C.S.A. domestically-made revolvers | Small Arms & Ammunition
Mar 18, 2016 · There were other C.S.A. domestic manufacturers of pistols of course, smaller than the four outfits named above. For example there was Dance Brothers (of Galveston, Texas) …
Real Confederate Bowie Knives | Edged Weapons - American Civil …
Nov 2, 2019 · When researching book and scouring as many images of soldiers armed with knives, majority of Union soldiers had Sheffield bowies or side knives, but most knife-toting …
Need help identifying small working cannon
Dec 31, 2009 · We have a small working cannon which was made in Spain. It is approximately 28.5" long, is 12" to top of wheel, length of chrome barrel is 14". It is a black powder cannon, …
Beverages during Civil War Times | Foods & Recipes
May 12, 2010 · Simpler domestic beverages like apple cider and beer became popular. Also one type of homemade alcoholic beverage that became popular in the South was made by the …
1860 Light Cavalry Sabers turned into WWII fighting knives?
Mar 16, 2016 · Besides those made by arsenals and by cutlery and farm implement manufacturers, he said, “The Army elected to take some of its inventory of swords stored away …
Black Powder Cannon Construction | Cannons / Artillery & Crew …
Dec 7, 2015 · That is why I made the post here in the first place, to get advice and see if there was anything I overlooked (like exploding soda can dust, for instance...). But I want to assure …
Union Cases - 1 of 13 | Period Photos & Examinations
Jan 24, 2013 · When these components were mixed together, heated and pressed into a mold, the parts of a Union Case are formed and because of the way they were made, the parts of …
1864 Springfield made by Remington | Small Arms & Ammunition
Jun 4, 2024 · Sorry to burst your bubble....It is a Remington made rifle on contract from Springfield to mirror the 1863 type 2 Springfield. The only difference is that it was made by …
Fact Check! 1861 Springfield Rifle-Musket | Small Arms
Apr 1, 1999 · The well made interchangeable parts made it the realization of a dream for ordnance men. It was a simple and inexpensive arm that influenced small arms development …
Uniforms - Were Civil War shoe sizes the same as modern sizes?
Aug 25, 2012 · I reread Confederate Clothing of the Houston Quartermaster Depot by Frederick R. Adolphus tonight. One of the things the article tells about are the shoe contracts made by …