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to read all about the Anson-Deeley action? Its origins?
Its inner workings?
Thanks. Robert D.
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It is my opinion that there is not really a good article or book about this.
I do know that Douglas Tate has a wealth of knowledge on the subject, the men and the action. But unfortunately the subject doesn't really appeal to the majority of readers.
Unless of course readers of this board can convince publishers otherwise?
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Salopian's suggestion is a good one. Doug Tate's "Birmingham Gunmakers" contains a lot of information on A&D boxlocks, as produced by various makers.
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If I'm not mistaken, Dig has or is undertaking such a project?
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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Red:
A good foundation can be found in the "go-to" volume of all time: Greener's "The Gun and Its Development." Also, "Modern Sporting Gunnery" if you can find a copy. The latter classic was virtually a house publication of Westley Richards.
Check abebooks.com for both
And thank you for attempting to find the answers and knowledge on your own initiative!
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I did try to do a search in this site for a good read on A&D actions before I posted above.
I then googled 'Anson and Deeley books' and came up with a few hits about a book entitled "The Modern Shotgun" by Burrard, but I was just looking to see what others might recommend before I went out and bought 4 or 5 books on the subject.
Thanks for all who have replied.
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Do I recall that Burrard had a bit on A&D actions in his three-volume set?
Regards
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Indeed he does.
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Raimey
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Vol 3 of "British Gunmakers" has 2 pages on the original action as developed and retailed by Westley Richards. [with and without intercepting sears]. I'm not sure the early configurations are correctly worked out, as I have Pat. use number 14 by WR that has the heavy SQUARE pointed cocking lugs, not the round ones that most believe to be earliest.
Best,
Mal
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I would second the recommendation of Douglas Tate's "Birmingham Gunmakers", and add Desmond Mills' and Mike Barnes' "Amateur Gunsmithing". The first covers a lot of the history of the A&D boxlock and and the second, inner workings and stripping and reassembly. The bad news is that both books are out of print and are pricey on the secondary market. As best I remember I paid $120 for "Birmingham Gunmakers" and $90+ for "Amateur Gunsmithing" But for the inner workings part you could watch Jack Rowe's five part series "Strip and Clean a Boxlock" on YouTube for free.
Best, D.P. Scurlock
Last edited by Beagle; 05/15/12 09:22 PM.
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