New Publication: The Book Of The BSA Air Rifle: 1905 to 1939

[Geezer]

Ok mate
I thought if I was passing your way,I could have dropped it off for you.
Looking forward to getting my copy.
Atb
Les..

Thanks anyway Les. Much appreciated. Unless you could do a small detour via Fulham on your way back from Kempton in Dec?

[les allam]

Thanks anyway Les. Much appreciated. Unless you could do a small detour via Fulham on your way back from Kempton in Dec?

The last time I went through London,it took me 3 1/2 hours to get home due to a couple of traffic accident’s.
I normally go via the m25.
I avoid the big smoke if I can.
Sorry Geezer.
Les..

[Geezer]

The last time I went through London,it took me 3 1/2 hours to get home due to a couple of traffic accident’s.
I normally go via the m25.
I avoid the big smoke if I can.
Sorry Geezer.
Les..

No problem at all. I know how you feel. London traffic is insane these days.

[ptdunk]

Thanks anyway Les. Much appreciated. Unless you could do a small detour via Fulham on your way back from Kempton in Dec?

I don’t live too far from Fulham.
I’m sure I could drop a copy off if you want.

Give me a shout via PM.

Cheers,
Matt

[CHJF177]

Hi John
Many congratulations! Well done.
Will be at Kempton!
Myself and mate Mike would like a copy each please!
Best wishes
Chris.

[Josie & John]

Hi John
Many congratulations! Well done.
Will be at Kempton!
Myself and mate Mike would like a copy each please!
Best wishes
Chris.

I look forward to seeing you both there Chris.

Kind regards,

John

[Binners]

Well we are so lucky to have three great books since the Dennis Hiller editions.
In no particular order

John Griffiths Encyclopedia Spring Air Pistols

Christopher Thrale's book of the Webley Air Rifle

John Milewski's The book of the BSA Air Rifle

In my opinion, I think these and Danny Garvin's online Vintage Airguns Gallery is as good as it gets.

[Leonardj]

Well we are so lucky to have four great books since the Dennis Hiller editions.
In no particular order

John Griffiths Encyclopedia Spring Air Pistols

Christopher Thrale's book of the Webley Air Rifle

John Milewski's The book of the BSA Air Rifle

Webley Air Pistols book by Gordon Bruce.

In my opinion, I think these and Danny Garvin's online Vintage Airguns Gallery is as good as it gets.

Fixed it for you.

[harvey_s]

Well we are so lucky to have five great books since the Dennis Hiller editions.
In no particular order

John Griffiths Encyclopedia Spring Air Pistols

Christopher Thrale's book of the Webley Air Rifle

John Milewski's The book of the BSA Air Rifle

Webley Air Pistols book by Gordon Bruce.

The Airgun Book (any volume) by John Walter

In my opinion, I think these and Danny Garvin's online Vintage Airguns Gallery is as good as it gets.

Fixed it for you.

[Leonardj]

Fixed it for you.

Pay particular attention to the part that states "since the Dennis Hiller editions", which suggests that the OP was talking about post 1993 publications.

The Golden Century and the Lincoln Jeffries & BSA Air Rifles books, by John Knibbs, should probably also be included in the above list as well.

[BSFNUT]

Don't forget the little known John Walter book - Airgun Shooting - Performance Directory and Index of Suppliers from A-Z (Lyon Press 1985) using data produced during the Airgun Book project. Front cover has a picture of Sterling HR83.

It also advertised 2 more publications for publication Autumn 1985 Air Rifles A-Z and Air Pistols A-Z.


Since my purchase of the former (£5.95) I have never seen a copy of these later two for sale, so assumed a project that did not materialise ?.

Anyone have any more information on these books ?

[Binners]

[QUOTE=Leonardj;8090302]Pay particular attention to the part that states "since the Dennis Hiller editions", which suggests that the OP was talking about post 1993 publication

Fixed it for you

[Garvin]

I think Peter has a point, in terms of books anyway. The amazing work by John Griffiths, closely followed by those of John Milewski and Chris Thrale, are a cut above what came before. That's not to say the others were not valuable and admirable in their own right, because they undoubtedly were.

[Binners]

I think Peter has a point, in terms of books anyway. The amazing work by John Griffiths, closely followed by those of John Milewski and Chris Thrale, are a cut above what came before. That's not to say the others were not valuable and admirable in their own right, because they undoubtedly were.

Maybe I should have said if I could only have 3 books, it would be them. I am fortunate and have seen the BSA book

[Garvin]

Maybe I should have said if I could only have 3 books, it would be them. I am fortunate and have seen the BSA book

Agreed. I saw an early draft of John's BSA book and it was really excellent. A great achievement.