by Capt. John G. W. Dillin - 1998
4 versions at the moment: The "Special Edition" as shown; the "3rd Edition" - almost pristine blue binding and 2 different slip covered 4th Editions - on in red leatherette and one in brown
100 plus pages of pure Americana - The Kentucky Rifle in all it's incantations.
This is a red leather bound gold edged special printing; rather large format 8" x 11", but by no means a "coffee table" volume.
Plenty of plates to follow along on the details of each gunsmith and style. Tools, accessories, mountings. An excellent education and reference all in one.
Since I do have a number of "early" Kentucky and/or Pennsylvania rifles, a lot of what he describes helps me to way better understand what I am holding at any given time. A complete and classic volume if you are going to own, collect or just want a fine education on the how and why our rifles have evolved. Fascinating!
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