can anyone tell me what spcific weapons were used to the civil war and maybe a site where i can find pics at?

Question

school project again :] i need to know...i cant find a reliable site that isnt trying to sell me anything.

i need it and i cant find a reliable site where they arent trying to sell me anything

Answer 1

The local Library is filled with books on the subject. Many magazines as well. There were a wide varity of weapons used. But for some thing quick try these: http://www.nps.gov/gett
http://www.civilwarhome.com/ & http://www.civilwarweapons.net

Answer 2

Carbine rifles were widely used here is some info from wikipedia.com

Also look at manufacturers like Colt, Winchester, for their handguns and rifles. Use key words like caliber to you can find out about differant types.

Below is a little bit about the carbine I got from wikipedia unders "carbines"

Early history of the carbine: 1800s and earlier
The carbine was originally a lighter, shorter rifled weapon developed for cavalry soldiers, for whom a full-length musket or rifle was too heavy and awkward to fire from horseback. Carbines were usually less accurate and powerful than the longer rifles of the infantry, due to a shorter sight plane and lower velocity of bullets fired from the shortened barrel. With the advent of fast-burning smokeless powder, the velocity disadvantages of the shorter barrels became less of an issue (see internal ballistics). Eventually, the use of horse-mounted cavalry would decline, but carbines continued to be issued and used by many who preferred a lighter, more compact weapon even at the cost of reduced long-range accuracy and power. A shorter weapon was more convenient when riding on horses, but it was also more convenient when riding in a truck, armored personnel carrier, helicopter or aircraft, and also when engaged in close-range combat.

During the nineteenth century, carbines were often developed separately from the infantry rifles, and in many cases did not even use the same ammunition, which made for supply difficulties. A notable weapon developed towards the end of the American Civil War by the Union was the Spencer carbine. It had a spring powered magazine in the stock which held seven rounds. In the late 1800s it became common for a number of nations to make bolt-action rifles in both full-length and carbine versions. One of the most popular and recognizable carbines was the Winchester lever-action carbine, with several versions using revolver cartridges. This made it an ideal choice for cowboys and explorers, who could carry a revolver and a carbine, both using the same ammunition.

Answer 3

a great place is a gun collector store.. I would see if there is one by you and go into it.. they will let you look at them.. I went in once with someone because he was looking for something and was amazed at some of the old fashioned guns and stuff...

Answer 4

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_weapons_in_the_American_Civil_War

Try that...might help. When you get to the page, you can find more links down on the bottom.

Answer 5

the cannon