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American Civil War weapons | HearLore
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American Civil War weapons
Agar gunWilson Agar stood in a Washington workshop during the early months of 1861, surrounded by sketches and half-finished prototypes.
Gatling gunRichard Jordan Gatling of North Carolina invented the rapid-firing multiple-barrel firearm in 1861. He patented his revolving battery gun on the 4th of…
Minié ballClaude-Étienne Minié unveiled his hollow-based bullet design in 1849. This invention arrived shortly after the creation of the Minié rifle itself.