
The "Trapdoor" Springfield
From the Little Bighorn to San Juan Hill
John Langellier(Author)
Osprey Publishing
Published on 28. June 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-4728-1970-3 (ISBN)
Description
Intended to replace the proliferation of different small arms fielded by US forces during the American Civil War, the "Trapdoor Springfield" was designed in 1865-66 by Erskine S. Allin.
Using metallic cartridges, it could be loaded in a single action, increasing the number of shots per minute as much as fivefold. The new weapon quickly proved its worth in two separate incidents in August 1867: small groups of US soldiers and civilians armed with the trapdoor repulsed numerically superior Native American contingents. A simple and cost-effective weapon, it was used, along with its variants in every US conflict in the three decades after the Civil War, especially on the American frontier.
Drawing upon first-hand accounts from US soldiers, their Native American opponents, and users such as buffalo hunters, this is the story of the "Trapdoor Springfield", one of the defining weapons of the Indian Wars.
Using metallic cartridges, it could be loaded in a single action, increasing the number of shots per minute as much as fivefold. The new weapon quickly proved its worth in two separate incidents in August 1867: small groups of US soldiers and civilians armed with the trapdoor repulsed numerically superior Native American contingents. A simple and cost-effective weapon, it was used, along with its variants in every US conflict in the three decades after the Civil War, especially on the American frontier.
Drawing upon first-hand accounts from US soldiers, their Native American opponents, and users such as buffalo hunters, this is the story of the "Trapdoor Springfield", one of the defining weapons of the Indian Wars.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Colour artwork plates; black & white and colour photographs and illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 182 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
258 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4728-1970-3 (9781472819703)
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Persons
John P. Langellier received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in History from the University of San Diego, and his PhD in Military History from Kansas State University. He is the author of numerous books and monographs, and has worked as a historical curator for several years. He lives in Prescott, Arizona, USA.
Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He's had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist, illustrating over 30 books for Osprey. He lives in Cardiff, UK.
Alan Gilliland spent 18 years as the graphics editor of the UK's Daily Telegraph, winning 19 awards in that time. He now writes, illustrates, and publishes fiction (ravensquill.com), as well as illustrating for a variety of publishers (alangillilandillustration.blogspot.com).
Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He's had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist, illustrating over 30 books for Osprey. He lives in Cardiff, UK.
Alan Gilliland spent 18 years as the graphics editor of the UK's Daily Telegraph, winning 19 awards in that time. He now writes, illustrates, and publishes fiction (ravensquill.com), as well as illustrating for a variety of publishers (alangillilandillustration.blogspot.com).
Content
Introduction
Development
Use
Impact
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Development
Use
Impact
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Index