U.S. Military Flintlock Muskets and Their Bayonets: The Early Years, 1790-1815 [Hardcover]

Peter A. Schmidt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1931464219 | ISBN-13: 978-1931464215 | Publication Date: March 6, 2006

By far and away, the most useful reference ever produced on the Flintlock Military Muskets of the United States. Learn the correct, and incorrect, configurations for these historical longarms. Study the markings and inspection stamps that separate rare muskets from run-of-the-mill examples. Also included is surely the most in-depth explanation of the Federal System of manufacture ever to appear in print, including fascinating details about the inner workings of Springfield Armory and never-before-published histories of the many contractors who also made these guns. Based upon decades of research at the National Archives, this book will be followed up by a second volume covering the years 1816 through 1863. Countless photos, deluxe hardcover, dustjacket, coated paper, 8.5"x11".

Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Andrew Mowbray Inc., Publishers (March 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931464219
• ISBN-13: 978-1931464215
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,250,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, March 12, 2007

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This review is from: U.S. Military Flintlock Muskets and Their Bayonets: The Early Years, 1790-1815 (Hardcover)

This is a great book on the flintlock. Another great title is The Flintlock by Torsten Lenk.