The image is a photograph of a sign that reads "Hand Guns of the Civil War". The sign is rectangular in shape and has a yellow background with black text. The text is written in a serif font and is centered on the sign. Below the text, there is a list of hand guns that were used during the war. The list includes information about the hand guns, such as their size, caliber, and other specifications. 

The sign also mentions that most infantrymen would certainly have taken advantage of the opportunity to pick up a pistol or revolver on the battlefield. The hand guns were issued by cavalrymen and officers, and many of them were used to carry their guns. Some of the handguns were also used by the cavalrymen, while others were used by soldiers.

At the bottom of the sign, there are two bullet points that explain the different types of guns and how they were used. The bullet points are written in black text and are accompanied by a brief description of each type of gun. The sign appears to be mounted on a wall in a museum or exhibition space.