The British Single Shot Rifle Holland & Holland's Cartridge Paradox. Winfer
BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES, Vol. V (I, II, III, IV, VI, VII, VIII)
Holland & Holland, Holland's Cartridges Paradox
Wal Winfer
The fifth volume of the series covers the activities of Henry John Holland and how from humble beginnings, developed a firm that is today, second to none. He started in 1835 and as his fame grew he turned his attention to building guns for the top end of the London market. Holland had little interest in target rifles, devoting his efforts to building the highest quality sporting guns and rifles.
Paradox Vol 1. Baker, Lake.
2010 1st edition. Pp281. Colour & b/w photographs & illustrations. Pictorial boards. Author David Baker. This first volume of a planned two-volume set is a detailed examination of the work of Colonel G.V. Fosbery, especially his invention and development of the Paradox gun, produced commercially by Holland & Holland. The Paradox was designed for both shot and bullet. Essentially a smooth-bore, it was provided with an inch or two of rifling at the muzzle. With shot, the makers claimed performance comparable to the best cylinder bore shotguns ofthe time, and with bullets, the same accuracy as an Express rifle at 150 yards. The forthcoming second volume covers "other ball and shot guns made by other British and American makers. The making of the Paradox and other Holland & Holland sporting guns. .Technical aspects of the Paradox. Howthe Paradox was marketed and sold by Holland & Holland. .Notable customers and famous hunters. the evolution of the Holland & Holland and the impact of the Paradox on the company's fortunes. The Paradox today including the development of the re-introduced Paradox and the uses of the Paradox today." A thorough and interesting treatment of a little-known subject
Holland & Holland the Royal Gunmaker: The Complete History. Dallas
Secondhand V G Cond. Small bumps to spine. small tear to dust cover rear.
Written with the full approval and co-operation of Holland & Holland, this is the authoritative history of the company. The terrific variety of the firm's guns and rifles is described in depth and several appendices will be of great interest to enthusiasts and owners.
