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Various types of Minié balls. The four on the right are provided with Tamisier ball grooves for aerodynamic stability.
Various types of Minié balls. The four on the right are provided with Tamisier ball grooves for aerodynamic stability.
James H. Burton's 1855 Minié ball design (.58 caliber, 500 grains) from the Harpers Ferry Armory
James H. Burton's 1855 Minié ball design (.58 caliber, 500 grains) from the Harpers Ferry Armory
Gunshot Fracture of the Left Femur by Minié ball, 1863
Gunshot Fracture of the Left Femur by Minié ball, 1863
Private Milton E. Wallen of Company C, 1st Kentucky Cavalry, wounded by a Minié ball, while in prison at Richmond, July 4, 1863, being treated for gan
Private Milton E. Wallen of Company C, 1st Kentucky Cavalry, wounded by a Minié ball, while in prison at Richmond, July 4, 1863, being treated for gangrene
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The Pattern 1853 Enfield and the Springfield Model 1861. Two prominent Minié rifles of the 19th century.
The Pattern 1853 Enfield and the Springfield Model 1861. Two prominent Minié rifles of the 19th century.
Training with the Minié rifle during the American Civil War, 1863. The caption reads: "Teaching the negro recruits the use of the Minié rifle"
Training with the Minié rifle during the American Civil War, 1863. The caption reads: "Teaching the negro recruits the use of the Minié rifle"
French soldier stands with M1842T Minié rifle
French soldier stands with M1842T Minié rifle
The large, heavy bullet of the Minié rifle could cause devastating wounds
The large, heavy bullet of the Minié rifle could cause devastating wounds