Dear Sir,

You may want to check out the book, "Civil War Pistols: A Survey of Handguns of the American Civil War," by John D. McAulay. The book covers government procurement information, issue details, and historical background.

Respectfully,

Gerald D. Hodge, Jr.
Niota, Tennessee
War Between the States Historian
Historian: 39th Georgia Infantry Regiment
Web Master: http://39thGAVOLINFRGT.homestead.com/39thHomepage.html