Sharpshooting Rifles of the American Civil War Colt, Sharps, Spencer, and Whitworth |
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| Author:
| Pegler, Martin |
| Illustrator:
| Shumate, Johnny
Gilliland, Alan |
| Series title: | Weapon Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4728-1591-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2017 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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| Imprint: | Osprey |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $23.00USD $23.00 |
Book Description:
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The American Civil War saw the use of several innovative sharpshooting weapons, among them the Sharps, Whitworth, and Colt Revolving Rifle. Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon an array of sources, this lively study explores the origins, combat use, and lasting influence of the rifles employed by sharpshooters on both sides during the Civil War.
The American Civil War saw the use of several innovative sharpshooting weapons, among them the Sharps, Whitworth, and Colt Revolving Rifle. Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon an array of sources, this lively study explores the origins, combat use, and lasting influence of the rifles employed by sharpshooters on both sides during the Civil War.