E.C. Crossman

[Rick the Librarian]

I'm reading the 1951 with Dunlap's additions and one thing interesting is regarding low-numbered M1903s: Crossman says they're all right with normal loads, Dunlap, 20 years later, says they should be retired - all in the same book!

[clintonhater]

I'm reading the 1951 with Dunlap's additions and one thing interesting is regarding low-numbered M1903s: Crossman says they're all right with normal loads, Dunlap, 20 years later, says they should be retired - all in the same book!

Hindsight is usually a little keener than foresight.

[clintonhater]

Both men were very opinionated...
FWIW

Part of the reason, probably, Samworth considered Dunlap a fitting sequel to Crossman. Particularly enjoyed Dunlap's commentary in his own book on the Jap equipment he encountered in the Pacific.

[Rick the Librarian]

Yes, I enjoyed his book, as well.

[JimF]

. . . . .
Both men were very opinionated. . . . . .

Ahh, but that holds true for most of us here!!

We here, of the conservative bent, hold opinions that we freely convey to each other on forums and at the rifle ranges!!

I wouldn't have it ANY OTHER WAY!!

That's how I learn NEW information about these inanimate objects called firearms! --Jim

[jgaynor]

Is his "Book of the Springfield" worth the $10.00 I paid from the gun show?

Absolutely! I would suggest it is worth several times what you paid.

Captain Crossman had a well developed sense of humor which comes through in his writing style.

Anyone interested in the subject of sniping rifles and optics between WW1 and WW2 should closely study all three of the chapters related to telescopic sights.

Dunlap did not like the WW2 vintage "Springfields" because they were not as nicely finished as early M1903's and would be a pain to customize after the war. He comes right out and says so in exactly those words. His criticism of the Weaver 330C's (M73B1) lack of moisture resistance is accurate and justified. By the time the U.S. got interested in the subject th only alternative was to adopt a commercial product that happened to be available.