The "Trapdoor" Springfield
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Author: John Langellier

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-06-28

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1472819721

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Intended to replace the proliferation of different small arms fielded by US forces during the American Civil War, the “Trapdoor Springfield” was designed in 1865–66 by Erskine S. Allin. Using metallic cartridges, it could be loaded in a single action, increasing the number of shots per minute as much as fivefold. The new weapon quickly proved its worth in two separate incidents in August 1867: small groups of US soldiers and civilians armed with the trapdoor repulsed numerically superior Native American contingents. A simple and cost-effective weapon, it was used, along with its variants in every US conflict in the three decades after the Civil War, especially on the American frontier. Drawing upon first-hand accounts from US soldiers, their Native American opponents, and users such as buffalo hunters, this is the story of the “Trapdoor Springfield”, one of the defining weapons of the Indian Wars.

Hatcher's Notebook
Hatcher's Notebook

Author: Julian S. Hatcher

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 1962

Total Pages: 598

ISBN-13: 9780811707954

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Handgun enthusiasts, gun-owning do-it-yourself, law enforcement officials, and gunsmiths here is the ultimate one-volume guide to acquiring and developing all the necessary skills for making pistol repairs at home, from helpful hints on work space and setting up a small shop, to the tools needed and how to use them properly, to welding, hardening, and gun finishing. All this valuable information, plus much more, is contained in this easy-to-use reference for handgun aficionados.

From Musket to Metallic Cartridge
From Musket to Metallic Cartridge

Author: Oyvind Flatnes

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2013-11-30

Total Pages: 803

ISBN-13: 1847975941

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From Musket to Metallic Cartridge is an historical introduction to the use of black powder firearms, from the primitive smooth-bore musket to breech-loading cartridge guns, as well as a primer on their practical use for today's black powder shooters. Drawing on his experience of countless hours on the shooting range, backed up by meticulous research, Oyvind Flatnes relates over 500 years of development and covers the huge range of different ignition systems, models and patents. He describes the use of antique firearms and replicas, discussing their historical and safe modern use. The book is profusely illustrated throughout, with both photographs and diagrams, showing a range of guns and their ammunition, with some live firing shots showing them in action. Aimed at shooters, collectors and general gun and weapons enthusiasts, this book will inspire the reader to learn more about how firearms work, and to take them onto the range too. Superbly illustrated with 265 colour photographs and diagrams.

The Wagon Box Fight
The Wagon Box Fight

Author: Jerry Keenan

Publisher: Hachette+ORM

Published: 2007-10-09

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 0306817101

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One of the most dramatic battles of the Indian Wars is described in a revised edition with new material including official army reports and recent archaeological evidence.

Handloader's Digest
Handloader's Digest

Author: Philip P. Massaro

Publisher: Gun Digest Books

Published: 2015-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781440245312

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"The world's greatest handloading book."