Author: EHRIG, DAVE; DAVE MILLER & CHUCK DIXON Title: The Art of Buliding a Pennsylvania Longrifle Revised 3rd Edition
Description: Kempton, PA: Dixon Muzzleloading Shop, Inc, 1978. First Edition. Sixth Printing; Plastic Comb. B&W Illustrations; 8 1/2 x 11; 190 pages; Soft cover has black plastic spiral binding. Light rubbing/scuffing to cover, small dirt smudge on back, 1/4" tan stain on page 190, below text. Hand numbered on title page, No. 3438. This large format builder's guide concentrates on the special techniques needed to recreate an authentic original style raised carved longrifle. Heavily illustrated with line drawings, this latest edition shows many currently available castings and components and discusses their finishing and installation. The authors include chapters on the little known topics of wire inlay, patchbox release devices, engraving, as well as basic lock and trigger inletting. Comb bound, it opens and lays flat on your work bench. American Longrifles is the more accurate term for the class of uniquely American firearms better known as Kentucky or Pennsylvania rifles. Glossary; bibliography.. Very Good+ .
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Price: US$ 72.00 Seller: Pegasus Books
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