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Civil War rifles were accurate for hundreds of yards, with some being deadly at up to 1,000 yards. (These are the 14 guns that helped fight the Revolutionary War.) ...
Author Darin Wipperman provides a tantalizing glimpse into the world of Berdan’s sharpshooters during the American Civil War.
The LeMat revolver is one of the interesting curiosities of the Civil War, a revolver with a shotgun barrel in the center, hence the nickname “grapeshot revolver.” ...
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Colt Navy 1851: The Revolver That Defined an Era
Sleek, balanced, and deadly accurate, the Colt Navy became one of the most popular revolvers of the 19th century. Its use in the Civil War and on the frontier made it a symbol of American grit.
The Berks History Center obtained a rare Civil War-era revolver once belonging to one of the famed First Defenders.
Why ‘Civil War’ Is Making Audiences So Uncomfortable Alex Garland's latest feature is difficult to watch because it does not give people clearly defined sides to root for (or against).
A Civil War revolver was found by a Walmart employee while changing the trash in the parking lot in Straban Township, Adams County on Tuesday evening. The gun found was identified as a Pietta 1851 ...
Local News Monterey Pass home to unique Civil War battle | Beyond the Battle of Gettysburg Through four counties and two states, Union and Confederates fought the day after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Introduced at the start of the Civil War, Spencer repeating guns were technically advanced, used cartridges (a recent development), and could fire 7 shots in 15 seconds.
The 'Civil War' A24 movie ends with a climactic D.C. battle that required intense sound design.