ENHANCEMENTS OF WEAPONRY

IntroductionThe American Civil War was the bloodiest war on American territory .There has been many enhancement of weaponry from the civil War to modern day. Let us go deeper into the subject including the Gatling Gun, Cannons, and shotguns.

How has the military improved the Gatling Gun? Question AnswerWhat is the difference in rounds per minute from modern day to Civil War?

Now a modern day Gatling Gun has 350 round per minute about 59 shots per second.

Has barrel rotation improved ?

Yes, it’s about 3 times as fast.

How has the round feeding changed?

Yes, now it’s belt fed.

Has the military upgraded the cannon?Question AnswerIs there a bigger barrel on modern cannons?

Yes ,about twice as big on a heavy artillery.

Is the way they transport cannons change?

Yes, they are mounted on boats, hum Vs, and gun ships.

Do they still use cannon balls?

No, now they use artillery shell since they are easier to transport and more effective?

Have they modified anything on the shotgun since the Civil War?

Question Answer

Is there a newer model ? Yes, Remington model 1100, Mossberg 935 magnum, Browning Cinergy 28ga.

Has any barrels been added? Yes, now there is a double barrel shotgun.

Has the loading system changed?

Yes, as you unleash the spent shell a new one is pushed in.

Blunder Bust

Beretta semi-auto

ConclusionAs a result there has been many

enhancements of weapons through out time. In the future there will be more improvements so it all started a generation a long time ago.

By: Andrew Jennings