Self education books .

[Steve Zodiac]

I'd like to try and expand my knowledge on spring air-guns ( rifles mainly ) from not very much up towards a bit more than not very much.

So working on the old fashioned basis that the best information source is generally found in books I thought my first book purchases would be best backed up by advice from those that know.

My interests are.

1, maintenance / repairs etc

2, BSA springers

Mercury / Airsporters / Goldstar etc

3, Webleys

MK 3 history
Omega
Vulcan

4, Target Rifles

Original 75/66/65/50's
FWB 300S /U/150

I'd like to learn about rifles I've got and or just like and how to at least do some basic maintenance on the rifles that are a bit more novice friendly to work on.

I like the 60's 70' s 80's and some 90's stuff as well. Oh and old webleys.

Question is which are the first half dozen books you'd recommend to cover the above ?

Many Thanks.

[charub]

Trigger to target is a good read.

[Steve Zodiac]

Trigger to target is a good read.

Thanks I will take a look

I've just spotted Webley Air Rifles 1925-2005.

Looks good but pricey .

Could do with finding a bulk buy discount bookshop online.

[Jonjon79]

Honestly, nowadays, I'd recommend reading through posts on forums like this one and, YouTube videos.

Also, if possible, buying some of the rifles that you mention and taking them apart (while taking a few pictures of where bits go along the way).

Good luck, I hope the enthusiasm sticks 👍

[bezzer]

Trigger to target is a good read.

And don't forget Cardew's earlier book THE AIR GUN FROM TRIGGER TO MUZZLE