45-70 Rifles Book-Legendary Cartridge & Rifles~Sharps~Ballard~Marlin~Loading

Description: 45-70 RIFLES by Jack Behn A classic work now available again! ~~~~ A historical look at the 45-70 cartridge and the firearms in which it was used, this pivotal work features guns used in the late 1800s and throughout the Civil War. "As the day of the 45-70 recedes further into history, Jack Behn's book will become firmly established in the literature of American firearms."---William B. Ruger, former president of Sturm, Ruger & Company From 1873 to 1898, the .45-70 was the official United States Army small arms cartridge. Gun makers developed new designs at a record pace to showcase the versatility of the cartridge for both military and sporting purposes. This book, a classic work now again available, features guns used in the late 1800s and throughout the Civil War. From the U.S. Springfield and Winchester to the Marlin and Ballard, firearms enthusiasts will discover a wealth of information pertaining to classic rifles and the cartridge that made them famous. The history of the 45-70 cartridge and the associations that surround it are sure to delight collectors and historians alike. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1. U. S. Springfield Chapter 2. Winchester Chapter 3. Remington Chapter 4. Bullard Chapter 5. Colt Chapter 6. Sharps Chapter 7. Marlin & Ballard Chapter 8. Peabody & Peabody Martini Chapter 9. Maynard Chapter 10. Whitney Chapter 11. Miscellaneous Makers Chapter 12. Field Pieces Chapter 13. Handloading the .45-70 Appendix Bibliography Schuyler, Hartley & Graham Letter Softcover. Unabridged edition. 2011 reprint Edition. 6x9. 154 pages. Illustrations. BRAND NEW! PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO IN THIS AUCTION IS A STOCK PHOTO OF THE BOOK. YOUR BOOK IS BRAND NEW FROM THE PUBLISHER, NEVER READ, NEVER SHELVED. We ship all of our books in cardboard packaging/wrapping for protection in transit.

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