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A Civil War-era revolver that belonged to Pvt. Daniel S. Yohn, a member of the famed First Defenders, is on display at the Berks History Center, 940 Centre Ave.
Some companies, including Cabela’s, sell replicas of the Pietta .44 caliber revolver, that uses a single-action trigger. It was one of the most widely used sidearms of the American Civil War.
The auction to be held May 13-15 will feature these revolvers and other very rare Civil War-era artifacts. The public is welcome to view the items in person on May 12 at Rock Island Auction Company.
A woman swiped a Civil War-era gun and then opened fire when the owner tried to get the weapon back, New Mexico officials ...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury convicted an Albuquerque woman of stealing a Civil War-era revolver and shooting the gun at its owner, according to the Bernalillo County District Attorney. J… ...