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Osprey: Sharpshooting Rifles of the American Civil War : Colt, Sharps, Spencer

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Item specifics

Binding
Softcover, Wraps
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Custom Bundle
No
Personalize
No
Inscribed
No
Vintage
No
Intended Audience
Adults
Subject
History
Personalized
No
Signed
No
Special Attributes
Illustrated
ISBN
9781472815910
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes, Gilliland, Alan, Shumate, Johnny
Author
Martin Pegler
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Topic
Technology & Engineering, Antiques & Collectibles, History, Military / Weapons, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military / United States, General, Firearms & Weapons

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472815912
ISBN-13
9781472815910
eBay Product ID (ePID)
228575620

Product Key Features

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
Illustrator
Yes, Gilliland, Alan, Shumate, Johnny

Dimensions

Item Length
9.8 In.
Item Height
0.3 In.
Item Width
7.3 In.
Item Weight
9.2 Oz

Additional Product Features

Book Title
Sharpshooting Rifles of the American Civil War : Colt, Sharps, Spencer, and Whitworth
Series Volume Number
56
Dewey Decimal
683.422
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
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., 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. Instead, the North's sharpshooters preferred the Sharps rifle, an innovative breech-loading weapon employing a falling-block action. It had double-set triggers, aiding accuracy, and could fire up to ten shots per minute--more than three times the rate of fire offered by the standard-issue Springfield .58-caliber 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 standard-issue Springfield rifled musket, the .56-56-caliber Spencer Repeating Rifle--a lever-action weapon with a seven-round tube magazine--or "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 .45-caliber, single-shot, muzzle-loading weapon distinguished by its use of a twisted hexagonal barrel. More prone to fouling and slower-firing than the standard-issue rifled musket, the Whitworth offered impressive long-range accuracy; its hexagonal bullets made a distinctive whistling noise in flight. In May 1864 a Confederate sharpshooter armed with the Whitworth famously killed the highest-ranking 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.
Publication Year
2017
Series
Weapon Ser.
Reviews
"[I] like this book for the good overall view of the subject. The pictures of the equipment are all clear, concise, and illustrate the many different approaches taken by the manufacturers . . . I also enjoyed this book for the clear writing, good drawings and photos, and the overall treatment of the subject." - IPMS/USA, "[I] like this book for the good overall view of the subject. The pictures of the equipment are all clear, concise, and illustrate the many different approaches taken by the manufacturers . . . I also enjoyed this book for the clear writing, good drawings and photos, and the overall treatment of the subject." - IPMS/USA "As with the other Osprey Publishing weapons series titles I was impressed with this volume. This is a very nice reference book that contains many close-up detailed subject specific photographs and illustrations and well detailed captions. It details various sharpshooting rifles used throughout the American Civil War by both sides of the conflict." - Randy Harvey, Kit Maker Network "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." - American Gunsmith, "[I] like this book for the good overall view of the subject. The pictures of the equipment are all clear, concise, and illustrate the many different approaches taken by the manufacturers . . . I also enjoyed this book for the clear writing, good drawings and photos, and the overall treatment of the subject." - IPMS/USA "As with the other Osprey Publishing weapons series titles I was impressed with this volume. This is a very nice reference book that contains many close-up detailed subject specific photographs and illustrations and well detailed captions. It details various sharpshooting rifles used throughout the American Civil War by both sides of the conflict." - Randy Harvey, Kit Maker Network "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." - American Gunsmith " Pegler's grasp of each rifle's performance is impressive, as is his ability to weave these matters into a larger military and historical context. Indeed, this book will provide a welcome addition to the libraries of novice and seasoned Civil War students alike." - America's Civil War, "[I] like this book for the good overall view of the subject. The pictures of the equipment are all clear, concise, and illustrate the many different approaches taken by the manufacturers . . . I also enjoyed this book for the clear writing, good drawings and photos, and the overall treatment of the subject." -- IPMS/USA "As with the other Osprey Publishing weapons series titles I was impressed with this volume. This is a very nice reference book that contains many close-up detailed subject specific photographs and illustrations and well detailed captions. It details various sharpshooting rifles used throughout the American Civil War by both sides of the conflict." --Randy Harvey, Kit Maker Network "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." -- American Gunsmith "Pegler's grasp of each rifle's performance is impressive, as is his ability to weave these matters into a larger military and historical context. Indeed, this book will provide a welcome addition to the libraries of novice and seasoned Civil War students alike." -- America's Civil War
Dewey Edition
23
Format
Trade Paperback
LC Classification Number
UD390
Number of Pages
80 pages

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  • by captaindave207
    Mar 26, 2019

    A Great Inexpensive Gift for Anyone With An Interest in CW Sharpshooting

    This is a good, compact, well illustrated book that can be used as an introduction to studies of Civil War sharpshooting. I thought the author's inclusion of descriptions of other rather common types of firearms as if they were the equal to the more specialized weapons used by the various designated "Sharpshooter" units on both sides in the Civil War, was unnecessary. The photos, diagrams, and illustrations are first rate and are very helpful in illuminating the text. The photos of the specialized weapons taken at different angles are, in some cases, exceptional . Although this book probably does not contain any real revelations for those who have made a detailed study of Civil War Sharpshooters, it is a very good summary of their weapons and tactics. This book is highly recommended ...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: IucLFdTlT8G@Deleted

  • by hsgl41
    Jun 19, 2018

    Great reference

    A great reference book on a subject that has not been well covered up to this point.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: rarewaves

  • by 527977
    May 17, 2023

    must read

    great book, very informative

    Verified purchase: YesSold by: coloradoauctioncompany

  • by yosemitejoe1946
    Mar 02, 2021

    It's perfect for book.

    Great book!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: rarewaves

  • by re-hiker
    Jul 31, 2019

    Book buy

    Book is just what I wanted, good shape

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: IucLFdTlT8G@Deleted

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