Vintage Guns
Vintage Guns by Diggory Hadoke is a fully-illustrated guide published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc. on March 17, 2008. This first edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The book aims to inspire owners of neglected shotguns to restore them to firing condition, providing expert advice on collecting and renovating firearms on a reasonable budget.
Readers will find practical tips on selecting the right gun for restoration, along with a clear description of the renovation process, including safety, servicing, and maintenance. The content is tailored for shooters rather than historians or engineers, covering essential topics such as ribs and chokes, sidelocks and boxlocks, proofing, and ammunition. This volume serves as a resource for those interested in the care and restoration of vintage firearms, blending informative content with a focus on practical application.
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At the back of many a gun cabinet lurks a neglected old shotgun. This book will encourage its owner to bring it back into service. A beautiful, fully-illustrated volume, Vintage Guns offers expert advice on collecting guns and restoring them to firing condition—on a reasonable budget. It provides practical tips on buying the right gun for restoration, and gives an honest description of the steps—and potential pitfalls—on the path to renovation. Written for the shooter rather than the historian or engineer, it covers the subject in a lively, informative manner, always with an eye toward heading to the field. Topics covered include safety, servicing and maintenance, ribs and chokes, sidelocks and boxlocks, proofing, ejectors, ammunition, and much more. Originally published under the title (and identical to) Vintage Guns: Collecting, Restoring & Shooting Classic Firearms.
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