$90.00
2008, First (only) Edition / Printing
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Hardcover : Printed covers with Dust Jacket
New, signed by author. In the original plastic carry bag.
(( We, and a fellow bookseller, recently purchased all the remaining
copies directly from the author. He said that the original 2008 order was
1500 copies, but about 600 were damaged in a storage facility flood.
About 900 were left to sell. We purchased his last few cases. ))
311 pages, extensively illustrated, with a bibliography.
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This is a “go-to” reference work for collectors.
The Springfield Armory made about 500,000 Krag Rifles between 1894 and 1904. It was the main rifle of the US Army thru the era of the Spanish American War.
Unfortunately, the Spanish American War proved that the Krag, while it had some good features, was in fact out performed on the battlefield by Mauser designs.
by 1906 it was replaced by the M1903 Springfield Rifle as the standard issue rifle to the US Army.
To this day, the Krag and its variants are very popular with collectors.
This book categories the Krag Bayonets, from prototypes to production models.
It also looks are variations including bolo and bowie designs, entrenching tool prototypes, and scabbards for all of them.
Reviews
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“The U.S. Krag Bayonets is a must for all military and bayonet collectors. To date this book is the most definitive publication ever written on Krag bayonets. Over three years of research has produced a complete history on the development, manufacturing, field trials and results of these bayonets.” – Larry Thomas, Sr., Director of The American Military Edged Weaponry Museum
“The U.S. Krag Bayonets is a long overdue, in depth look into this fascinating subject. It will certainly be recognized as the definitive work on the subject for generations to come. Beautifully laid out and full of period photos and blueprints, it is required reading for all bayonet collectors.” – Shawn Gibson, President of The Society of American Bayonet Collectors
“The U.S. Krag Bayonets is the definitive work on the subject. While the Krag rifle was used by U.S. troops for only a relatively short number of years, it was used around the world as the United States grew into a global power. This scholarly work adds greatly to the study of the Krag during an interesting period in our history. It is a must have book for both Krag rifle and bayonet collectors.” – Scott Duff, Author and president of Scott A. Duff Publications
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Originally sold for $110 plus shipping
The Springfield Armory made about 500,000 Krag Rifles between 1894 and 1904. It was the main rifle of the US Army thru the era of the Spanish American War.
This book categories the Krag Bayonets, from prototypes to production models.
It also looks are variations including bolo and bowie designs, entrenching tool prototypes, and scabbards for all of them.
Publisher: Self Published (Date: 2008 )
Size: 8.5x11
Pages: 311
Condition: New Old Stock
