Pistols used during the American Civil War hold a significant place in the history of American warfare. The widespread use of these pistols marked a shift in how soldiers were outfitted for combat.

While duels had long been fought over a woman's hand, or to defend a man's honor, in America, dueling took on a new importance: It was used to settle ... following the Civil War, with the ...

1750-1850 - Dueling pistols come into fashion ... Introduced at the start of the Civil War, Spencer repeating guns were technically advanced, used cartridges (a recent development), and could ...

Converted versions of the pistols were used in at least four killings in the UK in the past two years, police said An amnesty has been granted as police seek to take several types of gun commonly ...