Springfield Armory Shoulder Weapons, 1795-1968 [Hardcover]

Robert W. D. Ball (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1997

This is a comprehensive reference featuring over 800 colour photographs - never before published in a single volume - including a well-researched history of the Armoury, as well as each of the shoulder weapons made there. Descriptions include conversion processes and the advent of new technologies, along with each weapon's operating characteristics, specification, and marks. This is the first book to comprehensively cover nearly two centuries of an American institution that saw the nation through its most trying moments on the battlefield, beginning with the American revolution and continuing through the Civil War, two World Wars, and conflict in Korea and Vietnam.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Antique Trader Books (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0930625749
• ISBN-13: 978-0930625740
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,583,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Printed and Well Researched, October 18, 2007

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John M. Lane "statesman and philosopher" (Hardin, Montana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Springfield Armory Shoulder Weapons, 1795-1968 (Hardcover)

Robert W.D. Ball is well known to military history buffs for his carefully researched, beautifully illustrated books and SPRINGFIELD ARMORY: SHOULDER WEAPONS 1795-1968 is no exception. This book surveys the contributions of the Springfield Armory to American freedom from the time of its independence to 1968.

American soldiers carried Springfield rifles for most of this country's history. A veteran himself, Ball understands this and his determination to do justice to this once-great national arsenal and the arms it produced is admirable.

This would make a great companion to Lieutenant Colonel William S. Brophy's classic THE SPRINGFIELD '03 RIFLES. I like Ball's work and am happy to give him five stars and my highest recommendation. This is a great book for anybody interested in firearms, military history, or the Springfield Arsenal and its impact on the history of our country.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Springfield Armory Shoulder Weapons 1795-1968, August 30, 2009

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Mark E. Hansen (Mark E. Hansen) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Springfield Armory Shoulder Weapons, 1795-1968 (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book for the time period and weapons. My only criticism is that some of the long rifle pictures are too dark to make out details. I think that would be an excellent improvement on an already great book for collectors and enthusiasts.

Mark

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE book on Springfield Armory long arms, December 23, 2001

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Peter H. Caroline (Green Valley, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Springfield Armory Shoulder Weapons, 1795-1968 (Hardcover)

This is a highly detailed, full-color illustrated history and description of the Springfield Armory's output. For serious reference or just enjoyable reading, I recommend it highly. It's a bargain at the price!