THE ART OF REVOLVER SHOOTINGBy WALTER WINANSChevalier of the Imperial Order of St. Stanislas of RussiaVice-President of the National Rifle Association of Great BritainWith nearly 200 Illustrations from Original Drawings by the author, and from Photographs specially taken for the book. Royal 8vo, handsomely printed, and bound in cloth extra, gilt top, uncut edges. Price, $5.00 net.Mr. Walter Winans, the well-known champion revolver-shot, has been for many years working out the theory and practice of revolver-shooting, and this is the first occasion of his publishing the collected results of his close study of the weapon.Although several chapters of the book give minute instructions as to how to shoot in order to win prizes at the Bisley meeting, the author has not neglected the more general and practical side of the subject, and even such matters (hitherto regarded in the light of professional secrets) as trick- and stage-shooting, shooting in the dark, etc., are treated in detail not previously attempted, while a chapter on how to use the revolver (as distinct from target shooting) in warfare, has a present interest that must appeal to many.By Walter WinansHints on Revolver ShootingWith 20 Illustrations specially prepared for the book.12º. Cloth. $1.00 net. By mail, $1.15“A thoroughly practical and helpful book, apparently written with the idea of imparting to those who aspire to excel with the revolver the knowledge that the author has gained with long experience. A perusal of its pages convinces one that he has succeeded in his endeavors and has produced a book of standard value.”—Shooting and Fishing.Practical Rifle ShootingWith Frontispiece. 12º. Cloth. 50 cents net. By mail, 60 cents“Mr. Winans is one of the world’s most expert marksmen, and he tells in the most concise and lucid way how the veriest tyro may make himself proficient as a rifle shot.”—Lloyd’s Weekly News.“It is short and well to the point; for the soundness of the advice offered the author’s name is ample warrant.”—Oxford Magazine.Shooting for LadiesWith 15 Illustrations. 12º. Cloth. 50 cents. By mail, 60 centsMr. Winans, who is the world’s champion double-rifle shot, believes that with light modern rifles and revolvers ladies can make excellent scores in target shooting without fatigue or danger of injury. This volume is addressed to beginners as well as to expert shots.The Art of Revolver ShootingTogether with all Information Concerning the Automatic and theSingle-Shot Pistol and How to Handle them to the Best AdvantageNew Edition Revised and EnlargedVery fully Illustrated from Original Photographs by Rouch, Fry, Purdey, Penfold and Others, and Head- and Tail-pieces from Drawings by the author.Royal 8º, handsomely printed, and bound in cloth extra, gilt top, uncut edges. $5.00 net. Carriage 40 cents.“It is impossible to speak too highly of this admirably written and beautifully illustrated work. The author explains everything that there is to tell about revolvers and revolver shooting, and the artistic as well as the instructional merits of the full-page and other illustrations are quite exceptional. The volume has only to be seen in order to be desired by all who are interested in the subject with which it deals.”—United Service Magazine.The Sporting RifleThe Shooting of Big and Little GameTogether with a Description of the Principal Classes of Sporting WeaponsWith about 125 Illustrations from Original Drawings by the Author, and from Photographs specially taken for the book.Royal 8º, handsomely printed, and bound in cloth extra, gilt top, uncut edges. $5.00 net. Carriage, 40 cents.Mr. Winans has earned for himself an international reputation on the art of rifle- and revolver-shooting, and his earlier works on the subject have been accepted as standards. The present work is profusely illustrated, both by the author, T. Blinks, and other well-known artists, and gives the fullest details with diagrams as to how to handle the rifle for all sorts of game shooting, and also for winning prizes in shooting competitions at moving targets. Besides illustrating the various makes of rifles, there is a unique set of working drawings showing in minute detail how to construct “Running Deer” and disappearing targets. Maps and plans giving directions how to post the guns for Deer Driving, and how to manœuvre the beaters is also featured in this important work. The natural history is illustrated by a series of photographs taken from life by H. Penfold.Animal SculptureSuggestions for Greater Realism in ModelingBy Walter WinansGold Medallist for Sculpture, Fifth Olympiad, Stockholm, 1912. Grand Prix for Sculpture, Milan, 1912. Grand Prix for Sculpture, Barcelona, 1912. Silver Medal for Sculpture, Paris, 1900.8º. 26 Illustrations. $1.75 netAlthough perhaps better known as a rifle and revolver shot and as the author of many informing books on different kinds of shooting, Mr. Winans is a sculptor of distinction, having been awarded gold and silver medals for his statues of horses. In the present volume Mr. Winans reproduces illustrations of many familiar masterpieces of animal sculpture, showing that many of them, although superficially effective, are marred by serious faults of conception and execution.G. P. Putnam’s SonsNew YorkLondon
THE ART OF REVOLVER SHOOTING
By WALTER WINANS
Chevalier of the Imperial Order of St. Stanislas of RussiaVice-President of the National Rifle Association of Great Britain
With nearly 200 Illustrations from Original Drawings by the author, and from Photographs specially taken for the book. Royal 8vo, handsomely printed, and bound in cloth extra, gilt top, uncut edges. Price, $5.00 net.
