The American Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865, witnessed a rapid evolution in military technology, particularly in the development and deployment of small arms. Among the more obscure yet technically fascinating weapons fielded during the conflict is the Gibbs Carbine. Produced in limited numbers and briefly adopted by Union cavalry units, the Gibbs Carbine…
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