Recognized as the mainstay of the Union Army, the 1860 was ordered to fill the ranks. The .44 caliber revolver was as powerful as it was popular. After the Civil War, 1860 could long be found in Army posts and across the frontier. This revolver features...

Designed to be the future of revolvers, the top strap, full frame design made this revolver one of the strongest available. During the Civil War, its eight inch barrel and reliability made it highly sought after. This particular model has an 8" octagonal...

Although the resourcefully equipped Confederate soldier could not compete with Union repeating rifles, it was a different story when it came to revolvers. These handguns did not typically require a special type of ammunition, making them easy for...

Distinguished by its octagon barrel and lever style loader, the 1851 helped to begin both the expansion of the West and the Civil War. The 1851 Navy is commonly considered to be one of gunfighter “Wild Bill” Hickok’s favorite handguns...

Union Army soldiers relied on many different types of sidearms for short range and close quarters combat. The revolver was unique in that it had the ability to fire several rounds per minute before having to reload. Revolvers were typically issued to...

One of the best ways possible to get a real hands-on muzzleloading experience is to build it yourself! Traditions™ offers a complete line of muzzleloader rifle and pistol kits that are pre-assembled at the factory to ensure proper fit and ease of...

  The 1863 Zouave rifle was originally produced by Remington Arms under a contract with the US Government. Very few models actually saw action during the Civil War and none were distributed to any army division. However, the Zouave was created to...

    The most widely used rifle during the Civil War, the 1861 Springfield was a favorite due to its' reliability, accuracy, and range. The 40" barrel and .58 caliber allowed for an effective range of 200-300 yards. While difficult to find...

  The 1853 Enfield was used in the Civil War by both the North and the South. The Confederates imported more of these guns during the war and towards the end of the war, more than 75% were armed with the 1853 Enfield. It was the second most...

  Used during the 19th century, the 1842 musket rifle was first made in smoothbore and then later a with a rifled barrel to allow for use of the newly developed Minie Ball. It was the first US musket to be produced with a percussion lock and was...

  Used during the 19th century, the 1842 was the last US smoothbore rifle. It was the first US musket to be produced with a percussion lock and was superior to the flintlock since it was more reliable and resistant to weather. This rifle was used...

  One of the best ways possible to get a real hands-on muzzleloading experience is to build it yourself! Traditions™ offers a complete line of muzzleloader rifle and pistol kits that are pre-assembled at the factory to ensure proper fit and...