Turvey gun details

[smallpatch]

I need a little input if possible.

I am beginning to work on a Chamber's English Gentleman's Rifle again.

I understand that it is loosely based on a William Turvey gun.

I found one in RCA #1, but the photos don't show any detail on the very simple, vine like carving on the sides of the buttstock.  I just can't make it out.

Does any one have, or know where to find better photos of this gun, or something similar??

Thanks again in advance.

[flintriflesmith]

There arr several related British sporting rifles in:

Author:  Neal, W. Keith (William Keith) 
Title:  Great British gunmakers, 1740-1790 : the history of John Twigg and the Packington guns / W. Keith Neal & D. H. L. Back. 
Publication info.:  London : Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications, c1975. 

Very few have the square toe and lower butt stock molding but they are great pictures for tang carving , etc.

Gary

[smallpatch]

OK,

I just checked Amazon, and there are 3 available..... starting @ $270.

I just need to see a few photos, not buy parts for another gun.

WOW

Any cheaper ideas??

[bs2]

It is available at several College libraries, do a search, you may find a copy to view near you!

No-BS

[RobertS]

Your local library could probably arrange to get it for you over the interlibrary loan program. 

[Mike Brooks]

$270 is cheap for that book. I've seen them sell for  $400