Best of British: A Celebration of British Gun Making

Author:   Dr David Grant ,  Vic Venters
Publisher:   Stackpole Books
ISBN:  

9780811706858


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   16 August 2010
Format:   Hardback
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""David Grant is . . . recognized as the dean of British gun photographers, and his striking images, nicely paired with Venters' words, celebrate the venerable tradition of British gunmaking.""--Sporting ClassicsInternationally renowned photographer David Grant has photographed the best examples of contemporary British gunmaking, along with choice historical examples. Vic Venters provides detailed captions describing the guns and the craftsmen who built them. An appendix provides history and background on the various gunmakers and companies including contact information.A glimpse at guns masterfully crafted and rarely seen Examples from the leading British gunmakers: David MacKay Brown, Purdey, Holland & Holland, Boss, Greener, Peter Nelson, Westley Richards, William Powell, David Sinnerton An exquisite presentation documents the renaissance of quality sporting guns and the revival of the gunmakers who craft them

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Author:   Dr David Grant ,  Vic Venters
Publisher:   Stackpole Books
Imprint:   Stackpole Books
Dimensions:   Width: 28.70cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   1.520kg
ISBN:  

9780811706858


ISBN 10:   0811706850
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   16 August 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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David Grant studied photography at Lanchester College. He has been commissioned to photograph guns for leading companies and he has also written reviews on guns for Shooting Times and The Shooting Gazette in the UK and Shooting Sportsman in the US. Vic Venters is a lifelong shooter who attended London University. He lives in North Carolina. He is Senior Editor of Shooting Sportsman. Ron Putz lives in England.

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