Rifled Muskets

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	M1854 Lorenz	A widely used Austrian muzzle-loading rifled musket, employed in several European conflicts including the American Civil War. It was praised for its accuracy and was one of the last major muzzle-loading rifles before the shift to breech-loading systems.
	Podewils M1858	A Bavarian muzzle-loading rifle-musket that used a percussion cap system. It was the standard infantry rifle of Bavaria during the mid-19th century.
	P53 Enfield	A British muzzle-loading rifle-musket used during the mid-19th century, including the Crimean War and the American Civil War. It was one of the most advanced rifles of its time, featuring rifling for greater accuracy.
	Brunswick Rifle	A British muzzle-loading rifle introduced in the 1830s. It featured a unique two-groove rifling pattern designed to fire a specific belted ball and was used by the British Army in colonial conflicts.
	Baker Rifle	A muzzle-loading flintlock rifle used by the British Army in the early 19th century. It was the first standard-issue rifle for British rifle regiments and gained fame during the Napoleonic Wars for its accuracy and effectiveness.
	1863 Remington Zouave Rifle	A percussion rifle used during the American Civil War. It was known for its accuracy and was one of the last muzzle-loading rifles produced by the U.S. government.
	Harpers Ferry Model 1803	The Model 1803 was the first rifle produced by a U.S. armory and was used during the War of 1812. Its shorter barrel made it lighter and more maneuverable than earlier rifles. It served as a precursor to the standardization of U.S. military firearms.
	1861 Springfield	An American rifle-musket used extensively during the Civil War. The Springfield was a .58 caliber muzzle-loading rifle that was the most widely used Union infantry weapon. Known for its accuracy and range, it played a significant role in Civil War battles.