This 62 page booklet was one of the first on building the long rifle. The author shows his work, and scratch builds almost every piece.
All of these parts can now be purchased, but the price of this book will quickly be saved by gun makers who follow these instructions. Nearly 100 photographs illustrate his techniques.
The series of photos on fitting the butt plate is worth the price! Soft cover, in 5 x 8" format, with separate full-scale 1820 Golden Age long rifle plans included.
The Table of Contents includes the following:
Introduction
Editor's Note
The Planning Stage
The Patchbox
Ramrod Ferrules
The Muzzle Cap
The Barrel
The Stock Blank
Inletting the Barrel
The Ramrod Hole
Locating Barrel Lug Holes
Inletting the Ramrod Ferrules
Installing the Buttcap
Inletting the Lock
Inletting and Installing the Trigger
Installing the Triggerguard
The Triggerplate
Installing the Patchbox
Shaping the Buttstock
The Toeplate
The Lock Escutcheon Plate
Inlays
Shaping the Forestock
The Muzzle Cap - Fitting
Shaping the Lock & Breech Section
Finishing the Stock
Browning the Barrel and Other Iron Parts
Polishing the Brass
Making the Ramrod
Assembly
Shooting
Pistols
Percussion Locks
Wood Repairs
Ethics
Second Edition Addenda (1962)
Third Edition Addenda (1968)
Parts List
