It’s here! The Encyclopaedia of Spring Air pistols 2nd edition

[ptdunk]

Available for pre order now on Protek, they will have them on the 15th Nov:

http://www.proteksupplies.co.uk

Just starting a new thread so the link to buy is at the top of the thread.

I was a big fan of the original Encyclopaedia of spring air pistols but I have to say this second edition seems more than just an updated version, it feels like a totally new book. The colour photography really brings it to life and as others have said I’ve seen a world of previously unknown pistols that weren’t featured in the first edition, as well as updated info on some well known air pistols. John has obviously been compiling some excellent new information in the last 17 years.

Chapter 2 ‘Hand-crafted spring air pistols, pre ca.1900’ could be a separate book in its own right, as could the later chapters on homemade, mystery and prototype pistols.
The final chapter on air pistol shooting galleries and games is also a real treat and again the addition of colour photos makes all the difference.

This is a book that definitely fits into my airgun collection as a collectible in its own right, and I’ve ordered a second copy to keep as a mint example. Undoubtedly my first copy will be well thumbed over the coming years. In fact the updated info has already been useful in identifying an early version ‘Haenel air pistol’ owned by a fellow collector.

I also have no financial interest in this publication but I think every airgun collector should have one.

A masterpiece! Well done John and thanks for making this contribution to the history of air pistols available at a very reasonable price.

Cheers,
Matt

[micky2]

Hi Matt, many thanks for the heads up.

[Abasmajor]

I have the first edition and as Matt says, the second edition almost amounts to a totally new book having such large additional content and extensive colour photography.
A great investment in itself as a future collectable.

Brian

[AC99]

I never managed to get a copy of the first edition but have placed my order for the new edition through Protek and was told to expect delivery within a week or so.

Thanks for the heads-up!

Aubrey

[Geezer]

Sigh. Having moved house, our new broadband provider (SKY) appears to have blocked Protek because of “weapons, violence, gore and hate”.

Guys, they are a seaside airgun shop. Not Al Qa’ida

[Jerry Cornelius]

Sigh. Having moved house, our new broadband provider (SKY) appears to have blocked Protek because of “weapons, violence, gore and hate”.

Guys, they are a seaside airgun shop. Not Al Qa’ida

That’s what they want you to think

[Troubledshooter]

Sigh. Having moved house, our new broadband provider (SKY) appears to have blocked Protek because of “weapons, violence, gore and hate”.

Guys, they are a seaside airgun shop. Not Al Qa’ida

That's the height of hypocrisy coming from Sky.

[CRX]

Sigh. Having moved house, our new broadband provider (SKY) appears to have blocked Protek because of “weapons, violence, gore and hate”.

Guys, they are a seaside airgun shop. Not Al Qa’ida

I believe that you need to go into settings to change your preferences, then you can view it.
I’m not sure where, but if you call Sky helpline they will advise you.
It works for me.

[Josie & John]

I believe that you need to go into settings to change your preferences, then you can view it.
I’m not sure where, but if you call Sky helpline they will advise you.
It works for me.

Yeh, my sister had a similar issue. Her phone opted her into the Government Track & Trace and she had to go into settings to rectify it. She also has some woke provider that didn't let her view the BBS either for the same reason.

John

[rapidresponse1]

very interesting

[Unframed Dave]

Anybody bringing any to Brum on Sunday?

Dave

[erichtfisherman]

Yes I'll have some copies. Regards Tim

[Binners]

Mine arrived today.
I thought the credits/acknowledgments to our fellow collectors was so deserving. Well done Prof and thank you for a wonderful encyclopaedia.

[Unframed Dave]

Yes I'll have some copies. Regards Tim

Can you stick my name on one please Tim.

Cheers

Dave

[coburn]

Yes I'll have some copies. Regards Tim

Hope you'll have some for Kempton in December?