Ever read Civil war Weapons By Graham Smith It's Very informative on every thing from rifles, pistols, knifes, swords, bayonets, bowie-knifes, and gatling guns to canons. Heres a example of some of the things you'll find in that book did you know Colt made muskets too? What about a sharps breach loading pistol? Or how about "Gorgea pikes" It's really good book you should read it