Steven Dodd Hughes. 166 pages. 8¾" x 11-3/8". Hardbound. Excellent preparation for anybody, beginner and experienced collector alike, considering purchase of a high-grade double shotgun. Author shares accumulated knowledge and wisdom from 30 years of collecting, building, repairing, and customizing doubles. Covers repairs and restoration, custom projects, history and function of classic sidelock action and modern variations, profiles of two modern Italian custom makers, the art of stockmaking, restoring and preserving metal finishes, plus plenty of detailed case studies that ll help you spot problems on used doubles and avoid ending up with an expensive and pretty, but unshootable, wall-hanger.
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Product no.: 100003771 DOWN EAST BOOKS DOUBLE GUNS AND CUSTOM GUNSMITHING Mfr Part: 9780892727353 Steven Dodd Hughes. 166 pages. 8¾" x 11-3/8". Hardbound. Excellent preparation for anybody, beginner and experienced collector alike, considering purchase of a high-grade double shotgun. Author shares accumulated knowledge and wisdom from 30 years of collecting, building, repairing, and customizing doubles. Covers repairs and restoration, custom projects, history and function of classic sidelock action and modern variations, profiles of two modern Italian custom makers, the art of stockmaking, restoring and preserving metal finishes, plus plenty of detailed case studies that ll help you spot problems on used doubles and avoid ending up with an expensive and pretty, but unshootable, wall-hanger.
The book is a comprehensive guide for both beginners and experienced collectors on buying and appreciating high-grade double shotguns.
Steven Dodd Hughes shares his 30 years of experience in collecting, building, repairing, and customizing double guns, along with detailed case studies.
It covers a range of topics including repairs, restoration, custom projects, history, stockmaking, and maintaining metal finishes.
Steven Dodd Hughes. 166 pages. 8¾" x 11-3/8". Hardbound. Excellent preparation for anybody, beginner and experienced collector alike, considering purchase of a high-grade double shotgun. Author shares accumulated knowledge and wisdom from 30 years of collecting, building, repairing, and customizing doubles. Covers repairs and restoration, custom projects, history and function of classic sidelock action and modern variations, profiles of two modern Italian custom makers, the art of stockmaking, restoring and preserving metal finishes, plus plenty of detailed case studies that ll help you spot problems on used doubles and avoid ending up with an expensive and pretty, but unshootable, wall-hanger.