Great documentary and thank you for showing our fallen as well!
@mikesharp40336 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Hitt for this fascinating and informative insight.
@sloanchampion856 жыл бұрын
God bless you Johnny Reb....you went forth to protect our homes,families,neighbors and children
@SteveAubrey17625 жыл бұрын
Excellent,excellent video. I love those flags in the background. One of the most aesthetically pleasing flags ever created. My ancestors fought for that flag. It is my heritage.
@frednowicki73555 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir for sharing your expertise,extremely well done !
@jayuihlein16645 жыл бұрын
Great presentation! As a seasoned re-enactor, I learned a lot. Thank you.
@southlondon637 жыл бұрын
I came here because I was looking at Enfields. Great documentary and can see in the background the fallen are never forgotten,good to see
@davidharrison66156 жыл бұрын
do they constantly change the flags throughout the year or do they put them up at a certain time of year ? its great to see i hope people leave them alone .
@danielc34535 жыл бұрын
Thank you your passion for the subject is evident.
@telsport6 жыл бұрын
That background mountain reminds me a lot of Buffalo Mountain near Erwin.
@jrg79516 жыл бұрын
My ancestor was in the Palmetto Sharpshooters out of South Carolina. The men were hand picked for their marksmanship, but since the Confederacy had so few men to begin with, they were used as a regular regiment in most cases. I think I read that many of the Captured Confederate rifles were sold off to South American countries.
@MrTowton14616 жыл бұрын
Respect and best wishes from the UK.
@KKG516 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Remember the story about the Union General Sedgwick who was shot by a Confederate sniper at over 800 yards. Supposedly, he was sitting on his horse and said something his staff and troops along the lines of "they couldn't hit a barn from that distance, don't worry".... just after that he took a round in the face. He (the General) has a monument to him in Northwestern CT.
@ilfarmboy6 жыл бұрын
one of the long range shooting contest is called creedmoor match started in 1871
@frankhernandez68835 жыл бұрын
Great presentation! Beautiful rifle
@WarrenSummerlin4 жыл бұрын
Awesome information I'd read alot about the weapons used during the civil war but nothing like being told from someone who actually knows they're stuff..
@diddlebug72415 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative.
@TheNextGoogification6 жыл бұрын
interesting video! I used to work as a draftsman at Redfield gun sight in Denver Colorado in 1980, I'm sure no one's ever heard of it. I interviewed at Bushnell in California. How did they adjust the Scopes in those days? When did they incorporate Optics? I didn't know the South made guns then? That one with the six sided Barrel had to be interesting to see the Machinery that made it, I'll bet it was extremely expensive and coveted.
@intuitive72746 жыл бұрын
God BLESS all of You. All my relatives fought for the south. I am proud of my heritage
@oceannavagator7 жыл бұрын
The side mounted scope was for shooting in the supine position. Laying on your back with the rifle supported with your legs.
@crawwwfishh3284 Жыл бұрын
I have a cousin who’s dad found two rifles on kenesaw mountain in Ga. One was wrapped in a confederate coat in a holler tree in great shape. Still hangs on her house wall.
@rayoliver72445 жыл бұрын
The most feared sniper lived in DOVER TENNESSEE!His name WAS JACK HINSON,KIN TO MY MOTHER FROM ERIN,TN.
@balboa21356 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this very much. "Sons of Confederacy South Carolina"
@plooker395 жыл бұрын
God bless us all. Never forget the Cause, but love our Country.
@dtcspyker65996 жыл бұрын
Hard to imagine a rifle costing $1200 back then, that's an expensive gun by todays standards!
@rickster19574 жыл бұрын
What did Josie Wales use when he gave those Yankees a “Missouri boat ride”?
@calanon5345 жыл бұрын
So, the Whitworth is a 3MOA rifle, or about as accurate as a stock M16A2/A4 fresh off the assembly line. Given that we're talking 160+ years ago as of 2019, that's damned exceptional. At 200 yards, it's got more energy by about 100 ft-lbs, despite traveling 1800fps slower. Of note, the Whitworth can be fired at ranges greater than 5.56x45mm M193 out of a 20-inch barrel - the maximum engagement range of an M16 is generally given (by the military) as 600 meters. The Whitworth can hit targets at about a full kilometer. Again, keeping in mind that this is 160+ year old firearms technology, this is amazing to think about. And, yes, if you know your guns, I realize that it might be better to compare the Whitworth to, say, the M24 or M40 (both being military sharpshooter/sniper's rifles), but that's a different mountain to climb - given that M16A4's with ACOG scopes and only basic improvements were used as sharpshooter (Designated Marksman) rifles, I felt that was a better comparison.
@jimpuff84092 жыл бұрын
Loved the video !
@davidmurvai404 жыл бұрын
Great video. Cheers!
@badmonkey22224 жыл бұрын
Great little documentary, beautiful rifle i bet that thing is worth more then most people's cars, please maybe next time give a shooting demonstration.
