African Rifles and Cartridges is John “Pondoro” Taylor’s classic guide to the rifles and ammunition that shaped the golden age of African big-game hunting. Drawing on decades of firsthand experience as a professional hunter, Taylor offers practical insights into rifle selection, cartridge performance, bullet effectiveness, and the demands of hunting Africa’s most dangerous game. An enduring and highly regarded reference for hunters, firearms enthusiasts, and collectors of classic African sporting literature.

Book first published in 1948. This book is Wolfe Publishing Edition 1985. Printed in the USA, bound by National Book Printers, SA, Media House Publications.

Hardcover, book was issued without a dust jacket. Bound in a purple velour cover, with gilt lettering to the front cover and spine and a satin ribbon bookmark. While the cover is shelf-rubbed, it displays pleasant ageing with an attractive, gently-mellowed appearance that compliments the book’s vintage character.

Binding is tight, the pages are bright, no inscriptions. 431 pages, A5 size.