Fine Gunmaking, Double Shotguns [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Steven Dodd Hughes (Author)

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Product Description
As one of the top custom gunmakers in the United States, author Steven Dodd Hughes shares his expertise with enthusiasts interested in owning a custom-made shotgun. This title is packed with more than 100 color and b&w photos which bring the world's finest shotguns to life.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 168 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; illustrated edition edition (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873416015
• ISBN-13: 978-0873416016
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #337,036 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of the process of making a double gun, July 1, 1999

By A Customer

Steven Hughes presents a fine overview of the making of a fine side-by-side shotgun. The chapters are logically laid out and the writing is straight forward and easy to read. The photography is, for the most part, excellent and adds to the narrative. However, the book is a prime example of why editors should not rely on a word processor's spellcheck. There are numerous spelling errors and typos, especially in the first half of the book. The chapter on wood finishing repeatedly refers to filling the "pours" of the wood. An otherwise fine book, written by someone who is obviously meticulous in his work. He should not have allowed his book to be published with so many distracting errors in it.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent description of how fine guns are made, November 16, 1998

By A Customer

The book is very well written and easy to read. Mr Hughes describes the workmanship involved in producing fine quality double barrel shotguns from picking wood for stocks, metal work, to engraving. The book contains numerous fine photographs of various guns in the process of being worked on. There are also many examples of fine engraving and case colors that can be compared. He details the time involved to make and checker stocks, metalsmith actions and cut engraving for a Fox gun he made for himself. Although he goes into detail on certain processes like checkering and wood finish, he omits much detail on metal working the interior of the shotgun for liability reasons, and as he states 'this is not a "how to book"'. From this book one will get a very good idea of the time and exacting detail that is involved by makers of fine guns to craft a work of art. This book is a must read for any shotgun enthusiast and a welcome addition to any gun library.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, November 7, 2007

By	Mike Bailey "Mike Bailey" (Huelva, Spain) - See all my reviews

If you ever consider ordering a bespoke shotgun for yourself read Mr Hughes book which is full of vital information and will help you get the gun you desire