NZ Antique Arms Association - Wellington Branch is particularly proud to be associated with the historic launch of the book The Firearms of William Tranter Birmingham Gunsmith Written by the late Ron Stewart and published by his wife Maxine AT LAST !!!!!! Ron Stewart's TRANTER BOOK. The 'TRANTER' book all serious collectors have been waiting for and a 'must have' for any reference library. This 302 page, hard cover book, complete with dust jacket, contains a balance of comprehensive text and photographs. With a special colour photograph section on casings. Ron had completed the text, collected and sorted the photographs before his passing and we have done our very best to complete as he would have wished. Since the late Douglas Nie's uncompleted and unpublished work has been inaccessible in a Birmingham museum since his death, Ron would be delighted that over 20 years of his own work is now available to all as the reference book he had always intended to publish. Enjoy and good reading. THE STEWARTS Click here for an order form.		Click HERE for a review of this book by Classic Arms and Militaria, UK
Ron, in his capacity as Branch President, presenting a cheque for $4,000 at a Wellington City Council meeting to assist with the restoration of the Krupp Gun. Mark Blumsky stated that it was a welcome change; having money given rather than being asked for. Maxine & Ron pictured in 2004. Ron was a Life Member of the Branch and holder of the prestigious Perham Award for services to the Branch. On the mound at a Christmas shoot. Ron always enjoyed the day and was the "Pied Piper" for the kids with the lolly scrambles and the races.