The J.M. Pyne Stories & Other Selected Writings

A MUST HAVE book for machinists, gunsmiths and shooters, back in print for the first time in nearly two decades. If you’ve ever read any of Lucian Cary’s J.M. Pyne stories*, you’ll want this book! Wholesome and heart-warming, ripe with the fragrance of gunpowder and cutting oil, these stories combine humor, suspense, insights into human nature, and a certain amount of shop wisdom. They sprang from the pen of master story teller Lucian Cary more than 80 years ago, in part as a direct reflection of his long friendship with legendary rifle barrel maker Harry Pope. You will read and re-read them all, with fresh enjoyment each time. Also included are several other of Cary’s equally entertaining, instructive and uplifting stories and articles.Also makes a perfect gift for your favorite gunsmith, or shooting pal.Edited by Guy Lautard, author of The Machinist's Bedside Reader series.Contents:Almost a Gun CrankH. M. Pope - Last of the Great GunsmithsThe Rifle CrankThe Big Game Hunting of Rufus PeattieMadman of Gaylord’s CornerThe Old Man who Fixes the GunsForty Rod GunJohnny Gets His GunCenter Shot to WinJ.M. Shoots TwiceThe Secret of the Old Master*No ChoiceRevenge in ModerationHarmless Old ManLet the Gun TalkThe Guy who had EverythingHow’s That?I Shall Not Be Afraid* See The Machinist’s Bedside Reader for "The Secret of the Old Master"."No Choice" and "Revenge in Moderation" are Parts 2 and 3 of a trilogy, of which "The Secret.." was but Part 1. Read more