The .45-70 Springfield

";Virtually a mini-enclyclopedia...this reference is a must."; -- Phil Spangenberger, Guns & Ammo This new edition features more information about the 45-70 Springfield. North Cape Publications has created a unique chart that includes a ";part-by-part analysis of the 45-70 rifles and carbines. Dimensions and finishes are listed for each part in text and tables. Photographs also show each part with ay differences notes. A must have book for any 45-70 collector. Published in 1999. 274 pages - Softcover. Reporter, expert commentator, author. Joe Poyer has experience in all three. Once the voice for a History Channel series and Military Affairs Analyst for a Los Angeles TV station, Poyer is best known for writing and co-writing several books on modern military firearms. The most popular are the ";Shooter's and Collector's Guide"; series. MidwayUSA is pleased to offer some of those books to our customers. Check back for more titles as more and more are published. Summary of Material (from the publisher): Book Description This 3rd revised and expanded edition provides a part-by-part review of all models of the Springfield .45-70 Trapdoor rifle, carbine and cadet rifle. Every part from butt plate to front sight of every model is discussed in terms of dimensions, use, markings, finish and changes to that part by serial number range. A revised and corrected serial number list is included with serial number ranges listed by production years. This book makes it possible for the collector to determine whether or not a particular rifle, carbine or cadet rifle is original as manufactured. The collector must keep in mind that not only was the .45-70 Springfield Trapdoor used by the Army, but also by the Navy, Marines, National Guard and various state militias from 1873 to well into the 20th Century. The trapdoor was still being issued as late as World War I to militia units for guard duty.