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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.
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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.
Was the Hall Rifle used in the Civil War?
Anything that could fire a projectile down range was used during the Civil War. Type your answer here...
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.
What type of rifle did the Romanians use during the battle for Stalingrad?
I believe it was the 7.92mm ZB24 rifle and/or the vz. 24 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 weapons were used in the seven days battle?
Sharps Rifle was a popular Union Rifle during the civil war
What is a sharp blade fixed in to the top of a rifle called?
it's a bayonet, and was used during the Civil War to stab enemies
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 is a blade on rifle called?
The blade on a RIFLE is called a bayonet.
Could a bullet be fired from one rifle down the barrle of another?
It has happened. During the American Civil War, a Union rifleman fired his rifle, and the projectile collided with the projectile fired by a Confederate rifleman - in the barrel of the Confederate's rifle. IIRC, that rifle was displayed in the Museum of American History.
What do you call the blade on the end of a rifle?
A blade on the end o a rifle is called a "Bayonet".
What technology was made during the civil war time?
Rifle Muskats Sub Mrines Rifle Barrels Cannons
How was the Henry Repeating Riffle used in the civil war?
Union forces had privately purchased them. Rebel forces used captured repeating rifles. The repeater, was considered the "assault rifle" of the Civil War. Just as the M16 assault rifle replaced the M14 rifle in Vietnam.
What was the first sniper rifle ever built?
At least during the Civil War.
What innovation had the greatest impact on military tactics during civil war?
Rifle
What is the National Rifle Association and American Civil Liberties Union are both examples of?
The NRA is an example of the oldest and largest civil liberties union in the USA. Defending the 2nd amendment for which all other liberties depend.
What progress led to the development of the modern rifle during the civil war?
ANSWER In the order: the rifled muskets, the miniè bullet, the breech-loading rifle, the repeating carbine and rifle.
