THE BRITISH FALLING BLOCK BREECHLOADING RIFLE FROM 1865

Kirton, Jonathan

ISBN 10: 0960498230 / ISBN 13: 9780960498239

Published by Armory Publications, Tacoma, WA, 1985

About this Item

242 pages in excellent, clean condition. Profusely illustrated. Clean red endpapers. Red leatherette with gilt titles. Corners not bumped. Illustrated DJ with black titles. Small, taped tear on upper edge, very light wear on corners. DJ not price clipped. FINE/VG+ Size: 9 x 11.

Seller Inventory # T00109

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE BRITISH FALLING BLOCK BREECHLOADING RIFLE FROM 1865
• Publisher: Armory Publications, Tacoma, WA
• Publication Date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0960498230
• ISBN 13: 9780960498239
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: VG+
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • General
  • Military
  • Sports

About this title

Synopsis

A survey of owners of British falling block rifles made it apparent that not many people had more than a few of these rifles, and generally not more than one or two of any one type. There was, therefore, little opportunity for individuals to compare one of their rifles with others of its type. The purpose of this study is to illustrate the various patents, tell how these patents were utilized, and in what quantities the rifles were made; to try to establish serial number ranges and show details of action variations and their development.