Recommended BP books?

[fcat]

Got bitten by the BP bug but it will be a few months before I can apply for a FAC etc., so I thought I might use the time for a bit of reading and I wondered if anyone could recommend any books on the subject?

Main areas of interest are percussion cap single shot pistols and revolvers, history, models, maintenance, shooting techniques, etc.

any advice gratefully received
regards
Nigel

[harricook]

Hi Nigel

I've got two that I got when I started Black Powder.

The Modern Muzzle Loader by Andrew Courtney ISBN 0-9530541-0-1
and
Black Powder Guide by George c Nonte Jr ISBN 0-88317-069-8


Have a look on the LRML site too :

http://www.lrml.org/resources/index.htm

I think the first one may be available through the MLAGB try their contacts

http://mlagb.com/officers.htm

Cheers

Roy

[LONG REACH]

Hi Nigel,

I recieved a very good book this morning from Amazon (as I too have been bitten by the black powder bug )

It is : The Definitive Guide to shooting - MUZZLE LOADING PISTOLS By Derek Fuller.
I haven't had a good chance to read it yet, but having a quick look through, but it covers a wide range of subjects, from history, classic single-shot percussion pistols, muzzle loading revolvers, flintlocks, to calibres and bore sizes, bluing and browning and balls, powders and velocities. It seems to be quite a comprehensive book, although quite small, at 144 pages, it's full of information, line drwings and photographs.
The price varies wildly on amazon, but this one is classed as used, because of a very small crease in the top of one page. But you can see it hasn't been read. Just over £6.00 incl p&p.
The ISBN No is : 1-86126-482-8.

Definately worth a look !!!

All the best
Baz

[Jim McArthur]

I just bought and started reading PERCUSSION PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS: HISTORY, PERFORMANCE AND PRACTICAL USE, by Johnny Bates and Mike Cumpston.

Gives a very good overview of the subject for a novice like me.

Jim

[robinghewitt]

For English BP history, anything by Howard Blackmore.

Knocks the rest in to a cocked hat

[majex45]

I've got a few books for sale, some are users books and a collectors book - others are available.
American Percussion Revolvers by Sellers & Smith 1971 (HB with DJ). £65:00
Home Guide to Muzzleloaders by George Nonte 1974 (PB). £6:50
Lyman Muzzleloaders' Handbook ed. Rummage 1976 (PB).£6:00
Lyman Blackpowder Handbook ed Rummage 1975 (PB). £12:00

All plus post at cost.