Can anyone tell me some good custom gun books. I dont want to learn to do it myself as I have two left hands and the artistic abilities of an ape. I was after a book which describes different aspects of custom gun making so I can get some ideas on engraving, action/metal work,stocks,mounts, etc . I thought it might give me some more ideas about what I might like in my next gun, so I can make better suggestions to my gunmaker.
Any good books out there.

Tom Turpin's "Modern Custom Guns" is the first to come to mind. The is also a book by Steven Dodd Hughes IIRC that has some good picts. There is alot to be gleaned from the classic Mauser rifle books too - Jon Speed, Womack, Kuhnhausen. I'm sure you'll get more favorites!
JP

Thanks ,I,ll write those names down. I think I have heard of a book called "art of the gustom gun"or "art of the custom rifle" as well but havent found anything on the net.

"Custom Rifles In Black & White" by Stephen Dodd Hughes

"Modern Custom Guns: Walnut, Steel & Uncommon Artistry" by Tom Turpin

"Mauser Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles" by Jon Speed

"Gun Digest Review Of Custom Guns" edited by Ken Warner

"Mauser Bolt Rifles" by Ludwig Olson

"Bolt Action Rifles" by Frank De Haas

"Professional Stockmaking" by Dave Wesbrook

I'll just add that Stephen Dodd Hughes has a new book out called Fine Gunmaking - Double Shotguns. There are some beautiful pieces in there. I got a copy from Stephen when I was in Livingston, and got to see some of his work, just beautiful. Well worth checking out. - Dan