Sharpshooting Rifles of the American Civil War: Colt, Sharps, Spencer, and Whitworth
(Book #56 in the Osprey Weapons Series)
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At the outset of the American Civil War, the wealthy inventor and expert shot Hiram Berdan initiated the setting-up of sharpshooting units in the Union Army; these units would be tasked primarily with open-order skirmishing, but also with long-range, accurate shooting. Initially, it was envisaged that the M1855 Colt revolving rifle would be the weapon employed by these specialists. Available in .36, .44, and .56 caliber, the M1855 swiftly earned...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1472815912
ISBN13:9781472815910
Release Date:August 2017
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:80 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 7.1" x 9.7"
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