C.S.A. domestically-made revolvers | Small Arms & Ammunition
Mar 18, 2016 · There were other C.S.A. domestic manufacturers of pistols of course, smaller than the four outfits named above. For example there was Dance Brothers (of Galveston, Texas) which made …
"The Civil War Monitor" magazine's top 20 biggest Civil War celebrities ...
Aug 25, 2012 · The Civil War Monitor magazine assembled a group of 'historians' to select the 20 biggest Civil War celebrities. Is six women enough women? They came in 3rd place, 10th place,14th …
Where did all the wood come for musket stocks come from?
Aug 25, 2012 · Any good hard wood could be used, which included sugar maple, red maple, cherry, apple, pear and sometimes ash and butternut (for southern rifles). French muskets followed the …
Are British made shoes under represented by Confederates at ...
Aug 25, 2012 · A reasonable number of British shoes were brought in by blockade runners. Still I do not see many Confederate reencctors wearing shoes with buckles.
What Should Be Made of the term "Consort"? - American Civil War …
Jun 24, 2014 · Ladies & Gents- I have across the term a couple of times while doing research. The term "consort" is used. Would this possibly have been used for a couple that was maybe living together …
Discussion - Barrel Failure Mystery Solved? An Interesting Theory ...
Dec 27, 2011 · THE THEORY: That India made Brown Bess barrel probably failed because of a build up of that hard grey residue in the barrel. The owner of that Brown Bess probably got in the habit of …
The long shot made with a Henry 1860 by Gus in the "Lonesome Dove ...
Aug 12, 2011 · The long shot made with a Henry 1860 by Gus in the "Lonesome Dove" movie. Could a 1860 Henry make such a shot?
The story of Ivory Soap - American Civil War Forums
May 12, 2010 · The air actually made the soap lighter than water, causing it to float. Proter and Gamble thus marketed Ivory as the "Soap that Floats". As the decades followed, Procter and Gamble …
Lee's biggest mistakes at Gettysburg - American Civil War Forums
Aug 20, 2021 · They all made mistakes, and honestly, it was extremely hard coordinating that many men at any one time. Having said all of that I've recently purchased Sears Gettysburg book and have …
Stainless Steel Canteens - American Civil War Forums
Mar 13, 2017 · Just in the spirit of the dialogue, modern steel canteens are not made of the same material as a Civil War canteen. The wrought Iron of the originals & the modern mild steel are both …