Colt reapting rifle

[Duke Of Longtree]

Civil War Field Service 1861-1862

In May 1861, a company of the 8th Massachusetts Infantry was issued Colt revolving rifles while serving in and around Washington, D.C. Later in 1861, pickets of the 12th Kentucky Infantry skirmished with Confederate cavalry at Mill Springs, Ky. The pickets, armed with Colt rifles, killed four rebels with eight shots at 300 yds.


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[Legion]

So what's your suggestion/idea?

[Mississippi]

I believe he wants the Colt Revolving Rifle added in War of Rights

[BloodBeag]

Do you have evidence it was used during the maryland campaign in reasonable amounts? If yes then it will likely be added to the game, if no then maybe it will be added if campaigns which it was used are made

[michaelsmithern]

while in service during that period, i do not believe they were in fact used during the Maryland campaign, it's a shame because i do like the firearm itself, but i'd rather go for historical accuracy

[Duke Of Longtree]

The rifle was used in the later part of 1861 but was not a favorite of the troops cause of the gun discharged a lot

[Jupiter]

Don't quote me on this, but I think it's already in the game?

[JaegerCoyote]

I remember someone saying the 1st USSS were equipped with them in 1862.