This informative book is a report on the manufacture of fire-arms, taken from the Tenth Census, June 1, 1880. It contains a complete historical and descriptive summary, sections on the manufacture of gun barrels, gun stocks, forging gun components, the manufacture of ammunition, and much more. The text is written in language that is easily understandable, and is accompanied by numerous detailed illustrations. Fire-Arms Manufacture 1880 is an excellent historical work, and will be an intriguing read for anyone interested in our nations great history.