Author:
Majendie, Capt Vivian Dering; Browne, Capt Charles Orde
Title:
Military Breech-Loading Rifles: With Detailed Notes On The Snider And Martini-Henry Rifles And Boxer Ammunition
Price:
£235.00
Year:
1869
Edition:
1st
Publisher:
The Royal Artillery Institution, by Boddy And Co
City of Publication:
Woolwich
Summary:
iii ? 129 pages, errata slip 9 full page plates of the guns, parts, targets, bullets etc, and numerous text illustration. Publishers blind stamped cloth gilt title and crest to the upper cover. Old stain marking (ink) in places. The book in 4 parts 1/The history of military breech loaders and account of the introduction of the Snider Rifle 2/ The Henry Martini Rifle with an account of the steps which led to its provisional adoption by Majendie. 3/ Service Arms and Ammunition The Snider conversion. /4 Shooting, by Browne. Includes line drawings of the bullets gun parts etc. A scarce title only, 3 copies located on Worldcat. Riling 877
Ref:
23710
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