History and Development of Small Arms Vol. 1

By G. A. Hoyem. Primitive cartridges and their firearms - flintlock, percussion muzzleloader, percussion breechloader, through military rimfire worldwide, emphasis on American Civil War arms and cartridges. Four hundred cartridges and 170 firearms in photos and drawings with dates and descriptions. This second edition contains 118 additional cartridges in color. 262 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", hardbound.
ISBN 0960498281