Official History of Cogswell & Harrison Published by Sportsmans Press

"Cogswell & Harrison: Two Centuries of Gunmaking"
By Graham Cooley & John Newton.

Cogswell & Harrison Ltd, London's oldest Gunmaker announces the publication of "Cogswell & Harrison: Two Centuries of Gunmaking" the company’s official history by Graham Cooley and John Newton.

Everyone involved in the production of this book is thrilled with it and C&H recommend it to all gun enthusiasts worldwide. Dr Graham Cooley, Director of Cogswell & Harrison pointed out: "An enormous amount of research has gone into the production of this official history. I hope the book will not only be an enjoyable read but also a source of information for collectors for years to come."

Sportsmans Press commented:

"Cogswell & Harrison, as the business became known in the mid nineteenth century, has manufactured an extraordinary diversity of sporting guns and rifles during its long and colourful history. Established in 1770, it is London’s oldest surviving gunmaker. In the nineteenth century, under the direction of Edgar Harrison, the most influential figure in its history, Cogswell & Harrison became known for its ingenious innovations in gunmaking technology.

Graham Cooley and John Newton chart the changes of fortune that brought great commercial success and some spectacular disasters. They discuss the wide range of guns and rifles produced by Cogswell & Harrison, including side-by-side, over-and-under, and single-barrel shotguns; double rifles; falling-block rifles; bolt action magazine rifles; and rook and rabbit rifles.

The authors have gathered a wealth of fascinating historical and technical material that will make the book indispensable, not only to many thousands of "Coggie" owners worldwide, but also to anyone interested in the general history of British gunmaking."

The book is on sale at £ 35.00 UK purchasers can get their copy sent to them directly from us by post by sending a cheque for £ 38.50 (inc £3.50 p&p) and stating whether or not they wish the authors to sign it. Cheque's (not card numbers) should be made payable to Cogswell & Harrison (Gunmakers) Ltd and sent to Thatcham House, 95 Sussex Place, Slough Berks SL1 1NN. USA purchasers should order from Safari Press by visiting www.safaripress.com.

Further details can be obtained from Cogswell & Harrison:
Tel: +44 1753 520866, Fax: +44 1753 575770 or info@cogswell.co.uk.

Ends (Sept 2000)