The Book of the Springfield: A Textbook Covering all the Various Military and Sporting Rifles Chambered For the Caliber .30 Model 1906 Cartridge; Their Metallic and Telescopic Sights and the Ammunition Suited to Them

Crossman, Edward C.

Published by Small Arms Technical Publishing Company, Marines, 1932

About this Item

Red embossed cloth with spine & cover titles in gilt; 8vo; 451+1pp ad; illustrated with b/w photos & drawings; color pictorial dust jacket. From the publisher, "Although written around the 1903 Springfield rifle and its 1906 cartridge, this is the most complete and attractively written work on modern rifles and their ballistics that is available today." This copy in near fine condition, inside and out. The jacket, most likely from a later printing, is in VG condition with light chipping at crown of spine. A quite remarkable copy.

Seller Inventory # 006524

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of the Springfield: A Textbook Covering all the Various Military and Sporting Rifles Chambered For the Caliber .30 Model 1906 Cartridge; Their Metallic and Telescopic Sights and the Ammunition Suited to Them
• Publisher: Small Arms Technical Publishing Company, Marines
• Publication Date: 1932
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Firearms
  • Hunting (general)