The Story of Civil War Sniper Jack Hinson and His Rifle

[livingston]

Throughout history, man has had the responsibility to do two things: protect his family and provide for that family. In this day and age, some have steered away from their manly roots, but many of us still want to do right by our loved ones. Anyone who considers himself a red-blooded protector of his family will feel his blood boil when he hears the saga of Captain John “Jack” Hinson.




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[Robin]

Mebby, mebby not. If that is the gun pictured, then it was originally a flintlock, you can tell by the holes in the lock plate, and as such it would probably have a 1-72 twist in the rifling, no way that will stabilize a mini ball.
Robin