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.

About this title

About the Author

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

Review

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

Edition details

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