This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1860 Excerpt: ...a very important arrangement of his arm for cavalry purposes--the PISTOL CARBINE WITH BREECH ATTACHMENT. In this arm the Carbine breech or stock is attached to the 7J-inch barrel army and navy revolver, and thus the pistol is made an efficient substitute for the carbines now in general use, without detracting from the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1860 Excerpt: ...a very important arrangement of his arm for cavalry purposes--the PISTOL CARBINE WITH BREECH ATTACHMENT. In this arm the Carbine breech or stock is attached to the 7J-inch barrel army and navy revolver, and thus the pistol is made an efficient substitute for the carbines now in general use, without detracting from the special and peculiar qualities of the revolver. The weapon may be used with great facility, and convenience as a carbine; and when not required for such use, the pistol may be re-moved and placed in the holster on the body, the butt or stock being allowed to swing from a strap or sling over the back, or at the side An obvious advantage of this fitting is, th at when in action, if all the charges of a repeat-ing arm have been fired, the discharged pistol may be instantly exchanged for the other of the pair in the holster. Practical experience has proved that the revolver, as a substitute for the carbine, is a great boon to the soldier, as it is more rapidly loaded, more readily dis-charged, and, at ordinary distances, equally as effective as any other arm. With the pistol carbine really good shooting is easily effected at a range of three hundred yards. Of the Colt rifle there are fifteen varieties, viz., three different calibre or bore, and five different sizes of each. These varieties, aid every possible requisite, can be had at the Colt Depot, 14, Pall Mall. London. New Holsieb, Belt, And Cabtouche Box. Mr. C. F. Dennet has also lately introduced one of the most useful, as well as ornamental pistol holsters, cartouche pouches, and belts we have seen. The belt is made of black patent leather, and the fixture is water-proof; attached to the belt is the holster and the car-touche box. The receptacle for the caps and cartridges con-sists of japa...
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Add this copy of Rifles and Volunteer Rifle Corps, Their Constitution, to cart. $47.03, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Nabu Press.
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