45-70 Rifles - Softcover

Behn, Jack

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1258170868 ISBN 13: 9781258170868

Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2011

Synopsis

A historical look at the .45-70 cartridge and the firearms in which it was used Features guns used in the late 1800s and throughout the Civil War

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. 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1258170868
• ISBN 13: 9781258170868
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 154