Smooth bore guns
Smooth bore artillery refers to weapons that are not rifled. At the time of the Civil War, metallurgy and other supporting technologies were just evolving to a point allowing the large scale production of rifled field artillery. As such, many smooth bore weapons were still being used and produced even at the end of the war. Smooth bore field artillery of the day fit into two role-based categories: guns and howitzers. Further classifications of the weapons were made based on the type of metal used, typically bronze or iron (cast or wrought), although some examples of steel were produced. Additionally, the artillery was often identified by the year of design in the Ordnance department references.[5]
Smooth bore guns are only one type of cannon used in the civil war there were also howitzers mortars and rifled guns.
Smooth bore guns are only one type of cannon used in the civil war there were also howitzers mortars and rifled guns.
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This picture shows a battery of rail mounted mortars.
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This picture shows the 12 pounder napoleon cannon one of the most used pieces of artillery in the civil war.