Buy this book at cornellpubs.com: Recognizing Side by Side Shotguns – Charles Carder

Charles E. Carder was born in 1931 in New York State. He was raised in western Ohio, where he began hunting with his father at the early age of nine years old. Since that time, he has become an ardent hunter in his home state.

His perpetual affection for side-by-side shotguns has captivated many hours of his life. He collects side-by-side shotguns with unusual mechanisms.

He also, has a large file of photos, catalogs, magazine articles, books and sales literature from the various shotgun manufacturers from days gone by to the present. Some of his magazine articles have appeared in the DOUBLE GUN

JOURNAL. THE GUN REPORT and others. He also writes the regular collector columns for THE SINGLE SHOT EXCHANGE and OHIO OUT-OF-DOORS magazines.

The basic features of breech loading side by side shotguns are graphically displayed in these pages. In nearly all of the parts mentioned here there is a variety of different designs. Each inventor and gun maker had his own idea of how a mechanism should look or work. Only the basics are shown here. For more details, there are numerous books describing the variances. This book was prepared for those who have little knowledge about the different side by sides and their names. Reviewing these contents will serve to fill that void.

Summary

This book, "Recognizing Side By Side Shotguns," by Charles E. Carder, is a comprehensive guide for understanding the mechanics and history of side-by-side shotguns. The document outlines the various parts and functions of side-by-side shotguns, from their lock mechanisms and firing mechanisms to their safety features and forearm designs. Carder, a passionate collector of side-by-side shotguns, uses detailed illustrations and sketches to help readers visually identify and understand the different components. The document also provides a brief history of the evolution of side-by-side shotguns, highlighting key innovations and inventors, along with insights into the nuances of barrel types and proof marks.