Hall's Military Breechloaders

What firearm could be more emblematic of our nation's early attempts to arm itself in an uncertain world. The rifles and carbines designed by John Hall, and the groundbreaking methods used to manufacture them, brought American industry to the forefront of industrial development...worldwide. This exceptional book tells the whole story behind these bold and innovative weapons. The author, a renowned authority in this field, has left no stone unturned - original documents, historical accounts and careful study of hundreds of examples have all been brought together in a tour de force of firearms scholarship. Also included are a variety of useful tables, copies of patent documents, manuals and contracts. 182 back & white photographs.