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Answer Muzzleloader refers to any firearm that uses black powder as a propellant and is loaded from the muzzle end by ramming the powder and bullet down the barrel. The first use of firearms date back to the Chinese, I believe, many years before the American Civil War. The rifles used during the Civil War were built by several companies, such as Springfield Arms in MA. The US government issued contracts for a specific design that was given a model number that was usually the year the weapon was designed. For example, the Model 1861, 1863 & 1864 were made by several different manufacturers that included:
Eagle Manufacturing
Norwich Arms
C.B. Hoad
Alfred Jenks & Son
Providence Tool Co.
Amoskeag Manufacturing Co
J.D. Mowry
Eli Whitney
Savage Arms Co.
E. Remington & Son
Edward Robinson
Colt's Patent Fire Arms Co Arms were imported from Europe for both the Union and Confederates. The most popular was the Enfield, but there were also ones produced by Austria, Belgium, Prussia.
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Why was a breechloader better than a muzzleloader?
because they were easy loaders and that is what u needed during the civil war since u did not have much time before someone shot u.
How accurate is a 19th century muzzleloader?
The 19th century muzzle loader was quite inaccurate. This is because there is no rifling in the barrel. Rifling is the grooves in the barrel that cause the ammunition to corkscrew and the bullet fires straight and true(er).
How does a muzzleloader work?
A 'muzzle loader' is any firearm (or cannon) which does not have a breech mechanism and which is 'charged' (loaded with powder and shot) from the muzzle end of the barrel.
What are ironclads made of?
they are made of metal and they are also made of wood on the bottom
What is a gauze made of?
Gauze is made of cottan
What is the value of a .58 caliber huntsman muzzleloader made by Harrignton and Richardson?
$125
What year was the .58 caliber huntsman muzzleloader made by Harrington and Richardson?
1971
Could you tell me the make of my muzzleloader with a capitol I on the barrel?
Capital I within a box is made by Interarms.
Why is a muzzleloader called a muzzleloader?
They are called muzzleloaders simply because the powder and bullet are loaded from the muzzle end of the gun, Here is a page from WIKIpedia that may help answer.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzzleloader
Which type of muzzleloader may be equipped with a mechanical safety?
Which type of muzzleloader may be equipped with a mechanical safety?
How much is a 50 caliber muzzleloader made in Spain worth?
about 5 to 600 dollars
Is it true a muzzleloader is a explosive not a firearm?
No
Can a muzzleloader fire accidentally?
Yes
What is the value of an 1856 muzzleloader?
Depends on who made it, condition, accessories, history, etc... Value could range from 100-10000 or more USD
Where can you buy a double barrel muzzleloader?
Cabella's
How do you properly Disasemble a muzzleloader?
That depends on the make and model.
What ia the disadvantages of using black powder in a muzzleloader?
rust
