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Was the springfield 1973 used in the civil war?

If "1973" is the date the rifle was produced it couldn't have been used in the civil war because the civil war was in the 1860's.I think you mean "1873" the Trapdoor was used in the Indian wars and the Spanish American War. During WW1 it was used for training and Stateside guard duty.


What is the name of the blade on the rifle the Union Army used during the Civil War?

The blade on the rifle used by the Union Army during the Civil War is called a "bayonet." Specifically, many Union soldiers used the Springfield Model 1861 rifle, which could be fitted with a bayonet. This blade was primarily used for close combat situations when ammunition was scarce or in hand-to-hand fighting.


What was the most used weapon by the Union infantry during the US Civil War?

During the US Civil War one weapon was the most used one by the Union infantry. This was the 1861 Model of the Springfield rifle.


What type of rifle did the Chicago Zouaves use in the US Civil War?

A muzzleloading rifle caplock single shot rifle. At the start of the war, each unit supplied it's own arms, and they could be quite different. Later the rifle was standardized after the Springfield musket.


Who invented the Lorenz rifle for the civil war?

The Lorenz rifle, a notable firearm used during the American Civil War, was designed by Austrian arms designer Johann Nikolaus von Dreyse. It was based on the Dreyse needle gun, which was one of the first breech-loading rifles. The Lorenz rifle was produced in large numbers by the Austrian government and later supplied to the Confederate army in the United States. Its design and functionality contributed to its effectiveness in the conflict.

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Sharps Rifle was a popular Union Rifle during the civil war


How was the Henry Repeating Riffle used in the civil war?

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What were the top ten weapons used in the civil war?

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Was the Henry lever action rifle used in the civil war?

Yes, it was. http://www.henryrepeatingarms.com/history.cfm


Name two advances in military technology that were used in the civil war?

Ironclad warships and Rifle


What is the value of a Henry rifle?

WHICH Henry? The antique Henry rifle made in the 1860's or the current Henry Repeating Arms Co rifle?


What did the us soldiers use to fight the civil war?

they used a m1grand this is a old gun they also used a freedom rifle


Was the springfield 1973 used in the civil war?

If "1973" is the date the rifle was produced it couldn't have been used in the civil war because the civil war was in the 1860's.I think you mean "1873" the Trapdoor was used in the Indian wars and the Spanish American War. During WW1 it was used for training and Stateside guard duty.


What is the parrot gun of the Civil War?

The Parrott rifle was a type of muzzle loading rifled artillery weapon used in the American Civil War. It was invented by Robert Parker Parrott.