Whisker, James Biser

U. S. Rifles and Rifle-Muskets of the Civil War. Volume 1 U.S. and Confederate Arms and Armories During the American Civil War

Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellom Press, 2002. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo (standard size). Slight wear to edges and corners of boards. Very small spot to front board. 249 p. w/ chapter endnotes, bibliography, short index. A history of the rifles and manufacturing firms, with detailed information from the businesses, including production, tools, inventories, deliveries, technology, scandals, and more. An important reference (and series) in understanding arms manufacture and supply in the Civil War. Very good. Item #18596

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