Standard Catalog of Civil War Firearms

Americans are as fascinated as ever with the weapons carried by soldiers during the Civil War. With both sides struggling to keep up with the demand for guns, many manufactured models and variants exist. Because of the market for reproductions and fakes, Civil War collectors need accurate, up-to-the-minute values and this book delivers; with meticulously researched descriptions, color photographs and a rarity scale from one to five for each weapon.