by Norbert Klups. Hardbound, 230 pages, 9" x 11-1/2". The Drilling, a tripple barreled shoulder held firearm, is comprised of various combinations of shotgun and/or rifle barrels, giving the flexibility of shooting both types of cartridges with a very wide range of calibers from one firearm. Primarily made by small manufactures, Drillings offered in a broad range of barrel configurations, combinations, and calibers. Many of these firearms were custom made and are highly decorated through detaied engraving, stock carving and customized metal work. This book is an essential reference and looks at both older and contemporary weapons and gives instruction on using them. Over 230 illustrations, mostly color photographs.