--- product_id: 21787001 title: "Civil War Revolvers: Myth vs. Reality" brand: "peter schiffers" price: "€ 111.30" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/21787001-civil-war-revolvers-myth-vs-reality store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Comprehensive research In-depth analysis Historical accuracy Civil War Revolvers: Myth vs. Reality **Brand:** peter schiffers **Price:** € 111.30 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”« Unlock the Secrets of History! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Civil War Revolvers: Myth vs. Reality by peter schiffers - **How much does it cost?** € 111.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/21787001-civil-war-revolvers-myth-vs-reality) ## Best For - peter schiffers enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted peter schiffers brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Expert Insights:** Gain knowledge from historians and firearms experts. - β€’ **Collector's Guide:** Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike. - β€’ **Uncover the Truth:** Dive deep into the myths and realities of Civil War revolvers. - β€’ **Engaging Narratives:** Experience captivating stories behind iconic revolvers. - β€’ **Visual Illustrations:** Enjoy detailed images that bring history to life. ## Overview Civil War Revolvers: Myth vs. Reality is a meticulously researched exploration of the iconic firearms used during the Civil War, debunking myths and presenting factual insights through expert commentary and vivid illustrations. ## Description Civil War Revolvers: Myth vs. Reality ## Images ![Civil War Revolvers: Myth vs. Reality - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/WEBP_402378-T1/images/I/51K350XnnBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent look at historical firearms *by T***E on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on November 1, 2015* Peter Schiffers, in this book, provides excellent coverage of many of the handguns used in the United States Civil War, from their historical development and usage up to firing vintage working examples of the arms for accuracy and reliability. The coverage of each weapon purchased by the U.S. Ordinance Department for use during the war, as well as a large number of weapons bought on the civilian market by individual soldiers is detailed, with each description following a set pattern. (The resulting text may appear to be repetitive, but the ease of comparison between weapons marks it as thorough, instead.) A particular pleasure is the detailed photographs of the exteriors of the weapons along with, in many cases, photographs of their internal actions. Also, I thought the experimental firing of the guns well done and convincing, although Mr. P. Bowman's comment about the small sample size is certainly something to keep in mind.The downsides to this book that I see are that it covers only the United States Ordinance Department, not the Confederacy. While the weapons used by the Confederacy were for the most part, I assume, either the same as that of the northern states or inferior copies, it would be nice to have some information about them. Secondly, there were a fair number of typographical mistakes in the text, although none interfered noticably with reading and understanding the book.In short, this book is very well done and I am looking forward to getting a copy of the author's book on Civil War carbines. ### ⭐⭐⭐ lot of good information but not well presented. *by P***B on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on July 16, 2015* I have mixed feelings about this work. It is the result of considerable effort, written with much insight by someone passionate about their topic. it includes much useful information. For me, and this may well be a purely personal issue, the way the information was presented and the book put together left something to be desired. It appears bitty at first and then repetative. As a result I became bored with it fairly early on.The issue I had with it is the strong conclusions drawn from sampling a very small number, sometimes only 1 example of a particular weapon.To draw damning conclusions about design or manufacture based on such a small sample, and then on later reproductions rather than original pieces seems wrong.There are many fine works written about Civil war arms containing much useful information. This comes close to being one but due to its format and approach doesnt quite make it for me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book for the Historian or Re-enactor. *by G***E on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on March 27, 2014* Excellent book on comparison of current production models of civil war revolvers, and the originals in his collection. The author fires several originals and replica's to get an accurate feel for the accuracy and killing power of these guns. He used ammo as close to the original issue as he could to simulate the problems with loading and firing civil war revolvers. This is a good book for the civil war historian or re-enactor to have and study, as there is a whole lot of miss-information out there on the inaccuracy of these revolvers. The author shows why certain revolvers were favorites among Calvary soldiers, and why others were rejected. He also dispels the myths about infantry soldiers not carrying small guns on their person, as they were too heavy to carry on the march. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/21787001-civil-war-revolvers-myth-vs-reality](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/21787001-civil-war-revolvers-myth-vs-reality) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*