The shotgun book by oconnor, jack seller ground zero books, ltd. All these books are in acceptable condition with foxing and yellowing of pages and covers. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Jack oconnor was one of the most prolific figures in american gun writing.
The book is a compilation of magazine articles written, as far as i can tell, in the 50s and 60s. Standard mail can take between 521 business days and all orders are shipped through the usps. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The book is signed by the author on the inside cover as can be seen in the pictures. Complete book of rifles and shotguns, first published in 1961, contains a lifetime of rifle and shotgun knowledge shared by master sportsman jack oconnor 19021978. We go into the winchester model 70 oconnor commemorative rifle along with. Complete book of rifles and shotguns, with a sevenlesson rifle shooting. Here is a list of jack oconnors books, in chronological order by date of publication. Jack oconnor taught english at the university of arizona, and became its first journalism professor.
That sounds like a horror movie plot, but its actually the plot of an old canadian survival. I think oconnor would be both impressed and appalled at the shotguns available. The boards are flat and square binding and spline are straight. Here, longtime friends and colleagues michael mcintosh and david. Unfollow jack oconnor books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rifle and shotgun shooting basics book by jack oconnor, 41 pages, illus, vg. Jack oconnor the complete book of rifles and shotguns outdoor life press 1961 vg with some sunning on spin. Jack oconnors most popular book is the hunting rifle. So im armed with the book, right here and am ready to take any and all questions.
See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and. Sparrow road was the recipient of the international reading. This canadian reality tv show is terrifying youtube. The man makes oconners classic work, the shotgun book see below link, seem small in its scope. All of us who like to examine, handle, and hunt with fine double shotguns like to think we know something about these objects of our admiration and desire. The techniques mentioned are timeless and writing style is classic outdoor magazine. Jack oconnor books list of books by author jack oconnor. The shotgun book by jack oconnor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vg condition, nice and tight, slight rubbing on bottom of spine, red cloth with gold printing. Photo courtesy of the jack oconnor hunting heritage and education center his name is synonymous with toptier writing on all things guns and hunting.
Shotgun book hardcover january 1, 1972 by jack oconnor author 4. Uss saint paul ca73 1960 westpac cruise book flagship 7th eisenhower shotgun. The shotgun book hardcover january 1, 1978 by jack oconnor author 4. Yet reading even the first few chapters of shotgun technicana will open a world that most of us only suspected lay beneath the fine checkering or the multihued casehardening. This is a hardback book second edition updated in 1982 by jack oconnor a complete book of shooting. It is a compilation of articles written by jack oconnor for sporting magazines. Complete book of rifles and shotguns ebook by jack oconnor. The shotgun book by jack oconnor gun books, shotgun books, rifle books. Knopf, new york first edition first edition stated with same 1965 date on title and page this is not an exlibrary book binding is red cloth hardcover with titles in gold on spine. Aya side lock shotgun presented to outdoorsman jack oconnor. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Buy a cheap copy of complete book of shooting by jack oconnor.
Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell. Cwp professor sheila oconnor wins 2020 minnesota book award. Complete book of rifles and shotguns is a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to modern sporting rifles and how to use them, cartridges for small, medium and big game, barrels. Jack oconnor has 27 books on goodreads with 660 ratings. The book also offers a substantive challenge to the thought that 20 gauge shotguns pale in comparison to 12 bores. Vintage jack oconnor the rifle book 1950, hunting, shooting, classic book, in great condition. The shotgun book by jack oconnor1965 first editionhardbackdust jacket. Recently members have been receiving an email about confirming their account. With a sevenlesson rifle shooting course by jack oconnor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Keeping safe the stars, sparrow road, tokens of grace, where no gods came, and until tomorrow, mr.
Buy the shotgun book by jack oconnor online at alibris. Jack oconnor book of the rifle and complete book of rifles. Contains some markings such as highlighting and writing. The complete book of rifles and shotguns by jack oconnor 1st ed 1961 hc guns. Where no gods came won the michigan literary prize and the minnesota book award. Oconnor wrote over a dozen nonfiction books including game in the desert, the rifle book, the complete book of rifles and shotguns, the big game. Read complete book of rifles and shotguns with a sevenlesson rifle shooting course by jack oconnor available from rakuten kobo.
Chuck connors was born kevin joseph connors in brooklyn, new york, to marcella nee lundrigan. The shotgun book book by jack oconnor 1 available editions. Complete book of shooting complete book of rifles and. Jan 22, 2014 the late jack o connor was one of the most celebrated gun writers of recent times, a longtime shooting editor at outdoor life and regular contributor to the gun digest annual book. Begins with a brief history and then goes in american and. Sheila o connor faculty and staff hamline university. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The shotgun book has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Jack oconnor the book of the rifle alfred knopf 1964 second edition. As oconnor correctly notes, it covers a tremendous amount of ground.
One of them was a first edition of oconnors the shotgun book and ive been reading it for the past few days. Jack oconnor wrote often and thoroughly about upland hunting, with his the shotgun book of 1968 being his most notable effort on the subject. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and. The shotgun book by jack oconnor 1965, hardback for sale.
It can be extraordinary and a bit unsettling when youre in a very old house and you realise that people are transient but the buildings remain the same. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He was perhaps best known for his worldwide adventures with the. In the included book the shotgun book, oconnor writes about spanish shotguns and informs the reader that has used a 16 gauge aya overunder shotgun see pages 38 and 50. It reminds you of the days when shotguns were both tools and works of art and gentlemen used them.
The shotgun book,1965,jack oconnor,1st ed, photo illustrations buy now. Although not listed by serial number, it is extremely likely that the shotgun referenced in the book is this aya. Jack was known for his honesty and humility, and he was a heck of a good writer to boot. The house by a oconnor poolbeg is, in true downton style a multi generational story of a big house that evokes both the rich tapestry of period detail and the often complex interrelationships between a caste of fascinating characters. Complete book of rifles and shotguns by jack oconnor guns shooting 1st. See all books authored by jack oconnor, including complete book of shooting. A standard reference work for shotgun owners and hunters includes. Shotgun bookrevised paperback may 12, 1978 by jack oconnor author 5. Sold book the shotgun book by jack oconnor 1965 trap. If you have done so and entered your login information, change your password immediately, and ensure the email address on your account is correct. Photo courtesy of jack oconnor hunting heritage and education center. The shotgun book hardcover january 1, 1965 by jack oconnor author 4. Rifle and shotgun shooting basics by oconnor, jack.
The idea came to me when i was staying in a big house similar to the one in the book, and i thought,as im sure many writers have, if only walls could talk. Jack oconnor book of the rifle and complete book of. A multigenre writer, her work has been anthologized in riding shotgun. Mcintoshs attention to the actual technique and psyche of wingshooting is top notch, and i dare say a game changer for me. Vintage jack oconnor the rifle book 1950, hunting, shooting. Please see pictures for exactly what you are getting, feel free to ask questions or make offers. If you order more than one book at the same time we can combine shipping to save you on shipping costs. On display is the book the shotgun book by jack oconnor. Shotgun book revised paperback may 12, 1978 by jack oconnor author 5. Chuck and his twoyearsyounger sister, gloria, grew up in a workingclass section of the west. A cultural history of the national photographic interpretation center. The shotgun book,1965,jack oconnor,1st ed, photo illustrations.