Description: Sharpshooting Rifles of the American Civil War: Colt, Sharps, Spencer, and Whitworth (Weapon) by Martin Pegler (Author), Johnny Shumate (Illustrator), Alan Gilliland (Illustrator) 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 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. Publisher : Osprey Publishing (August 22, 2017)Language : EnglishPaperback : 80 pagesISBN-10 : 1472815912ISBN-13 : 9781472815910
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Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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Binding: Softcover, Wraps
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Intended Audience: Adults
Subject: History
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Special Attributes: Illustrated
Language: English
Topic: Technology & Engineering, Antiques & Collectibles, History, Military / Weapons, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military / United States, General, Firearms & Weapons
Author: Martin Pegler
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Illustrator: Gilliland, Alan, Shumate, Johnny, Yes
