SPENCER REPEATING FIREARMS
BY ROY M. MARCOT
EDITED BY CHARLES R. SUYDAM and GERALD DENNING
SPECIAL “COLLECTOR’S EDITION”
LIMITED EDITION – ONLY 100 COPIES PRINTED – THIS IS #65
SIGNED TWICE AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO BOB YOUNGER OWNER OF MORNINGSIDE PRESS
FINE CONDITION
Handsome, Sharp, Bright, Clean, Solidly Bound, Genuine Leather Book
Bright, Protective, Gold-Gilded Page Ends; Sewed in Page Marker
Comprehensive History of Spencer Repeating Firearms
Rich with Illustrations, Photographs, Plans and Documents
Contains an Appendix and Bibliography; Fully Indexed
HANDSOMELY PRESENTED BY NORTHWOOD HERITAGE PRESS, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, IN 1983
A comprehensive study, based on primary source documents and precise historical data, covering Spencer Repeating Rifles and Carbines 1858-1868, Roper Repeating Rifles and Shotguns, 1866 1876, Spencer Slide Action Shotguns 1871 1907, and all related ammunition and accoutrements. This is more than just a gun book about one of the most famous rifles of the Civil War, it is also a biography of C.M. Spencer, one of the most important mechanical inventors of the 19th century. The book describes, in word and pictures, the development and use of the first effective repeating breech loading military rifle. Also covered are Spencer's other firearms including the Roper rifles and shotguns and pump-action Spencer sporting shotgun.
The Spencer repeating rifles and carbines were early American lever-action firearms invented by Christopher Spencer. The Spencer was the world's first military metallic-cartridge repeating rifle, and over 200,000 examples were manufactured in the United States by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. and Burnside Rifle Co. between 1860 and 1869. The Spencer repeating rifle was adopted by the Union Army, especially by the cavalry, during the American Civil War, but did not replace the standard issue muzzle-loading rifled muskets in use at the time. Among the early users was George Armstrong Custer. The Spencer carbine was a shorter and lighter version designed for the cavalry.
THIS BOOK IS IN FINE CONDITION
Only 100 copies of the special “Collector’s Edition” book were published. This is #65. This book was signed and numbered by the author on the special autograph page, but is also signed and inscribed by to him Civil War book publisher Bob Younger, owner of Morningside Press. The book is in excellent condition. Handsomely bound in leather covers with bright, gold lettering on the spine, the book is sharp, bright and clean. It has solid binding throughout. The exterior has no wear, bumping or rubbing. The interior is clean and the pages are in excellent condition. Aside from the author’s signatures and inscription, the book has no other writing in it. The book has no foxing, stamps or pasteboards. It is not an ex-library book. The pages are printed on high-quality, gloss stock paper. The book is richly illustrated with portraits, photographs, documents and documents. Photographs printed on the end pages. Bright, protective gold-gilded page ends. Sewed in page marker. The book has no looseness or lean and all binding and hinges are fine. The book has an Appendix, bibliography and is fully indexed. The book measures 11 ¼ inches by 8 3/4inches by 1 inch. 316 pages. A fine condition, Collector’s Edition of this hard-to-fine, limited edition book signed multiple times by the author.
SPENCER REPEATING FIREARMS
BY ROY M. MARCOT EDITED BY CHARLES R. SUYDAM and GERALD DENNING FIRST EDITION
FINE CONDITION
Handsome, Sharp, Bright, Clean, Solidly Bound, Genuine Leather Book
Bright, Protective, Gold-Gilded Page Ends; Sewed in Page Marker
Comprehensive History of Spencer Repeating Firearms
Rich with Illustrations, Photographs, Plans and Documents
Contains an Appendix and Bibliography; Fully Indexed
HANDSOMELY PRESENTED BY NORTHWOOD HERITAGE PRESS, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, IN 1983
A comprehensive study, based on primary source documents and precise historical data, covering Spencer Repeating Rifles and Carbines 1858-1868, Roper Repeating Rifles and Shotguns, 1866 1876, Spencer Slide Action Shotguns 1871 1907, and all related ammunition and accoutrements. This is more than just a gun book about one of the most famous rifles of the Civil War, it is also a biography of C.M. Spencer, one of the most important mechanical inventors of the 19th century. The book describes, in word and pictures, the development and use of the first effective repeating breech loading military rifle. Also covered are Spencer's other firearms including the Roper rifles and shotguns and pump-action Spencer sporting shotgun.
The Spencer repeating rifles and carbines were early American lever-action firearms invented by Christopher Spencer. The Spencer was the world's first military metallic-cartridge repeating rifle, and over 200,000 examples were manufactured in the United States by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. and Burnside Rifle Co. between 1860 and 1869. The Spencer repeating rifle was adopted by the Union Army, especially by the cavalry, during the American Civil War, but did not replace the standard issue muzzle-loading rifled muskets in use at the time. Among the early users was George Armstrong Custer. The Spencer carbine was a shorter and lighter version designed for the cavalry.
THIS BOOK IS IN FINE CONDITION
This original, first edition book is in excellent condition. Comes with full-color publisher page. Handsomely bound in leather covers with bright, gold lettering on the spine, the book is sharp, bright and clean. It has solid binding throughout. The exterior has no wear, bumping or rubbing. The interior is clean and the pages are in excellent condition. The book has no writing, smudging, foxing, stamps, pasteboard, or other markings. It is not an ex-library book. The pages are printed on high-quality, gloss stock paper. The book is richly illustrated with portraits, photographs, documents and documents. It has photographs printed on the end page as well. It has bright, protective gold-gilded page ends and as sewed-in page marker. The book has no looseness or lean and all binding and hinges are fine. The book has an Appendix, bibliography and is fully indexed. The book measures 11 ¼ inches by 8 3/4inches by 1 inch. 316 pages. A fine condition, original, first edition of this hard-to-find book.
