By Dennis Lewis. This is the story of the numerous versions of the rifles and carbines that were the mainstay of the British soldier through a series of Victorian wars. The book provides a general history of the series, with chapters on all the various marks of rifles and carbines, as well as information on commercial models, ammunition, and bayonets. Separate listings of specifications for the rifles and carbines also are provided. 52 photos and 6 illustrations. Soft bound, 72 pages, 6" x 9".