Author Topic: New book by Jim Webb "Notes, Drawings, Observations of Rifle Gun Triggers" (Read 11403 times)

Dennis Glazener · « **on:** January 21, 2009, 10:10:42 PM »

I just had an interesting talk with Jim Webb of Hillsville, VA about his new book "Notes, Drawings, Observations of Rifle Gun Triggers" (also contains photo's, drawings etc about trigger guards, Locks, Fittings of Mountain rifles in the southern Appalachia ) The book is a nicely done paper back with 210 + pages. (other options below)

It sounds like this book is a Godsend for folks that enjoy making their own parts for southern mountain rifles. Jim said the price is a more than he expected but I think it should easily be worth the price of $30 plus $2.50 postage. He printed 500 copies of this style. He also had 100 printed in color and those are $60 plus $2.50 postage. He also had 50 made up in color with leather bound hard covers for $80.00.

Jim also sells his "Hunting Pouches, Powder Horns and Accourtments of the Southern Appalachians" with 200+ pages for $25 plus $2.50 postage.

Jim does not own a computer and since he has trouble hearing he only does business by mail order. His mailing address is:

Jim Webb
333 Webb Dr.
Hillsville, VA 24343

Tell him you heard about the books on AmericanLongRifles.org

Dennis

Ken G · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2009, 05:57:56 PM »

Ordered mine this morning. Sound like something that is right down my alley.
Thanks for sharing the information.
Ken

44-henry · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2009, 12:41:30 AM »

I'll be sending off for one in the morning, sounds like a good book and thanks for the info.

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2009, 07:19:29 AM »

I got mine today. Mr. Webb even included a book on gun worms. I spent two hours reading them when I should have been getting my lunch. It looks like a lifetime of accumulated knowledge. Well worth the money!

Mark E.

P.Bigham · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2009, 03:39:56 AM »

Iam ordering one today. looking forward to recieving It. thanks for recommending It.

Dan'l 1946 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:11:58 PM »

Thanks Dennis. I ordered mine today. My birthday is coming up and this my gift from me to me!

Ken G · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:28:50 PM »

I received mine last week. As Mark said, it is a collection of sketches and notes that would take a lifetime to accumulate. For $30 it is a great investment if you are a serious student of details. I would suggest getting the B&W version over the color unless you are getting it for collectors reasons.
Cheers,
Ken

P.S. One correction to Dennis's original post. Unless I missed something (I'm still drooling through the info) there aren't photographs. Only sketches.

angus · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2009, 04:45:33 AM »

Got my package today. Great gathering of information about southern rifles and such. Good clear sketches depicting the right amount of detail.

Ken G · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2009, 05:36:32 AM »

The more I read the more I realize what is there. I can tell this will be a book a year from now I'll pick up and something new will make sense.

Hoot AL · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:55:14 AM »

Ordered my book today. Look forward to getting the information he put down on paper. Sounds very interesting and no doubt will find it useful.

A big thanks to Mr. Webb for taking the time and putting forth the effort to keep the craft alive.

If Angus and Packdog likes it, then that's good enough for me.

Take care,

Hoot AL

Dan'l 1946 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2009, 01:05:36 AM »

Got my copy today. I splurged and got the leather bound edition. It's worth every penny--it's beautiful and the information is a treasure trove. I haven't had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Webb but he is certainly a true gentleman--he enclosed a little handwritten note saying that he hoped I enjoyed the book and that I could return it for a full refund if I wasn't completely satisfied! Needless to sat it's a keeper and I hope he sells every copy he printed. Dan

P.Bigham · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2009, 02:52:24 AM »

Just recieved my book today. Homespun at its best. excellent Drawings,Notes and Information. Thanks for reccomending It Dennis. I guess I will have to make my own set Triggers with so much Information. Thank you Mr. Webb

Rayant · « **Reply #12 on:** February 16, 2009, 12:05:58 AM »

Dennis, received my copy last week, I'll have to iorder another one. Thanks for making me aware of the book.

Hoot AL · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2009, 08:33:27 AM »

Got my copy today. It's great. Can't put it down.

Big Thanks, to Mr. Webb.

Hoot AL

Dan'l 1946 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2009, 09:23:23 AM »

Yup. It must have taken a great deal of patience and devotion to produce this book. The word "awesome" gets bandied about all too frequently these days, but this book truly is awesome!

acorn20 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2009, 07:16:27 AM »

I picked up a copy of Jim's book Saturday at the 18th Century gathering north of Frederick, Maryland. It's noted in the front of the book that it was compiled over a ten year period of Jim making observations and sketching the triggers and hardware of Southern rifles. The sketches are concise and the artwork that he drew on every page is reminiscent of the artwork found on his bags. I couldn't put it down once I started reading. This book easily warrants shelf space on the reference books with those of Kauffman and Shumway.
Dan

frenchman · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2009, 10:41:02 PM »

Just sent out for the book, timing is perfect i am startind a Tennessee type rifle all info will be great for this rifle nothing specific in the building but different touches from different schools .
From what comments that i have read can't Wait
Denis

Bruce Bump · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:21:09 AM »

I ordered my copy last week. After reading all the positive comments from you guys I am really looking forward to recieving it.

WElliott · « **Reply #18 on:** April 15, 2009, 06:24:15 AM »

His books are absolutely charming. I'd like to spend some time talking to Mr. Webb, it would be delightful as well as educational.
Wayne

Madcaster · « **Reply #19 on:** April 19, 2009, 01:18:10 AM »

NaNaNaNaNa....I got mine TODAY,at Jim's get together,leather bound(only 50 of these printed!) and even got it signed!You guys shoulda been faster!
It is real;ly a nice book,and Jim is such a good fella and so knowledgeable.

Dennis Glazener · « **Reply #20 on:** April 19, 2009, 02:29:04 AM »

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NaNaNaNaNa....I got mine TODAY,at Jim's get together,leather bound(only 50 of these printed!) and even got it signed!You guys shoulda been faster!
It is real;ly a nice book,and Jim is such a good fella and so knowledgeable.

Well how did you shoot? Would like to have attended but I still am having trouble getting around.
Dennis

Madcaster · « **Reply #21 on:** April 19, 2009, 04:57:20 AM »

Didn't even shoot Dennis,too much fun trading and just seeing friends after so long!Shot my mouth off,does that count?

Madcaster · « **Reply #22 on:** October 09, 2009, 05:03:20 PM »

I do not even know if Jim has any more of these books at all-I KNOW no leather-bound ones are left!Think I

will give him a holler..

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