Enfield Vs Murafield Research Paper

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Springfield Model 1861: The Springfield Model 1861 was the most common weapon used during the Civil War. The Springfield’s barrel was 40 inches long, fired a .58 caliber Minié ball, and the total weight of the rifle was approximately 9 pounds. Because this was a single shot, muzzle-loading gun it was able use a percussion cap mechanism to fire at an effective range of 200 to 300 yards.
Enfield Rifle Musket: The Enfield Rifle Musket was second most widely used weapon in the Civil War, and was the most widely used weapon by the Confederates. Much like the Springfield, it was a single-shot, muzzle-loading rifle musket. The Enfield was preferred by many Americans because it was constructed with a .577 cal. barrel. Having a barrel …show more content…

This short barreled cannon uses a one-pound powder charge in order to fire at a higher trajectory than the Napoleon. It has a bronze tube that is approximately 53 inches long, weighs about 788 lbs., and has a bore that is 4.62 inches.
M1857 12-Pounder Napoleon: The Model 1857 12-Pounder Napoleon was used by both the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War. It was reasonably accurate at all ranges and was devastating when fired at close range. The Napoleon was robustly designed and was capable of firing more than 1200 rounds without any noticeable distortion or wear on the tube. Double-Barreled Cannon: The Double-Barreled Cannon was a failure. It was first tested on April 22 1862, but due to various problems in the design and execution, the connected balls spun in an off-center direction, and according to witnesses it "plowed up about an acre of ground, tore up a cornfield, mowed down saplings, and then the chain broke, the two balls going in different directions." This result was not uncommon, in order for this cannon to fire properly the powder behind each cannonball had to ignite at the same exact time, which, of course, rarely

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