The .45-70 Springfield - Softcover

Poyer, Joe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1882391152 ISBN 13: 9781882391158

Publisher: North Cape Publications, 1991

Synopsis

Since the last edition, the authors have continued to gather new information relating to the "trap door" rifles and carbines. The result is this new 274 page, 4th edition (more than twice the size of the previous edition) which provides a definitive examination of the .45-70 Springfield. Using the "part-by-part" analysis of the rifles and carbines originated by North Cape Publications, Inc. Every part and every change to that part made by the Ordnance Department is described in photos and drawings. Dimensions and finishes are listed for each part in both the text and tables. For instance, seventeen different rear sights were used on the .45-70 Springfield trapdoor rifle and carbine. Each sight is carefully photographed and the differences noted. Then each rear sight is matched to the specific serial number range in which it was used. The same technique was used on lock plates, barrel bands, trigger assemblies, stocks, ramrods, etc. All markings and inspection markings are explained and illustrated with photos. A new serial number listing has been developed which takes into account the 22,500 "starred" carbines and integrates them into overall production so that serial numbers and cartouche dates can at long last be matched correctly. Separate appendixes provide production totals, an exploded view, disassembly and cleaning, how to determine if a .45-70 has been refinished or a carbine made from a rifle, a chart of finishes by part, and special sections on the Cadet rifles, starred receivers (where they came from and why), the rod bayonet rifle, and the commercial trapdoors.

About this title

From the Publisher

The .45-70 Springfield is a thoroughly researched text incorporating the latest information available that will help the collector and shooter of this fine antique firearm to evaluate, maintain and appreciate the "gun that [truly] win the west."

About the Author

Joe Poyer is the author of more than 400 magazine articles on firearms, the modern military, military history and personal security. He has written and published twelve novels with worldwide sales exceeding five million copies and authored or coauthored nine nonfiction books on the modern military from other publishers. He has written or coauthored: "The .45-70 Springfield;" "U.S. Winchester Trench and Riot Guns, and Other U.S. Combat Shotguns" "The M1 Garand, 1936 to 1957;" "The SKS Carbine;" "The M14-Type Rifle;" "The SAFN-49 Battle Rifle;" "The Swedish Mauser Rifles;" "The M16/AR15 Rifle;" "The Model 1903 Springfield Rifle and Its Variations;" "The American Krag Rifle and Carbine;" "Swiss Magazine Loading Rifles, 1869 to 1958" and "The AK-47 and AK-74 Kalashnikov Rifles and Their Variations." Mr. Poyer has served as editor of the following magazines: Safe & Secure Living; International Military Review; International Naval Review and as field editor for International Combat Arms. Mr. Poyer was the on-camera Military Affairs Analyst and Reporter for a major television station in Los Angeles, California. He also imported the very fine L1A1A inch pattern FAL rifles from Australia in the late 1980s.

Edition details

• Publisher: North Cape Publications
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1882391152
• ISBN 13: 9781882391158
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 125