378 pgs. plus ads, gilt stamping front cover and spine, VG. Much on the qualities that make up a good gun by this famous maker. It intended as a primer on the basics of shooting. It covers a wide array of subjects, but focuses on the understanding of precisely how a firearm works. In addition, it gives advice on the hunting of small game (rabbits, pheasants etc.), recoil tables showing distances for certain categories of weapon, and an essay on the 'purpose' of shooting. Scarce.

Paper obituary of author fixed with adhesive to inside cover page with loose sticker in plastic, some pencil marks as shown.  Also some green marker on top of pages as shown.  General wear to the cover noted.