"When America went to war with itself in 1861, it would send nearly three million of its sons into the armies before the fighting was done. In the hands of these men North and South placed some of te most advanced weapons yet developed, and others that were almost as old as history." (Civil War historian William C. Davis)

Edged Weapons- A look at the swords, sabers, bayonets, and other non-firing weapons of the Civil War.

Rifles and other shouldered weapons- were the mainstay of the armies. Hundreds of variations were used during the conflict.

Handguns- These small handheld weapons were very popular during the Civil War, when the first revolvers appeared.

Artillery- The heavy cannons of the Civil War were among the most powerful and accurate ever seen.

New Innovations- Some very unusual experimental weapons were developed during the Civil War.