.450 Whitworth Hexagonal, 32-13/16" bbl. Marked "WHITWORTH RIFLE Co MANCHESTER" on the lockplate with Birmingham proof marks and the serial number C529 on the upper left quadrant of the bbl. The trigger guard The very rare Davidson scope has traces of the black finish on the brass tube and more of it on the eyepiece.
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If you go to any of the Friendship shoots, you'll see quite a few Whitworths in the long range marksmanship contests. Note: I am in the process of upgrading this rifle with a side mounted scope. Photos soon to follow. ... Brief history of the Whitworth rifle:
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Long-range Whitworth muzzle-loaded bullet rifle ... Here is a 1 3/4 inch across three-shot hundred yard group shot with the Dixie Whitworth reproduction and swaged Lee Precision bullet.  The next stage of this project is to mount a period correct scope on this rifle.
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High quality brass tube scope, ¾” in diameter, 4X – 15mm objective lens, 3” eye relief. Fully coated optics for a sharp view. Brass screw caps on each end protects lenses. ... ; PR0175 Pedersoli Mortimer Whitworth Rifle...
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rifle scope|bullet proof vest|Wholesale|China Wholesale ... I came across this representation of a target shot a 500 yards by a .577 Enfield and a .451 Whitworth, which shows pretty clearly why the Whitworth made a better sharpshooter’s rifle. Source: W.W. Greener, The Gun and Its Development (1910) Go read more...
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Period Correct Rifle Scope Black Powder and Cowboy Action Shooting ... The Davidson scope mount was on the side of the gun. Davidson intended it that way to provide enough elevation for long range shooting. The gun it was most commonly mounted on, the Whitworth, was capable of hitting a 32 feet x 2 feet target at 1880 yards.
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"There are a number of sharp close-up photographs of Whitworth rifles, scopes, bullets, molds, gun tools, etc. A series of sketches completes the visual aids. The text is heavy with quoted material from a wide variety of sources, providing the reader with a rich and exciting narrative."
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The Whitworth rifle was used primarily by Southern troops. Made in England, it was known for its exceptional accuracy and was one of the best long-range weapons to be used by either side. It also had telescopic sights and a distance range of 1800 yards. ... Rifle Scope; Night Vision Scopes; Black Powder Rifle;
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Up for sale is an Interarms Whitworth 300mag rifle with a 24” barrel. This has Leupold base and rings with a Simmons 4 – 12 x 44 wide-angle scope. The Bluing is 90% and the Wood is 75% several dings and finish that is bubbling around the end of the ... Interarms - Interarms Whitworth 300mag rifle w/ scope - Picture 1...
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