This is a great book on the rifles and cartridges which helped to shape the history of America - it is the story of the ,45-70 - this cartridge served as the official United States Army small arm cartridge from 1873 to 1898.  The result of this was an incredible variety of rifles made for this cartridge in both military and sporting applications.  This great book highlights this history and the guns developed for the .45-70 including such makers as Marlin, Ballard, Winchester, and the Springfield.  The book is a laminate style hardcover titled ".45-70 Rifles - A Stackpole Classic Gun Book" by Jack Behn.  The book has 137 pages of great reading and illustrations.  An excellent book on the .45-70 rifles and cartridge.  Shipping via U.S. Postal Media Mail is $5.95 and includes Postal Tracking. Thanks for looking!