Springfield 1880 Kindle Edition

Good read with a western background.

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What an exciting read that is filled with action, danger, an engaging plot and more! Books like this remind me that the way guns were produced back then weren’t always reliable, and men sometimes sold them to nefarious parties for profit! Springfield 1880 is a tale that makes your heart pound when a small detachment is sent to retrieve the latest Springfield model and bring them along with the ammunition back to the fort.The task is filled with danger but when it comes to the detachment led by Lt. Grat Holden, it is the thief who comes to take them that really grates on Grat. Now Grat has to defend himself against false accusations, be willing to go where the Army can’t legitimately send him to retrieve the rifles and take along a partner he despises. What a thrilling ride this whole story was for me!The adversaries of Lt. Grat Holden are many with his commanding officer hopes to save his own reputation and career after the rifles are stolen. Yet, at whose expense? Now Grat also has along with him on this expedition a well-known scout who is a mystery in many ways to Grat. The woman, Soledad, in the town where the major action takes place is one tough cookie! Soledad’s past is revealed later in the book which was helpful in shedding light on her previous thoughts, words and actions.Here is a great book to get lost in for hours! You might find yourself sharing with friends and family or letting them know where to get the book, so they can read it and share with their friends too. Springfield 1880 is a Johnstone classic tale!

This was a difficult read, although the writing is good. The story was so boring I had trouble continuing... but I did, to the very end. Silly things bothered me: such as, a man named Masterson but not Bat, quotes from Custer who wasn't around, and a lot of information about Springfield rifles which did not make an interesting story. The only nice thing was the girl discovered her father, but in good Western stories the good guy gets a girl, not his daughter! I keep trying to match the writing to authors I've read (over 100), but nothing seems to mach up! I just hope this series ends soon!