The Rifle in America by Philip B. Sharpe. This is the 1995 National Rifle Association (NRA) Firearms Classic Library special edition. It is a premium leather-bound hardcover volume featuring gorgeous gilt edges, ornate gold stamping on the cover and spine, a satin ribbon marker, and raised spine bands.
This massive, definitive volume is widely considered a cornerstone masterpiece for firearm historians and collectors. It provides an exhaustive, deeply researched history of the rifle's evolution in the United States, detailed technical breakdowns, and extensive manufacturer records.
Table of Contents:
Introduction and Acknowledgments
Chapter I: The Early History of the Rifle
Chapter II: The Flintlock Period
Chapter III: The Percussion System
Chapter IV: Early Metallic Cartridge Rifles
Chapter V: The Evolution of Repeating Rifles
Chapter VI: Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Chapter VII: Remington Arms Company
Chapter VIII: Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company
Chapter IX: Savage Arms Corporation
Chapter X: Marlin Firearms Company
Chapter XI: Stevens Arms Company
Chapter XII: Other Historic American Rifle Makers
Chapter XIII: Military Rifles of the United States
Chapter XIV: The Development of the Modern Rifle Cartridge
Chapter XV: Custom Rifles and Gunsmithing
Appendix: Technical data charts, manufacturer production records, and cartridge identification codes.
Leather Hardcover, 833 pages, 1995
Excellent Condition (NEW IN ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP)
Pages are clean. No loose, torn, or missing pages. Bindings firm and tight. No water damage, mustiness, or odors. No highlighting, underlining, notes, or marks.
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