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What was more preferred despite differences in the late 1800's? Also, how many Whitworth rifles were imported for use in the American Civil War?
What was more preferred despite differences in the late 1800's? Also, how many Whitworth rifles were imported for use in the American Civil War?
What was more preferred despite differences in the late 1800's? Also, how many Whitworth rifles were imported for use in the American Civil War?
The Sharps was a very good, accurate, breechloading rifle, but it wasnt a "sniper"* rifle. The Whitworth was designed as a long range target rifle. The Whitworths were imported with a 14 inch Davidson scope that was mounted on the side of the rifle. A story in the Army of Tennessee was that you could tell who the Whitworth men were by them having black eyes due to sighting down the scope when the weapon was fired.
The Sharps was a very good, accurate, breechloading rifle, but it wasnt a "sniper"* rifle. The Whitworth was designed as a long range target rifle. The Whitworths were imported with a 14 inch Davidson scope that was mounted on the side of the rifle. A story in the Army of Tennessee was that you could tell who the Whitworth men were by them having black eyes due to sighting down the scope when the weapon was fired.