The Mississippi in the Civil War Message Board

Holly Springs Gun Factory

The gun factory at Holly Springs, Miss., is now turning out 40 good muskets per day. It will soon be able to turn out 100 per day for the government. Muskets are the best weapon for three-fourths of the army. It shoots strong, far, accurate, and never gets out of order.

The Athens Post (Athens, TN) 28 Mar 1862
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