1861 - Breech loaded guns in common use. 1861-1865 - American Civil War. Both breech and muzzle loaded guns used. 1862 - The Gatling Gun is invented. 1869 - Center-fire cartridge introduced.

Of all the U.S. military arms of the mid-19th century, one of the most interesting, effective and well-built was the Model 1841 rifle, often called simply the "Mississippi rifle." ...

Thanks to its comprehensive collection of Confederate artifacts, weapons and art, this museum is a required stop for Civil War buffs. American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar The Historic ...