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Fine Shotguns

The History, Science, and Art of the Finest Shotguns from Around the World
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Fine Shotguns by John M. Taylor offers a comprehensive global perspective on shotguns, featuring detailed photographs and descriptions of a wide variety of firearms from countries including the United States, Britain, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, and Italy. The book covers all types of shotgunsโ€”single barrel, double barrel, combination guns, hammer shotguns, paired shotguns, special-use guns, small-bore shotguns, and bespoke models. It also provides practical guidance on care, storage, accessories, and choosing the ideal travelling case.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for enthusiasts and collectors of fine shotguns, sports shooters, and those interested in the craftsmanship and history behind various shotgun types worldwide.

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In Fine Shotguns, expert John M. Taylor offers a global view of shotguns using photographs and descriptions of guns from the United States, Britain, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, and Italy. Here are all types of shotguns: single barrel, double barrel, combination guns, hammer shotguns, paired shotguns, special-use guns, small-bore shotguns, shotgun stocks or shotguns with metal finishes, and bespoke shotguns.

This all-encompassing guide includes sections on how to care for and store your weapon, what accessories are available for your model, and how to choose the perfect travelling case.

Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in historyโ€”books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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ISBN: 9781634503150

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 1041g

Pages: 256

About the Author

John M. Taylor began hunting with his father at age five. For the past thirty-five-plus years, he has written for major outdoor publications, including Petersen's Hunting, Gun Dog, The American Rifleman, Outdoor Life, and more. He is currently the shotgunning editor of Sports Afield, Delta Waterfowl, and Pheasants Forevermagazines. He lives in Lorton, Virginia.

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