Drew House - there's no getting around Buturlin if you want to write about making guns in Russia, but the main focus on my book will be on guns made for export, which started decades after he died. You're right with the translation, and thank you!

Daryl - I'm writing this book in English for the international audience. There are enough 'in Russian for Russians' books on the subject without mine, it's the international audience which is being kept in the dark. Thank you!

Russian Hunting Shotguns