- Mauser rifles: These bolt-action rifles were widely used by both the Mexican government and the revolutionary forces. The Mauser Model 1895 was a particularly popular variant.
- Winchester rifles: These lever-action rifles were also widely used by both sides in the conflict, especially the Model 1894 Winchester.
Pistols:
- Colt revolvers: These revolvers were used by both the Mexican government and the revolutionary forces. The Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver was a particularly popular variant.
- Smith & Wesson revolvers: These revolvers were also used by both sides in the conflict.
Machine guns:
- Maxim machine guns: These early machine guns were used by both the Mexican government and the revolutionary forces. They were typically mounted on tripods and could fire hundreds of rounds per minute.
- Hotchkiss machine guns: These machine guns were also used by both sides in the conflict. They were lighter than Maxim machine guns and could be more easily moved around the battlefield.
Artillery pieces:
- Field guns: These lightweight artillery pieces were used by both the Mexican government and the revolutionary forces. They could be transported relatively easily and were used to provide artillery support for infantry advances and defensive positions.
- Siege guns: These heavier artillery pieces were used by both sides in the conflict to siege cities and fortifications. They could fire large shells that could cause significant damage to buildings and fortifications.
Other weapons:
- Machetes: These large knives were used by both the Mexican government and the revolutionary forces. They were used for close-quarters combat and for clearing brush and other obstacles.
- Spears: These long poles with sharp points were used by some of the revolutionary forces, especially peasant armies. They were a traditional weapon of indigenous communities and were used to charge against the government forces.
- Clubs and improvised weapons: Both the Mexican government and the revolutionary forces used clubs, improvised weapons, and even stones when firearms and ammunition were scarce.