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Who used the musket?
If your referring to the "muzzle loading" musket/rifle; the US Army's last offical use of that weapon was the US Civil War. In 1866 the US Army adapted the metallic cartridge 50-70 single shot rifle. Then in 1873, the US Army got rid of the 50-70 and adapted the 45-70 Government cartridge. Both sides used the musket/rifle in the Civil War. A muzzle loading musket could be either smooth bore or rifled. However, generally speaking, whenever a man used the term "musket", it was usually presumed to be a smooth bored weapon.
What were the top ten weapons used in the civil war?
There were several types of weapons used in the civil war. The top ten weapons were the cannon, Minnie ball, pistols, sabers, swords, knives, Springfield rifle, Lorenz rifle, Colt rifle, and repeating weapons.
Deadliest weapon of the civil war?
musket
What was the main weapon in the Civil War?
The two main weapons used during the Civil War would be the 1855 Enfield and the 1861 Springfield. The Enfield was imported from England and mainly saw use in the CS, on the other hand, the 1861 Springfield was made in the US and saw extensive use in the US armies. Both were rifle-muskets, meaning that they had rifling to increase accuracy (Think of how a football spins.) and were loaded via the muzzle of the rifle.
Who invented the 1861 springfield rifle musket?
The 1861 Springfield Rifle was primarily used in the American Civil War. It was created by the U.S. army, so there is no way to know for sure who first came up with the idea. It was likely the product of a team of army engineers working together.
Who used the musket?
If your referring to the "muzzle loading" musket/rifle; the US Army's last offical use of that weapon was the US Civil War. In 1866 the US Army adapted the metallic cartridge 50-70 single shot rifle. Then in 1873, the US Army got rid of the 50-70 and adapted the 45-70 Government cartridge. Both sides used the musket/rifle in the Civil War. A muzzle loading musket could be either smooth bore or rifled. However, generally speaking, whenever a man used the term "musket", it was usually presumed to be a smooth bored weapon.
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.
What are some Revolutionary war weapons?
-Black powdered rifle -calvalry sword -bayanette -cannon -flintlock pistol -musket
How much did a flintlock musket rifle cost in the revulutionary war times?
Around $12 which was a lot of money in those days!
What is the Value of 1863 Springfield Rifle Musket with a trapdoor?
what you have is a converted civil war 58 cal. musket. After the civil war those muskets were converted to 50/70 cal (trapdoor) center fire rifles. Later the 45/70 (trapdoor) came into being. Value depends on overall condition of the rifle................
What was the most commonly used infantry rifle of the US Civil War at the beginning of 1865?
As the US Civil War entered its fifth year in 1865, most infantrymen were no longer using the old style musket type rifles of the past. By the war's end, most soldiers were using either the '58 Springfield or the 577 Enfield rifle musket.
What were the top ten weapons used in the civil war?
There were several types of weapons used in the civil war. The top ten weapons were the cannon, Minnie ball, pistols, sabers, swords, knives, Springfield rifle, Lorenz rifle, Colt rifle, and repeating weapons.
What gun did they use in the civil war?
.58 caliber Springfield musket .69 caliber Harpers Ferry Rifle '''Spencer carbine '''Henry repeating rifle '''Colt revolver '''Remington '''English Enfield rifle ''''''''''''''''''
What US secretary of war approved the rifle musket for general us in the US Army?
As US Secretary of War, Jefferson Davis approved the use of the Springfield .58 caliber rifle musket, Model 1855 for the US Army. The new rifle was designated for general distribution to the US armed forces. After he left office, other rifled muskets were also introduced. This development was the basis for new US Army manuals on rifled muskets.
Who developed a breech loading rifle better than most gun in use in the civil war?
sharps carbine
What caliber was the Springfield rifle in the civil war?
The Springfield rifled Musket, Model 1855 had a caliber of 0.58-inch and was a single shot, muzzle-loading weapon.
Did the rifle musket revolutionize the US Civil War?
Many military experts believed that the rifle musket would have a major effect on the US Civil War. One outstanding feature of this weapon was its increase in range in comparison to the smoothbore musket. In actuality, official reports on US Civil War battles indicated that the expectations, for example, of being able to hit long range targets would cause more casualties. Actual combat situations however continued to be short range battles between the opposing forces. The 500 yard range of a rifle musket, with no modern day scopes, made it difficult to make accurate hits on faraway enemy targets. Also, the arc of the minie ball when fired at long range targets made it extremely difficult to gauge and aim the rifle effectively.
