One of the great current, out of print or rare titles available from bunduki books. Published by quiller press in 2000, there is a wealth of information about the various types and models of greener guns made throughout the period with numerous illustrations allowing readers to identify most shotguns and rifles. Knowing the year your vintage firearm was made makes it easier to decide which gun catalog we sell will give you the best information about the company, models made and more. An american epic of war, survival, and the destiny of john f. This book provides a history of the greener gunmaking family and. J v needham 1874 patent type selfacting ejector shotgun made by w w greener in 1896.
He also wrote a pamphlet the proof house the bane of trade which was instrumental in reforming the gun barrel proof house in the act of 1855. Three parts detailing the history of the greener gunmakers and their guns. Greener is a sporting shotgun and rifle manufacturer from england. Wilson, textbook of pistols and revolvers julian s. This edition of w w greener book takes you through the development of the modern gun, the edition is of particular interest in that the book was published for the american rifle association and is of high quality, it was not the edition i expected which made it all the more enjoyable. This is the history of the legendary greener family and their famous gunsa family business that had, by the turn of the century 1900, grown to become the largest and most comprehensive sportinggun factory known to man. Honours, medals, and trophies won by greener guns h. This book provides a history of the greener gunmaking family and company from 1829 to 2000. William greener british inventor and gunsmith britannica. The company produced its first firearm in 1829 and is still in business, with a fifth generation greener serving on its board of directors. William wrote three books, the gun in 1834, the science of gunnery in 1842 and gunnery in 1858. This faithful recreation of greeners 1910 major opus is another reason for thinking highly of greenhills policy of providing gun lovers and collectors with excellent reference tools. Includes articles on vintage guns, antique firearms, gun collecting, and howtos from the greatest gun writers of yesteryear.
Long, in his book american wildfowling, credits a mr. This is a 30 ejector gun unusually with baker coil spring ejectors, still. The greener family is very well known family in the gun makeing field,that are inventors,writers and gun manufactures,the book written by mr willium willington greener in last 1800 and reprint in 1910. This book will encourage its owner to bring it back into service. Copiously illustrated with photographs and marvelous engravings, the gun and its development is the classic, authoritative reference work on the subject, certain to be of great interest to marksmen, hunters, gun collectors, and anyone interested in military or industrial history. William doyle has written or cowritten seven books, including pt 109. It provides practical tips on buying the right gun for restoration, and gives an honest. Greener begins in 1829, when william greener, who had been working in london for manton, a prominent gun maker, returned to his hometown of newcastle and founded the w. Greener was also an accomplished author, penning many books like chokebore guns in 1877 and the gun and its development in 1881, considered by students of the trade to be mandatory additions to their libraries. Published by quiller press in 2000 this book provides a history of the greener gunmaking family and company from 1829. Part one deals with the business and the human story, part two covers the guns themselves. The history of the greener gunmakers and their guns. Illustrated history on the art of shooting 37 mb by charles lancaster. Some entries in our database are not complete therefore, it may be worth using any country if your search results do.
The gun and its development by william wellington greener. The gun and its development william wellington greener. Articles taken from the history of gun digest books. If you dont see what you are looking for in a particular category, please try the search feature.
Greener 18341921 was a worldrenowned expert on the history of guns. History and development of small arms ammunition, vol. A colour hardened 16 bore with four seasons engraving. Illustrated catalogue of the united states cartridge companys collection of firearms 5 mb the story of the guns 9 mb by sir j. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
Experience the parade of colorful characters interwoven with the greener name as you read this fascinating account. Classic, encyclopedic history of weaponry from ancient times to the 20th century written by leading expert in the history of guns illustrated throughout with photographs and engravings first published in great britain in 1881, the gun and its development traces the history of weaponry from the obscure, ancient origins of the slingshot, through. Today the company still makes the finest sporting shotguns and rifles in its midlands workshops. It covers the origins of the design, its invention and distribution, and the consequences of the patterns spread around the world. Historical gun articles taken from the pages of the gun digest library, from the classic gun writers. Greener, in the ninth edition 1910 of his book the gun and its. Experts on guns and shooting 68 mb by teasdale buckell. The history of the greener gunmakers and their guns premium ebooks. I love the fact that it started from the beginning of time. This book, like the breechloader and how to use it, published in 1892, ran to nine editions.
To view our preferred customer policy, simply click on the policiesdiscounts button on the left dont forget to type in the word discount in our search feature our books are sorted by the following categories, however, some books may fall into more than one category. Imperial grade unique ejector 8 bore shotgun made circa 1905. Greener firearms books greener gunmakers books, history of greener. The history of the greener gunmakers and their guns by graham greener. Buy the gun and its development new ed of 1881 facsimile ed by greener, w. Even if you are not a gun person, this is simply a great history book. Facile princeps 12 bore shotgun with carved stock, made in 1904. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The first generationwilliam greener 180669 the second generationwilliam wellington greener 18341921, joseph henry greener, and albert greener the third generationwilliam oliver, harry, charles, and frederic greener the fourth generationhumphrey, oliver, and leyton greener the webley years196585 the fifth generationgraham greener and the company today part ii. Both of these books are destined to become hunting classics and if nothing else they should get us in the spirit for our next safari adventure. Greeners best gun, an honesttogoodness fh60 royal, made in 1902 by his best craftsmen. Chivers about the ak47 rifle and its variants, and the impact they have had on the world.
The greener story standard edition published by quiller press in 2000 this book provides a history of the greener gunmaking family and company from 1829 to the present day. This book provides a history of the greener gunmaking. Greener story 9781899163540 by greener, graham and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Greeners book the gun and its development from cover to. A colour hardened 16 bore with the colours removed and four seasons engraving. At the back of many a gun cabinet lurks a neglected old shotgun.
Greener s sons, harry and charles, took over the business. W w greener gunmakers was founded in 1829 by william greener who had been. Interesting pictures, facts, and general information regarding firearms. The gun is a nonfiction book written by journalist c. William greener, born 1806, felling, near newcastle upon tyne, northumberland, eng. There is a wealth of information about the various types and models of greener guns with numerous illustrations allowing readers to identify most shotguns, rifles and other products made throughout the period. W w greener was a member of the secondgeneration family which had been involved with gunmaking from 1829 to the present day. Greeners greatest contribution to gun making was perfecting the system of choke boring, which allowed him to win all the field trials from 1875 to 1879 and led to most wing shots using greener guns to win prizes and competitions throughout the world.
Greener was one of the best and his perspective and knowledge are very worthwhile. Hatcher, textbook of firearms investigation, identification and evidence julian s. History and science of firearms 10 mb firearms in american history 20 mb. Besides the great contents the book looks great with its. A beautiful, fullyillustrated volume, vintage guns offers expert advice on collecting guns and restoring them to firing conditionon a reasonable budget. The gun and its development and millions of other books are available for. Find the gun and its development by greener, w w at biblio.
Hatcher, gun collecting charles edward chapel hunting, reference, sports. The greener family is very well known family in the gun makeing field,that are inventors,writers and gun manufactures,the book written by mr. W formatbinding hard cover book condition new as new with no dust jacket edition special edition. Greener 1834 1921 was a worldrenowned expert on the history of guns, and a pioneer in both the development of modern firearms especially choke barrels for shotguns and in the metallurgy and machining processes used in. Greener classic firearms book leather bound treasure.
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