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- C. S. A. domestically-made revolvers | Small Arms Ammunition
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) which made a 44-cal pistol that looked like this Elsewhere in Texas the Tucker Sherrod company was making 44-cal Dragoon revolvers like these And in still another part of Texas (Sisterdale) the Sisterdale Dragoon 44
- Fact Check! 1861 Springfield Rifle-Musket | Small Arms Ammunition
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 well into the 20th century
- ARMY BEANS - By Craig L. Barry | Foods Recipes
ARMY BEANS By Craig L Barry “The Cooking Tent” image dated to Grant’s Overland Campaign June 1864 (courtesy Library of Congress) “At noon we draw a ration of corn bread, pork and beans…took breakfast at 7 ocl (o’clock) of cold beans and corn bread “ [1] Civil War soldiers ate more beans
- Lees biggest mistakes at Gettysburg | Gettysburg
They all made mistakes, and honestly, it was extremely hard coordinating that many men at any one time Having said all of that I've recently purchased Sears Gettysburg book and have been re-reading some of my other purchases, and the once the battle commenced on July 1st, I feel like the biggest mistake Lee made that he had the most control
- NF - Musket Ball and Small Shot Identification: A Guide | Civil War . . .
It dispels long-held misperceptions about lead shot having been bitten by humans, offers examples of shot altered to improve lethality, and discusses balls made of materials other than lead, such as pewter
- Merrimack Arms Company History? | Civil War Potpourri
Bray provided the machinery to Merrimack Arms Company in Newburyport, Mass, and they made about 2,200 sporting rifles from 1867 to 1869 Most of the Merrimack Arms production was in 32, 38, 44 and 46 rimfire, with a few in 22 or 50 caliber rimfire
- 1850 staff officers sword | Edged Weapons
How common were 1850 half basket staff officer's swords made in France? Common, uncommon, rare, super rare?
- Feather Christmas Trees - Treasures From the Past
Feather trees were the first artificial Christmas trees and they were originally made in Germany as early as 1845 Like many inventions, the tabletop feather tree came about out of necessity By the mid-19th century, decorated Christmas trees were more popular than ever Deforestation became widespread in Germany, especially during the Christmas holiday season It was a common practice to cut
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