The Italian Gun is the first book ever written entirely in English for American enthusiasts who own, aspire to own, or simply admire Italian shotguns. The authors introduce you to the gunmakers of northernmost Italy, the hub of the Italian gunmaking industry for over 300 years. Enter the gunshops of Beretta, Rizzini, Bertuzzi, Bosis, Fabbri, and many others. See some of the world's finest shotguns still made in the manner of the early guilds and why firms such as Perazzi captivate the sporting clays market. View the ...
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The Italian Gun is the first book ever written entirely in English for American enthusiasts who own, aspire to own, or simply admire Italian shotguns. The authors introduce you to the gunmakers of northernmost Italy, the hub of the Italian gunmaking industry for over 300 years. Enter the gunshops of Beretta, Rizzini, Bertuzzi, Bosis, Fabbri, and many others. See some of the world's finest shotguns still made in the manner of the early guilds and why firms such as Perazzi captivate the sporting clays market. View the artistry of the world's best engravers in the lavish 16-page color spread and 125 black and white photos. The Italian Gun contains chapters on: the history of Italian gunmaking proofmarks and patents, makers' serial numbers, grades and varieties of wood and wood finishes in stockmaking, choke and gauge and much more. Finally, there is a complete listing of importers as well as information on how to order an Italian gun.
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Add this copy of The Italian Gun to cart. $100.00, like new condition, Sold by Clausen Books, RMABA rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Colorado Springs, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Wilderness Adventure Press.
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Photographs. Fine in Near Fine (in mylar) jacket. Hardcover. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Gift quality copy; Immaculate and tight. Beautiful black cloth binding with two gilt stamped animals and a gun on front cover, gilt lettering on spine. Unclipped dust jacket in pristine condition. 326pp. including bibliographical references and index.
Add this copy of The Italian Gun to cart. $150.00, very good condition, Sold by G. J. Askins - Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New Lebanon, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Wilderness Adventures Press.
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Very Good. No Jacket. 7x10. 326 page hardcover with illustrations plus a 6 page Special Chapter for this limited edition. Specially Bound Limited Edition-number 35 of 250 signed by authors and publisher. Gilt outer edges. Illustrations in color and b/w, and appendices. All text is English (one appendix is a translation of Italian/English firearm words). No flaws-unmarked, tight and clean.
