The Book of the Springfield is a comprehensive guide to the Springfield rifle, written by Edward Cathcart Crossman. The Springfield rifle is a highly regarded firearm that has been used by the United States military since the late 1800s. This book covers the history of the Springfield rifle, its development, and its use in various conflicts, including the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the Springfield rifle. The first ...
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The Book of the Springfield is a comprehensive guide to the Springfield rifle, written by Edward Cathcart Crossman. The Springfield rifle is a highly regarded firearm that has been used by the United States military since the late 1800s. This book covers the history of the Springfield rifle, its development, and its use in various conflicts, including the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the Springfield rifle. The first section provides an overview of the rifle's history, including its origins and early development. The second section covers the various models of the Springfield rifle, including the M1903, M1903A1, and M1903A3. This section also includes information on the different variations of the rifle, such as the sniper rifle and the sporterized rifle.The third section of the book covers the use of the Springfield rifle in combat. This section includes detailed accounts of the rifle's use in various conflicts, including the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II. The fourth section of the book covers the maintenance and care of the Springfield rifle, including information on cleaning, lubrication, and storage.Throughout the book, Crossman provides detailed descriptions of the Springfield rifle and its various components. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations to help readers better understand the rifle's design and function. The Book of the Springfield is an essential resource for anyone interested in firearms history, military history, or the Springfield rifle specifically.A Textbook Covering All The Various Military And Sporting Rifles Chambered For The Caliber .30 Model 1906 Cartridge; Their Metallic And Telescopic Sights And The Ammunitions Suited To Them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Erstwhile owner's bookplate and embossed stamp on front endpaper; interior pages absent any extraneous marks. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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As New. No Jacket as issued. Book. Large Octavo. (16) 451 (1) pp, illus. Special Edition: The Firearms Classic Library, 1997. Pristine. No markings, binding tight, clean, white and bright-Full Leather. 6" x 8.5". Gilt decorated brown leather with four ribs and gilt lettering to spine, gilt text block, and satin ribbon. "A textbook covering all the various military and sporting rifles chambered for the caliber.30 model 1906 cartridge; their metallic and telescopic sights and the ammunition suited to them."
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Fine. (The Firearms Classics Library). Palladium Press, 1997. 451pp. 8vo. Full leather, decorative gilt covers, gold titles on spine, silk moire endpages, all edges gilt, ribbon marker. A few tiny blacks specks on the front cover, else fine bright unread leatherbound hardcover.
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Like New. Size: 0x0x0; Wolfe Publishing 1989 reprint hardcover, fine navy cloth w/bright gilt, tight binding, bright clean unmarked text Prompt reliable service mailed next business day.
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Like New. Size: 0x0x0; Wolfe Publishing, 1989. Hard cover; limited edition quarter-bound in dark brown leather with silk bookmark, gilt page edges. This is Copy #623 of 1500. Fine condition with no dust jacket, as issued.
