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The Whitworth Rifle: Fit for a queens and Confederates (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

We found a rifle that fires a 500-grain bullet capable of one-mile shots, and uses polygonal rifling, yet only weighs 9-pounds. Where do you sign up, right? Well, go back to 1860 and ask for Mr. Whitworth.

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