1841 Science of Gunnery 1ed Greener Firearms GUNS Illustrated Gunpowder Cannons War

1841 Science of Gunnery 1ed Greener Firearms GUNS Illustrated Gunpowder Cannons War   William Greener was a 19th-century English inventor and gun-maker who published a treatise on the history and firearms and the art of gun-making. ‘The Science of Gunnery’ covers the whole gamut of firearms beginning with ancient weapons and the invention of gunpowder, through artillery, and types of hunting. Greener includes illustrations of war and battle scenes, decorative rifles, ship cannons, and much more. According to Riling, “A work on ancient guns and arms, gunpowder, artillery, iron for gun barrels, proof of barrels, gun making and the science of gunnery, including its application to rifle and musket, shot, caps and wadding, with a final chapter on whale shooting.”   Item number: #25682 Price: $499   GREENER, William   The Science of Gunnery, as applied to the use and construction of Fire arms.   London : Longman & Co, 1841. First edition.   Details: Collation: Complete with all pages xv, [1], 324 Illustrated throughout Added engraved title page References: Riling 511 Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure Brown cloth Size: ~9.25in X 6in (23.5cm x 15cm)   Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!                                                              25682 Categories Military & War Antique Guns Authors GREENER, William Printing Date 19th Century Language English Binding Hardcover Book Condition Excellent Collation Complete