Reference material on pistols and blunderbusses of the 18th century?

[user 56333]

Sometimes folks write these books that are intended to be a sort of catch-all reference/encyclopedia for guns of a particular time and place. For instance I own one that covers the many varieties of pepperbox handguns in America and Europe during the 19th century, and has a good mix of illustrations and technical info.

Does anything like that exist for muzzle-loading pistols of the 18th century (whether martial or civilian, I'm not picky) from any of the following locations:

• Britain/Ireland
• France
• Netherlands
• Spain
• Colonial America

And similarly, anything on blunderbusses from any of the above regions during this period?

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Yep, I have several books on each.

 

[ResearchPress]

Does anything like that exist for muzzle-loading pistols of the 18th century (whether martial or civilian, I'm not picky) from any of the following locations:

• Britain

Quite an old book now, but you could try looking up J.N. George, 'English Pistols and Revolvers - An Historical Outline of the Development and Design of English Hand Firearms from the Seventeenth Century to the Present Day.' (Published in 1938).

David

 

[user 56333]

Yep, I have several books on each.

Could you share the titles/authors please?

Quite an old book now, but you could try looking up J.N. George, 'English Pistols and Revolvers - An Historical Outline of the Development and Design of English Hand Firearms from the Seventeenth Century to the Present Day.' (Published in 1938).

David

Thanks.

 

[Coot]

Sometimes folks write these books that are intended to be a sort of catch-all reference/encyclopedia for guns of a particular time and place. For instance I own one that covers the many varieties of pepperbox handguns in America and Europe during the 19th century, and has a good mix of illustrations and technical info.

Does anything like that exist for muzzle-loading pistols of the 18th century (whether martial or civilian, I'm not picky) from any of the following locations:

• Britain/Ireland
• France
• Netherlands
• Spain
• Colonial America

And similarly, anything on blunderbusses from any of the above regions during this period?

The only book that I have on blunderbusses is "Blunderbusses" by D.R. Baxter (1970)

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Google or take a look at A.B.E. books

 

[user 56333]

Google or take a look at A.B.E. books

Clearly if that had worked I wouldn't be here asking now.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Sorry, it will take me a couple hours to put my hands on my books

 

[Coot]

Clearly if that had worked I wouldn't be here asking now.

The best search engine for books for sale that my university reference librarian wife put me onto is "Bookfinder.com".
Bookfinder shows Baxter's "Blunderbusses" available.

 

[user 56333]

Sorry, it will take me a couple hours to put my hands on my books

No problem, whenever you get a chance. Thanks.

The best search engine for books for sale that my university reference librarian wife put me onto is "Bookfinder.com".
Bookfinder shows Baxter's "Blunderbusses" available.

Hadn't heard of it, thanks.