How did the use of repeating rifles change the American Civil War?

Answer 1

I am not 100% sure because this from an online source and the web can't always be trusted. But, from what I have read, repeating rifles had no significance used in the Civil War! They could not be mass produced because the government didn't do anything about it. So, they were not even looked at as a wonder weapon. IF YOU HAVE A BETTER ANSWER FROM A TRUSTWORTHY SOURCE, DELETE MY COMMENT!!!

The Spencer repeating rifle made little impact on the war, The standard issue muzzle loaders were still the main firearm used by both sides.

Answer 2

DICK

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The repeating rifles did not change significantly the American Civil War, because only a relative little number of units had been armed with them.

As a matter of fact, the Union government feared an excessive waste of ammunition and favoured instead the use of the muzzle loading rifled muskets, which "forced" the soldiers take an accurate aim before shooting.

Answer 3

There weren't enough repeaters to effect a change in the war. The repeaters simply received exposure to the militaryduring the time; which allowed both the civilians and the military to order more of them, at first opportunity. Translation: men now knew they existed; and everybody wanted one.