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Russian Weapons
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| The Crimean War found the Russian army in a difficult situation.
It had adopted percussion technology rather late in comparison to
other nations and had very few rifles. To compound matters,
the tsar's obsession with drill and ceremony left little room for
training or supply. Despite numerous heroic actions, these
inadequacies led to the defeat of the army on its home soil. Here we have several weapons to display, some dating from far before the period. Newer weapons developed during this period are in the first column, while older weapons remaining in service are found in the second column. Each is accompanied by photographs, technical specifications, and a full description of the weapon. We have tried to focus of the history of each weapon's development, its capabilities and limitations, and where they have been used in combat. The various types of ammunition used with each weapon are also listed and described. |
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Rifles and Muskets |
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| Service Pistols | |
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| Swords, Bayonets, and Fighting Knives | |
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