NEW.  Chris C. Curtis. Newport Beach, CA: Graphic Publishers, 2002.  Foreword by Norm Flayderman. Hardcover, thick quarto, 312 pages, profusely illustrated, rarity chart, biblio., index, full-color pictorial dustjacket. Until now, few arms collectors or historians have realized how extensively pinfire arms were purchased, issued, and utilized by both Union and Confederate forces alike during the American Civil War. Jeb Stuart and Stonewall Jackson carried pinfire revolvers, as did many of their Yankee counterparts! This long-awaited book tells the complete story of pinfire arms--their development by Casimir Lefaucheux; their refinement by Casimir's son, Eugene; models, calibers, identification, patents, proofmarks, various makers, U.S. and foreign military adoptions and issues, pinfire cartridges, headstamps, and much, much more. Very simply, the BIBLE of its genre, and a must-have book for every antique arms enthusiast, collector and researcher. NEW copy sealed in original publisher's shrinkwrap. You'll LOVE this book--order it today!