Add this copy of Notes on Rifle-Shooting to cart. $20.56, new condition, Sold by Wyemart Limited rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by W S Curtis Publishers.
Add this copy of Notes on Rifle Shooting (1864) to cart. $57.49, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by W S Curtis Publishers Ltd.
Add this copy of Notes on Rifle Shooting (1864) to cart. $81.39, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by W S Curtis Publishers Ltd.
Add this copy of Notes on Rifle Shooting to cart. $148.95, like new condition, Sold by Michael Patrick McCarty, Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New Castle, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by W S Curtis Publishers Ltd.
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Seller's Description:
Like New. No Dustjacket as Issued. Size: 8x5x0; Previous owner name; a bright, fresh copy. A reprint edition; originally published in 1864. Heaton's detailed study of the problems of light an shade and the effect these have, not only on the target but also on the open sights of Enfield, are of the greatest value to the many modern shooters of these historical rifles. With discussion on qualifications requisite to make a good shot, positioning (including shooting from the back position), dress, training, sights, aiming, ammunition, loading, method of cleaning a rifle, wind and allowances, light, atmosphere, keeping notes, description and peculiarities of the principal rifle ranges in Great Britain, and more. Heaton also describes a number of small-bore rifles: Baker, Beasley, Bissell, Crockart, Edge, Henry, Kerr, Lancaster, Newton, Parsons, Rigby, Turner and Whitworth. Heaton served in the 14th Foot (West Yorkshire Regiment) and was considered one of the great rifle shots from the earliest days of the Volunteer Movement of the National Rifle Association. A sought after and uncommon title.
Add this copy of Notes on Rifle-Shooting / Henry William Heaton; Edited to cart. $162.00, very good condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1993 by Rhyl: W.S. Curtis.
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Physical description: 89 p.; 22 cm. Notes: Originally published: London: Longman, Green, Roberts, & Green, 1864. New introduction. This rare book is eagerly sought by collectors for its analysis of the various small-bore rifles available in 1864. Summary: Heaton's detailed study of the problems of light an shade and the effect these have, not only on the target but also on the open sights of Enfield, are of the greatest value to the many modern shooters of these historical rifles. The portrait frontispiece is extracted from the 1865 Elcho Team photograph and shows his characteristic Puggaree hat decoration. Subject: Shooting. Rifle practice. Qualifications requisite. Position. Dress, training. Aiming. Ammunition, loading. Cleaning a rifle. Wind and allowances. Light, atmosphere. Keeping notes. Description and peculiarities of the principal rifle ranges in G.B. Other names: W.S. Curtis, Captain Henry William Heaton. English Eight Team. The Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain. Genre: Illustrated. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.
