TRAPDOOR REFERENCE MATERIAL

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  1. The 45-70 SPRINGFIELD, MEMORIAL EDITION by Frasca & Hill, Reprinted in 2000.

    The .45-70 SPRINGFIELD

    Memorial Edition to Honor Co-Author
    Robert H. Hill

    Robert H. Hill was an outstanding Springfield collector, historian, researcher, and gunsmith. Bob specialized in the 1865-1893 trapdoor models, and was an extremely knowledgeable co-author with a wealth of information and experience with all the model variations.

    Only 1000 of these highly regarded books were re-printed in 2000, using the same binding and cover material. This 380 page book is considered "The Bible" by .45-70 Springfield Trapdoor collectors. The price is $95 + $5 S/H (US). Note, this book and the Standard Edition of Book II can be bought as a pair for $155 + $7.50 S/H (US). A $22.50 savings!!! Contact Frasca @ 937-399-5002 or write Frasca Publishing 3378 Baker Road Springfield, Ohio 45504. The e-mail address is afrasca@erinet.com .
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  2. The .45-70 SPRINGFIELD-BOOK II-1865-1893, by A. Frasca. Printed in 1997.

    THE 45-70 SPRINGFIELD
    BOOK II - 1865-1893

    Hardback with gold embossed cover and spine. The book has 400+ pages and 400+ photographs that cover ALL the trapdoor Springfield models. A MUST for the trapdoor collector!
    Standard Edition, $82 + $5 S/H (in US).
    Note, this book and the Memorial Edition of Book I can be bought as a pair for $155 + $7.50 S/H (US). A $22.50 savings!!!
    Deluxe Edition, $95 + $5 S/H (US).
    The Deluxe Edition is serial numbered and signed by the author. If you have an 1980 printing of Book I, please submit the serial number to assure getting the matching number in Book II. Frasca @ 937-399-5002. Frasca Publishing 3378 Baker Road Springfield, Ohio 45504 e-mail afrasca@erinet.com .
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  3. The 45-70 SPRINGFIELD, TRADE EDITION by Frasca & Hill, REPRINTED in 2000.

    The .45-70 SPRINGFIELD

    Trade Edition

    The Trade Edition of The .45-70 SPRINGFIELD is a cloth covered hard back reprint of Book I with the same quality binding. This edition offers new collectors the best information on the .45-70 Springfield Trapdoor models at a reduced price. Also, since the value of the first edition has risen so much, Book I owners may want to consider purchasing the Trade Edition to save wear and tear on their more valuable First Edition. The book is considered "The Bible" for .45-70 Springfield Trapdoor collectors. The price is $75 + $5 S/H (in the continental US). Contact Frasca @ 937-399-5002 or write Frasca Publishing 3378 Baker Road Springfield, Ohio 45504. The e-mail address is afrasca@erinet.com .

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  4. The 45-70 SPRINGFIELD, by Frasca & Hill, ORIGINAL 1980 PRINTING.

    The .45-70 SPRINGFIELD

    Deluxe First Edition
    Signed by the authors!!

    The 45-70 SPRINGFIELD, by Frasca & Hill. These original 1980 printed books come from the estate of Robert Hill. They are NEW, signed by both authors and having a scattered serial number range between 480 and 570 (about 10 books). They are in new condition, with gold embossed covers and spine s. A MUST for trapdoor and book collector! $395 + $5 S/H in the continental U.S. Contact Jim Hill @ 858-792-5106 or write him at 13493 Wyngate Point, San Diego, CA 92130-1347. The e-mail address is J Hill .

  5. The 45-70 SPRINGFIELD, by Frasca & Hill, ORIGINAL 1980 PRINTING.

    The .45-70 SPRINGFIELD

    Deluxe First Edition
    Signed by the authors!!
    (Overruns from the Original Printing)

    Jim Hill, co-author Bob Hill's son, has remaining in his father's estate about 25 copies of The .45-70 SPRINGFIELD Deluxe First Editions which were printed in 1980 and signed by Bob and myself in 1980. However, they were never serial numbered (first edition overruns from the printer). These books are new and in perfect condition. They will be serial numbered starting with 1001 and sold on a first come, first serve basis. The cost for these books is $275 + $5 S/H in the continental U.S. Contact Jim Hill @ 858-792-5106 or write him at 13493 Wyngate Point, San Diego, CA 92130-1347. The e-mail address is J. Hill .

  6. THE TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER Written and Edited by A. Frasca

    The Trapdoor Springfield Newsletter

    The Trapdoor Springfield Newsletter consists of nine volumes, or 375 pages of trapdoor information. It is a "must have" addition to a serious trapdoor collector's library. The intent of the quarterly publication was to supply collectors with all the latest information found on Springfield's trapdoor arms over a nine year period. There is no advertising in the publication, and it follows the Book II format. There is an extensive article and illustration index supplied. For additional information go to Trapdoor Newsletter.

    The ORDER FORM details all the purchasing choices. Contact Frasca @ 937-399-5002 or write Frasca Publishing 3378 Baker Road Springfield, Ohio 45504. The e-mail address is afrasca@erinet.com .
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  • THE 1909 SPRINGFIELD CATALOG, edited by Frasca and Hill.
    THE 1909 SPRINGFIELD CATALOG, edited by A. Frasca and B. Hill. This catalog is a corrected version of the original catalog with about 180 photographs of Springfield's most unusual arms as of 1909. The cost for the book is $8.00 post paid in the continental U.S. Contact Al Frasca at afrasca@erinet.com,

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