Round ball to rimfire book

It was published by gun digest books and has a total of 288 pages in the book. A history of civil war small arms ammunition 1st edition by dean s. A history of civil war small arms ammunition by dean s. A contribution to the history of the confederate ordnance. A history of civil war small arms ammunition, part three. The advances in arms during the civil war can be traced through the bullets found on the battlefields. Round ball to rimfire part two federal breechloading carbines. A history of civil war small arms ammunitionpart four. The most complete history and guide for all small arms ammo used in the civil war. Round ball to rimfire part two federal breechloading. Please click button to get round ball to rimfire book now.

According to paul johnson, this cartridge is a confederate copy of the us linen wrapped sharps cartridge. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the widget. Apr 05, 2017 the cartridges illustrate left to right teat fire, pin fire, rimfire and centerfire types. Thomas and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Cartridges of the world 11th edition, book by frank c. If the rimfire section of the ammunition counter in a sporting goods store is well stocked, you will see stacks of boxes labeled.

This reference covers the history of rimfire rifles, handguns and ammunition, sights and sighting, techniques for testing accuracy, options for enhancing models, and tests for a variety. The book is conveniently divided by the type of priming internal or external and then alphabetically by maker or supplier. A history of civil war small arms ammunition 9781577470205. Invented in 1845, by louisnicolas flobert, the first rimfire metallic cartridge was the. The only reason i havent put them on the list is because i didnt. Round ball to rimfire part four a contribution to the. Rimfire ammunition refers to a type of metallic firearm cartridges. Use of this table for estimating bullet masses for historical largebore rifles is limited, as this table assumes the use of round ball, rather than conical bullets. Selling part four only of this great set by dean s. Hundreds of these were recovered near the columbia arsenal in the congaree river. Detailed information on designers, manufacturers, arsenals, and more. Unfortunately it didnt work so i have to experiment some more. A contribution to the history of the confederate ordnance bureau signed by the author excellent unread condition, with a few scratches on. This book examines federal regulation ammunition, some special rounds, and information contained within the records of the office of the chief ordnance.

Reloading 41 colt rimfire sass wire sass wire forum. It was published by thomas pubns and has a total of 488 pages in the book. This book is full of color photos of these guns with and their markings. This is the very bullet photographed on page 185 fig. We have new and used copies available, in 3 editions. Thomaspart one of a series featuring civil war small arms ammunition. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Round ball to rimfire part two federal breechloading carbines and rifles 528 pages this book fully covers federal carbine and rifle ammunition. This book fully covers federal carbine and rifle ammunition. A history of civil war small arms ammunition 9781577470151. A history of civil war small arms ammunition 9781577470205 by thomas, dean s thomas publications and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Here is a minty bullet known to many as a palmetto sharps bullet. Founded in 1973, nstcw is the first and finest periodical dedicated to the collectors, relic hunters, researchers, and historians of the war between the states. If the store has a comprehensive line of ammunition, you may also see a few boxes of.

Round ball to rimfire by dean s thomas, 9781577470922, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Information includes data from research and development to the. Round ball pellets when speed and accuracy as important to you, make sure you choose round ball pellets for your air gun. A history of civil war small arms ammunition illustrated. Round ball to rimfire, a history of civil war small arms. The first three volumes of round ball to rimfire were masterpieces of archival research, mining original civil war documents to provide a complete history of union smallarms ammunition.

Round ball to rimfire a history of civil war small arms. Round ball to rimfire a history of civil war small arms ammunition part one. A contribution to the history of the confederate ordnance bureau signed by the author excellent unread condition, with a few scratches on the back cover. Round ball to rimfire a history of civil war small arms ammunition part 1 by. Round 9mm ball l7a1 was also a hirtenberger contract.

North and south, we present it all, from weaponry to uniforms, from accoutrements to cannon. Bullet has been xrayed and is a new model sharps pattern identical to the one in thomas book. Dean thomass 4 volume set of books round ball to rimfire are the best study of civil war bullets, cartridges, and the arms they were fired from, and their history that can be found anywhere. A 21st century portrait and the screen is filled with a. This ammunition is loaded to higher than normal pressures and was designated by the ministry of defence for use in adverse conditions. Some of these have been found in the field so they were issued. A history of civil war small arms ammunition, part 1 dean s. Soon to be published is roundball to rimfire part 4 on confederate cartridges. It shows an overall nice white patina, with no digger damage at all, and trimmed casting sprue on the base. Part two of the multivolume encyclopedia of civil war bullets and cartridges. Volume one of the twovolume encyclopedia of civil war bullets, cartridges, and balls.

I recently wrote a short history of body armor article for small wars journal. Volume 4 applies the same rigorous scholarship to confederate ammunition. A history of civil war small arms ammunition by dean s thomas online at alibris. A contribution to the history of the confederate ordnance bureau part 4 of round ball to rimfire. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A 21st century portrait and the screen is filled with a series of. Round ball to rimfire part four click here to see the details of this item. This is volume 2 from the 4 volume round ball to rimfire. It is called rimfire because the firing pin of a gun strikes and crushes the bases rim to ignite the primer.

Thomas, thomas publications hardcover, 328 pages, published 2010. A history of civil war small arms ammunition dean s. Round ball to rimfire part four a contribution to the history of the confederate ordnance bureau. This 4 volume set of books by dean thomas is the best of all studies of civil war ammunition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Round ball to rimfire, a history of civil war small arms ammunition part 1, federal ordnance dept. This volume covers federal breechloading carbines and rifles. A history of civil war small arms ammunition hardcover oct. Round ball to rimfire part two federal breechloading carbines and rifles. Round ball to rimfire a history of civil war small arms ammunition part 3. This type is illustrated on page 194 of dean thomas book round ball to rimfire vol. Though rimfire cartridges are still used to this day, the vast majority of. A history of civil war small arms ammunition 9781577470922 by dean s. The nomenclature changed a number of times and once away from the original box rounds are almost impossible to identify.

A wealth of new information and research has proven that these weapons either functioned properly or were inadequate relative to the design and ingenuity of the proprietary cartridges. The title of this book is round ball to rimfire and it was written by dean s. Volume one of the twovolume encyclopedia of civil war bullets, cart. Jul 23, 2018 the advances in arms during the civil war can be traced through the bullets found on the battlefields.