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C W Harding
The definitive guide to former munition companies in Birmingham. This in-depth review covers both shotgun cartridge and metallic cartridge production across a huge range of products giving exaamples of their related patents and headstamps. The book is profusely illustrated with cartridge photographs together with those of the staff and their former workplaces, giving a fascinating insight into the social history of the workforce. The author traces the rise and fall of these companies as they sought to match the demands of the day. Companies covered are BSA, Westley Richards, Kynoch, WW Greener and the Midland Gun Company. Invaluable for the collector and enthusiast.
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