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Firearms that defined American history

American history has been largely forged in conflict, starting from the very first days when the Revolution’s first volleys were fired. Suffice it to say, firearms are an integral part of the social ...
The Columbian

Fort park rangers demonstrate historical weapons with black powder

When fired, the 1861 Springfield rifle-musket and the 1873 Trapdoor Springfield rifle both make a sharp clap. The 1841 Mountain Howitzer, a cannon, provides a louder, bigger boom. All three weapons — ...
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Model 1861 U.S. Rifle Musket

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Model 1861 Rifle Musket was the ...
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Every Standard Issue US Military Rifle Since the American Revolution

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Each year, the U.S. Department of Defense spends billions ...
The New York Times

NOTES OF THE REBELLION.; THE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. A REBEL STORY.

TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online ...