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) …

Jul 15, 2013 · The Corps would have been the same at Gettysburg with Jackson still alive. Jackson might have made Lee call up Jenkins' and Corse's Brigades from Richmond so this …

May 12, 2010 · Simpler domestic beverages like apple cider and beer became popular. Also one type of homemade alcoholic beverage that became popular in the South was made by the …

Nov 2, 2019 · When researching book and scouring as many images of soldiers armed with knives, majority of Union soldiers had Sheffield bowies or side knives, but most knife-toting …

Dec 31, 2009 · We have a small working cannon which was made in Spain. It is approximately 28.5" long, is 12" to top of wheel, length of chrome barrel is 14". It is a black powder cannon, …

Jan 24, 2013 · The cases were made to fit the photos. Below are the most common sizes. Approximate sizes of the images, including the portion of image hidden under the mat, but not …

Apr 1, 1999 · The well made interchangeable parts made it the realization of a dream for ordnance men. It was a simple and inexpensive arm that influenced small arms development …

Mar 15, 2013 · Canister rounds were packed in the can and surrounded by sawdust to keep them in place. When case shot were made, first the balls went in, then the matrix, the powder tube …

Nov 11, 2013 · The makers marks told the tale of England providing the South with war material and the north took notice of the English makers of captured items and issued protest to the …

Oct 20, 2011 · The regulations were often ignored because of the scarcity of materials and the need for rapid production. The average Confederate kepi usually was a simple gray or …