Wonder why the Confederate sharpshooters (and I mean here the light infantry battalions) were so feared? Cap and Ball will show you with an original P56 two-band Enfield rifle, which shoots very well indeed. And, he’s in the correct uniform.
Some Fun With An Original P56 Enfield
Article by Fred Ray
Fred has had a lifelong interest in the Civil War. His main focus lies in the arms and armament of the Civil War...and beyond. Fred is also very interested in Civil War sharpshooters, and is the author of Shock Troops of the Confederacy: The Sharpshooter Battalions of the Army of Northern Virginia.
Fred has written 572 intriguing articles.
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