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Traces the Manhattan background from its formation in 1855 to its succession by the American Standard Tool Company in 1869 Illustrated with photographs by noted collector Miles W. Standish Manhattan's activities spanned the years 1855 to 1873--an exciting period in American firearms that witnessed the high development of the percussion revolver, its rapid decline in the post-Civil War years, and the emergence of metallic cartridge arms. Substantiated by original records, the author discusses Manhattan's four patents, the connection of the Manhattan .22 caliber revolvers with the early usage of the .22 long cartridges, a lawsuit between Smith & Wesson and Herman Boker & Company, as well as many other aspects of Manhattan's history. A serious work on an American maker, this book constitutes a significant contribution to firearms history and merits a place on the bookshelf of every arms collector and enthusiast.Product Identifiers
PublisherStackpole Books
ISBN-100811704696
ISBN-139780811704694
eBay Product ID (ePID)70939329
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicHunting, Firearms & Weapons, Antiques & Collectibles, Sports & Recreation
AuthorWaldo E. Nutter
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Height1in
Item Length11.1in
Item Weight1.9 Oz
Item Width9in
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2008
SeriesStackpole Classic Gun Bks.
FormatHardcover
Book TitleManhattan Firearms
Target AudienceTrade
Number of Volumes1 Vol.