@1stminnsharpshooters3417 жыл бұрын
Very much enjoyed the commentary and video production, thanks for sharing. LIKED and SUBSCRIBED
@timedwards89447 жыл бұрын
1stMinn Sharpshooters so did I
@jimmy53916 жыл бұрын
Great video and a great setting for filming.
@fightingbear85377 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@carlalorch86506 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and enjoyable; thank you.
@ryanbrown31774 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brother for this Amazing History Lesson! CSA #LongLivetheSouth
@12thhorseman7 жыл бұрын
The first rifle shown, the 1850's target rifle was made to be used with a ball starter. That's why there are three small holes around the bore of the muzzle. Before the Minie ball (not a ball at all but a hollow-based conical bullet) a ball had to engage the lands as it was loaded from the muzzle. However the bore usually became pretty fouled after only a few shots, making it tough to load the ball unless the end of the muzzle was flared a little bit to help start the ball. Unfortunately that flare cost accuracy., hence the ball starter. The end of the ball starter was flared, but where it met the muzzle its bore and rifling had to precisely match the rifling of the barrel itself. The ball starter would be removed before taking the shot.
@kg6qzx6 жыл бұрын
You bring up a very good point. Black powder (especially during the Civil War) had a tendency to leave deposits In the barrel. I’m curious how often the Sharpshooters would have to clean the bore to maintain long range accuracy....like run a cleaning rod through after every two or three shots....anyway, very enjoyable video. I have original Civil War guns but no “sharpshooters”.....sure wish I did! I would imagine the scope (an original) is worth as much as the rifle itself. ! Great video and thanks for posting.
@rondevine12336 жыл бұрын
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@1106656 жыл бұрын
The 3 holes at the muzzle are not for a ball starter, thats where a false muzzle protector fits to protect the cone of the rifling.
@faithismine1287 жыл бұрын
1863 Shooting Glasses? I will be damned.
@ericsimpson11764 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@carolbell80084 жыл бұрын
This video was so good, Thankyou very much!
@kneedeepinbluebells55386 жыл бұрын
God Bless The Fallen - They Deserve EVERY Honor
@manuelgchapajr44726 жыл бұрын
Awesome History
@JohnnyButtons6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharpshooting history lesson. Did the term "sharpshooter" come from the sharps carbine/rifle?
@richardturk71626 жыл бұрын
Very interesting.
@jasonlettorale51776 жыл бұрын
A 3inch ordnance rifled cannon from the Civil War is always going to be as accurate as any WW2 anti-tank gun. Even as accurate as some modern howitzers when it comes to flat trajectory shooting at moderate distances. They absolutely knew what they were doing back then when it came to making great guns. Mathematics, sights, powder and everything technology have made guns better; MAYBE. It is still going to always be the shooter and a hard heart in combat. But taking war out of the equation, man those old rifles are pretty!!!
@sloanchampion858 жыл бұрын
very nice
@stevendeatley48786 жыл бұрын
there was an article in a Blackpowder hunting magazine that I read once many years ago about the Whitworth rifles that got me to searching .and I ordered a Green Mountain Long Range Hunter rifle barrel in 50 caliberit was a drop in barrel and it fit my old T/C Hawken perfectly.it had a twist of 1in 28 inches and with 100 grains of FFg and a 240 grain Knight Sabot I could take deer easy off hand at 300 yards .I like the long heavy bullets for hunting,the T/C Maxie ball in 375 grain also is a good hunting bullet and I shoot it in my Lyman Great Plains Rifle ,I also put a Lyman Hunter barrel on that rifle it has a 1 in 32 inch twist in 50 caliber and those maxie balls are cast from hard lead not soft like the Maxie hunter bullet and they penetrate much deeper and they shoot very well .I gave my son the old T/C Hawken when he got home from the U.S.Army and he has taken many deer with it ,and I still hunt with the old Lyman ,and hopefully I will get to try it on the Black Bear that has been breaking in my neighbors out building and eating his chicken feed in a day or so if not I know where there is several more Bears at not far from home.I need some Bear oil for making biscuits and the meat for stew ,I only have 1 jar left.
@GenXstacker6 жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@johnwayneeverett62636 жыл бұрын
SIR THANK YOU OUR HISTORY FOR ALL....GOD BLESS THE USA AND OUR FALLEN...
@Houndini5 жыл бұрын
Guy knows his stuff. Very lot true. I come from long line sharpshooters. from Rev war forward. Some had books wrote about them. Family lore one sure made Lincoln run like H*** in 64 with Old Jube. very close inch or 2 more been flowers for him.
@rogerdodger54154 жыл бұрын
That’s really interesting! I want more!
@tntramzy124 жыл бұрын
This made me really happy
@timedwards89447 жыл бұрын
Exelent story👍👍
@JohnnyRebKy5 жыл бұрын
I have a .45 caliber Kentucky Rifle. My dad built it from a Kit in the 1970s. That thing will ring a metal plate at 500 yards. I guess it’s the smaller 45 caliber that lets it do that. Those 45 mini ball bullets fly fast and true for a black powder rifle. I wonder how many guys carried a Kentucky rifle in the war?
