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The most valued weapon of the Civil War to the average soldier and cavalry trooper was the Henry Repeating Rifle in 44-40 rimfire caliber. Many Union soldiers spent the equivalent of 4 months pay to privately aquire this lever action rifle. Col. Mosby of the Confederate Partisan Rangers strained every nerve to aquire these guns stealing many from the First DC Cavalry. Only 10,000 of these rifles were made during the war. They were so valuable and effective that they were carried by the bodyguards of both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis.
Many different types of weapons were used in the Civil War, mostly rifled muzzle loading muskets and revolvers. Most rifles muskets fired the 58 cal minie ball, although it wasn't a musket ball, it was the start of how modern bullets work. It spun in groves in the barrel of the gun to make it more accurate. They were used in guns like the 1853 Enfield musket and the Springfield 1861. Another weapon used allot in the Civil War was artillery or cannons. Most cannons used would be the 12 pounder Napoleon and the 3 inch ordnance rifle. The 12 pounder was not rifled so it fired a round cannon ball and the 3 inch ordnance rifle fired a rifled projectile. The ammo used for cannons was ether round shot, basically a steel ball, Shell, A cannon ball or projectile with gun explosives inside and shrapnel with a fuse, And canister or grapeshot, basically like a giant shotgun. There were many different weapons used, allot of men brought their own rifle.
The most sought after small arm of the American Civil War was the Henry Repeating Rifle in 44-40 calibre. The bodyguards of both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis were armed with these lever action rifles. They were capable of firing 16 rounds without reloading.
Pistols : Colt 1860/1862 Rifles : North 1861 Springfield South : 1863 Enfield both about .58 caliber Artillery : 12 lb Napoleon and 3" rifled cannon
Rifled muskets: 1861 Springfield .58 cal. and 1853 Enfield .577 cal. Artillery: 12lb Napoleon and 3" ordnance rifle
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How many melee weapons were there in the Civil War?
there were seventy six melee weapons in the civil war.
Country whose civil war gave Germany chance to test weapons?
The Spanish Civil war provided opportunities for the equipment and weapons to be tested.
Why did they use weapons during the civil war?
the weapons used during the civil war were not only for killing people but to get the union back together and win the war.
Southern weapons in civil war?
mostly they relied off the weapons they had with England smuggling in weapons
What were some common Civil War weapons?
Common civil war weapons can be divided into individual weapons and heavy weapons. These two classes can again be divided into different classes, such as: edged weapons, handguns, rifles and grenades (all individual weapons), and rapid fire weapons and artillery (heavy weapons).
How many melee weapons were there in the Civil War?
there were seventy six melee weapons in the civil war.
Did drummer boys of the civil war carry weapons?
No, drummer boys of the civil war did not carry weapons. All they did is drum.
Were there pink weapons in the civil war?
No.
Why is the civil war considered the modern war?
the weapons
Country whose civil war gave Germany chance to test weapons?
The Spanish Civil war provided opportunities for the equipment and weapons to be tested.
Why did they use weapons during the civil war?
the weapons used during the civil war were not only for killing people but to get the union back together and win the war.
What kind of weapons were in the civil war?
bazoka
During the Civil War, were swords commonly used as weapons on the battlefield"?
Yes, swords were commonly used as weapons on the battlefield during the Civil War.
Southern weapons in civil war?
mostly they relied off the weapons they had with England smuggling in weapons
What weapons did they use in the civil war in England?
Weapons used during the English Civil War included swords and other bladed weapons, and fire arms including simple muskets and cannon.
What were some common Civil War weapons?
Common civil war weapons can be divided into individual weapons and heavy weapons. These two classes can again be divided into different classes, such as: edged weapons, handguns, rifles and grenades (all individual weapons), and rapid fire weapons and artillery (heavy weapons).
Where were Civil War edged weapons built?
in the bed