Mr. Walter Winans, the well-known champion revolver-shot, has been for many years working out the theory and practice of revolver-shooting, and this is the first occasion of his publishing the collected results of his close study of the weapon.
Although several chapters of the book give minute instructions as to how to shoot in order to win prizes at the Bisley meeting, the author has not neglected the more general and practical side of the subject, and even such matters (hitherto regarded in the light of professional secrets) as trick- and stage-shooting, shooting in the dark, etc., are treated in detail not previously attempted, while a chapter on how to use the revolver (as distinct from target shooting) in warfare, has a present interest that must appeal to many.
By Walter Winans
Hints on Revolver Shooting
With 20 Illustrations specially prepared for the book.12º. Cloth. $1.00 net. By mail, $1.15
“A thoroughly practical and helpful book, apparently written with the idea of imparting to those who aspire to excel with the revolver the knowledge that the author has gained with long experience. A perusal of its pages convinces one that he has succeeded in his endeavors and has produced a book of standard value.”—Shooting and Fishing.
Practical Rifle Shooting
With Frontispiece. 12º. Cloth. 50 cents net. By mail, 60 cents
“Mr. Winans is one of the world’s most expert marksmen, and he tells in the most concise and lucid way how the veriest tyro may make himself proficient as a rifle shot.”—Lloyd’s Weekly News.
“It is short and well to the point; for the soundness of the advice offered the author’s name is ample warrant.”—Oxford Magazine.
Shooting for Ladies
With 15 Illustrations. 12º. Cloth. 50 cents. By mail, 60 cents
Mr. Winans, who is the world’s champion double-rifle shot, believes that with light modern rifles and revolvers ladies can make excellent scores in target shooting without fatigue or danger of injury. This volume is addressed to beginners as well as to expert shots.
The Art of Revolver Shooting
Together with all Information Concerning the Automatic and theSingle-Shot Pistol and How to Handle them to the Best Advantage
New Edition Revised and Enlarged
Very fully Illustrated from Original Photographs by Rouch, Fry, Purdey, Penfold and Others, and Head- and Tail-pieces from Drawings by the author.
Royal 8º, handsomely printed, and bound in cloth extra, gilt top, uncut edges. $5.00 net. Carriage 40 cents.
“It is impossible to speak too highly of this admirably written and beautifully illustrated work. The author explains everything that there is to tell about revolvers and revolver shooting, and the artistic as well as the instructional merits of the full-page and other illustrations are quite exceptional. The volume has only to be seen in order to be desired by all who are interested in the subject with which it deals.”—United Service Magazine.
The Sporting Rifle
The Shooting of Big and Little Game
Together with a Description of the Principal Classes of Sporting Weapons
With about 125 Illustrations from Original Drawings by the Author, and from Photographs specially taken for the book.
Royal 8º, handsomely printed, and bound in cloth extra, gilt top, uncut edges. $5.00 net. Carriage, 40 cents.
Mr. Winans has earned for himself an international reputation on the art of rifle- and revolver-shooting, and his earlier works on the subject have been accepted as standards. The present work is profusely illustrated, both by the author, T. Blinks, and other well-known artists, and gives the fullest details with diagrams as to how to handle the rifle for all sorts of game shooting, and also for winning prizes in shooting competitions at moving targets. Besides illustrating the various makes of rifles, there is a unique set of working drawings showing in minute detail how to construct “Running Deer” and disappearing targets. Maps and plans giving directions how to post the guns for Deer Driving, and how to manœuvre the beaters is also featured in this important work. The natural history is illustrated by a series of photographs taken from life by H. Penfold.
Animal Sculpture
Suggestions for Greater Realism in Modeling
By Walter Winans
Gold Medallist for Sculpture, Fifth Olympiad, Stockholm, 1912. Grand Prix for Sculpture, Milan, 1912. Grand Prix for Sculpture, Barcelona, 1912. Silver Medal for Sculpture, Paris, 1900.
8º. 26 Illustrations. $1.75 net
Although perhaps better known as a rifle and revolver shot and as the author of many informing books on different kinds of shooting, Mr. Winans is a sculptor of distinction, having been awarded gold and silver medals for his statues of horses. In the present volume Mr. Winans reproduces illustrations of many familiar masterpieces of animal sculpture, showing that many of them, although superficially effective, are marred by serious faults of conception and execution.
G. P. Putnam’s SonsNew YorkLondon
Footnote:
[1]At Bisley a bullet mustcutthe bull to count; at the clubs if ittouchesit scores a bull.