Scloppetaria: or Considerations on the Nature and Use of Rifled Barrel Guns....
1808. A CORPORAL OF RIFLEMEN [CAPTAIN HENRY BEAUFOY]. "Scloppetaria: or Considerations on the Nature and Use of Rifled Barrel Guns, with Reference to their Forming the Basis of a Permanent System of National Defence, Agreeable to the Genius of the Country." Printed by C. Roworth.for T. Egerton, T E Gerton, 1808. xxiv 251 + 6-page index, errata, engraved frontispiece of a military rifleman taking aim, 9 other plates (including illustrations of gun tools) and 3 target plates. Bound in a contemporary speckled calf, with raised bands, label and gilt on spine. The author gives details of the advantages of the rifled barrel, theory of spiral motion powder, construction of the rifle, the lock sights, the bullet etc., A scarce and important title in the development of rifles (Riling 350). CONDITION: an exceptionally good copy, with page and plates bright and clean; edge wear to the binding. Item #64
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