BOOK DESCRIPTION: 8vo, 274 pgs, bibliography, appendices and index. Frontis and other illustrations. Gilt titled spine on green cloth. Dust jacket as issued. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Minor shelf soiling, else near fine. Interior is clean and tight. Clipped DJ with minor rubbing, now in mylar sleeve. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: The full story of the development of the big-game rifle from 1834 to 1946 - from the large smoothbores through the breachloading medium bores to the high velocity small bores. Great classic here a first edition with the scarce dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 0923010

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Title: THE RIFLE: Its Development for Big Game ...

Publisher: The Military Service Publishing Co., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Publication Date: 1947

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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