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=Weapons:=
 * A field gun was long barreled gun that was fired at a flat trajectory. The typical elevation from level for these weapons was 5 degrees upwards.
 * The Howitzer was a short-barreled cannon that fired larger ordnance than the field guns. It also fired cannonballs at a much greater arc than was the case for other artillery.
 * Muskets with rifled bores had considerably more accuracy and range than the smoothbore. While rifled canons could fire a more powerful and longer range ordnance, the previously mentioned need for gunners to be able to see their targets tended to negate this advantage.
 * The Breechloaders was a major advancment in the musket, but it didn’t seem to translate very well to the cannon. Because of the force of the explosion in the chamber when ignited, a very strong weapon was needed at the back to withstand the firing. Then the canon had to be reloaded and readied to fire again immediately.
 * Edged weapons: Bayonets, sabers, swords, short swords, cutlasses, Bowie knives, pikes, and lances. They all proved to be helpful during close quarter fighting.
 * The weapons duting the Civil War were more advanced from previous wars because of new technology. Such as new types of fuses and torpedoes (what we call mines to day), and more advanced cannons.
 * They had much more advanced pistols like the Cogswell Pepper Revolver. It is a six–shot percussion pistol with a rotating barrel. Additional barrels were carried for quicker reloading.
 * A favorite pistol of the U.S. Calvalry was the M1869 .45 caliber Schofield Single-Action Revolver. It had wood grips, an 8–inch barrel and a top latch for easy loading.
 * Most shotguns used were 16 guage, with 30–inch barrels, and 3–inch receiver area that houses the transitional mechanisms. This is a most unusual shotgun. It has been referred to as a transitional from the black powder era to the cartridge.



Work Cited: http://www.realarmorofgod.com/civil-war-weapons.html http://www.civilwarhome.com/civilwarweapons.htm