This book is a must for anyone interested in black-powder firearms, Civil War history, or the sport of historical shooting. In it, the reader will learn how to

During the American Civil War, the mounted soldiers fighting on both sides of the conflict carried a wide array of weapons, from sabers and lances to carbines,

Learn about the evolution of weapons by studying the design of the Civil War weapons cataloged in this attractive, full-color reference book. More than three mi

Thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities.

Describes weapons used during the American Civil War, including those used by the cavalry, the infantry, and the navy, and examines the effectiveness of each we