@6rock28 жыл бұрын
I have a Whitworth rifle and I'm looking for a scope and mounts like he has. Anyone with and info on where I can get one please let me know.
@12thhorseman7 жыл бұрын
Try Taylors of Winchester, VA. I believe that they will ship.
@julianengine42265 жыл бұрын
This gentleman is very knowledgable. Get video.
@Framer_Mike4 жыл бұрын
Isnt there adifference between a snioer and a sharpshooter? I think i heard it through Wymen S White, but cant recall exactly.. lol.. great video!
@Framer_Mike4 жыл бұрын
Oh also read a book about 3 girls at the battle of Gettysburg ( i bought for my daughter lol).. The Confederate Soldier "Annie" had a Whitworth.. lol.. she was killed during pickets charge in the book. :)
@dissturbbed6 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@jonesfamily24947 жыл бұрын
Where is this grave yard
@JA-eq5um6 жыл бұрын
Tennessee
@dwightpowell66736 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to purchase a confederate flag can you help me. Thanks.
@Geep6156 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing somewhere around Nashville TN
@wesleyna86865 жыл бұрын
Dixie.
@ericsimpson11764 жыл бұрын
Best not to put the location on KZbin, the dip shits will vandalize it
@usualsuspect51736 жыл бұрын
What paper are using to patch the bullets
@baird5776mullet6 жыл бұрын
Was this filmed @ Kennesaw Ga.?
@bh56062 жыл бұрын
Thought this was Tom Hanks!
@23rdMS_Inf7 жыл бұрын
What would be awesome is if they took all the Whitworth rifles they had, then made all regiments in the Army of Northern Virginia give their best shots, then all those men come together to form a small unit of about 200-300 men like this guy said, and form the most elite sharpshooting unit even more than that of Berdan's. Maybe be called "Lee's Chosen Rifles" or "Elite Whitworth Regiment of Sharpshooters (EWS)."
@davidmoorea19617 жыл бұрын
[154thTN] Seth Adam IMAGINE What they could’ve done, given effective ‘Right Place-Right Time?’ Could’ve Used teams of 20-30 SHOOTERS Dispersed to channel those Damned Yankees into a Kill Zone Bowl With 10-20 GROUPS of these 20-30-man ‘SHOOTERS SQUAD’ (Yeah, I know, squads aren’t THAT large!)..ringing them on the high ground & they could’ve..should’ve taken out entire Battalions/Brigades. DAMN!
@jamescornwell74666 жыл бұрын
The man knows what he is taking about very instering
@awesomebill65205 жыл бұрын
Makes you wonder how anyone could have survived those battles. I personally believe the black powder smoke prevented complete annihilation, along with Longstreet never being given command.
@kennethbarnard90655 жыл бұрын
Nice very informative hitting a Yankee general at 750 yard back then I see why the south gave us hell during the war
@Fixingtodraw6 жыл бұрын
Oh I like that guy
@willoutlaw49715 жыл бұрын
What kind of rifle did the Confederates use to shoot and kill Confederate General Stonewall Jackson?
@pchamberlain19846 жыл бұрын
Wish I could get my hands on one to hunt deer with... That first rifle is similar to my Hawkins rifle. Cheers from upstate NY 🍻
@olskool39676 жыл бұрын
long live the confederacy! SC here,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
@brandonbentley46775 жыл бұрын
It started from men from harts creek wv they rode under jedi stuart they called it cherry pickin
@brt-jn7kg4 жыл бұрын
It was a whitworth that almost killed Lincoln
@wbw13994 жыл бұрын
Nothing brings more fear to the battlefield like a sniper.
@Waynerebelrider5 жыл бұрын
👍📽
@smc19426 жыл бұрын
Union General John Reynolds was killed on the first day of Gettysburg by a Confederate Sharpshooter. No one saw the man, but the nearby soldier's said the shooter had to be at least a half-mile away....that's 880 yards!
@karlswaringim33326 жыл бұрын
Lots of Confederate ghost in that video
@pierrebengtsson50097 жыл бұрын
Me thinking: wtf... Tom Hanks sitting there????
@yoyoholck6 жыл бұрын
Pierre Bengtsson I thought it was George Carlin
@carlvieira96496 жыл бұрын
Don't you make poke fun of our Southern drawl. This is History...Pride and Our Heritage.
@brt-jn7kg4 жыл бұрын
in this horrible time of destroying our history and in the interest of protecting history I will come pick up and safeguard that whitworth rifle!!!!I just want you to know I don't want to do this it's not anything all enjoy and five or ten years from now if you can get it back when it's safe!!! L9lol
@wizardofahhhs7596 жыл бұрын
I'll give you $8,000.00 for it.
@jaywinters24836 жыл бұрын
👎 holy cow!... music totally ruined this👎
@brandonbentley46775 жыл бұрын
It started from men from harts creek wv they rode under jedi stuart they called it cherry pickin