45-70 Rifles

Behn, Jack

ISBN 10: 1258170868 / ISBN 13: 9781258170868

Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 45-70 Rifles
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1258170868
• ISBN 13: 9781258170868
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New

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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.

About the Author

Jack Behn was an avid collector of firearms that used the .45-70 cartridge.