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This magnificent book, recently updated, details the history of James Purdey and Sons, the British gunmaker universally respected and known the world over as makers of the finest quality guns. The author includes several appendices including serial numbers to assist with dating guns, as well as production figures to show the rarity of each. All patents are described, plus the Purdey gunmakers named to help identify initials stamped on the parts. AUTHOR: This is Donald Dallas's eighth book on gunmaking history. His previous Quiller titles include: Boss and Co, The British Sporting Gun and Rifle, Holland and Holland 'The Royal Gunmaker', and David McKay Brown. SELLING POINTS: The bestselling Purdey Gun and Rifle Maker has been updated Several appendices are included covering the serial numbers to assist with dating guns, as well as production figures to show their rarity The definitive history of James Purdey and Sons, a British gunmaker universally respected and renowned as makers of fine quality guns Foreword by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour plates b/w plates and drawings throughout.Product Identifiers
PublisherQuiller Publishing LTD
ISBN-139781846891649
eBay Product ID (ePID)168176748
Product Key Features
Book TitleJames Purdey & Sons: Gun & Rifle Makers: Two Hundred Years of Excellence
AuthorDonald Dallas
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicBusiness
Publication Year2013
TypeTextbook
GenreSports
Number of Pages472 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height305mm
Item Width254mm
Item Weight182g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorDonald Dallas
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 10 Nov, 2020
Well written history of the World best known gunmaker -Purdeys
A superb history of the worlds best sporting gunmaker, their more interesting clients including great images. The author also provides a technical overview of their guns over some 200 years. Highly recommended. Phillip WVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Jun, 2018
Awesome book
I bought this book for my husband and has he is an engraver for purdeys himself needless to say he was over the moon with this bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Nov, 2016
200 years of Purdey
Great reference book, and much cheaper than list pricing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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