Great Hunting Rifles

Name: Great Hunting Rifles
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781510731691
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Victorian to the Present

By Terry Wieland

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Great Hunting Rifles by Terry Wieland explores the evolution and history of iconic hunting rifles. The book delves into the craftsmanship, development, and impact of these rifles over time, appealing to firearm enthusiasts with rich illustrations and detailed narratives. It provides both historical context and personal anecdotes, immersing readers in the legacy of hunting rifles.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the history and development of hunting rifles, as it provides a detailed look into their evolution and craftsmanship. It may also appeal to firearm enthusiasts who appreciate the blend of historical context and technical insight offered by a knowledgeable author in the field.

Profiles of the most important firearms of the past century, accompanied by amazing color photos.

Description

In Great Hunting Rifles, firearms expert Terry Wieland leads the reader on a journey through the history of some of the most exquisite rifles made in the twentieth century.

The rifles featured in the book, all personally owned by the author and described in loving detail, were chosen for their particular importance. Each rifle either represents a particular era of gun making, is historically important, or is simply a paragon of gun making skill.

In his treatment of these special rifles, Wieland provides a close look at some individual guns that are superb in a unique way, and which illustrate high points of the twentieth century. Each chapter is dedicated to one particular rifle, and is accompanied by photographs of the author's own examples, including:

James Woodward hammer double .450 Express 3 1/4"
Holland & Holland hammer .500 Express 3 1/4"
Haenel-Mannlicher bolt action
.450 Ackley custom rifle
Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1908
Savage Model 1899
Al Biesen custom .270 Winchester
.505 Gibbs custom built on a Granite Mountain Mauser 98
And many more!

Great Hunting Rifles is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about the history of those few, special rifles that have made their mark on time.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510731691

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Sky Pony Press

Illustration: 220 color photos

Contributors:

Foreword by Jim Carmichel

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 1184g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Home & Garden Military History Non-Fiction Terry Wieland

About the Author

Terry Wieland is shooting editor of Gray's Sporting Journal and a recognized authority on fine firearms. He is also a columnist for Rifle, Handloader, and Safari Times. He has traveled and hunted extensively around the world and written several books on fine guns and hunting. He lives in Fenton, Missouri, but spends several months each year in Africa. Jim Carmichel is the former long-time shooting editor of Outdoor Life magazine and has written for Field & Stream. He is the author of Jim Carmichel's Book of the Rifle and Classic Carmichel: Stories from the Field. He lives in Tennessee.