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9 May 1864

Union general John Sedgwick was shot by a sharpshooter while placing his artillery at Spotsylvania in Virginia. He became the highest-ranking Union officer killed in the war.

9 May 1864

John Sedgwick was killed by a Whitworth bullet
Union general John Sedgwick was shot by a sharpshooter while placing his artillery at Spotsylvania in Virginia. He became the highest-ranking Union officer killed in the war.


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    Crow Hunting with Black Powder Shotguns

  • Crow Hunting with Black Powder Shotguns

    Crows are probably not the most sought-after game, but they are an interesting species to hunt. With a muzzleloading or breech-loading shotgun loaded with black powder and shot a hunter is well-equipped for crow hunting. This article shows you how to hunt crows with your black powder shotguns with a modern approach.

New article: Civilian use of the Norwegian 12 mm Remington

Published: 16 October 2018 by Øyvind Flatnes.
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The Norwegian 12 mm Remington rolling block rifles were sold out of service in the early 1900s and were mainly used as hunting rifles. Read more about the civilian history of the Norwegian Remington by clicking the link below.

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