Gun. In 2 parts

Reprint from the publication. SPb., 1887-1888 Translation from English in Tarnovsky. 346 Illustrations in the text. Greener William Wellington (1834-1921) is a representative of the famous dynasty of English gunsmiths from Birmingham. By the XX century, Greeneri company had no equal in the number of patents for inventions and in the latitude of the proposed gun assortment. Greeners did everything from hunting carbines and exhibition rifles, to the weapons of police and military. Their guns were popular in many countries, appreciated in Russia. This book, the “classic” of the weapon, has been a desktop guide for a long time for all lovers of hunting and professional craftsmen. The publication of the book has become an important event in hunting literature - it withstood many reprints. The book tells about the history of firearms and the evolution of its development from the moment of invention to the second half of the 19th century. There are many types and rifles for military and hunters, rifles, revolvers and pistols. It is described about the production of cartridges, the factory of gunpowder and their practical use. Circulation 30 copies. Made using Print-on-Demand technology