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To: DiogenesLamp

Probably not. The troops were two companies of artillerymen. The army did not issue rifles to artillery troops. The troops were armed with 6 shot pistols.


455 posted on 08/03/2022 9:05:50 AM PDT by Bull Snipe
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To: Bull Snipe
Probably not. The troops were two companies of artillerymen. The army did not issue rifles to artillery troops. The troops were armed with 6 shot pistols.

I believe you know more about this aspect of the 1860 military than do I, and so I shall take your word for it.

463 posted on 08/03/2022 10:19:03 AM PDT by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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