United States Martial Flintlocks: A Comprehensive Illustrated History of the Flintlock in America from the Revolution to the Demise of the System Tapa dura - 1986

Andrew Mowbray Pub, 1986. Hardcover. New. 263 pages. 12.10x9.00x1.20 inches.

Lincoln, RI: Andrew Mowbray, 1986. Red cloth. Near fine/Very good. Near fine oversized (Quarto) hardcover with bit of a musty smell at least for now shows just a hint of shelf and trace wear, else tight and clean, in very good dust jacket that shows rubbing, soil and edgewear that includes wrinkling and small closed tears. 236 pages with numerous black & white drawings and index. Still a solid copy in jacket of this "definitive study.

Lincoln, Rhode Island: Andrew Mowbray, 1986. 263 pp, 12 1/4" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w drawings. "Each of the shoulder arms has been rendered in one-eighth scale, while the handguns, locks and lockplates are drawn to half their actual size - all in the clear, precise manner which has become Mr. Reilly's hallmark over the years. Among the most significant aspects of this work are those illustrations of every known marking variation of the lockplates of the flintlock era - many of which appear here for the first time. (The book) details the complete evolution of the flintlock rifle per se. The early musket contracts have also been thoroughly covered, including those for the so-called 'assembled' muskets which were delivered under the very first U.S. musket contracts. (In the 'Special Weapons' chapter, there is) a full discussion of all known martial blunderbuss bype firearms, rampart, or wall guns, and some of the most unusual primary and secondary martial… Leer más

Mowbray. First Edition. hardcover. Very Good. 12x9x1. 1st edition, 1st printing. Light wear to covers. Text clean and unmarked. The binding is tight and square. Light wear to the dust jacket. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

Andrew Mowbray Inc.. Collectible - Good. First edition copy. Collectible - Good. Owner's name on inside front cover. (Rhode Island, military history, diaries, biographies, history) [ISBN 0917218213]

Mowbray, 1985-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!