The British Sporting Gun and Rifle: Pursuit of Perfection 1850-1900

Focusing on the transformative period of 1850 to 1900, this comprehensive work explores significant advancements in sporting gun and rifle design. It highlights the transition from traditional muzzleloaders to innovative mechanisms such as pinfire, centre-fire, and hammerless systems. The author, Dallas, delves into the evolution of rifles, emphasizing the shift from two-groove muzzle-loading Express rifles to more powerful multi-groove, breech-loading models that utilized nitro powder. This book serves as an essential resource for understanding these pivotal changes in firearm technology.