45-70 Rifles

A historical look at the .45-70 cartridge and the firearms in which it was used Features guns used in the late 1800s and throughout the Civil War

From 1873 to 1898, the .45-70 was the official United States Army small arms cartridge. Gun makers developed new designs at a record pace to showcase the versatility of the cartridge for both military and sporting purposes. From the U.S. Springfield and Winchester to the Marlin and Ballard, firearms enthusiasts will discover a wealth of information pertaining to classic rifles and the cartridge that made them famous. The history of the .45-70 cartridge and the associations that surround it are sure to delight collectors and historians alike.

Author: Jack Behn
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: 10/15/2011
Pages: 154
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.33d
ISBN13: 9781258170868
ISBN10: 1258170868
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Hunting
- Literary Collections | General

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