The British Soldier's Firearm: From Smoothbore to Smallbore 1850-1864, C H Roads

332 pages.  Fine condition hardcover in a fine mylar protected dustjacket. Previous owner name on the first endpaper.  A classic text covering the development of British military hand and shoulder firearms in the crucial years 1850-1864.  This covers the entire range of military muzzle loading smoothbore and rifled arms. A detailed text and describes and numerous photographs illustrate the weapons, variations and identification marks.  An invaluable reference for the collectors of British weapons, and an essential work for those who collect and study the weapons of the American Civil War.  Mailing anywhere $20.  Combined mailing available.