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Mr. 16 gauge,
You heard right about bayonets in the Civil War. They made great candle holders, shiskebob skewers, tent stakes and some were heated and bent to make cadaver recovery hooks for the mortuary details.
The rifled muskets of the CW era were effective beyond 500 yards, so running home the bayonet was not a common occurance. From what I read, the bayonet was effective for scaring "green" troops and keeping cavalry at bay. Cavalry in the CW became scouts and recon troops and mounted infantry.
Adam
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Adam Helmer
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