Scloppetaria or Considerations on the Nature and Use of Rifled Barrel Guns

Scloppetaria or Considerations on the Nature and Use of Rifled Barrel Guns
Author: Henry Beaufoy
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2021-03-22
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1528761014

Originally published in 1808. The author not only appreciated the advantage of the rifle in war, he also gives an exceptionally lucid account of its origins, operation and mechanics. The well illustrated contents will prove of great value to the historian, soldier and gun enthusiast. Contents Include: Of Projectiles in General Theory of Spiral Motion Qualities of the Rifle History of the Rifle Construction and Perfections of the Rifle Appendages of the Rifle Modes of Using the Rifle General Hints Loading, Aiming, Cleaning etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Gentleman's Magazine

The Gentleman's Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 716
Release: 1809
Genre: Early English newspapers
ISBN:

The "Gentleman's magazine" section is a digest of selections from the weekly press; the "(Trader's) monthly intelligencer" section consists of news (foreign and domestic), vital statistics, a register of the month's new publications, and a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs.

Regulations of the Rifle Corps

Regulations of the Rifle Corps
Author: Ben Townsend
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2015-03-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 1326203738

An invaluable re-edition of this seminal document from the legendary 95th rifles. An essential companion to those reading the memoirs of this famous regiment, or to any student of the Georgian army, the War of 1812, or of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars of 1793-1815.