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Sharpshooting Rifles Of The American Civil War: Colt, Sharps, Spencer, And Whitworth (Weapon)
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At The Outset Of The American Civil War, The Wealthy Inventor And Expert Shot Hiram Berdan Initiated The Settingup Of Sharpshooting Units In The Union Army; These Units Would Be Tasked Primarily With Openorder Skirmishing, But Also With Longrange, 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 A Poor Reputation, However, As It Was Prone To A Malfunction Known As Chain Fire, In Which Powder In All The Unfired Chambers Would Be Ignited, Seriously Injuring The Shooter.Instead, The North'S Sharpshooters Preferred The Sharps Rifle, An Innovative Breechloading Weapon Employing A Fallingblock Action. It Had Doubleset Triggers, Aiding Accuracy, And Could Fire Up To Ten Shots Per Minutemore Than Three Times The Rate Of Fire Offered By The Standardissue Springfield .58Caliber Rifled Musket. The Sharps Was Very Expensive, Though, And Military Planners Believed It Would Encourage Soldiers To Waste Ammunition. After A Prolonged Fight With The Ordnance Department, However, Berdan Succeeded In Procuring Sharps Rifles For His Men. Other Union Sharpshooters Were Equipped With The Standardissue Springfield Rifled Musket, The .5656Caliber Spencer Repeating Riflea Leveraction Weapon With A Sevenround Tube Magazineor Target Rifles, Basically Sporting Rifles Repurposed For Military Use.Conversely, The Confederacy Favored The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifled Musket For Its Sharpshooters; The South Also Imported From Britain Quantities Of The Whitworth Rifle, A .45Caliber, Singleshot, Muzzleloading Weapon Distinguished By Its Use Of A Twisted Hexagonal Barrel. More Prone To Fouling And Slowerfiring Than The Standardissue Rifled Musket, The Whitworth Offered Impressive Longrange Accuracy; Its Hexagonal Bullets Made A Distinctive Whistling Noise In Flight. In May 1864 A Confederate Sharpshooter Armed With The Whitworth Famously Killed The Highestranking Union Battle Casualty Of The Conflict, Major General John Sedgwick, At A Range Of About 1,000 Yards.Featuring Specially Commissioned Artwork, This Is The Engrossing Story Of The Innovative Rifles That Saw Combat In The Hands Of Sharpshooters On Both Sides During The Civil War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Sharpshooting Rifles of the American Civil War'? A: The book details the innovative rifles used by sharpshooters during the American Civil War, including the Colt, Sharps, Spencer, and Whitworth rifles, alongside their historical significance and usage.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Martin Pegler, who provides an in-depth exploration of the subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 80 pages, providing a concise yet informative overview of its topic.
- Q: When was 'Sharpshooting Rifles of the American Civil War' published? A: The book was published on August 22, 2017.
- Q: What are some key features of the rifles discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various features such as the breech-loading action of the Sharps rifle, the double-set triggers for accuracy, and the long-range capabilities of the Whitworth rifle.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or artwork? A: Yes, the book features specially commissioned artwork that enhances the narrative and provides visual context to the rifles discussed.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: Is there any focus on the technological advancements of these rifles? A: Yes, the book highlights the technological advancements of the rifles, such as the innovations in firing mechanisms and accuracy improvements, which were significant during the Civil War.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is ideal for history enthusiasts, collectors of militaria, or anyone interested in the American Civil War and the evolution of firearms during that period.