The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle - Couverture souple

Smithurst, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1849084858 ISBN 13 : 9781849084857

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the British Army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower.

First issued in 1853, the Enfield proved itself worthy during both the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a perfect campaign rifle. However, it was during the American Civil War that the Enfield saw the greatest use, with over a million rifles being sold to the armies of both the North and South.

This title takes an in-depth look at the design, the history, the mechanics, and the use of one of the most important firearms of the 19th century.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Peter Smithurst worked for several years at the Royal Armouries, Leeds, where he was a Senior Curator of Firearms and is now retired as Curator Emeritus. He has been elected a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Huddersfield and is the author of The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle.

Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1849084858
• ISBN 13: 9781849084857
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Dennis Peter
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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