Creating game guns of the highest quality requires exquisite craftsmanship and extreme patience, which results in unparalleled balance, responsiveness, and handling. This book is a study of appreciation for the leading game guns of yesterday and today, including the Parkers, Foxes, L.C. Smiths, and Lefevers of America's golden age of gunmaking, and the Purdeys, Holland & Hollands, Piottis, Garbis, and other fine doubles still being made in Europe. Essential easy-to-understand instructions provide readers a working knowledge for creating game guns, from making stocks and barrels to the finishing touches of engraving, checkering, and gun fit. The glossary aids readers in understanding fundamental gunmaking and gunsmithing terms. Gun dealers, gunmakers, and master craftsmen listings provide direct contact with those in the game gun craft.- Provides working knowledge of creating game guns, from making stocks and barrels to the finishing touches of engraving, checkering, and gun fit- Highlights game gun from Parker, Fox, L.C. Smith, Lefever, Purdey, Holland & Holland, Piotti, Garbi, and others- Lists game gun dealers, makers, and master craftsmen

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