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�Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century� Book by Michael Petrov Collected articles from Precision Shooting Magazine from 1996-2004. Hardback, 168 pages covers custom rifle makers such as Ludwig Wundhammer, A.O. Niedner, Hoffman Arms Co., Niedner Rifle Corporation, Tom Shelhamer, S.R. Griffin, James V. Howe, Griffin & Howe, Adolph Minar, Alvin Linden, Emil Koshollek, R.G. (Bob) Owen, Kirkwood Bros., Fred Adolph, George Gibbs, Harvey W. Rodgers, Eric Johnson, John Dubiel, R.F. Sedgley, Barney Worthen, Samuel A. Leonard, George Hyde, Roberts & Kimball, Steve Meunier, Stoeger, Manhattan Gun & Repair, John Wright & Son, Hart Arms Company and several German makers who made custom rifles for the American market such as August Heym.
This is the First edition, second printing which includes some missing pictures and a small amount of text missing from the first printing, signed by me, the author. $30 by Priority mail. Holiday Special makes for a great gift. $25 by priority mail.
Have questions, please email me. mjpetrovacsalaska.net
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Michael Petrov
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Anybody interested in American walnut-stocked custom rifles should buy this book! LOTS of great information on their history.


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I second that JB, I got it a couple years ago and have enjoyed it a bunch.

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Originally Posted by MPetrov
�Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century� Book by Michael Petrov Collected articles from Precision Shooting Magazine from 1996-2004. Hardback, 168 pages covers custom rifle makers such as Ludwig Wundhammer, A.O. Niedner, Hoffman Arms Co., Niedner Rifle Corporation, Tom Shelhamer, S.R. Griffin, James V. Howe, Griffin & Howe, Adolph Minar, Alvin Linden, Emil Koshollek, R.G. (Bob) Owen, Kirkwood Bros., Fred Adolph, George Gibbs, Harvey W. Rodgers, Eric Johnson, John Dubiel, R.F. Sedgley, Barney Worthen, Samuel A. Leonard, George Hyde, Roberts & Kimball, Steve Meunier, Stoeger, Manhattan Gun & Repair, John Wright & Son, Hart Arms Company and several German makers who made custom rifles for the American market such as August Heym.
This is the First edition, second printing which includes some missing pictures and a small amount of text missing from the first printing, signed by me, the author. $30 by Priority mail. Holiday Special makes for a great gift. $25 by priority mail.
Have questions, please email me. mjpetrovacsalaska.net
A personal check is fine,
Michael Petrov
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Anchorage, AK 99518

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Hard cover or soft?

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sgtsmmiii.......Hardback...............MP

John & handwerk: Thanks for the kind words, Volume-two next year if all goes well.

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I'm tagging this. Thus a bump.


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I'll take it if it's still available. PM sent.

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Notice to all: I have a very large stack and will not run out anytime soon. ;-)....MP

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Yes, I will ship outside of the USA.

Canada / Mexico $32.95 (US) Shipped by Priority
Rest of the world $36.95 (US) Shipped by Priority


I would rather not use PayPal but will do that if needed.

Thanks for all your orders.

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Bump for a great book and also a great person who wrote it. It is among my most favored books.


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Another bump for a great book. If you're at all into sporterized Springfields, this is a must have book.

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PM sent for 1 copy.


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Sales are brisk, keep them coming ;-).

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I have mine... you will not be disappointed.

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Thanks for all the positive comments. I'll keep this price until the end of the year then back to $30.

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Thanks to all the folks who ordered a book from me.

If you have questions about the makers please feel free to email me at mjpetrovacsalaska.net.

Merry Christmas and have a great New Year.

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I received one last Christmas as a gift. It's worth every penny. Interesting read on the elusive Adolph G. Minar.


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