The Cape gunsmith: A history of the gunsmiths and gun dealers at the Cape of Good Hope from 1795 to 1900, with particular reference to their weapons by Berkovitch, Barry M
The Cape gunsmith: A history of the gunsmiths and gun dealers at the Cape of Good Hope from 1795 to 1900, with particular reference to their weapons by Berkovitch, Barry M
Hardcover, ISBN 9780620006835
Publisher: Stellenbosch Museum, 1976
Used - Good. No DJ. Chocolate brown covers. Book has some wear to edges, spine and corners. The pages are clean and clear and the binding excellent. The book is covered with Cellophane.
Overall a good preserved copy of this highly Collectible and relatively scarce title.
The Cape Gunsmith by Barry M Berkovitch deals with those pioneer businessmen who became the first gunsmiths and gun dealers in South Africa. Details of personal hardships and adventures enliven the personalities while particular attention is devoted to the weapons which they assembled or sold. Illustrated in b&w throughout.
