Vintage Remington Army & Navy Revolvers 1861-1888 Guide - Donald L. Ware Hardcover 2007-image
Vintage Remington Army & Navy Revolvers 1861-1888 Guide - Donald L. Ware Hardcover 2007-image

Vintage Remington Army & Navy Revolvers 1861-1888 Guide - Donald L. Ware Hardcover 2007

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Publisher: University of New Mexico Press Topic: Military / Weapons, Military / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877) Dewey Edition: 22 Publication Year: 2007 ISBN-10: 0826342809 Genre: History gtin13: 9780826342805 Book Title: Remington Army and Navy Revolvers 1861-1888 Dewey Decimal: 623.4436097309034 Item Height: 1.4 in Intended Audience: Trade brand: University of New Mexico Press Author: Donald L. Ware Illustrator: Yes LC Classification Number: UD413.W37 2007 Item Weight: 47.8 Oz ISBN-13: 9780826342805 LCCN: 2007-002884 Language: English Number of Pages: 480 Pages Synopsis: Immediately following the Civil War, the United States Ordnance Department reported it had purchased 128,575 Remington revolvers during the conflict. During the Franco-Prussian War in 1870?71, Samuel Remington acted as an agent to acquire arms for the French War Ministry. Fifteen to twenty thousand Remington New Model Army revolvers were purchased from the Ordnance Department and sent to France.Donald Ware devoted twenty-five years of research in the Ordnance Department archives, the Remington factory?'s records, and Army and Navy records to assemble this detailed examination of the development and evolution of Remington revolvers from the beginning of the Civil War through the end of the Indian wars. In addition to information about the revolvers themselves, Ware shares tidbits that he uncovered along the way. For example, part of the equipment issued the Civil War soldier was a bullet mold for his revolver. During the War, the Ordnance Department issued combustible ammunition for revolvers, making the mold a superfluous appendage. To avoid carrying the extra weight, the mold was usually tossed away. In 1863 the Ordnance Department notified Remington there was no need to furnish molds with the revolvers and therefore saved the government eighteen cents on each revolver."The Remington Society of America hereby endorses, and takes pleasure in recommending, Remington Army and Navy Revolvers, 1861-1888 by Don Ware. . . . this book is well researched, documented, factual, and quite informative. It reflects an enormous amount of research in primary documents and is a highly definitive work on these firearms. It will be a valuable asset for students and collectors of the Remingtonlarge frame revolvers field of antique arms and should become a standard reference."--Richard J. Shepler, President, Remington Society of America, Immediately following the Civil War, the United States Ordnance Department reported it had purchased 128,575 Remington revolvers during the conflict. During the Franco-Prussian War in 1870-71, Samuel Remington acted as an agent to acquire arms for the French War Ministry. Fifteen to twenty thousand Remington New Model Army revolvers were purchased from the Ordnance Department and sent to France. Donald Ware devoted twenty-five years of research in the Ordnance Department archives, the Remington factory's records, and Army and Navy records to assemble this detailed examination of the development and evolution of Remington revolvers from the beginning of the Civil War through the end of the Indian wars. In addition to information about the revolvers themselves, Ware shares tidbits that he uncovered along the way. For example, part of the equipment issued the Civil War soldier was a bullet mold for his revolver. During the War, the Ordnance Department issued combustible ammunition for revolvers, making the mold a superfluous appendage. To avoid carrying the extra weight, the mold was usually tossed away. In 1863 the Ordnance Department notified Remington there was no need to furnish molds with the revolvers and therefore saved the government eighteen cents on each revolver. "The Remington Society of America hereby endorses, and takes pleasure in recommending, Remington Army and Navy Revolvers, 1861-1888 by Don Ware. . . . this book is well researched, documented, factual, and quite informative. It reflects an enormous amount of research in primary documents and is a highly definitive work on these firearms. It will be a valuable asset for students and collectors of the Remington large frame revolvers field of antique arms and should become a standard reference."--Richard J. Shepler, President, Remington Society of America, This detailed history of Remington's role in the development of military weapons is the result of twenty-five years of research of the company's records and military archives. Item Length: 10.1 in Item Width: 8.3 in Format: Hardcover

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  1. This detailed guide is a must-have for collectors and history buffs! Ware’s thorough research and clear writing bring the iconic Remington revolvers to life, packed with sharp photos and rare details. A fantastic addition to any firearms library—highly recommended!

    Isaac Rodriguez

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