A compilation of writing on the Schuetzen and other single-shot rifles, from the writings of Major Ned Roberts, first published in 1951. This second edition covers every aspect of the target game, from its history to information on some of the men who came to prominence in the manufacture and shooting of them. This book includes detailed information on loading and firing the Schuetzen rifle, and the many accessories developed for it. An informative book for the shooter who would try this difficult game of offhand shooting. Softbound, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" format of 122 pages, with a dozen illustrations.
The Table of Contents includes the following:
- Memoriam
- Concerning the Frontispiece
- Remarks of the Editor
- Chapter I The Match, Target or Free Rifle
- Chapter II Shooting the Match, Target or Schuetzen Rifle
- Chapter III The Schuetzen Rifle - Early Models
- Chapter IV The Rifles of Yesterday - Target Rifle
- Chapter V The Rifles of Yesterday - Hunting Rifles
- Chapter VI The Sharps Rifle of the Buffalo Days
- Chapter VII Long Range Rifles of Yesterday
- Chapter VIII Small Bore Rifles Fit to Shoot
- Chapter IX The Farrow Rifles
- Chapter X Old Time Telescope Sights
- Chapter XI Loads for the Match, Free, or Schuetzen Rifle
- Appendix A Letters from Major Roberts
- Appendix B Bullet Lubricants - From Various Sources
ISBN: 1-877704-22-9
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