THE CRA.CK SHOT: 



Or, THE YOUNG EIFLEMAN'S COMPLETE GUIDE. 



BEING A TREATISE ON THE USE OF THE EIFLE, WITH EUDIMENTARY AND FINISH 

 ING LESSONS, INCLUDING A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE: LATEST IMPROVED BREECH 

 LOADING WEAPONS, ILLUSTRATED WITH NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ; EULES ANI 

 EEGULATIONS FOR TARGET PRACTICE : DIRECTIONS FOR HUNTING GAME FOUND IN 

 THE UNITED STATES AND BRITISH PROVINCES, ETC., ETC. 



BY EDWAED C. BAEBEE. 



Third Edition, now Eeady. 



OPINIONS OF THE LEADING JOURNALS. 



^ "\A7E have read l The Crack Shot ' with care, and find it to 



IT be a clever and thorough work, such as we expected from the talent and 

 conscientious pains-taking of the author, and recommend it strongly to the rifle, 



shooter It is full of information, and is calculated to be of great use to 



young beginners with the rifle, and old hands with that famous weapon will also 

 derive much instruction from its pages. Mr. Barber is a thorough, practical shot, 

 and has produced a treatise on Eifle Shooting of permanent interest and value." 

 SPIRIT OF THE TIMES. 



^ pLADLY will the public hail this new book on the rifle, by 



VJ -a practical American sportsman. It contains a full description of the latest 

 improved breech-loading weapons, illustrated by carefully drawn engravings, ac- 

 companied by elaborate explanations. The maxims and rules of the art. of shooting 

 are laid down with clearness and brevity. The book is published in excellent style." 

 TURF, FIELD, AND FARM. 



^rnilE author has supplied a want which has been long much 



JL felt. It first treats of the general principles of tiring and motion of pro- 

 jectiles, and then on rifling, discussing the merits of the various forms of groove and 

 twist, and, after describing with illustrations the best American and foreign breech- 

 loaders, gives directions how to choose and how to use a rifle. It closes with direc- 

 tions for hunting the various kinds of game. We commend it heartily to all who 

 take pleasure in field sports, and those interested in military arms." AMERICAN 

 ARTISAN. 



^4 rpIIE book must prove a valuable assistance to our young 



JL riflemen, and a great help in teaching them how to become 4 crack shots. 

 The illustrations increase the worth of the book materially." MONTREAL NEWS. 



^ TfOR those who are ambitious to become a ; crack shot' this 



X. book will prove to be invaluable. The rifle in all its various forms is 



fully discussed Nothing better of the kind could be desired. It is sure to 



be immensely popular with all sportsmen and those who love the rifle." N. Y. 

 EVENING MAIL. 



^ MR. BARBER'S new sporting volume treats of the latest 



.iM- improved breech-loading fire-arms ; the rules and regulations of target 

 exercise; especial directions for hunting game, etc., with such other information as 

 will interest all sportsmen. The work Is an able one, and fills a place hitherto un- 

 occupied." CHICAGO EVENING JOURNAL. 



One volume small 12mo. extra cloth, gilt back, side stamp and beveled boards, 342 

 pages, numerously illustrated. Price $2 50. Uniform with " THE DEAD SHOT." 



Published by W. A. TOWNSEND & ADAMS, 434 Broome-st., N. Y. 

 Mailed by the Publishers free of postage, and for sale by all Booksellers. 



