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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
- The use of sewing machines during the Civil War
Most uniforms was made by hand The pieces was cut centrally, then the seamstress's sew it together at home At the Schuylkill arsenal in Philadelphia I believe the had rules against the use of sewing machines Some items like tents and caps was mostly machine sewn But this is just based on what I read on the authentic campaigner forum
- Beverages during Civil War Times | Foods Recipes
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 mixing one part corn syrup and or molasses with three parts water and then fermenting it in a barrel From: "Everyday Life During The Civil War" by Michael J Varhola
- Need help identifying small working cannon
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, the frame is wood and steel It has 2 ram rods We are looking for any information available We have seen other cannons
- Black Powder Cannon Construction | Cannons Artillery Crew Served . . .
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 you all of the following: -The final designs (and product) will be checked over by at the very least a gunsmith, but most likely a cannon-maker
- 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
- 1864 Springfield made by Remington | Small Arms Ammunition
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 Remington Colt made them, Sarson and Roberts, Parker, Snow Co , Norwich Arms just to name a few If you want to call it a "Springfield type" rifle go ahead
- How do I identify an authentic American Civil War sword?
My father gave me a Civil War era Ames Artillery sword, and I've been impressed with it for years I've always wanted to start a collection of swords, but I'm not sure how to go about authenticating the stuff you see on the internet, or at gun shows How can you tell a cheap reproduction, or
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