This book, published in 1822 by Henri Roux, is a comprehensive guide on hunting rifles, with a significant focus on the innovative percussion guns designed by Jean Samuel Pauly. Roux, a prominent firearms manufacturer, details the advantages and mechanics of Pauly's design, which marked a significant leap in firearms technology with its self-contained cartridges and advanced ignition system. This particular copy includes an additional 60 pages of handwritten notes at the back, providing detailed commentary on Jacob Perkins' steam-powered gun and other contemporary firearms innovations, making it a unique and invaluable resource for understanding early 19th-century advancements in firearms engineering.
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