Civil War Weapons Serial Number Search

[Marshal Don]

Has anyone had any experience with the site www.civilwarweapons.com for serial number searches? They offer a records search through their archives for $15.00. I'd appreciate any feedback.

Thanks,
Marshal Don

[jim]

Hi , Don.Try this site.....www.armscollectors.com  ... It will lead you to the type of weapon , enter the ser. number and it may give you its date and were it was issued..no fee.  Jim

[Harve Curry]

Is it true that if armscollectors site doesn't list your serial number then most likely there is no information available??

[St. George]

Yes.

The only available information is what the Regulars or Volunteers had on file - and only applies to initial issue - not to subsequent re-issue, cross-levelling or battlefield pickup.

Plus - not all of this information will apply, since not all weapons were issued 'en bloc' by serial number - gaps do exist.

All too often, a weapon found in the hands of the family will never have seen the soldier's hands - having been purchased long after the conflict by that veteran as a souvenir of service.

It goes a long way towards explaining some of the pristine examples that purportedly have 'family connections' - when the actual weapon may've seen harsh service and poor maintenance.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!