Civil War Firearms

The popular Civil War News columnist has written a unique work, combining technical data on each Civil War firearm, an often surprising treatment of their actual use on the battlefield, and a guide to collecting and firing surviving relics and modern reproductions.

About the author

Joseph G. Bilby is a popular columnist for the Civil War News and a veteran of the current 69th Regiment. He is also the author of Civil War Firearms.

Summary

Combines technical data on each American Civil War firearm and details of its actual use on the battlefield--with a guide to collecting and firing surviving relics and modern reproductions

The popular Civil War News columnist has written a unique work, combining technical data on each Civil War firearm, an often surprising treatment of their actual use on the battlefield, and a guide to collecting and firing surviving relics and modern reproductions.

Product details

• Authors: Joseph Bilby, Joseph G. Bilby, NO RIGHTS THIS TERRITORY
• Publisher: Dacapo
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.03.2005
• EAN: 9780306814594
• ISBN: 978-0-306-81459-4
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues; Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques; HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), HISTORY / Military / Weapons, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Firearms & Weapons, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, United States of America, USA, Militaria, arms and armour, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Subjects & Themes / Americana, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Subjects & Themes / Military