Researching British Guns

[Patrick Anthony]

Originally Posted by George Davis

Found a copy a W. C. Scott, Gunmaker by Crawford and Watley first edition last evening on the internet. The second edition was extremely pricey so I read first and see if I need the later edition.

I would be curious to hear your feedback on the book.

[George "Scott" Davis]

Read first edition of the Gunmaker W. C. Scott, very basic on how/when it was started and family linkage, reviewed the various patents, reviewed various gun. I believe it would hard to collect these guns based on the limited specific information in this book.
Still a good read.

[Patrick Anthony]

Originally Posted by George Davis

Read first edition of the Gunmaker W. C. Scott, very basic on how/when it was started and family linkage, reviewed the various patents, reviewed various gun. I believe it would hard to collect these guns based on the limited specific information in this book.
Still a good read.

Thanks for the feedback. I figured the book would only provide basic or limited details. As others have expressed it's a shame there is not an in-depth reference book.

[Mills]

Hopefully, someone will put out a real book on W. C. Scott. They are certainly a gunmaker that deserves a good book

[Kensal Rise]

With great respect to all, please allow me to point out that the company is properly referred to as W. & C. Scott (Gunmakers). Per William and Charles Scott, the principles.

And... I'm afraid such a new book is unlikely due to a host of factors.