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From Muskets to Drones: 15 Iconic Weapons of U.S. Warfare

Darren September 12, 2025 7 min
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2. Springfield Model 1861 Rifle

2. Springfield Model 1861 Rifle
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Widely used during the Civil War, the Springfield Model 1861 rifle enhanced range, power, and accuracy. Its rifled barrel and faster reloads revolutionized infantry tactics compared to earlier smoothbores. It remains a symbol of 19th-century American soldiering. (americanhistory.si.edu)

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