This collection represents some of the weapons used during the 1800's and how they were introduced and used. Most of these weapons were used during the Civil War. Many of the guns do have variants. 

The 1800s were a time full of war . Each weapon represented here has a description of what it's use was and where it originated .

The weapons here changed through out the years to fit the need of the people; For example, the Lefaucheux required more rounds since the regular 6 shots could not do the job , and the brass knuckles do more damage then regular punches .