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The Martini-Henry Rifle by Dr Stephen Manning (Paperback, 2013)
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ISBN-13: 9781780965062, 978-1780965062. The Martini-Henry Rifle Author(s): Stephen Manning, Peter Dennis. Language: English.
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The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884-85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which demonstrated that the breech-loading rifle offered faster loading, improved accuracy and superior range; significantly, the weapon could be loaded and fired from a prone position, thus offering the rifleman greater security on the battlefield. Due to the longevity of service, many Martini-Henry rifles survive today, both in museums and in private collections, and the weapon is highly prized by shooting enthusiasts. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and an array of arresting first-hand accounts and written by an authority on warfare in the Victorian era, this engaging study tells the story of the powerful Martini-Henry and its impact on the battlefield, from the Anglo-Zulu War to the opening months of World War I.Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-139781780965062
eBay Product ID (ePID)148429448
Product Key Features
Number of Pages80 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Martini-Henry Rifle
Publication Year2013
SubjectGovernment, History
TypeTextbook
AuthorDr Stephen Manning
SeriesWeapon
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height248 mm
Item Weight262 g
Item Width184 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDr Stephen Manning
IllustratorPeter Dennis
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Great book , covers most of points in an interesting read .
Great book , well written , covers all the different versions and all the history .Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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- 14 Dec, 2016
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Having just aquired a Mk1 Martini Henry rifle I found this book to be very informative and easy reading. Thoroughly recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
