How much does an SRS letter impact value?

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As I recall, even in the Civil War, pistols were the most common carried weapon for artillerymen. They were only concerned about firepower when the enemy was within 15 feet rather than 100 yards. But even more important, a pistol was necessary to "put down" a wounded or struggling horse when they needed control to switch a harness for a replacement. Such was the case for the Field Artillery even through the First World War when horses were the prime movers of the field pieces. Long arms were just awkward to use with everything else that was going on.

When I say "recall", I mean reading not doing.

[artyldr01]

Thank You, I believe you are correct. It is a interesting study because even back to the revolutionary era there are nations that armed their artillerists with a long arm of some sort but as for the U.S., I believe a sidearm is correct. Though I am sure some may have acquired a rifle/carbine at some point I hope to understand and collect what is "correct" not the anomaly.

As I recall, even in the Civil War, pistols were the most common carried weapon for artillerymen. They were only concerned about firepower when the enemy was within 15 feet rather than 100 yards. But even more important, a pistol was necessary to "put down" a wounded or struggling horse when they needed control to switch a harness for a replacement. Such was the case for the Field Artillery even through the First World War when horses were the prime movers of the field pieces. Long arms were just awkward to use with everything else that was going on.

When I say "recall", I mean reading not doing.