Description And Rules For The Management Of The Springfield Rifle, Carbine, And Army Revolvers


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A critical resource for the American soldier during World War I, this technical manual offers detailed information on the use and maintenance of two of the United States Army's most important firearms. With clear diagrams and step-by-step instructions, this manual was an indispensable tool for soldiers on the front lines. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.










Description and Rules for the Management of the Springfield Rifle, Carbine and a


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ORDNANCE OFFICE, War Department, WASHINGTON, May 13, 1874. The Honorable the Secretary of War. SIR: The accompanying "Description and Rules for the Management of the Springfield Rifle, Carbine, and Colt's Revolver, Calibre .45," having been prepared under the direction of the Commanding Officer of the National Armory, are herewith respectfully submitted for your examination and approval, and for authority to have the same printed for the use of the Army. Very Respectfully, S. V. BENET, APPROVED. WM. W. BELKNAP, Secretary of War. May 13, 1874. Acting Chief of Ordnance