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Muzzle loading black powder rifles. The percussion cap was in use to replace he flintlock and the first self contained cartridge firearms were starting to see limited use. If you look up Springfield Model 1842, that is the SMOOTHBORE musket used by the US Military until the model 1861 went into use. The 1861 was a rifled firearm. If you look up Hawken rifle, that was used by civilian hunters in that time period,
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What machines did they use in the 1850s?
they used sewing machines and lots of tools.
What were Beecher bibles?
Beecher bibles were a shipment of rifles sent by abolitionist preacher Henry Ward Beecher to anti-slavery settlers in Kansas in the 1850s to help defend themselves against pro-slavery forces in the area. The rifles were disguised as Bibles to avoid detection by pro-slavery supporters.
In the 1850s why didn't they have electricity?
Why did the 1850s have no electricity?
The filibusters of the 1840s and 1850s?
The filibuster of the 1840s and 1850s used obstructive delay takes in the service of the us government. The Californian William Walker used the Nicaraguan civil war as a distraction to institute himself as a dictator there.
What type of firearms were used in the battle of wounded knee?
Beside hand-rifles, stationary rifles with two wheels for aiming and transportation were also used; four Hotchkiss Mountain Rifles.
Are 22 cal pellet air pistols or Rifles used in Olympics?
no those are airguns. .22 bullet rifles are used in the Olympics --------------------correct answer:----------------- .177 caliber air rifles are used in the Olympics. These are high quality match air rifles.
How many rifles were used?
3
What guns were used in 1856?
rifles
What country used rifles in world war 1?
ALL nations that were involved in WW I used rifles. While the most common use was by Infantrymen, soldiers in all branches of the military would have reason to use rifles- whether they were artillery, Armor, Cavalry, or Supply personnel. Rifles (and handguns) were even used by pilots.
Was a rifle used in the wild west?
Yes RIFLES were used in the wild west. The Winchester and Henry were among the most famous RIFLES.
How many rifles were used in World War 2?
Over 100 million rifles were used during World War 2.
What type of cartridges do rifles use?
The two types of cartridges used in rifles and pistols are rimfire and centerfire
