Question

What were the weapons used in the american civil war in 1750?

Answer 1

The Civil War precursor to the Winchester Rifle based on early lever-action rifles made by Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. ... It was adopted by the Union army, especially by the cavalry, during the American Civil War, but did not really replace the standard issue muzzle-loading rifled muskets in use at the time.

Answer 2

The flintlock pictured here is a typical British "Brown Bess" musket. Marks on the gun indicate that it was used by German mercenaries during the American Revolution. Around 1750, men stop carrying rapiers, and guns became the weapon of choice for a duel.