Civil War Weapons

Cannons

• Napoleon12 pound shot

• Howitzer12, 24, and 32 pound

shotEffective range of 250-

1700 yards

Hawken Rifle

• Used from 1859-1872 by both Confederates and Union soldier.

• Muzzle-loaded

• 2-3 shots per/minute

• Accurate from 100-400 yards

Pistols

• Colt 1851 Navy: Confederates

• Single action, 6 shot

• Colt Army 1860:

• Union

• Single action, 6 shot

• Both accurate 75-100 yards

Swords

• 1850 Army Officer’s sword

• Bayonet: attached to rifle, close range

Ships

• U.S.S. MonitorFully armored shipRotating gun turret

• C.S.S. North Carolina Ironclad war ship