SINGLE-SHOT REFERENCE SHELF
Single-shot rifle books
Actions, plans, design history, and the Frank de Haas books long recommended to builders and collectors. These are strong places to begin, whether you are identifying an example, researching a purchase, or building a specialist library.
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Single-shot rifle books
Single Shot Rifles and Actions
Clear drawings and mechanical explanations of classic American and European single-shot actions.
View Price & Availability ↗REFERENCEMore Single Shot Rifles and ActionsFrank de Haas
Single-shot rifle books
More Single Shot Rifles and Actions
A second group of uncommon actions, examined with the same practical mechanical focus.
View Price & Availability ↗REFERENCEMr. Single Shot’s Book of Rifle PlansFrank and Mark de Haas
Single-shot rifle books
Mr. Single Shot’s Book of Rifle Plans
Dimensioned plans and design notes for readers interested in how single-shot actions are constructed.
View Price & Availability ↗REFERENCEThe Winchester Single-Shot: A History & AnalysisJohn Campbell
Single-shot rifle books
The Winchester Single-Shot: A History & Analysis
A focused collector history of the Winchester 1885 and its many configurations.
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