Civil War Quiz: What Do You Know About the Types of Weapons Used During the Civil War?

Q#1 – What was the most popular gun during the Civil War?

Q#2 – How many bullets were in the magazine of the Henry Repeating Rifle?

Q#3 – For the Union Army, name one of the two most popular cavalry sabers.

Q#4 – What weapon earned the reputation as being the most lethal handgun of the Civil War?

Q#5 – How many shots could an experienced gun crew fire using the Model 1857 12-Pounder “Napoleon” Cannon?

Q#6 – With a two-man crew—one to crank and aim the gun while the other loaded more bullets at the top—how many rounds could the Gatling Gun fire in just one minute?

Q#7 – During the Civil War, why was the bayonet not a very effective weapon during battle?

Q#8 – What was the name of the Union warship that was sunk by the Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley?

Q#9 – What was the most-used shoulder weapon by Confederate soldiers?

Q#10 – What was the most-used cavalry shoulder arm of the Civil War?

Q#11 – What cavalry carbine was designed by future Federal General Ambrose E. Burnside?

Q#12 – What weapon became the most popular cannon of the Civil War?

Q#13 – When first used, the 10-pound Parrott Rifle had the potential for bursting the barrel near the breech. What manufacturing action was taken to deal with this?

Q#14 – During the American Civil War, what were edged weapons?

Q#15 – What did a “Buck and Ball” round consist of?