One of the most cherished single-shot breech-loading arms of the last century was without question those of the Maynard family. From the Civil War until well into the 1890's, this was one of the few firearms that spanned the percussion era into the period of the self-contained metallic cartridge.
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Seller: Collector Bookstore, Leavenworth, KS, U.S.A.
Soft Cover. Condition: New. Written by George J. Layman. The Ballard breechloader is considered one of the finest examples of how a series of gradual refinements led to the development of a popular firearm during the highly competitive era of the singe shot breechloaders. Documents the saga of this fine rifle from the first production models made by Ball & Williams to the Marlin Firearms Company which was manufacturing the rifle when production ceased in 1891, to a reproduction manufactured in the 1990s. 250 illustrations. Seller Inventory # DGW-1997-9781877704260-WH1
Seller: Kisselburg Military Books, Potomac, MD, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. very nice copy. Seller Inventory # 048683
Seller: Maxwell's House of Books, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Good Plus. 1st Edition. From the personal library of noted firearms authority and writer Gilbert E. Newton, AKA, "Bob Murphy. A clean, crisp, uncracked softcover in good plus condition; light sheld wear and rubbing, just a few of Newton's notes inside front wrapper and end paper. Seller Inventory # 030381
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-1877704261