Civil War Swords The Different Types

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Article Title: Civil War Swords The Different Types
Author: Matthew McKernan
Category: Collecting
Word Count: 406
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Are you looking for different kinds of Civil War swords? Various types of these swords were used during the war, and many different replicas exist today. If you are trying to decide upon a gift for a Civil War buff, it might help to know a bit about the most common sorts of swords that were used during the war. While any huge history fan will love almost any sword you pick out, choosing the right gift will become easier if you learn about each type of sword beforehand. Let's start with something that everyone should know: during this war, swords weren't really referred to as "swords" at all.

Instead, most soldiers (and current history fanatics) refer to the weapons used during this war as "bayonets." What's the difference? In many ways, a bayonet is more like a knife than a sword, but this is not always the case. Still, when you are trying to find a weapon of this type from the Civil War, it helps to know the name of the item itself. Now, let's move on to the types of Civil War swords that can be found. You'll soon discover that there are quite a lot of them!

You'll most likely come across replicas of Civil War swords when you begin your search. While there are some authentic bayonets that remain, most of these are locked away inside of museums. If you do happen to find a real one, make sure to check for authenticity. One of the most common types that you will come across is the rifle-musket bayonet. These weapons were used in conjunction with a firearm, and then tend to be rather slender and curved. Another popular one is the socket bayonet that actually fit inside of a gun - a double-edged weapon!

Choosing Civil War swords for a gift can be a bit time consuming. Simply think about the person that you are shopping for, consider what they might like best, and choose the sword that you find the most appealing. Anyone that is fascinated with this war will adore any sword from this time period. Now that you know more about these bayonets, you can start shopping around for the best one. Make sure to purchase your gift from a reputable company, and always ask for an appraisal if that company claims that a sword is real - you don't want to pay top dollar for something that isn't authentic!

Matthew McKernan is an expert in selecting gifts for history buffs and loves early american history. http://www.HistoryShopping.com/
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