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[Captain*kirk]

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[ElvinWarrior]

I don't know about whistling Dixie, as, I think the 1858 Remi was primarily a Blue Coat gun, but, the greys, didn't seem to have any prejudice in what they carried. Frequently, they picked up guns from the battlefields of the fallen, or ones that were dropped. Some soldiers had a dozen or so, for quick fires, as it was simpler to pull a loaded one out of a bag, rather than swap out cylinders. This was especially true for calvary.

So...

MeThinks, I would be inclined to Whistle something else, other than Dixie, like maybe, The Battle Hymn of the Republic perhaps???

LOL...

Sincerely,

ElvinWarrior... aka... David, "EW"

 

[ofitg]

Based upon the numbers of revolvers purchased, and the numbers of troops who served, I get the impression that about 10% of the troops were issued revolvers. The average guy had a rifle, pack, food, etc, and he probably wasn't even interested in adding a revolver to the load he had to carry.

I wouldn't be surprised if a few officers carried privately-purchased revolvers with spare cylinders, but for the most part, if an officer or cavalryman wanted more firepower he would have picked up a revolver laying on some battlefield.

 

[Smokin_Gun]

I whistle Dixie EW and do have a Couple U.S. Remingtons that were confiscated by the CSA ... as the previous owners had no need for them anymore... :O)

Lookie says so in my Signature

The 1861 Remington Old Army may have been issued to the Southern Army before the outbreak of the War as were the 1860 Colt Army, and 1851 Navy Revs. But most definetly by 1863 when the 1858 NMA came to be issued to the Union Federals the CSA wasn't offered any.