The British Shotgun Volume One- Ian Crudington & D J Baker

 Both of these important works are lavishly illustrated with contemporary photographs and diagrams, illustrations and patent drawings. Volume One 1850-1870 traces the evolution of the shotgun during its formative years in Great Britain. Extensively and painstakingly researched, this highly regarded work gives an invaluable insight into the developments that took place during this innovative period.

THE AUTHORS

Ian Crudgington served for many years on the Council of the Gun Trade Association, and has been Chairman of the organisation. In 1960 he was elected to the Livery of the Gunmakers company of the City of London, to the Court in 1969 and served as Master from 1974 to 1975. David Baker has produced hundreds of magazine articles and numerous books including The British Shotgun Volume One and Two; The Royal Gunroom at Sandringham and The Heyday of the Shotgun.