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By the US Military, up thru the 1880s- although some repeater rifles were used in the mid 1860s. The last of the single shot rifles was the Springfield "trap door" rifle in 45-70. It was replaced by the bolt action Krag in 30-40 cailber.
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What weapon was first used in World War 1?
the single shot rifle with bayonet
How do you unload the sharps rifle?
No one answer, since there was no one Sharps Rifle. Some were single shot and used metalic cartridges, some used paper or cloth cartridges.
What is a bayonet and what is it used for?
A bayonet is a small knife - which can be fixed (by its handle) to the end of the barrel of a rifle - so the soldier still has an effective weapon if he runs out of bullets.
What is the value j Stevens 22 single shot rifle 1904?
The value of a 1905 J Stevens 22 single shot rifle is between $100 and $500 depending on the condition. These rifles were commonly used for small game hunting and target practice.
What is a birdshot?
A birdshot is a small lead shot, or ammunition, used in shotgun shells, or a rifle or pistol cartridge containing small shot instead of a single projectile.
What is value of 22 caliber single shot rifle manufactured by International Firearms Washington DC?
I suspect this is a foreign firearm imported by that company. Unless it is some special target rifle, a 22 single shot is probably only going to bring $75 to $100 in used condition.
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.
Who is the original owner of an 1850 springfield rifle used in the civil war?
I own an original 1850 Springfield rifle used in the civil war! It has the bayonet as well on the end of the Rifle extending its length an extra 2 feet or so.
What were the primary six weapons used in World War 1?
The rifle, the Machine gun, the bayonet, the shotgun, artillery and then aviation.
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 weapon was used in conjunction to a musket?
A bayonet is a thrusting weapon placed on the muzzle of a musket or rifle which turns the weapon into a spear.
What are bayonet wounds?
A bayonet wound occures usually when an opposing combatant attaches a bayonet to his firearm and stabs you with it... a bayonet is a knife like device that can be attached to the barrel end of a fire arm (usually a rifle) so the rifle can be used like a spear.Bayonet wounds could be fatal or they could be a simple cut or a narrow penetrating wound. The British invented a bayonet with 4 blades that was shaped like a "+". This was intended to inflict a flesh wound that would have a corner cut. This type of cut is more difficult to sew-up and heal.
