from the Bacyk collection but another major sorce has been found in the Hagley Museum and Library. Hagley is connected with Dupont and many extremely rare cans, kegs and labels are from them. Samples from a few individual collectors are also included. Numerous illustrations. 8.5 inches x 11 inches.

Gunpowder Cans and Kegs, Vol. II

Ted Bacyk

David Bacyk

Andrew Mowbray Publishing, Inc.

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Alte Scheibenwaffen Volume 1: Old German Target Arms

Jesse Thompson

C. Ron Dillon

Allen Hallock

Bill Loos

Alte Scheibenwaffen, Vol. II: Old German Target Arms

Alte Scheibenwaffen, Vol. III

Andrew Mowbray Publishers, Inc.

The waves of Germanic immigration during the 1840's and 1850's deposited upon our shores a number of highly talented gunsmiths. In addition to their normal work, these artisans continued to produce a nearly unadulterated style of muzzle-loading percussion target rifle was then popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. These specialized, made in America target rifles were used for a form of competitive shooting festival that had been popular in Europe since the Middle Ages and was continued by the recent immigrants as they spread across the nation. Such competition had traditionally been conducted in the standing or 'offhand' position. Thus, the rifle's ergonomically designed stock was custom tailored to the Schuetzen rifleman's posture as he assumed a standing shooting position. Impelled by the added talents of Anglo-American gunsmiths, a new style of offhand rifle evolved in the latter half of the nineteenth-century that absorbed the heavy Germanic form and melded it with the simplicity of design found on the finest English sporting arms. The design impact of these arms was recognized by the American Arms industry as we entered the cartridge era and Schuetzen competition became a national multi-ethnic recreation. In American Percussion Schuetzen Rifles, the authors reveal examples of these two firearm formats were eventually blended to produce a precision percussion muzzle-loading target rifle that was tailored to the American Rifleman, be they of Germanic stock or not. Here the authors document in full color, the works of many of these gunsmiths and provide an index of known makers, but also review the loading accessories deemed necessary to properly serve these extraordinary arms. Full-color photographs. 8.5 inches x 11 inches.

The American Percussion Schuetzen Rifle

John Hamilton

American Rifle Sights

Rowe Books

Old powder cans and kegs are colorful, historical and highly collectible, catering to a variety of interests. The Bacyk collection is probably the most extensive assemblage of powder cans, kegs and related memorabilia in existence. The quality, rarity and scope make this collection extraordinary. To date there have been minimal references for these collectors to determine rarity or value of cans and kegs. This book is focused on the major American manufacturers: du Pont, Laflin &amp; Rand, American Powder, King and Hazard, plus their related companies.

Gun powder cans & kegs, Volume 1

The completion of a two volume study of the British Rook, Rabbit &amp; Miniature rifles. These rifles were the most common of all British rifles but have been little known until now. They were made in all grades from the cheapest models made on the continent to true gems of the gun maker's art. This volume covers the later types including the hammerless models, double rifles in rook calibers and Martinis. Also included are the ammunition and loading tools used in these rifles as well as reloading and shooting the Rook rifle today. 8.5 inches x 11 inches. Numerous color photographs.

British Single Shot Rifles, Vol. 8: Rook, Rabbit & Miniature Rifles -- later types and Hammerless Models

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Wal Winfer

Crafts & Hobbies

A companion volume to Roy Marcot's Rolling Block Book. All rifles and most accessories shown in color. Shows all models of Hepburns with a big section on the Remington Walker. Chapters on: Remington loading tools for rifles both Hepburns &amp; Rolling Blocks. Remington Hepburn Ammunition. Remington Hepburn Sights. Relevant catalogs. 12.5 inches x 10.5 inches.

Remington's No. 3 Hepburn

Mowbray Publishing, Inc.

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