whitworth

Arguably, the English Whitworth rifle was the first purpose built, long range muzzleloading rifle. With it's hexagonal bore, helical hexagonal bullet, paper patch and custom sights, it was lethal out to 1000yds when the average military musket could barely make it that far. Whitworth sold his...

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