Book: CARVINGS from the VELDT: Part One

Newly Printed Book: By Dave C George, printed in Australia now available for the first time in the USA. Soft Cover, approximately 140 pages, in FULL color; This book is the 'First Ever' publication that is dedicated to the large variety of carvings found on Boer War Rifles and Carbines. The book features stock-art on Boer rifles as well as on British & Colonial rifles and carbines. There is also a chapter on rifles fitted with plaques and engraved escutcheons - such as presentation rifles and the sought after 'Plezier' Mauser. (Pleasure or Sporting Mauser rifles that were popular with many Boer officers and also purchased by the more affluent Boers). The book contains over 320 photos and illustrations of which 310 are in COLOUR (covering rifles, carbines, stock-art, maps, badges, medals and illustrations). These photos cover a wide range, from very basic inscriptions to the highly artistic and ornate carvings, designs and decorations found on the stocks of these rifles. Comprising