The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle

Peter Smithurst

ISBN 10: 1849084858 / ISBN 13: 9781849084857

Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2011

Beschreibung

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.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9781849084857

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle
• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1849084858
• ISBN-13: 9781849084857
• Einband: Paperback
• Illustrator: Dennis, Peter
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

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.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

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.