The most common arm of both sides may have been the Spencer carbine.

A notable weapon developed towards the end of the American Civil War by the Union was the Spencer carbine.

"Many time kill white-eyes," he said, balancing a badly worn Spencer carbine in one hand.

Breechloaders, the Spencer carbine, and the Gatling gun were among the weapons tested on the peninsula.

Spencer carbines, invented by Christopher Spencer, were introduced at this time.

The Spencer carbine was a shorter and lighter version.

Some of Croxton's men were armed with seven-shot Spencer carbines, which had a devastating effect on the Confederate line.

"I recall he had him a Spencer carbine."

As was their way, the dismounted cavalry had firepower out of proportion to their numbers, thanks to the seven-shot Spencer carbines they carried.

"The Spencer carbines gave his troopers the technical edge," Hamm announced.