Springfield M1842

The standard musket. 1 shot, maybe you graze him.

With the highest damage of all the infantry rifles it can be a devastating short range weapon, but latter on with rifles that have almost double the range and 3x the accuracy that one volley you get off will not make up for the 2-3 you receive.

The accuracy ain't great but for a filler brigade or even one you know will take casualties it is cheap and will give you soldiers a fighting chance.