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LoC No.: 41040048
Title: The gunsmith's manual : A complete handbook for the American gunsmith, being a practical guide to all branches of the trade
Original Publication: New York: Jesse Haney & Co, 1883.
Credits: deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Gunsmith's Manual" by J. P. Stelle and Wm. B. Harrison is a comprehensive handbook for American gunsmiths written in the late 19th century. This manual serves as a practical guide to all branches of the gunsmithing trade, covering topics from the history of gun development to detailed instructions on how to make and repair various types of firearms. It is likely aimed at both novice and experienced gunsmiths looking to enhance their craftsmanship or knowledge in the field." "At the start of "The Gunsmith's Manual," the authors introduce the rich history of firearms, tracing their origins from early gunpowder to the development of more modern guns. The opening chapters discuss significant milestones in firearm technology, such as the invention of the first rifles and various firing mechanisms, detailing the advancements that transitioned firearms from rudimentary designs to more sophisticated weapons. The text emphasizes the evolving nature of firearms and hints at the complexities that future gunsmiths must understand, laying a foundation for the subsequent practical guidelines on gun manufacturing and maintenance presented in the following chapters." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stelle, J. Parish (James Parish)
Author: Harrison, Wm. B. (William B.)
EBook No.: 71928
Published: Oct 21, 2023
Downloads: 336
Language: English
Subject: Gunsmithing
LoCC: Technology: Manufactures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 41040048
Title: The gunsmith's manual : A complete handbook for the American gunsmith, being a practical guide to all branches of the trade
Original Publication: New York: Jesse Haney & Co, 1883.
Credits: deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Gunsmith's Manual" by J. P. Stelle and Wm. B. Harrison is a comprehensive handbook for American gunsmiths written in the late 19th century. This manual serves as a practical guide to all branches of the gunsmithing trade, covering topics from the history of gun development to detailed instructions on how to make and repair various types of firearms. It is likely aimed at both novice and experienced gunsmiths looking to enhance their craftsmanship or knowledge in the field." "At the start of "The Gunsmith's Manual," the authors introduce the rich history of firearms, tracing their origins from early gunpowder to the development of more modern guns. The opening chapters discuss significant milestones in firearm technology, such as the invention of the first rifles and various firing mechanisms, detailing the advancements that transitioned firearms from rudimentary designs to more sophisticated weapons. The text emphasizes the evolving nature of firearms and hints at the complexities that future gunsmiths must understand, laying a foundation for the subsequent practical guidelines on gun manufacturing and maintenance presented in the following chapters." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stelle, J. Parish (James Parish)
Author: Harrison, Wm. B. (William B.)
EBook No.: 71928
Published: Oct 21, 2023
Downloads: 336
Language: English
Subject: Gunsmithing
LoCC: Technology: Manufactures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.