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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Ken G on September 24, 2019, 02:23:54 PM

Title: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains book
Post by: Ken G on September 24, 2019, 02:23:54 PM
Just got my copy and Wow!  What a great book for the money.  Great information, color photos and high quality pages.  Southern Mt. goodness at its best. 

Thanks Cades Cove Fiddler for the suggestion. 

Cheers,
Ken
Title: Re: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains book
Post by: Cades Cove Fiddler on September 24, 2019, 04:50:34 PM
 ;) ;)... Ken,... it IS the BEST book we have at this time on the subject,.... however,... there is a rumor that a full-color, coffee table style book on TENNESSEE  RIFLES  is in the works,... I know that many color photos have been taken, and descriptions gathered,... understand that a "high-powered" organization is also backing the project, so it is funded,...it takes time to organize and publish but will be well worth the wait,.... I already have made my "pre-order" request,... !!!....the late Robin Hale had planned one 30 years ago that never materialized,... I have faith that This One will,... keep your fingers crossed for availability in 2020,.... !!! ... glad you are enjoying Randal's book... he is a great guy, and a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for TENNESSEE RIFLES,.....regards,.. CCF   
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Title: Re: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains book
Post by: Bob McBride on September 24, 2019, 05:18:29 PM
Got my copy last week. Super sharp, detailed color pics show details hard to divine from other sources. Very highly recommended.
Title: Re: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains book
Post by: duca on December 01, 2020, 04:21:06 AM
hey where you guys getting this book from?
Thanks

Duca
Title: Re: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains book
Post by: Dennis Glazener on December 01, 2020, 04:57:10 AM
Randal Pierce https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=50941.0

Lots of good books shown in our Recent Book Forum under classified.
Dennis
Title: Re: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains book
Post by: duca on December 01, 2020, 07:14:53 AM
Thanks sooo much Dennis
Title: Re: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains book
Post by: scottmc on December 02, 2020, 02:18:40 AM
It is by far the best book on southern mountain rifles for both color, picture quality and specifications.  I'm using it right now while building a Matthew Gillespie.  However, I must have got a bad one.  All the pages are releasing from the binding and falling out.  I'll probably order another one to replace this one.  Randall personally brought this book to me while I visited the exhibit at the Smokey Mountain Heritage center.  He was the nicest guy I ever met!
Title: Re: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains book
Post by: Bob McBride on December 02, 2020, 02:31:44 AM
It is by far the best book on southern mountain rifles for both color, picture quality and specifications.  I'm using it right now while building a Matthew Gillespie.  However, I must have got a bad one.  All the pages are releasing from the binding and falling out.  I'll probably order another one to replace this one.  Randall personally brought this book to me while I visited the exhibit at the Smokey Mountain Heritage center.  He was the nicest guy I ever met!

Great book. I forget who has my copy....I know I got it back from Wade, and that I sent it to some guy who....drat.....
Title: Re: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains book
Post by: oldtravler61 on December 02, 2020, 02:49:33 AM
  It's a great book... Indeed. I'm using it right now for a couple projects on the bench...Should have them done soon...! That is after I complete my honey do llist...Only got 393 to go...lol
   Oldtravler
Title: Re: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains book
Post by: Levy on December 02, 2020, 10:35:56 PM
I agree with Scottmc,  If Randall does another addition of this wonderful book, it needs a better binding.  Mine came apart too, but then I looked at it a lot also.  James Levy
Title: Re: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains book
Post by: David Rase on December 03, 2020, 04:22:16 AM
I agree with Scottmc,  If Randall does another addition of this wonderful book, it needs a better binding.  Mine came apart too, but then I looked at it a lot also.  James Levy
I took my copy to the UPS store and for less than $5.00  They punched it and spiral wound it for me.  It now opens easily and also lays flat on my bench when using it.  Easy fix.
David
Title: Re: Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains book
Post by: scottmc on December 03, 2020, 04:11:33 PM
Good idea!  I'll try that.