Notes on Rifle-shooting - Couverture rigide

Heaton, Henry William

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0948216131 ISBN 13 : 9780948216138

Editeur : W S Curtis Publishers, 1993

Synopsis

Physical description: 89 p. ; 22 cm. Notes: Originally published: London : Longman, Green, Roberts, & Green, 1864. New introduction. This rare book is eagerly sought by collectors for its analysis of the various small-bore rifles available in 1864. Summary: Heaton's detailed study of the problems of light an shade and the effect these have, not only on the target but also on the open sights of Enfield, are of the greatest value to the many modern shooters of these historical rifles. The portrait frontispiece is extracted from the 1865 Elcho Team photograph and shows his characteristic Puggaree hat decoration. Subject: Shooting. Rifle practice. Qualifications requisite. Position. Dress, training. Aiming. Ammunition, loading. Cleaning a rifle. Wind and allowances. Light, atmosphere. Keeping notes. Description and peculiarities of the principal rifle ranges in G.B. Other names: W.S. Curtis, Captain Henry William Heaton. English Eight Team. The Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain. Genre: Illustrated.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: W S Curtis Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0948216131
• ISBN 13: 9780948216138
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Éditeur: Curtis W.S.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible