Some nice Civil war photographs I found.

[Duuring]

Some colorized photographs from the Civil war era. https://i.imgur.com/a/FG08X

Warning, the last picture in the album might be considered "NSFW". You have been warned.

Nice, but am I the only one who sees that the zouave has got two bayonets?

[munky-wunky]

here is some that i had found
James River, Va. Pontoon bridge

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Gen. George B. McClellan's tent

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this is a cool one. this is a photo of Fredriksbug, 1863 March.

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[Von_Clausewitz]

These pictures look great, thanks for posting 'em.

[Millander]

1st Pennsylvania reserves

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[DeoVindice61]

Some colorized photographs from the Civil war era. https://i.imgur.com/a/FG08X

Warning, the last picture in the album might be considered "NSFW". You have been warned.

Nice, but am I the only one who sees that the zouave has got two bayonets?

 

Yeah, the 11th New York Zouaves had two bayonets. Both different design I believe.

[Millander]

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[Duuring]

First sergeant of infantry, my guess? The sword is an epee, not used by cavalry...But can anyone tell me what kind of rifle he is holding?

I wonder what that piece of paper is, in his breast pocket...

[DeoVindice61]

First sergeant of infantry, my guess? The sword is an epee, not used by cavalry...But can anyone tell me what kind of rifle he is holding?

I wonder what that piece of paper is, in his breast pocket...

 

The gun is possibly from Colt. Can't remember the design name but it can be assumed as Colt Repeating Rifle.  But I definately know its by Colt.

[Millander]

Here's what I managed to dig up on him. Charles Powell.17 years old when he enlisted on 31 May 1861 as a 1st Sgt, in Co. F. 14th NC infantry re-designated 24th infantry. He later served in Company B of the 10th Battalion NC Heavy artillery.
Source: Greg Mast, State Troops and Volunteers: A Photographic Record of North Carolina’s Civil War Soldiers p. 93 In Portraits of Conflict: A Photographic History of North Carolina in the Civil War, Richard B. McCaslin gives an account of Powell's service:

"When the 10th Battalion, North Carolina Heavy Artillery, attacked Union breastworks at Bentonville, Lt. Charles S. Powell charged alongside Lt. Willoughby L. Hockaday armed only with a shovel, which he held across his stomach as a shield. The battalion lost 38 men killed and wounded, but they chased the Federals from the works and enjoyed a brief but futile triumph."



Its a colt repeating rifle -

[Ililsa]

First sergeant of infantry, my guess? The sword is an epee, not used by cavalry...But can anyone tell me what kind of rifle he is holding?

I wonder what that piece of paper is, in his breast pocket...

 

The gun is possibly from Colt. Can't remember the design name but it can be assumed as Colt Repeating Rifle.  But I definately know its by Colt.

Probably a Colt Model 1855.



Unsure if there were any other revolving rifles kicking around the civil war. I'll try and find out.

[Skipper]

OOOOOHHHHH The American civil war, for a second I thought you meant the English Civil Wars but they did not have camera's then, oh well

[Millander]

Men overlooking camp

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Guard for the headquarters of the 2ndUS Sharpshooters 1862

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Officers acting un-officer like

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4 men about to go on provost. weapons are being checked.

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Company on the march

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a Illinois regiment in menphis

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[Duuring]

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This camp is missing something...Hmmm...I know! Organization!   

[Jelly]

Those are very good quality, considering how long ago they were taken.

[Millander]

Most were surprisingly good quality but allot mattered on the quality of the camera and how well the photo has been preserved.