Walnut and Steel II: More Vintage .22 Rifles

Just like with his first book, Walnut and Steel, Mr. Ward has done an outstanding job with his second book on vintage rimfire rifles, Walnut and Steel II. If you enjoy rimfire rifles and especially vintage rimfire rifles this book does not disappoint! Mr. Ward owns or borrows for a lengthy time each rifle he describes. He describes brand and model history, fit, finish, function and accuracy as well as the rifle's individual characteristics. If you are not able to own and shoot any or all of these rifles Walnut and Steel and Walnut and Steel II are the next best thing. Well done Mr. Ward!

For those looking for info on a specific firearm here is the index that should have been included: Firearm Name – Page # Colt Lightning – 5 Mossberg 46M(a) – 19 Browning SA-22 – 33 Trombone – 42 Marlin 1892, 1897, 39 – 53 Marlin 1892 – 57 Marlin 1897 – 63 Marlin 39 –67 Marlin 38 – 78 Remington 4 – 90 Remington 513S – 96 Remington 521T – 106 Remington541S – 114 Remington 241 – 121 Remington 550-1 – 129 Remington 12A – 137 Savage 1914 – 148 Savage 23A – 156 Springfield/Stevens 87A (Savage 6A) – 163 Stevens Crack Shot (Number 26) – 174 Stevens Little Scout (Number 14 ½) – 182 Stevens Visible Loader (Number 70) – 189 Winchester 1890 – 199 Winchester 1904 – 209 Winchester 69A – 216 Winchester 72 – 224 Winchester 63 -231

I bought it after reading walnut and steel book one. Just as good as the first with all new/different reviews.

I really enjoyed reading this book and learning about several models of .22's that I own or would like to own. My only disappointment is that it is very hard to make out detail in the black and white photographs. I can only assume that the Amazon printed (the same day it was delivered) book loses some of the contrast possibly due to the paper being used. In the first volume of the book I could see more detail in the photos. While it's always nice to see the photos of what is being described on the same page, I think I would have prefered seeing a consolidated photo section on better quality paper and in color. Maybe in a revised edition?

I’ve wasted a lot of money and time on books that just didn’t deliver the goods. When it comes to the topic covered in these two books, I found them to be a valuable addition to my library. Regarding other books that promised to cover what these do, there was good information to be found in some, others were a total disappointment. Too many were the equivalent of a steaming diaper load. I’m glad I bought these, my buddy is going to have me pick up a pair for his library.

Great read on traditional 22 rifles of the American sportsman. A must have for those of us that are sick of plastic firearms and long for the quality, traditional guns of yesteryear. Blued steel and walnut firearms are beautiful! I have both book volumes and enjoyed them. They are destined to be in my reference library from now on, true classics and are very well written.

Good reference for older 22lr

Good book for the novice and collector!

This book and it's predecessor are very informative for the everyday collector who appreciates finely made classic 22s and does not want to get caught up in the "collectable merry go round".