Warman's Civil War Weapons

by Graham Smith

The weapons of Confederate soldiers and the Union Army, a commanding presence 140 years ago, are among today's most revered collectibles. Warman's® Civil War Weapons offers Civil War enthusiasts a listing of more than 100 weapons and military vehicles, featured in over 400 stunning full-color photos.

From the early battles that relied on muzzle loaded weapons, to the introduction of submarines, handguns, shoulder arms and edged weapons, this book chronicles the history of an innovative age of weaponry including the effectiveness of the weapon in battle. Weapons including the Butterfield Revolver, Sharps Model 1859 and Confederate short sword are shown in detail, with a performance summary. This unmatched reference provides the information needed for a historical study or for collecting. 256 pages. Softcover. 8-1/4" x 10-7/8".