Flintlocks, A Practical Guide for their Use and Appreciation by Eric Bye. Softbound, 232 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Finally, everything you need to know about owning, shooting and caring for a flintlock compiled in one book. The author covers the mechanics, loading and shooting, cleaning, hunting and maintenance of a flintlock rifle in this book. Plus shotguns, smoothbores and pistols. He discusses flints, powders, patches and lubes, lead and useful accessories. Also Triggers, barrels and stocks. There is much more information in these pages, too much to list. This is truly the book that every beginner should have and every experienced shooter will learn from. Illustrated through out with full color photography.