Manhattan Firearms (Stackpole Classic Gun Books) - Hardcover

Waldo E Nutter

 
9780811704694: Manhattan Firearms (Stackpole Classic Gun Books)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0811704696 ISBN 13: 9780811704694
Publisher: Stackpole Books, 2009

Synopsis

  • Traces the Manhattan background from its formation in 1855 to its succession by the American Standard Tool Company in 1869
  • Illustrated with photographs by noted collector Miles W. Standish Manhattan's activities spanned the years 1855 to 1873--an exciting period in American firearms that witnessed the high development of the percussion revolver, its rapid decline in the post-Civil War years, and the emergence of metallic cartridge arms. Substantiated by original records, the author discusses Manhattan's four patents, the connection of the Manhattan .22 caliber revolvers with the early usage of the .22 long cartridges, a lawsuit between Smith & Wesson and Herman Boker & Company, as well as many other aspects of Manhattan's history. A serious work on an American maker, this book constitutes a significant contribution to firearms history and merits a place on the bookshelf of every arms collector and enthusiast.

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    Publisher
    Stackpole Books
    Publication date
    2009
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0811704696
    ISBN 13 
    9780811704694
    Binding
    Hardcover
    Number of pages
    256