The .45-70 Springfield Book 2: 1865-1893 by Albert Frasca

The .45-70 Springfield Book 2: 1865-1893 by Albert FrascaProduction and specifications for . 45 70 cal Springfield rifle models developed from 1865 1893. Contents: Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Model 1865 Rifle, Caliber . 58 RF Model 1855 Rifle Production and Specifications Chapter 2: Model 1865 Prototype Short Rifle, Caliber . 58 RF Model 1865 Short Rifle Specifications Chapter 3: Model 1866 Rifle, Caliber . 50 CF Model 1866 Rifle Production and Specifications Chapter 4: Model 1866 Short Rifle,

Production and specifications for .45-70 cal Springfield rifle models developed from 1865-1893.

Contents:

Acknowledgements
Introduction

Chapter 1: Model 1865 Rifle, Caliber .58 RF
Model 1855 Rifle Production and Specifications

Chapter 2: Model 1865 Prototype Short Rifle, Caliber .58 RF
Model 1865 Short Rifle Specifications

Chapter 3: Model 1866 Rifle, Caliber .50 CF
Model 1866 Rifle Production and Specifications

Chapter 4: Model 1866 Short Rifle, Caliber .50 CF
Model 1866 Short Rifle Production and Specifications

Chapter 5: Cadet Model 1866 Rifle, Caliber .50 CF
Cadet Model 1866 Rifle Production and Specifications

Chapter 6: Model 1868 Carbine and Rifle, Caliber .50 CF
Model 1868 Carbine Production and Specifications
Model 1868 Rifle Production and Specifications

Chapter 7: Model 1868 Pistol, Caliber .50 CF
Model 1868 Pistol Characteristics and Specifications

Chapter 8: Cadet Model 1869 Rifle, Type I and II, Caliber .50 CF
Cadet Model 1869 Rifle Type I Production and Specifications

Chapter 9: Model 1870 Carbine and Rifle, Caliber .50 CF
Model 1870 Carbine Production and Specifications
Model 1870 Rifle Production and Specifications

Chapter 10: Sporting Rifles - Springfield and Commercial

Chapter 11: Model 1873 Carbine, Rifle and Cadet Rifle, .45 Cal.
Model 1873 Carbine Production and Specifications
Model 1873 Rifle Production and Specifications
Cadet Model 1873 Rifle Production and Specifications

Chapter 12: Officer's Model 1875 Rifles, .45 Cal
Officer's Model 1875 Production and Specifications

Chapter 13: Model 1877 Carbines, .45 Cal
Model 1877 Carbine Production and Specifications

Chapter 14: Starred Receiver (Repaired) Arms

Chapter 15: Model 1881 Forager, Parker and Spencer Shotguns
Model 1881 Forager Production and Specifications

Chapter 16: Marksman Rifles, Medals and Shooting Teams

Chapter 17: Model 1882 and Model 1866 Rifle-Carbine, .45 Cal
Model 1882 Rifle Specifications
Model 1886 Carbine Specifications

Chapter 18: Model 1880, 1884 and 1888 Rod Bayonet Rifles, .45 Cal
Model 1880 Rod Bayonet Rifle Specifications
Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Specifications
Model 1888 Rod Bayonet Rifle Production and Specifications

Chapter 19: Model 1884 Carbines, Rifles and Cadet Rifles, .45 Cal
Model 1884 Carbine Production and Specifications
Model 1884 Rifle Production and Specifications
Cadet Model 1884 Rifle Production and Specifications

Chapter 20: Positive Cam Rifles
Positive Cam Rifle Specifications

Chapter 21: .30 Caliber Rifles
.30 Caliber Rifle Specifications

Appendix A:
A-1: Indian Arms Captured and Issued
A-2: Condemned Ordnance and Commercial Gun Sales

Appendix B:
B-1: Model 1877 Rear Sight, Types 1, 2 and 3
B-2: Model 1879 Rear Sight, Types 5 and 6
B-3: Model 1883 Front Sight Covers
B-4: .22 Sub-Caliber Devices
B-5: Model 1874 Front Bands
B-6: Triangular, Trowel and Tube Bayonets
B-7: Fencing Muskets

Appendix C: Testing and Production:
C-1: Early Allin Rifle and Cartridge Experimentation
C-2: Cartridge Testing and Manufacture
C-3: .45-70 Production Change Dates
C-4: Stock and Barrel - Proof and Production
C-5: Swollen Barrels, A Continuing Problem

References
Index