Civil War Arms Purchases and Deliveries

Reprinted here in its original format is the single most quoted source of information about Civil War weaponry. This massive publication is a comprehensive list of every single weapons purchase made by the Union. It comprises over 300 pages of detailed entries. Items covered include muskets, carbines, swords, pistols, ammunition, bayonets, cannon, and accouterments. Each entry includes the contractor's name, the size of the order, the date of the purchase, the price, the specifications of the weapon, the date of the original contract, and the date of the actual payment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)