Civil War Handguns Swords

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Civil War Handguns Swords Experimental Weapons

• By Bill Hayse and Aaron Topal

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Civil War Swords

• Swords were widely used at the beginning of the
  civil war
  
• The saber was the most popular sword and was
  mainly used by cavalry.
  
• Saber charges proved less and less effective as
  soldiers became veterans in the use of more
  modern weapons such as rifles and cannons.
  
• Towards the end of the war swords were mainly
  used a decretory pieces and to represent rank.

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Pistols of the Civil War

• There were many different type of handguns during
  the civil war.
  
• Handguns were or all different designs and used
  many different types of ammo.
  
• Remington and Colt models were the most popular
• Pistols were mainly used by officers and cavalry
  and were very effective in close combat
  
• Pistols generally weighed around two to three
  pounds.
  
• Most pistols held six to eight rounds at once
• Some were cocked with the thumb some with the
  middle finger.
  
• Pistols were sometime mounted on stocks

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Gatling Gun

• The Gatling gun was invented by Dr. Richard
  Jordan Gatling
  
• The Gatlin gun saw limited use during the Civil
  War
  
• Capable of firing 600 rounds a minute (100 per
  barrel)
  
• The Gun was redesigned after the war and became
  famous in later years
  
• Many experimental weapons were developed and
  tested in the civil war.

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Bibliography

• http//members.tripod.com/ProlificPains/wpns.htm
  
• http//www.civilwarhome.com/gatlinggun.htm
• http//www.pride-net.com/1998/january/civilwar/
• http//www.floridareenactorsonline.com/revolvers.h
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• http//site.weaponsofolde.com/civil-war-weapons.jp
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